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TTP Frees Abducted Policeman in Dera Ismail Khan After Elders’ Mediation

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Dera Ismail Khan: A police personnel abducted by the outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in the Khoi Bahara area of Paharpur tehsil has been released after local tribal elders intervened. The constable, Afser Jan, a resident of North Waziristan, was taken by the TTP during an operation in the region. He remained in the group’s custody […]

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US Delegation and COAS Pakistan’s Army Strengthen Ties, Eye Groundbreaking Mineral Development Collaboration

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RAWALPINDI, April 9, 2025: Pakistan and the United States have agreed to deepen cooperation in mineral development and explore new avenues of strategic collaboration, as a high-level US delegation met with Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters on Wednesday. The delegation was led by Mr. Eric Meyer, Senior Bureau

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Intensified Security Operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan Amid Surge in Terrorist Attacks and Rising Casualties

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Hassam Uddin   In the first three months of 2025, security forces carried out ongoing operations, namely ‘Clean-Up’ and ‘Al-Badr,’ targeting elements declared as “Khawarij” by the state, leading to the elimination of 495 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. However, the region witnessed a total of 354 terrorist-related incidents, resulting in the death and

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Taliban Confirms Deportation of Nearly 6,000 Afghan Migrants from Iran and Pakistan

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The Taliban’s commission for addressing migrant affairs announced that a total of 5,932 Afghan nationals were deported from Iran and Pakistan on April 8, amid continued repatriation efforts by the two neighbouring countries. According to an official statement, 3,743 individuals were expelled from Pakistan, while 2,189 were deported from Iran. The deportees returned to Afghanistan

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Peshawar High Court Grants Temporary Relief to Registered Afghan Refugees Amid Deportation Drive

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The Peshawar High Court has issued a written order barring the detention and deportation of Afghan nationals holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards until June 30, 2025, providing temporary legal protection to thousands of registered refugees amid a nationwide crackdown on undocumented migrants. In a detailed judgment on a petition challenging the forced expulsion of

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Taliban Halt Mushaira Poetry Events Across Afghanistan Amid Growing Criticism and Economic Strain

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The Taliban has suspended all Mushaira poetry events across Afghanistan, citing economic pressures and recent criticisms voiced during literary gatherings. Sources confirmed to Afghanistan International that the Ministry of Information and Culture issued a verbal directive to provincial departments to halt these cultural programs until further notice. The Mushaira events, which have been held over

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Mobile Tower Set Ablaze in South Waziristan, Communication Severed in Karikot and Adjoining Areas

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A mobile tower in the Karikot area of South Waziristan was set on fire by unidentified armed individuals, resulting in the complete destruction of its machinery and suspension of network services, local sources confirmed. The incident has led to a complete disruption of Jazz network services in Karikot and surrounding localities, severely affecting communication and

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Germany Suspends UNHCR Refugee Resettlement Program Amid Political Transition

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Germany has temporarily suspended its refugee resettlement program through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), halting future voluntary refugee intakes in the wake of a changing political landscape. The Federal Interior Ministry confirmed the move on Tuesday, April 8, citing the program’s suspension as part of broader policy shifts underway amid ongoing coalition

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Global Outcry at OSCE: Calls Mount to Hold Taliban Accountable for Gender Apartheid Against Afghan Women

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A special session focused on the education and political participation of Afghan women was held, at the headquarters of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), highlighting the urgent need for practical support to uphold their rights under Taliban rule. The session, organised by Malta’s Permanent Mission to the OSCE in collaboration with

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