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Pakistan's border mismanagement deepens crisis as Balochistan faces fuel a
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Tensions involving Iran, Israel and the US have disrupted cross-border trade, causing fuel and food shortages in Pakistan's Balochistan border districts. Markets in Gwadar, Kech and nearby areas are witnessing sharp price hikes as Iranian exports decline, raising concerns over worsening supp
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Violence erupts in PoGB over Ayatollah Khamenei's death; UNDP office torch
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Demonstrations in Gilgit and Skardu turned violent, with multiple government and international offices set ablaze and casualties during clashes between protesters and security forces.
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Over 4.8 million Afghan migrants return since 2023, population rises 12%:
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Over 4.8 million Afghans have returned since late 2023, raising Afghanistan's population by 12%. UNHCR warns many returnees are women and children, raising humanitarian concerns, and urges regional dialogue to ensure safe, dignified returns and support reintegration.
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Pakistan's nuclear proliferation caused "nervous" fears for US, Russia; de
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Conversations between former US President George W Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed deep concerns over Pakistan's nuclear proliferation activities, with both leaders expressing that the situation made them "nervous", particularly regarding links to Iran's nuclear program
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11 Afghan nationals dead in Nokundi road accident
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At least 11 Afghan nationals were killed and nine injured when a pick-up collided with an oil tanker in Balochistan's Chagai district. Officials said the victims were attempting to illegally migrate to Europe via Iran. Investigations into the accident are underway.
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Over 10,000 Afghan refugees return from Pakistan, Iran in single day
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, the High Commission for Addressing Migrants' Issues recorded the return of 1,763 families on Wednesday. Fitrat shared the update on his official X account.
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Torn away from families, over 29,000 Afghan children deported from Iran an
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Deported Afghan children are seeking reunification with their families who remain outside the country, according to a report by Tolo News.
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UNHCR shuts Afghan aid centers over women staff restrictions
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
UNHCR has closed several aid centers in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women employees, saying it cannot operate effectively without them. Women's rights activists warn the decision will hurt the economy, while the Taliban criticises aid agencies for linking assistance to conditions.
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WHO reports health challenges for Afghan returnees from Pakistan, Iran
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghan returnees from Pakistan and Iran are facing severe healthcare challenges, including shortages of essential medicines, female health staff, gender-sensitive services, isolation facilities, trauma care, and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), Khaama news reported, citing
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300 families, 350 prisoners forcibly deported from Pakistan to Afghanistan
Updated : 7 months ago IST
In the past 24 hours, hundreds of Afghan families and prisoners were deported from Pakistan and Iran, adding to a massive ongoing return of migrants. Many deportees, some with legal documents, have sought urgent aid as Afghanistan faces one of its largest forced migration crises.
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Pakistan, Iran agree to set USD 8 billion trade goal, nearly 2 years after
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Nearly two years since the cross-border conflict, Pakistan and Iran on Sunday agreed to set their annual bilateral trade at USD 8 billion, aimed at the advancement of economic cooperation and regional connectivity, The Express Tribune reported.
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Qambar Baloch exposes 2024 Balochistan killings: "The world has looked awa
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI after the event, Baloch said, "When we led the foundation of the Baloch Advocacy and Studies Center in May 2025, our team committed to a research-driven advocacy approach to highlight and address the various human rights challenges faced by the Baloch people in Iran and Pakis
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