In Darazanda, Dera Ismail Khan, a large Grand Peace Jirga was organized with the cooperation of Pakistan Army, attended by a significant number of tribal elders, local notables, religious scholars, teachers, and people from various walks of life. The participants unanimously pledged their full support to the Pakistan Army in maintaining regional peace and combating […]
Abdul Kabir, the Taliban’s Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, engaged in discussions with Mohammad Reza Bahrami, Iran’s South Asia Director General, on Saturday to address the issue of Afghan refugees residing in Iran. The meeting, which was focused on repatriation and bilateral ties, marked a significant step towards negotiating the return of Afghan nationals to
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U.S. Senior Bureau Official Eric Meyer to Lead Delegation to Pakistan for Strategic Discussions on Minerals Investment and Counterterrorism Cooperation Eric Meyer, Senior Bureau Official (SBO) for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, will lead an interagency U.S. delegation to Islamabad from April 8-10, 2025, to advance U.S. interests in the critical minerals
Recent reports circulating on social media, claiming that the Afghan Taliban government has handed over Bagram Airbase to the United States, have been widely disseminated by both national and international media outlets. However, the Taliban has categorically rejected these claims, labeling them as “false propaganda.” In response to these rumors, Afghan Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah
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The United States has firmly ruled out any plans to reopen its embassy in Kabul or recognise the Taliban as Afghanistan’s legitimate government, according to official statements issued by the White House National Security Council (NSC) and the State Department. “There are no discussions underway about the status of the US Embassy in Kabul,” said
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An unverified statement attributed to the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) surfaced on social media late Saturday night through accounts allegedly linked to anonymous digital operatives, raising concerns about potential attempts to influence public perception ahead of the Balochistan National Party’s (BNP) planned long march on April 6. The statement, which appeared on X (formerly Twitter)
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CTD Foils Major Terror Plot in Quetta’s Saryab Area Explosives, grenades and automatic weapons seized; two suspects arrested The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) thwarted a major terror plot in Quetta’s sensitive Saryab area by conducting a timely intelligence-based operation, officials said on Saturday. According to CTD officials, a significant quantity of explosive material, automatic weapons, and
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Local officials in Nangarhar province say that Pakistan has deported nearly 700 Afghan families through the Torkham crossing over the past four days. According to them, more than 250 families were forcibly returned to Afghanistan just today via this crossing. Nangarhar authorities also added that they are fully prepared to provide services to the deported migrants. Azizullah
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Sharifa’s, just like other afghan women’s, world had always seemed confined. As a 34-year-old mother of two, living in an informal settlement in Herat, western Afghanistan, she yearned for more—a place where she could connect, learn, and feel part of a community. However, in her area, women had limited opportunities to gather. “Families do not
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Kabul, Afghanistan – Amina, a 15-year-old girl from Kabul, once dreamed of becoming a heart surgeon. Her ambition was sparked when, as a child, she went through a heart surgery performed by the woman who saved her life. Inspired by this moment, Amina was determined to pursue education. But after the Taliban’s return to power
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