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Pakistan to begin forced deportation of 16,000 Afghan refugees from Karachi

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Pakistan has announced plans to begin the forced deportation of 16,000 Afghan migrants with citizenship cards, raising concerns internationally. Security officials in Pakistan’s Sindh province have announced the commencement of the forced deportation of 16,138 Afghan citizens holding Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC). Pakistani media reported on Friday, April 4, that more than 150 individuals have […]

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UN calls for end to Pakistan’s forced deportation of Afghan refugees

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UN experts have called for an immediate halt to the deportation of Afghan migrants from Pakistan, stressing that such actions violate international human rights and refugee laws. On Friday, April 4, the UN issued a press statement emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions for Afghan migrants and greater support from the international community. The statement […]

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Pakistan urges UN to combat Afghanistan’s illicit arms trade

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Pakistan has urged the UN Security Council to take action against the growing illicit arms trade flourishing in Afghanistan. Pakistan has urged the United Nations Security Council to halt terrorists’ access to weapons in Afghanistan. The request comes amid rising concerns about the proliferation of arms to various militant groups. Pakistani media reported on Saturday, […]

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China imposes 34% tariff on US imports in retaliation

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China has imposed a 34% tariff on U.S. imports in retaliation, escalating tensions in the ongoing trade dispute. In response to Trump’s tariffs, China’s Ministry of Finance imposed a 34% tariff on all American goods on Friday. China stated that these tariffs would take effect in six days. Starting on Friday, China will also enforce […]

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US officials confirm no plans to reopen Embassy in Kabul

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US officials confirmed there are no current plans to reopen the embassy in Kabul, maintaining the existing diplomatic stance. American media outlets, citing spokespeople from the U.S. National Security Council and the State Department, have reported that there are currently no discussions or specific plans regarding the resumption of U.S. embassy activities in Kabul. The […]

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Russia’s missile strike on Ukrainian restaurant kills 85, targets military leaders and western advisors

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Russia’s missile strike on a restaurant in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, targeted Ukrainian officers and Western advisors, killing at least 85. Russian media reported that a missile attack by Russia on a restaurant in the city of Kryvyi Rih resulted in at least 85 deaths and dozens of injuries. The attack targeted a gathering of Ukrainian […]

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UN: Over 500 deaths in Afghanistan in last year, children primary victims of landmines

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According to UNAMA report, over 500 people, including 434 children, have died from landmine explosions in Afghanistan in last year. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Friday, April 4, has highlighted that Afghanistan is one of the most vulnerable countries to landmines and unexploded ordnance. In a statement marking International Mine Awareness […]

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Afghan refugees shut down businesses in Peshawar ahead of Pakistan’s deportation deadline

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Pakistani officials have warned that operations to arrest and deport undocumented Afghan migrants will begin after April 11, affecting businesses. Following the expiration of Pakistan’s deadline for the return of Afghan migrants, many Afghan refugees in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have halted their businesses. According to reports from Express News, on Friday, April 4, several Afghan citizens […]

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Uzbekistan’s President: World downplaying threats from Afghanistan

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Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed concern that the international community has been downplaying emerging threats from Afghanistan. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan expressed concern at the first Central Asia-European Union summit in Samarkand on Friday, April 4. He stated that the international community has been downplaying the threats emerging from Afghanistan. Mirziyoyev emphasized the importance […]

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16 refugees drown in waters between Turkey and Greece

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Sixteen migrants lost their lives after two boats sank in the waters between Turkey and Greece, according to officials. Authorities in Turkey and Greece have confirmed that at least 16 people have died after two migrant boats sank in the Aegean Sea. The tragedy occurred between the two countries, highlighting the continuing dangers faced by […]

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UK to resettle 300 citizens of Afghanistan under national resettlement program

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The UK will resettle 300 citizens of Afghanistan under its national resettlement program, offering them permanent housing and support services. The Bracknell Forest Council in the UK announced plans to resettle around 300 citizens of Afghanistan under the national Afghan resettlement program. These individuals fled Afghanistan after the Taliban’s takeover, with many having previously worked […]

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EU and Central Asian Leaders call for Inclusive Government in Afghanistan

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EU and Central Asian leaders emphasized the need for an inclusive Afghanistan government respecting human rights and freedoms. The European Union (EU) and Central Asian leaders issued a joint statement emphasizing the need for an inclusive government in Afghanistan based on human rights and fundamental freedoms. The statement was released after a summit held in […]

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Veteran Indian actor Manoj Kumar passes away at 87

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Manoj Kumar, a renowned figure in Indian cinema, passed away at the age of 87 in Mumbai, leaving behind a rich legacy in the entertainment industry. According to Dr. Santosh Shti, head of a private hospital in Mumbai, Manoj Kumar’s death was due to age-related health issues. He had been battling multiple health problems for […]

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Trump says Musk may leave Administration in few months

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Trump stated that Elon Musk’s performance in the administration has been outstanding, but he may leave in a few months. Donald Trump recently praised Elon Musk as an “incredible” person and a “true patriot.” Speaking about Musk’s role in his administration, Trump expressed high regard for the entrepreneur, stating that Musk would likely remain in […]

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Macron calls for suspension of European companies’ investments in the US

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French President Emmanuel Macron has urged European companies to suspend planned investments in the United States. This call came after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed heavy tariffs on European imports. Macron made this request on Thursday, April 3, during a meeting with industry representatives at the Élysée Palace. He stated, “Until the situation with the […]

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153 Afghan refugees return voluntarily via Torkham border

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Following Pakistan’s announcement to end the deadline for Afghan refugees to return, 153 Afghan refugees voluntarily crossed the Torkham border back to Afghanistan. This decision aligns with the government’s policy of encouraging dignified repatriation, rather than forcible expulsion. Pakistani officials established two designated transit points to facilitate the return of refugees. One in the Khyber […]

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South Korea’s Constitutional Court removes President Yoon from Office

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South Korea’s Constitutional Court has ruled to remove President Yoon Suk-yeol from office, following an impeachment decision by Parliament. The Constitutional Court of South Korea issued a ruling on Friday, April 4, 2025, confirming the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol. The court upheld the decision made by the National Assembly to impeach him, marking a […]

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Zakharova: Trump’s threats to bomb Iran ‘Illegal and Unacceptable’

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Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, has condemned any use of military force against Iran, calling it “illegal and unacceptable.” Her remarks were made on April 3rd in response to comments by the U.S. President Donald Trump, who had suggested bombing Iranian targets over its nuclear program. Zakharova emphasized that military attacks could […]

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Rise in executions of Afghan nationals in Iran sparks concern

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​The execution of Afghan citizens in Iran has seen a significant increase in recent years, raising serious human rights concerns.​ In the first quarter of 2025, reports indicate that nearly 21 Afghan nationals were executed in various Iranian prisons, including Chezel Hesar in Karaj, Shiraz, Bandar Abbas, Zahedan, Gorgan, Isfahan, and Borujerd. The majority faced […]

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India monitors Sikh persecution in Pakistan and Afghanistan

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​India’s Ministry of External Affairs consistently monitors reports of persecution against Sikh communities in Pakistan and Afghanistan, engaging diplomatically with both nations to uphold commitments to religious minorities. ​ Following the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in 2021, 74 members of religious minorities, primarily Afghan Sikhs, were evacuated to India via special flights. ​ […]

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