The return of Afghan nationals from Pakistan is ongoing, with 275,183 people repatriated so far. The process has occurred in three phases. The authorities are coordinating efforts to ensure smooth and orderly returns across the country. In the first phase from November 1, 2023, to February 14, 2025, 82,916 Afghans were repatriated. The second phase, […]
Chaman Border
Jirga urges reopening of Chaman border crossing
QUETTA: A Pashtun tribal jirga on Tuesday called on the government to reopen the Pak-Afghan border crossing at Chaman, warning that the continued closure was causing severe hardship for travellers and crippling trade in the region. Read More: Fencing of Pak-Afghan border at Chaman to begin soon Addressing a press conference, tribal elders Amanullah Khan and Malik Abdul […]
Pakistan rejects Afghan claim over Chaman border clash
Pakistan on Thursday rejected claims made by the Afghan regime regarding the latest exchange of fire at the Chaman border crossing, saying that the incident was triggered from the Afghan side. In a statement posted on X, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said that firing was initiated by Afghan forces, prompting Pakistani security personnel […]
Pakistan-Afghanistan border remains closed
The Pakistan-Afghanistan border remained completely shut on Friday for all kinds of trade and pedestrian movement, as security tensions between the two neighbouring countries persisted. Officials dismissed rumours suggesting a partial reopening of the Chaman border for Afghan transit trade, confirming that even pedestrians are not allowed to cross from either side. According to customs […]
Pakistan restores Afghan transit trade after 10-day suspension
Islamabad: Pakistan has gradually resumed Afghan transit trade after a 10-day suspension caused by border tensions. The Directorate of Transit Trade announced that nearly 300 vehicles will be cleared in three phases, starting from Chaman Border. Authorities said the step will provide significant relief to traders, transporters, and cargo operators. The temporary halt followed clashes […]
Torkham border set to reopen after 10-day standoff
The Torkham and Chaman border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan have remained shut for the past 10 days. The closure has stopped all trade and pedestrian movement. As a result, long lines of trucks are now stuck on both sides. Traders report heavy financial losses each day. However, there is growing hope that the Torkham […]
Ceasefire Brings Calm to Pak-Afghan Border, Trade Still Halted
Calm has returned to the Pak-Afghan border after Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban agreed to extend a ceasefire. No new clashes were reported from the Chaman sector, where intense fighting had broken out last week. The border has been closed for six days, but Pakistan partially reopened the Red Zone area to allow undocumented Afghan […]
Chaman border closed after reports of Taliban seizing Afghan side
The Taliban continued with their onslaught against the Afghanistan government on Wednesday, while capturing the strategic border crossing of Spin Boldak along the frontier with Pakistan, continuing their gains since foreign forces began their withdrawal from Afghanistan. “The Mujahideen have captured an important border town called Wesh in Kandahar,” said Zabihullah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesperson […]
Two killed, 10 injured in Chaman IED blast
At least two people were killed and 10 others wounded after a blast in Chaman on Friday, police said. Initial reports suggested that a powerful explosion took place at Palestine Chowk of Mall Road in Chaman. Unidentified militants had planted an improvised explosive device (IED) on a motorcycle parked on the road. The blast reportedly […]