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Recent reporting has brought renewed attention to the challenges Pakistan continues to face in tackling terror financing—particularly during religious holidays like Eid-ul-Fitr, when charitable giving is at its peak. Despite policy reforms and international oversight, proscribed groups such as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) have reportedly continued to raise funds across parts of the country. What […]

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The Islamabad High Court has rejected a petition filed by a defense lawyer seeking to halt the forced deportation of Afghan migrants, stating that it does not intervene in government policies. According to Pakistan’s Express Tribune newspaper, the court dismissed the petition on Thursday, July 17. The petition was submitted by lawyer Umer Ijaz Gilani […]

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The White House stated that Donald Trump’s physical condition is not concerning, attributing recent bruises to minor medical reasons and confirming his overall health. Following the circulation of new images showing Donald Trump with visible bruises on his hands, the White House has stated that these marks are not a cause for concern and are […]

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As the 15-day deadline set by Tajik authorities for Afghan refugees nears its end, reports indicate that the government has already begun forcefully deporting more individuals. According to multiple sources, over 150 people were rounded up from local markets and public areas yesterday and deported from the country. Among those deported are men, women, elderly […]

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A man in Paktika province has been sentenced to death by a local court for allegedly insulting the Prophet and Islamic sanctities. The Taliban’s Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice announced that a man has been sentenced to death in Paktika province for alleged blasphemy. According to ministry spokesperson Saif-ul-Islam Khyber, […]

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Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar arrives in Kabul for trilateral talks with Afghanistan and Uzbekistan to boost regional cooperation. Pakistani Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Kabul on Thursday afternoon to attend a trilateral meeting involving Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan. According to Taliban officials, Dar will take part in the trilateral […]

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Etisalat distributed 17.5 tons of food aid to Afghan returnees at Islam Qala, supporting families during their resettlement process. As part of its corporate social responsibility, Etisalat Afghanistan has provided food assistance to Afghan families returning from Iran. On Wednesday, July 16, the company stated in a press release that it had distributed over 17.5 […]

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The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session Thursday to address Israel’s recent strikes on Syrian territory and rising tensions. The United Nations Security Council has announced an emergency meeting to address recent Israeli attacks on Syrian territory. The session is scheduled for Thursday and comes amid growing concerns over escalating regional tensions. The […]

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UN-Habitat warns that over six million Kabul residents face severe water shortages, urging urgent action and broad cooperation. The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has issued a stark warning about a growing water crisis in Kabul, stating that nearly six million residents of the city are at risk. In a statement shared on X […]

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Pakistan’s Deputy PM to visit Afghanistan for Signing of Framework Agreement on Joint Feasibility Study of UAP Railway Project Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, is scheduled to make a day-long visit to Kabul, Afghanistan, today, July 17, 2025. The purpose of the visit is to sign the Framework Agreement on the […]

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At least three were killed and seven injured after gunmen ambushed a passenger bus in Balochistan’s Kalat region, officials confirmed. A passenger bus traveling from Karachi to Quetta was ambushed in the Kalat district of Balochistan province, Pakistan, according to local media reports. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 16, and resulted in the deaths […]

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ICC judges dismissed Israel’s appeal, upholding arrest warrant requests for Netanyahu and Gallant over alleged Gaza war crimes. On Wednesday, the judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) rejected Israel’s request to revoke arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel, which is not a party to the ICC, […]

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Bahrain announces $17 billion investment in U.S. industries, aviation, tech, and energy, aiming to boost jobs and cooperation. Bahrain’s Prime Minister and Crown Prince, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, announced in Washington on Wednesday a major investment plan worth $17 billion across U.S. industries, technology, and energy sectors. The declaration came during his meeting with […]

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The International Crisis Group has raised alarms about the rising threat posed by the Khorasan branch of the Islamic State (ISIS-K), stating that the group remains dangerous and active despite the loss of several top leaders. According to the latest report published on Wednesday, July 16, the Taliban have killed multiple ISIS leaders since regaining […]

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Ghulam Khan border reopens for trade after 15-day closure, easing pressure on Afghanistan’s businesses and restoring cross-border movement. According to sources, the Ghulam Khan border crossing—closed to cargo trucks for several weeks—has officially reopened. The border was reopened on Wednesday, July 16, restoring one of the key trade routes between Afghanistan and Pakistan. This crossing, […]

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Israeli airstrike kills 15 Syrian government forces, reports Syrian Observatory; tensions rise amid ongoing regional conflict and unrest. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Wednesday that at least 15 personnel from Syria’s Ministry of Defense and Interior were killed in recent Israeli airstrikes. The attacks come amid deadly clashes between Druze forces, Bedouin […]

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Syrian interim president says the nation prioritizes people’s interests over destruction but warns readiness to defend dignity if provoked. Ahmad Shar’a, the interim President of Syria, has spoken out following recent Israeli airstrikes and escalating tensions in the region. In a televised address on Thursday morning, Shar’a stated, “We do not fear war, but we […]

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An Afghan student was arrested in Iran and moved to an undisclosed location; her condition and whereabouts remain unknown. Human rights organizations in Iran have reported the arrest of Sara Gowhari, a 29-year-old Afghan sociology student, who has been missing since her detention by Iranian intelligence forces nearly ten days ago. Her whereabouts and health […]

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UK law firms begin registering Afghan applicants for compensation over leaked data from the government’s ARAP resettlement program. Legal action is underway in the United Kingdom after the personal data of thousands of Afghan nationals—who had applied under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP)—was accidentally leaked. Several UK-based law firms have started filing claims […]

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According to reports, 454 Israeli soldiers have lost their lives since the start of the ground operation in Gaza. The military continues investigating the causes behind the fatalities, as tensions escalate. On Tuesday, The Times of Israel reported that three Israeli soldiers were killed in an explosion of a tank in northern Gaza. This brings […]

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