39 h. ago Pakistan begins forced deportation of Afghan migrants after March 31 deadline ends

Pakistan has started deporting Afghan migrants after the March 31 deadline, with no extension granted for voluntary departure. The Pakistani government has begun deporting Afghans living in the country without legal documents, starting today, Tuesday, April 1st, after the deadline for voluntary departure expired. Pakistani media reports that after the expiration of this deadline, the […] The post Pakistan begins forced deportation of Afghan migrants after March 31 deadline ends appeared first on Khaama Press.

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44 h. ago Pakistan delays forced deportation of Afghan refugees by 10 more days

Pakistan has postponed Afghan deportations until April 10, aiming to expel 3 million refugees by the end of the year. Pakistan has extended the deadline for the deportation and expulsion of Afghan migrants by 10 days, now set for April 10. This decision comes in consideration of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday, as reported by […] The post Pakistan delays forced deportation of Afghan refugees by 10 more days appeared first on Khaama Press.

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53 h. ago Afghan musicians face peril as refugees forced out of Pakistan

Afghan musicians face peril as refugees forced out of Pakistan  Context News

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9 d. ago Pakistani Forces kill 16 militants attempting to cross border from Afghanistan

Pakistani security forces killed 16 militants attempting to infiltrate from Afghanistan at the Pak-Afghan border, preventing further attacks, according to the military’s statement. On March 23, 2025, Pakistan’s military announced the killing of 16 terrorists who attempted to cross into Pakistan from Afghanistan’s North Waziristan region. The Pakistani security forces engaged the attackers in a […] The post Pakistani Forces kill 16 militants attempting to cross border from Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Pakistan: Forced Returns Expose Afghans to Persecution, Destitution

Pakistan: Forced Returns Expose Afghans to Persecution, Destitution  Human Rights Watch

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2 w. ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM criticizes Pakistan’s Afghan Refugee Expulsion Policy

Ali Amin Gandapur, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has criticized the Pakistani federal government’s policy regarding Afghan refugees, emphasizing that they should not be forcibly expelled from Pakistan. He considers this policy to be wrong and has called for a revision of the decisions related to the expulsion of these migrants. Gandapur recently stated […] The post Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM criticizes Pakistan’s Afghan Refugee Expulsion Policy appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan border forces agree to temporary ceasefire at key border crossing

Pakistan, Afghanistan border forces agree to temporary ceasefire at key border crossing  Anadolu Agency | English

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3 w. ago Pakistan Army kills three TTP members in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operation

The Pakistani military announced that three members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in a security forces operation in the Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The military also stated that a significant amount of weapons and ammunition were seized from the militants during the operation. The Pakistan Army’s Public Relations Office stated that the […] The post Pakistan Army kills three TTP members in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operation appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 w. ago Security forces' arrest of Daesh commander earned Trump’s praise for Pakistan

Security forces' arrest of Daesh commander earned Trump’s praise for Pakistan  The Express Tribune

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4 w. ago Thousands flee as Pakistan, Afghanistan forces clash at Torkham border triggering panic

Thousands flee as Pakistan, Afghanistan forces clash at Torkham border triggering panic  The Times of India

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last month Terrorist attacks surge in Pakistan, civilian casualties rise by 175%, report reveals

The Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) reported an increase in terrorist attacks in the country during February, with civilian casualties rising by 175%. The report, released on Sunday, March 2, 2025, reveals that Pakistan experienced 79 terrorist attacks last month, resulting in the deaths of 55 civilians and 47 security forces. According […] The post Terrorist attacks surge in Pakistan, civilian casualties rise by 175%, report reveals appeared first on Khaama Press.

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last month Human Rights Groups urge Pakistan to halt Afghan refugee expulsions

A group of human rights organizations and refugee advocacy groups have issued an open letter to the government of Pakistan, stating that the forced expulsion of Afghan migrants violates international law, their basic rights, and the country’s obligations, calling for an immediate halt to the process. The open letter states: “Many Afghan men and women, […] The post Human Rights Groups urge Pakistan to halt Afghan refugee expulsions appeared first on Khaama Press.

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last month Skirmishes between Afghanistan and Pakistan border guards at Torkham Crossing

Local sources report a clash between Taliban fighters and Pakistani border guards at the Torkham crossing. The incident occurred on Monday, March 3, at around midnight. The conflict erupted after the Taliban attempted to establish a security post on the other side of the Durand Line. This move prompted a response from Pakistani forces stationed […] The post Skirmishes between Afghanistan and Pakistan border guards at Torkham Crossing appeared first on Khaama Press.

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last month Afghans hiding in Pakistan live in fear of forced deportation

Afghans hiding in Pakistan live in fear of forced deportation  BBC.com

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