Pak Afghan Ties
Over 750 refugees sent back following arrest in Islamabad, Punjab.
Updated 06 Apr, 2025 12:04pm
Say human rights situation deteriorating in Afghanistan and women, transgenders, ethnic minorities are at bigger risk.
Published 06 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Women voice concerns over conditions in Afghanistan where there is ban on studying, certain jobs; say "there is no future" there.
Updated 05 Apr, 2025 02:29pm
First batch likely to leave for Balochistan today
Published 05 Apr, 2025 05:09am
A total of 242 Afghans brought to repatriation camp in Keamari, says South DIG.
Updated 04 Apr, 2025 09:45pm
UNHCR spokesperson says some ACC holders may require "protection", urges Islamabad to view their cases sympathetically.
Updated 03 Apr, 2025 07:47am
Minister urges Pakistan to allow refugees to return voluntarily; state media says strict action to commence after expiry of deadline.
Published 01 Apr, 2025 01:51pm
Rawalpindi police chief orders expulsion of Afghan refugees residing in district.
Updated 31 Mar, 2025 08:11am
UN refugee agency's representative says dislocation, possible forced return to Afghanistan "unlikely to be sustainable".
Published 30 Mar, 2025 06:28pm
As Pakistan cracks down on undocumented foreigners, it has made stay in the country contingent on a valid visa.
Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:43am
Pakistan can choose to adopt policy of rigid enforcement and alienation, or embrace cooperative approach that wins Afghan hearts and minds.
Updated 29 Mar, 2025 08:24am
Of the total number of Afghan nationals detained, 86 have their visas expired, 116 have ACC, and 290 possess PoR.
Updated 28 Mar, 2025 10:33am
Rights watchdog says repatriation plan for "illegal foreigners" shows little respect for international law.
Updated 27 Mar, 2025 09:09am
Islamabad should continue to emphasise that presence of terrorists on Afghan soil stands in the way of normal commercial ties.
Updated 26 Mar, 2025 08:57am
The children, most under age 10, trespassed into Pakistani territory by breaching fence near main border crossing.
Updated 25 Mar, 2025 11:19am
Calls for sustained dialogue with Afghan govt to address Pakistan’s concerns; special representative briefs meeting on three-day visit to Afghanistan.
Updated 25 Mar, 2025 07:56am
In an open letter, premier asked to exempt Afghans awaiting resettlement to US from refoulement.
Updated 24 Mar, 2025 09:38pm
Sadiq Khan says Pakistan remained committed to developing strong, mutually beneficial relationship with neighbouring country.
Published 23 Mar, 2025 03:47pm
Pakistan’s special envoy Sadiq meets Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Muttaqi.
Updated 23 Mar, 2025 07:52am
Ambassador Sadiq meets Afghan FM; officials say only Afghan nationals with valid visas, passports will be allowed to enter.
Published 22 Mar, 2025 05:20pm
Rethinking strategy requires more than military responses and diplomatic ultimatums.
Updated 21 Mar, 2025 09:13am
The decision to reopen the border crossing was taken at a flag meeting at Torkham on the Afghan side.
Updated 19 Mar, 2025 05:44pm
The Taliban must be reminded of their responsibility to apprehend and hold terrorists accountable.
Updated 19 Mar, 2025 09:14am
Tribal elder said it will be "fully authorised with powers to make prompt and on the spot decisions".
Updated 17 Mar, 2025 11:16am
CM Gandapur terms Centre’s policy to repatriate refugees back "inhumane"; blames institutions "preoccupied with PTI" for terror resurgence.
Updated 17 Mar, 2025 08:34am
Claim their third generation is settled in Pakistan, Taliban administration in Kabul openly refuses to accept them as Afghan nationals.
Updated 16 Mar, 2025 10:43am
820 Afghan nationals detained over the past week, 140 immigrants detained at camp.
Updated 14 Mar, 2025 10:26am
Foreign Office reaffirms that India was trying to “destabilise its neighbouring countries”.
Updated 13 Mar, 2025 06:31pm
Says 21 passengers were killed by attackers prior to the operation being launched; terrorists were in contact with "supporters and masterminds" in Afghanistan.
Updated 13 Mar, 2025 11:41am
Tells UNSC that despite presence of 20 terrorist outfits in Afghanistan, Kabul "failed" to address the regional threat.
Updated 11 Mar, 2025 03:53pm
