Security forces foiled two border infiltration attempts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing 13 militants. This successful operation highlights ongoing efforts to secure national borders. It also reflects the military’s strong response to rising cross-border threats. According to Inter-Services Public Relations, the militants belonged to a group described as “Fitna al-Khawarij.” Officials said […]
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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 […]
Operation Ghazab lil Haq paused for Eid: Tarar
Pakistan has announced a temporary pause in Operation Ghazab lil Haq ahead of Eid ul-Fitr. The move signals a goodwill gesture to ease tensions during the festive period. The decision affects security forces, border regions, and militant groups near Afghan territory. The announcement came from Attaullah Tarar, who confirmed the suspension on Wednesday. He said […]
464 Afghan Taliban killed in border Operation Ghazb lil Haq: Tarar
Pakistan’s security forces have killed 464 Afghan Taliban fighters and injured over 665 during intensified operations under “Operation Ghazb lil Haq,” Minister Attaullah Tarar said. The ongoing military campaign aims to secure the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and neutralize hostile positions. The operation has directly impacted Taliban capabilities across multiple regions. In a post on X, Tarar […]
Pakistan raises flag on five Afghan border posts amid escalation
Pakistan Army has reportedly taken control of five additional Afghan border posts in Afghanistan’s Paktia province and raised the national flag, further intensifying tensions along the volatile frontier. Officials said the move followed what they described as unprovoked aggression from Afghan Taliban forces. The newly secured posts lie opposite South Waziristan, a region that has […]
Pakistan opens borders to speed UN aid into Afghanistan
Pakistan opened the Torkham and Chaman borders to allow urgent UN relief supplies into Afghanistan. The decision came after a humanitarian request from the United Nations. Officials said the move aimed to ease severe shortages of food, medicine and essential items. The Ministry of Commerce approved the plan after consultations with the Foreign Ministry. It […]
Over 828,000 Afghans deported as repatriation continues
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has so far deported more than 828,000 Afghan nationals as the repatriation process continues through various border crossings, officials said on Sunday. According to official data, 5,220 Afghans crossed into Afghanistan on Saturday via the Torkham border. Among them, 19 individuals were from Islamabad and 450 from Punjab. Out of the total, […]
Iran offers help to reduce Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and offered to help ease tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The meeting, held in Tehran, focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and improving regional security. Naqvi briefed the Iranian president on the situation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, highlighting the need for stability and collaboration. President Pezeshkian […]
Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure drives tomato prices up 400%
ISLAMABAD – Border closures between Pakistan and Afghanistan have caused a sharp surge in the prices of essential commodities, with tomato prices rising fivefold since clashes erupted along the 2,600km frontier earlier this month. The border has remained closed since October 11 following ground skirmishes and Pakistani airstrikes that killed dozens in the worst fighting […]
PM Shehbaz condemns Taliban attacks, calls urgent cabinet meeting
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed serious concern over recent provocations by Afghan Taliban, Fitnah al-Hindustan, and Fitnah al-Khawarij along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. He praised Pakistan’s security forces for successfully repelling attacks, particularly in Kurram sector. The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan’s territorial integrity will be fully defended against any aggression. He condemned the use […]