24 h. ago Kabul: Legally documented refugees should not be harassed in Pakistan

Kabul urges Pakistan to ensure that Afghan migrants with legal documents are not harassed, addressing concerns over ongoing deportations. Abdul Jabbar Takhari, the Taliban’s Consul General in Karachi, met with Ghulam Nabi Memon, the head of Sindh police, to address concerns of Afghan refugees in Pakistan. During the meeting on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Takhari […] The post Kabul: Legally documented refugees should not be harassed in Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Raids on Afghan refugees’ homes in Pakistan spark humanitarian concerns

Raids on Afghan refugees’ homes in Pakistan as expulsion deadline nears are raising serious humanitarian concerns and tensions. As the deadline for the expulsion of Afghan nationals from Pakistan approaches, tensions rise as the police conduct raids on student dormitories, residential areas, and guesthouses. The Express Tribune reported that these actions are pushing Pakistan towards […] The post Raids on Afghan refugees’ homes in Pakistan spark humanitarian concerns appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago Cholistan Canal Sparks Uproar Amid Longstanding Fears of Provincial Disparity in Pakistan

The inauguration of the Cholistan Canal Project on February 15, 2025, by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir has reignited tensions over water rights and deepened existing concerns about provincial inequality in Pakistan. The project, which intends to divert 20,000 cusecs of water from the Indus River to […] The post Cholistan Canal Sparks Uproar Amid Longstanding Fears of Provincial Disparity in Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Pakistan says security concerns were central to talks with Taliban in Kabul

Pakistan says security concerns were central to talks with Taliban in Kabul  amu.tv

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1 week ago Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan holds talks in Kabul to strengthen bilateral ties

Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan holds talks in Kabul to strengthen bilateral ties  Business Recorder

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1 week ago Pakistan presses Taliban on TTP, security in key Kabul talks

Pakistan presses Taliban on TTP, security in key Kabul talks  SAMAA

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1 week ago Torkham border to reopen today for all types of travel and trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan

The Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan will reopen today, March 22, for all types of travel and trade, following a prolonged closure, easing movement and commerce between the two nations. Taliban security officials have announced that the Torkham crossing will be reopened for all types of travel. This decision comes after a prolonged […] The post Torkham border to reopen today for all types of travel and trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Hawala and Terror Financing: Pakistan’s Ongoing Challenges Post

On March 12, 2025, Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) identified over 70 real estate agents allegedly involved in transferring significant sums of money to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through informal channels such as hawala and hundi. According to The News, a Pakistani publication, these transactions were linked to the open-market purchase of foreign currency […] The post Hawala and Terror Financing: Pakistan’s Ongoing Challenges Post-FATF appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Pakistan intensifies pressure on afghan refugees, risking persecution in Afghanistan

Pakistan intensifies pressure on afghan refugees, risking persecution in Afghanistan  United News of Bangladesh - UNB

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2 w. ago Imran Khan: Afghanistan is not Pakistan’s Enemy, avoid conflict

Imran Khan stated that Afghanistan is not Pakistan’s enemy and called for avoiding any unnecessary conflict between the two countries. Alima Khan, the sister of Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf party, expressed concern over the rising tensions with Afghanistan after meeting with her brother. She told reporters that Imran Khan had emphasized that […] The post Imran Khan: Afghanistan is not Pakistan’s Enemy, avoid conflict appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Pakistani Army kills three TTP militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operation

The Pakistan Army announced on Monday that it had killed three members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during an operation in the Khyber region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The Pakistan Army’s public relations office reported that the militants were killed in the “Tur Dara” area. According to the statement, the TTP militants were involved in […] The post Pakistani Army kills three TTP militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operation appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Pakistan urges UNSC to prioritize action against terrorism within & from Afghanistan

Pakistan urges UNSC to prioritize action against terrorism within & from Afghanistan  Associated Press of Pakistan

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2 w. ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa calls for talks with Kabul to combat terrorism

The senior advisor to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has stated that Pakistan holds Afghanistan responsible for terrorism, but is unwilling to engage in diplomatic talks with the Afghan Taliban. Muhammad Ali Saif emphasized that dialogue with the Afghan Taliban is essential to address terrorism effectively. Saif criticized the federal government for being “apathetic” towards the […] The post Khyber Pakhtunkhwa calls for talks with Kabul to combat terrorism appeared first on Khaama Press.

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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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2 w. ago Deadly explosion kills 5, injures 13 in Balochistan, Pakistan

An explosion in the Balochistan province of Pakistan killed five people and left 13 others injured. Authorities have reported that the condition of two of the injured individuals is critical. Pakistani media reported on Sunday, March 16, that the blast occurred near a passenger bus on the Nushki-Dalbandin highway, killing at least five and injuring […] The post Deadly explosion kills 5, injures 13 in Balochistan, Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Senior cleric Munir Shakir killed, three injured in Peshawar blast, Pakistan

Pakistani media outlets reported that an explosion in the city of Peshawar has resulted in the injury and subsequent death of Munir Shakir, a religious scholar and the founder of the group “Lashkar-e-Islam.” He was wounded in the blast and later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. The newspaper Dawn has reported that this […] The post Senior cleric Munir Shakir killed, three injured in Peshawar blast, Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago WFP concerned as 47 Trucks remain stranded at Torkham Border in Pakistan

The World Food Program (WFP) in Afghanistan has expressed concern over the continued closure of the Torkham border crossing. The agency reported that at least 47 trucks carrying United Nations food supplies are stranded on the other side of the Torkham border in Peshawar, Pakistan. On Wednesday, March 12, the WFP issued a statement saying […] The post WFP concerned as 47 Trucks remain stranded at Torkham Border in Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Washington reluctant to cooperate with Pakistan despite efforts: Foreign Policy

Following the surrender of an ISIS member to the United States and President Donald Trump’s praise for Pakistan, Islamabad has become hopeful about renewed cooperation with Washington. However, this move is unlikely to quickly lead to a warmer relationship between the two countries. Michael Kugelman, a prominent Southeast Asia expert, wrote on Wednesday in Foreign […] The post Washington reluctant to cooperate with Pakistan despite efforts: Foreign Policy appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Baloch Liberation Army executes 50 hostages in retaliation against Pakistan

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has announced that, in retaliation against Pakistan, it has killed 50 more hostages in the past hour. The group claims that Pakistan ignored previous warnings and the option of exchanging hostages for prisoners from their organization. Baloch separatists allege that Pakistan used heavy artillery and advanced weapons on Wednesday to […] The post Baloch Liberation Army executes 50 hostages in retaliation against Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago 155 Train passengers rescued from Baloch Separatists in Pakistan

International media reported that the Pakistan Army has successfully freed 155 hostages from the “Jaffer Express” train, which was hijacked in the western part of the country. According to reports from Agence France-Presse on Wednesday, March 12, the Pakistan Army launched a rescue operation following the hostage situation that began the previous morning. The army […] The post 155 Train passengers rescued from Baloch Separatists in Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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