Afghanistan’s illegal arms trade is a long-standing issue that has its roots in the Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989) and the subsequent civil war. Even before the Taliban took control of the country in August 2021, millions of weapons were already in circulation, most of which were Soviet and Chinese-made. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 […]
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In a significant diplomatic engagement, Mohammad Reza Bahrami, Director General for South Asia at Iran’s Foreign Ministry and advisor to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, met with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul on Thursday. The discussions centered on key bilateral issues, including recent regional developments, water disputes, and the situation of Afghan migrants
Authorities have disclosed extensive poppy cultivation in the border regions of Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan), district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and nearby areas of Balochistan, raising solemn regret over its connection to terrorism and organised crime in Pakistan. According to credible sources, poppy fields spanning hundreds of kanals have been identified in areas such as
The Ministry of Interior of Afghanistan has categorically rejected reports suggesting that Acting Head Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani has resigned from his position. In a statement to the media, Ministry spokesperson Mufti Abdul Mateen Qani confirmed that the news circulating on social media is completely false and without merit. Qani emphasized the importance of accurate reporting
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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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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