The federal government has formally ordered the closure of long-standing Afghan refugee camps across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and directed the immediate repatriation of Afghan nationals residing without legal documentation. The move marks one of Islamabad’s most decisive steps yet to regulate its borders, reclaim occupied land, and safeguard national security. According to the official notification,
Mushtaq Yusufzai Pakistan’s recent strikes on 27 terror camps inside Afghanistan came at a strikingly symbolic moment when Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi was on an official visit to India. The timing raises profound questions about shifting regional dynamics, the erosion of Pakistan’s diplomatic leverage, and the resurgence of Indian influence in Kabul. For
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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Pakistan cannot continue to host illegal Afghan refugees indefinitely, asserting that the country will protect its borders and uphold its sovereign right to repatriate all those residing without valid documents. Speaking in a private television programme, the minister said that safeguarding Pakistan’s borders is the exclusive responsibility of
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Pakistan strongly rebuked the Taliban regime for interfering in its internal affairs and warned Kabul against actions and statements that undermine regional stability. The sharp exchange followed deadly border clashes and renewed tensions over cross-border militancy. The diplomatic rift deepened after the Taliban issued a statement criticizing Pakistan’s handling of recent Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protests,
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Pakistan has postponed a high-profile visit to Afghanistan that was scheduled for Sunday, citing the prevailing security situation and heightened border tensions between the two countries. The delegation was to engage Afghan officials on critical issues including terrorism, border security, and regional stability. According to Business Recorder, the four-member delegation headed by Defence Minister Khawaja
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The Pakistan Army has once again foiled an unprovoked cross-border attack launched by Taliban fighters and India-backed terrorist networks along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier. In the ensuing exchange, more than 200 militants, including Taliban and Khawarij fighters, were neutralized, while 23 valiant Pakistani soldiers embraced martyrdom defending the homeland. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR),
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Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif has stated that all diplomatic and operational ties between Islamabad and Kabul have ceased following unprovoked cross-border attacks by Afghan forces. Speaking on Geo News programme ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath’, the minister said:“Currently, there is a state of complete disengagement. You could say that while there are
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At least 10 Taliban fighters were killed in fierce clashes between rival factions of the group in Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province, Afghan media reported on Monday. The violence broke out Sunday evening in the Yalor village of Yaftal district, reportedly over control of a lucrative gold mine. According to sources, the fighting pitted Taliban militants
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The recent border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reignited fears of a larger, more destructive conflict in a region already suffering from decades of instability. As emotions run high and blame games intensify, it is important to step back from reactionary rhetoric and assess not only the roots of this crisis but also the
Twelve Pakistani soldiers who embraced martyrdom while defending the homeland against Afghan aggression were laid to rest on Monday in a solemn ceremony held at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir led the funeral prayers, paying tribute to the fallen soldiers alongside
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