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Peace only if Taliban renounce support for terrorism: Asim Munir on Pak-Af
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday, Munir made the remarks during his visit to Wana in South Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where he reviewed the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness along the Western border with
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"I would... but I get along with Pakistan": Trump on possible intervention
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said he might consider intervening in the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan but emphasized his good relations with Pakistan's leadership.
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Pakistan strikes religious seminary in Afghanistan's Paktika
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistani Air Force targeted a religious seminary in an attack on Bermal district in Afghanistan's Paktika province,
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Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure causes billions in losses, deals major
Updated : 2 months ago IST
A three-month Pakistan-Afghanistan border trade blockade has caused heavy economic losses, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Exports and revenue fell sharply, businesses suffered daily losses, and perishable goods were wasted. Trade diversion may lead to long-term market loss and job cuts.
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Prolonged border closure with Afghanistan worsens Pakistan's economic cris
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The ongoing closure of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border since October 11 has dealt a severe blow to Pakistan's trade, manufacturing, and export sectors, worsening the country's already fragile economic situation.
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Pakistan's unchecked inflation crisis highlights public despair
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's short-term inflation has risen for the 16th straight week as food and energy prices continue to climb. Supply disruptions from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure and rising sugar and meat costs have deepened market shortages, straining households already struggling with shrin
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Pakistan's border politics cripples transport sector, leaving thousands st
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Naqvi said that the escalating hostility between the two neighbouring countries has left transporters in a dire state. "Our trucks have stopped near the border with no access to food, water, or security," he explained, adding that drivers are relying on each other for safety in the absence o
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JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman offers to mediate between Pakistan and A
Updated : 5 months ago IST
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman offered to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan to ease border tensions after deadly clashes killed 23 Pakistani troops. He urged both sides to "cool things down," stressing Pakistan's strength and warning against opening another front amid rising cross-
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Saudi Arabia calls for "self-restraint" as clashes erupt along Pak-Afghan
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following with concern the tensions and clashes taking place in the border areas between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the State of Afghanistan. The Kingdom calls for self-restraint, avoiding escalation, and embracing dialogue and wisdom, which will con
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Repatriation of Afghan refugees resumes at Chaman border after deadly blas
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Repatriation of Afghan refugees at the Chaman border resumed a day after a bomb blast killed six people near a taxi stand. Officials cleared the area before reopening the crossing. Pakistan continues deporting undocumented Afghans, a policy criticised by rights groups for leaving returnees v
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Pakistan shuts Ghulam Khan crossing with Afghanistan, sparking trade conce
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan has shut the Ghulam Khan border crossing with Afghanistan's Khost province, enforcing stricter visa and passport rules. The move has stranded travelers, disrupted trade, and raised concerns about instability in cross-border ties and local economies, according to Khaama Press.
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54 terrorists killed as security forces thwart infiltration attempt in Nor
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Security forces killed 54 terrorists attempting to infiltrate from Afghanistan into Pakistan's North Waziristan district, marking the highest number of militants neutralised in a single engagement during the ongoing counterterrorism campaign, the ISPR said.
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