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Human Rights Organizations Demand Halt to Forced Deportation of Afghan Migrants from Pakistan
A number of human rights organizations and refugee advocates have issued an open letter requesting the government of Pakistan to stop the forced deportation of Afghan migrants. These organizations emphasized that this action is in violation of international laws and Pakistan’s commitments towards refugees.
Sunday, 2 March , 2025 -
Pakistan Expels Afghan Refugees from Islamabad and Rawalpindi
The Pakistani government has ordered Afghan refugees with valid residency documents to leave Islamabad and Rawalpindi by February 28 and move to Peshawar. Meanwhile, those without legal documents will be deported to Afghanistan via Torkham.
Friday, 28 February , 2025 -
Rising Tensions Between Kabul and Islamabad: Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan at the Center of Disputes
The spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that the main cause of tensions between Islamabad and Kabul is the presence of safe havens for Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan.
Saturday, 15 February , 2025 -
Afghanistan’s Border Areas; A New Haven for ISIS with Pakistan’s Support
The increasing presence of ISIS fighters in Afghanistan’s border areas, along with financial and logistical support from Pakistan, has heightened concerns about potentially severe attacks against the Taliban in the upcoming spring. Limited local cooperation and restricted intelligence access have made it difficult for the Taliban to identify and counter ISIS threats.
Saturday, 8 February , 2025 -
Taliban Seeks to Strengthen Security Belt on Pakistan Border
The Taliban’s Ministry of Defense plans to deploy 3,000 military personnel to the Pakistan border in Paktika province. This move is a response to recent tensions with Pakistan and aims to strengthen the border security belt.
Wednesday, 5 February , 2025 -
Pakistan Criticizes the Slow Process of Relocating Afghan Refugees
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized the slow process of transferring Afghan refugees in the country who are awaiting relocation to Western countries.
Monday, 20 January , 2025 -
Pakistani Senator Urges Policy Shift Toward Kabul
Pakistani Senator Mushahid Hussain has called for a change in Islamabad’s policy towards Afghanistan, citing its failure and the need to address terrorism in the region, despite ongoing engagement with the Taliban.
Friday, 15 November , 2024 -
Pakistan’s Commitment to Engagement with Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Munir Akram, reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to maintaining relations with the Taliban despite differences with Kabul.
Tuesday, 12 November , 2024 -
Qane: ISIS Has Roots in Pakistan and Tajikistan
The Taliban’s Ministry of Interior spokesman has stated that recent attacks in the region indicate that individuals from Pakistan and Tajikistan have carried out attacks under the banner of ISIS.
Monday, 11 November , 2024 -
Pakistani Military Delegation Visits Afghanistan
A Pakistani military delegation has departed for Kandahar, Afghanistan, to discuss ongoing border issues with the Taliban.
Tuesday, 5 November , 2024 -
14 ISIS Members Reportedly Enter Kandahar from Pakistan
Several Afghan media outlets have published a report indicating that 14 members of the ISIS terrorist group have entered Kandahar from Pakistan’s Baluchistan province.
Sunday, 3 November , 2024 -
Pakistan Bans Direct Negotiations with Taliban
Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, announced that no one is permitted to engage in direct talks with the Afghan government.
Saturday, 2 November , 2024 -
Pakistan Extends Residence Cards for Afghan Refugees
The Government of Pakistan’s Cabinet has extended the residence cards of Afghan refugees for another year.
Saturday, 7 September , 2024 -
Kyrgyzstan to Transmit Electricity to Pakistan via Afghanistan
The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan has announced plans to transfer electricity to Pakistan through Afghanistan.
Wednesday, 24 July , 2024 -
Pakistan Deports 277 Afghan Refugees in Forced Removal Operation
In a recent escalation of the forced deportation of Afghan refugees, the Pakistani government has deported 277 individuals back to Afghanistan.
Monday, 15 July , 2024 -
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Urges Afghanistan to Shut Down TTP Camps
In a recent statement, Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, has once again highlighted Afghanistan as the epicenter of terrorism plaguing his country.
Sunday, 14 July , 2024 -
Pakistan: Afghanistan is Terrorism Hub
Pakistan’s Defense Minister said that Afghanistan is the source of terrorism.
Tuesday, 9 July , 2024 -
Torkham Border Closure Due to Internal Disputes in Pakistan
Local reports indicate that the Torkham border, a crucial passage between Afghanistan and Pakistan, has been temporarily shut down to all forms of traffic amid internal issues within Pakistan.
Tuesday, 2 July , 2024 -
Taliban Denounces Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan
The Taliban strongly criticized Pakistan for its airstrikes on areas within Paktika and Khost provinces, labeling the attacks as a violation of Afghan sovereignty.
Wednesday, 26 June , 2024 -
Trade Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Declines Amid Political Instability
Kashif Anwar, President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently met with a delegation from the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by Khanjan Alkozi, in Lahore, Pakistan.
Monday, 10 June , 2024
