Pak Afghan Ties
FO spokesperson says return of refugees is due because Afghanistan is peaceful and under control of one de-facto govt.
Updated 15 Apr, 2025 12:01am
Serial numbers on weapons indicate they were supplied to Afghan forces before Taliban takeover, Washington Post reports.
Updated 14 Apr, 2025 10:52pm
Says it's essential for both nations to “coexist peacefully and harmoniously”.
Updated 14 Apr, 2025 09:42am
Official data shows over half a million exited through two crossings in KP.
Updated 13 Apr, 2025 10:02am
It is both unfair and dangerous that Afghan people’s immediate well-being has been left entirely to Pakistan to consider.
Updated 12 Apr, 2025 08:33am
Tallal Chaudhry rules out any extension in deadline for repatriation of Afghan Citizen Card holders.
Updated 11 Apr, 2025 07:50am
FO says major roadblock to improving relations remains "security situation and the sanctuaries enjoyed by terrorists".
Updated 11 Apr, 2025 07:57am
Refugees share memories of decades-long stay in Pakistan.
Updated 10 Apr, 2025 12:20pm
Govt states they are entitled to stay in Pakistan till June 30 this year.
Updated 09 Apr, 2025 10:52am
Calls political parties and influential figures in Pakistan to "uphold their neighborly responsibilities in this matter."
Published 08 Apr, 2025 06:11pm
“Pakistan could be very helpful to Afghanistan if we could stop terrorism coming from the other side of the border," Ambassador Sadiq says.
Published 07 Apr, 2025 08:15pm
Pakistan has in recent days witnessed hundreds of Afghans dragging their belongings across the Torkham and Chaman borders as the govt began its second drive of deportations on March 31.
Updated 07 Apr, 2025 04:54pm
More than 1,600 already repatriated, over 5,000 held for processing before heading to border.
Updated 07 Apr, 2025 07:40am
Afghan ministry official says refugees will be given land and skilled ones will be given jobs upon their return.
Updated 07 Apr, 2025 12:04am
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
