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 […]
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12 illegal Afghans held in KP’s Landi Kotal, eight deported
KHYBER: Police and district administration officials in Landi Kotal, Khyber tribal district, arrested 12 undocumented Afghan nationals on Thursday, deporting eight of them to Afghanistan via the Torkham border crossing. Read More: Naqvi orders illegal Afghans to leave Pakistan Authorities issued warnings to Afghan residents across Landi Kotal to either obtain legal travel documents or return to […]
Pakistan seeks verifiable Afghan action on terrorism
Islamabad has no bilateral dispute with Kabul apart from terrorism originating from Afghan soil. Pakistan demands verifiable written assurances from Afghanistan to stop cross-border attacks. The Foreign Office (FO) emphasized that resolving this issue could significantly improve bilateral relations. The FO spokesperson said Pakistan does not wish to be hostile toward Afghanistan. Islamabad’s demand is […]
Torkham border closure leaves workers in Khyber without income
Hundreds of daily-wage workers and porters in Khyber district are facing severe financial distress as the Torkham border remains closed for an extended period. The shutdown has cut off their primary source of income, leaving families struggling to meet basic needs. With no immediate resolution to security-related issues at the border, many labourers say their […]
Two million Afghans still living in Pakistan, says UNHCR
Despite the return of more than a million Afghans during 2025, around two million Afghan nationals are still residing in Pakistan, according to the latest data released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Read More: UNHCR urges Pakistan to extend Afghan stay The refugee agency reported that 171,055 Afghans returned to Afghanistan in November alone. Of these, […]
Harsh future feared for progressive voices in Afghanistan
Senator Jan Muhammad Buledi, parliamentary leader of the National Party (NP) in the Senate, has warned that life has become increasingly harsh for people with enlightened and progressive thinking in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s return to power. He said it has become extremely difficult for such individuals to live with dignity under the current political […]
Future of Pakistan-Afghanistan Ties
Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Afghanistan remains the cornerstone of its foreign policy. This bond is viewed not as a burden but as the mother of all relations-a connection so vital that its well-being is essential for the stability of the entire region. Guided by patience and strategic clarity, Pakistan approaches […]
Afghanistan skips Iran regional talks
Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has declined to attend a special regional meeting on Afghanistan in Iran, despite receiving a formal invitation from Tehran ahead of the planned diplomatic gathering. The decision signals Kabul’s preference for existing engagement channels rather than newly created regional forums. The meeting in Tehran is expected to include special representatives from Pakistan, […]
Army responds to ‘unprovoked fire’ by Afghan Taliban at Chaman
Tension has once again escalated along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border at Chaman after the Tehreek-e-Taliban Afghanistan (TTA) allegedly opened unprovoked fire on Pakistani border positions, security sources said on Friday. According to the sources, Pakistani security forces responded promptly, effectively, and forcefully, engaging the attackers with heavy retaliatory fire. Initial reports suggest that the Pakistani response […]
Russia offers to mediate Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
Russia has offered to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan to reduce rising border tensions. The announcement came from Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova. She said stability in the region is a priority for Russia and the international community. Zakharova urged both countries to exercise restraint and resolve disputes through dialogue. She emphasized that Pakistan […]