Pakistan Army soldiers stationed at the freezing heights of the Siachen Glacier extended heartfelt Eidul Azha greetings to the nation while reaffirming their unwavering commitment to defending the country under extremely difficult conditions. The troops, deployed at one of the world’s highest military frontlines, remained fully alert and operational despite severe weather, icy winds and […]
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UK and France sign deal to curb small boat migration
The United Kingdom (UK) and France have signed a major agreement aimed at stopping irregular migration across the English Channel using small boats, marking a significant step in joint border enforcement efforts. Read More: France, UK sign new deal to thwart migrant Channel crossings Under the new deal, valued at £622 million, both countries will enhance cooperation to prevent […]
Repatriation of undocumented Afghans suspended after border attack at Torkham
PESHAWAR: The repatriation of undocumented Afghans nationals was abruptly suspended on Friday following a cross border attack in which a border security official was injured. The incident occurred late Thursday evening at the Awal Khan post near the Torkham border crossing. Read More: Undocumented Afghans told to leave Kohat under repatriation policy The Torkham crossing had reopened on […]
Pakistan urged to rethink border policies, prioritize diplomacy with Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD — Amid rising tensions along the Pakistan Afghanistan border, experts are urging Islamabad to reconsider its current policies, which have affected cross-border trade and complicated relations with Afghan nationals living in Pakistan. Read More: Pakistan army strikes Afghan Taliban posts, ammo depots destroyed A recent report by the International Crisis Group (ICG) highlighted a surge in violence […]
Pakistan warns of decisive response after cross-border provocation
Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) on Friday warned that any further provocation by the Afghan Taliban regime or militant groups operating from Afghan territory would be met with a “measured, decisive and befitting response,” following a fresh escalation along the border. Read More: DG ISPR outlines Pakistan’s response to Afghan border Ffring The statement came after Pakistan launched […]
Deadly shootout between Cuban forces and US registered speedboat raises tensions
Cuban border forces shot dead four people after a Florida registered speedboat entered Cuban territorial waters and became involved in an armed confrontation near Falcones Cay, according to Cuban authorities. The incident, which also left six people injured, has sparked concern and prompted investigations by both Cuba and the US. Read More: Deadly sea confrontation […]
Deadly sea confrontation near Cuban waters sparks investigation
Four people were killed and six others injured after Cuban border guards opened fire on a US-registered speedboat that allegedly entered Cuban territorial waters and exchanged gunfire with authorities, according to Cuba’s interior ministry. The incident occurred near Cayo Falcones, an island located off Cuba’s northern coast in Villa Clara province, raising fresh tensions between […]
Tajikistan kills four militants on Afghan border
DUSHANBE: Tajikistan authorities on Sunday said they had “neutralised” four militants who crossed over from Afghanistan, amid rising border tensions in the region, state media reported. The incident occurred in the southern Khatlon region, where deadly clashes have increased over recent weeks. Read More: Tajikistan says 5 killed in armed clash on border with Afghanistan According to the Tajik […]
Lebanese army claims exclusive control over arms in south
BEIRUT: The Lebanese army on Thursday said it had achieved a state monopoly on arms in southern Lebanon in what it described as an “effective and tangible” manner, while noting that additional work was needed to remove unexploded ordnance and dismantle tunnels. Read More: Three killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon The military had set a […]
Five killed in armed clash on Tajikistan-Afghanistan border
An armed clash along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border has left five people dead, according to Tajik state media, heightening concerns over security along the volatile frontier. Read More: Tajikistan reports deadly cross-border attacks from Afghanistan Tajikistan’s state news agency Khovar, citing the Border Troops of the State Committee for National Security, reported that three armed individuals crossed into Tajik […]