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Pakistan, Afghan Families, Torkham Crossing

Pakistan Deports 700 Afghan Families at Torkham Crossing

Local officials in Nangarhar province say that Pakistan has deported nearly 700 Afghan families through the Torkham crossing over the past four days. According to them, more than 250 families were forcibly returned to Afghanistan just today via this crossing. Nangarhar authorities also added that they are fully prepared to provide services to the deported migrants. Azizullah […]

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Afghan Women, Herat, Herat Women, Safe places, Safe Public Space

Against the Odds: Herat Women Reclaim Their Voice Through Safe Public Spaces

Sharifa’s, just like other afghan women’s, world had always seemed confined. As a 34-year-old mother of two, living in an informal settlement in Herat, western Afghanistan, she yearned for more—a place where she could connect, learn, and feel part of a community. However, in her area, women had limited opportunities to gather. “Families do not

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Amina, Kabul, Education, Taliban

Amina’s Dream of Becoming a Heart Surgeon Shattered by Taliban’s Education Ban

Kabul, Afghanistan – Amina, a 15-year-old girl from Kabul, once dreamed of becoming a heart surgeon. Her ambition was sparked when, as a child, she went through a heart surgery performed by the woman who saved her life. Inspired by this moment, Amina was determined to pursue education. But after the Taliban’s return to power

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Taliban, Afghan Public, Billions, Suicide Bombers

Suicide Bombers’ Families Receive Billions While Afghan Public Faces Hunger and Disease Crisis

Kabul, Afghanistan – In a move that has sparked outrage across the country, the Taliban government is allocating billions of Afghani in financial support to the families of suicide bombers, despite widespread suffering among the general population. Each year, the Taliban distributes around 12 billion Afghani (more than 168 million USD) to the families of

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The Hidden Truth Behind BLA and BYC: Unpacking the Overlap Between Militancy and Activism in Balochistan

By: Hassamuddin The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), which the state has declared a faction of the Kharijites, is active in carrying out terrorist activities in Balochistan. It predominantly consists of members from the Marri and Bugti tribes. The group opposes foreign projects, particularly the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and also targets security forces, police,

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152 Martyred, 302 Injured in Terror Attacks in KP During First Three Months of 2025: CTD Report

At least 152 personnel of law enforcement agencies and civilians were martyred, while 302 others sustained injuries in various acts of terrorism across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the first three months of the current year, according to a report issued by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The CTD report revealed that among the martyrs were

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EU and Central Asia Leaders Criticize Afghanistan’s Failure to Uphold Human Rights and Form Inclusive Government

Leaders of the European Union and Central Asia have strongly criticised Afghanistan’s ongoing failure to form an inclusive government and uphold basic human rights, particularly for women, girls, and ethnic and religious minorities. This stern rebuke was issued in a statement following the conclusion of the first EU–Central Asia summit, held on Friday, 4 April,

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Government of Balochistan to Take Firm Action Against Law Violations Following Recent Protests: Shahid Rind

In a recent statement, Shahid Rind, the spokesperson for the Government of Balochistan, addressed the media and provided updates on recent developments following the Jaffar Express incident. Rind highlighted that, after the incident, the Balochistan Voice of the People (BVC) held protests and demonstrations. He further stated that during a protest yesterday, a speech containing

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Jamiat-e Islami Commander Shah Wali Khan Assassinated in Ghor, Claims Former Balkh Governor

Atta Mohammad Noor, former governor of Balkh and senior member of the National Resistance Council for Salvation of Afghanistan, has claimed that Shah Wali Khan, a prominent commander of Jamiat-e Islami, was assassinated in Ghor province in what he described as a politically motivated killing. According to Noor, the incident occurred on March 27, shortly

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At UN Security Council, Pakistan Calls for Global Action Against Illicit Weapons Held by Terrorist Groups

At an Arria-formula meeting of the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan called for urgent international action against the proliferation of illicit weapons in the possession of terrorist groups. Representing Pakistan, Counsellor Syed Atif Raza expressed deep concern over the acquisition and use of sophisticated and lethal illegal arms by proscribed terrorist organizations, including the Tehrik-i-Taliban

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