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Kabul on the Brink: UN Reveals 80% of Capital’s Population Trapped in Chaotic, Unplanned Settlements

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The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has revealed that nearly 80 percent of Kabul’s population is living in unplanned or informal settlements, exposing a deepening urban catastrophe in Afghanistan’s capital, where decades of war, mismanagement, and neglect have left millions in dangerously inadequate living conditions. In a statement issued Sunday, UN-Habitat said Kabul—home to […]

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Kurram Elders Urge Reopening of Roads to Consolidate Peace and Ease Public Hardships

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Tribal elders in Kurram have urged the government to immediately reopen key travel routes that remain closed for more than seven months, warning that continued restrictions despite a peace agreement could undermine the fragile calm in the region. Speaking at an Eid Milan gathering in Parachinar, prominent figures—including former Senator Syed Abid Al-Hussaini, Principal Muhammad

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Maryam Nawaz Slams Afghan Ban on Girls’ Education as Global Disgrace, Calls for Urgent Action

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz  termed Afghanistan’s ban on girls’ education a deeply concerning development and a serious setback for human rights and global progress, as she addressed the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Türkiye. Regretting the continued denial of education to Afghan girls, she said no society could achieve lasting prosperity while depriving half its

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Iran Equips Afghanistan Border Wall with Advanced Weaponry Amid Major Security Overhaul

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In a significant move to tighten border security, Iran has equipped its eastern border wall with Afghanistan with advanced weaponry and surveillance technologies, officials announced, marking a new phase in the country’s efforts to combat cross-border threats. Iran’s Army Ground Force Commander, Brigadier General Amir Kiomars Heydari, said the fortified barrier is part of a

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United Against Extremism: Military, Ulema Join Hands in DI Khan

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A conclave of esteemed Ulema and Mashaikh from Dera Ismail Khan, Lakki Marwat, and Tank districts convened in a Grand Jirga, fostering a collective endeavor to fortify cooperation between law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and local communities in the face of prevailing security challenges. In a meaningful deliberation with the General Officer Commanding (GOC) AL BARQ

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US Congressional Delegation Meets COAS Gen Asim Munir, Reaffirms Strategic Ties and Signs IT Training MoUs

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A delegation of the United States Congress, led by Congressman Jack Bergman and comprising Congressman Thomas Suozzi and Congressman Jonathan Jackson, called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), at the General Headquarters today. The meeting focused on a broad spectrum of issues of mutual interest, with particular emphasis on

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Peace Jirga in Sadda Stresses Disarmament and Implementation of Kohat, Bagan Accords

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Sadda, Kurram District—A significant jirga was held in Sadda between the local wing commander and tribal elders, during which key issues concerning regional peace and security were thoroughly discussed. During the meeting, a proposal to launch an awareness campaign for de-weaponisation in the area was put forward to advance the process effectively and ensure long-term stability.

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Khwarij Abduct Two, Torch Machinery in Taunsa Sharif Border Village

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Taunsa Sharif: In a troubling development near the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border, the Fitna Al-khwarij launched an assault on Basti Wajan, a village located near Lakhani. The attackers abducted two local residents during the raid and escaped towards the border area. In addition to the kidnappings, the assailants set fire to a bulldozer and a tractor

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Fitna Al Khwarij Militants Surrounded as Firefight Rages in Peshawar’s Hassan Khel

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Heavy gunfire erupted in the Hassan Khel area of Peshawar, specifically around Faqir Banr, as security forces engaged in an ongoing firefight with Khwarij linked to the TTP’s so-called Peshawar Wilayah. According to initial reports, several terrorists from the Fitna al-Khwarij faction of the outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have been neutralised, with the remaining surrounded

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D.G Khan Tribes Mobilise Against Khwarij Amid Rising Threat

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Bajha, Dera Ghazi Khan: Tribal elders from Bajha, a border region between Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, have announced a firm stance against the growing threat posed by Khwarij. In a high-level jirga, elders expressed grave concern over a surge in criminal activities, including extortion, abductions, and intimidation by Khwarij elements, which have caused widespread fear

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