The Trump administration is planning to eliminate the position of Special Envoy for Women in Afghanistan, sparking concern over the future of women’s rights in a country already struggling to safeguard basic freedoms. According to four senior U.S officials cited in a New York Times report dated April 20, the proposed move is part of […]
The reported settlement of Syrian Islamist militants in Afghanistan has raised serious security concerns for neighbouring countries, particularly Pakistan and the Central Asian republics, amid fears of rising extremist activity in the region. According to a report by The Economic Times, militants originating from Syria have established a presence in Afghanistan’s northern and western provinces,
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In a move aimed at ensuring humane and dignified repatriation of undocumented Afghan migrants, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq Khan, has announced the establishment of a “Federal Control Room” to address complaints and concerns raised by Afghan returnees. The decision to set up the center follows Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s visit to Kabul,
The proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed that the prevailing system of governance in Pakistan is un-Islamic and declared its intent to impose Shariah through violence in order to build a society based on what it calls “true Islamic principles.” However, religious scholars and legal experts have categorically rejected the TTP’s narrative, stating that its
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A Khwarij was killed and a police constable injured in an exchange of fire after militants attacked the vehicle of SHO Alamgir Mehsud near Lower Kalosha Algad in South Waziristan on Sunday. According to police sources, the assailants targeted the vehicle of the Station House Officer (SHO) of Azam Warsak Police Station, prompting a heavy
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A curfew remained in effect for the second consecutive day in North Waziristan on Sunday due to prevailing security concerns, according to the district administration. The curfew, which runs from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, has resulted in the suspension of all traffic on major roads across the region. Officials stated that the decision to
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In a significant policy shift, Iranian authorities have announced that Afghan migrant students holding census registration documents, or “return-to-Afghanistan” papers will not be allowed to enroll in schools for the upcoming 1404 academic year (March 2025 – March 2026). This directive, issued by Yousaf Baharloo, Director General of Education for Tehran’s counties, aims to prevent
The banned militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), referred to by the state as Fitnah Al-Khawarij, has reportedly executed a local man in the Malakand division following a verdict by one of its self-styled courts. The individual, identified as Hamad, son of Amir Jan, had been in TTP custody for several days before the execution took
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Prime Minister’s Adviser on Interior, Pervez Khattak, emphasized that the federal government is actively working on various welfare projects for the public. He highlighted the revolutionary reduction in electricity prices as a major step to alleviate the burden on citizens. Addressing the oath-taking ceremony of the Traders Association in the Risalpur Bazaar of Nowshera, Khattak
KHARIAN – Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has commended the Pakistan Army’s unwavering commitment to character, courage, and competence, highlighting its exemplary role in the fight against terrorism. He expressed these views as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the 8th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) competition, held from
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