The dismantling of bunkers and posts under the Kohat Peace Accord is progressing rapidly in Kurram district, with 988 structures demolished so far, the district administration confirmed on Friday. The ongoing operation has led to the removal of 635 bunkers in Upper Kurram and 353 in Lower Kurram as part of efforts to restore lasting […]
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Tehran has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to take a clear stance on threats against its civilian nuclear facilities, following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting potential military action against Iran. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, in a conversation with IAEA Secretary General Rafael Grossi on Tuesday, emphasized that Iran would take
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The families of two British citizens detained by the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan have publicly appealed to US President Donald Trump to intervene and help secure their release, stating that they have been held without charge for the past eight weeks despite repeated assurances of their freedom. In a video message released on Wednesday, the
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The United States Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on several individuals and entities in Russia, including Afghan nationals Hushang Ghairat and his brother Sohrab Ghairat, for allegedly assisting Yemen’s Houthi rebels through a financial and logistical network tied to Iran. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Treasury accused the Ghairat brothers of
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As the deadline for the voluntary repatriation of undocumented Afghan refugees expired, police in Nowshera and Peshawar have launched a series of search and strike operations to apprehend illegal immigrants, unregistered tenants, and criminal elements in various areas. In Nowshera, the local police initiated targeted operations in multiple locations. During a search and strike operation
LAKKI MARWAT: In a dramatic standoff, residents of Langerkhel Paka in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district locked eight militants, including a commander of a proscribed outfit, inside a mosque during Maghrib prayers. According to sources, locals confined the militants, including commander Syed Zaman, in Shah Jahan Mosque after identifying them as members of a group
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PESHAWAR: The repatriation process for Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders and undocumented Afghan refugees has officially begun in Pakistan, with authorities facilitating their return via Torkham. According to officials, Afghan nationals residing across the country will be transported to a holding camp in Landi Kotal before being sent back to Afghanistan through the border crossing.
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In response to the deteriorating security situation in Tirah Valley, tribal elders have convened a jirga to devise a strategy to counter the growing threat posed by militants. The jirga, set for April 10, will include representatives from all tribes of the region. The primary agenda of the meeting will be to address the repeated
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In a decisive move to address the issue of illegal Afghan nationals residing in the country, a large-scale crackdown has been initiated across several regions, beginning today at 8:00 AM. The operation aims to target both Afghan nationals with ACC cards and those living unlawfully within Pakistan’s borders. The directive, issued to all SDPOs (Senior
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A retired Pakistani army general, Inam-ul-Haq, has exposed significant divisions within the Taliban, highlighting a rift between the Haqqani Network and the Kandahar faction. In an article for the Express Tribune, Haq discussed how disagreements over the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), girls’ education, Pakistan relations, and governance are intensifying the divide within the insurgent group. According
