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Over 860,000 Afghan migrants have been deported from Pakistan since September 2023, with the majority returning via Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Since September 2023, over 860,000 Afghan citizens have left Pakistan. Data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) indicates that more than half a million of these individuals crossed the border into Afghanistan through the Khyber […]

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Unrest is growing in Pakistan’s Sindh province as widespread protests erupt against the proposed Cholistan Canal project. Civil society members—including lawyers, students, farmers, laborers, and political representatives—have voiced strong concerns over what they perceive as unequal water distribution that could adversely affect the Indus River and its dependent communities. The Cholistan Canal, part of Pakistan’s […]

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A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan and Tajikistan, shaking cities such as Faizabad and Dushanbe. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported that a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the border region between Afghanistan and Tajikistan on Sunday, April 13. According to reports, the earthquake occurred at 08:54 AM local time, with its epicenter located at a […]

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Maryam Nawaz expressed deep concern over Afghanistan’s ban on girls’ education, calling it a serious setback for human rights and progress. Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Pakistan, expressed regret over the deprivation of Afghanistan’s girls from education during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum and simultaneously announced the establishment of the country’s first specialized university […]

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Tajikistan’s President and CSTO Secretary-General discussed strengthening border security with Afghanistan to address rising security threats and instability. ​Imamali Rahman, President of Tajikistan, met with Imangali Tasmagambetov, Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), in Dushanbe to discuss border security. The talks focused on implementing an intergovernmental program aimed at enhancing security along Tajikistan’s […]

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At least eight Pakistani nationals were killed in an armed attack in eastern Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province. At least eight Pakistani nationals were killed in the eastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan, near the Afghanistan’s border, by unidentified gunmen. The attack took place in the early hours of Saturday, April 12, 2025, in […]

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The Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) warns that Iran’s nuclear program has reached an “extremely dangerous” stage. ​The Washington, D.C.-based Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) has raised alarms about Iran’s nuclear program, labeling it as “extremely dangerous.” The institute warns that Iran’s activities could swiftly transition to military applications at any […]

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The U.S. has issued a 7-day deadline for thousands of Afghan refugees to leave, sparking concerns over their safety. Reports indicate that the U.S. government has given Afghan refugees with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and others who entered the country through various programs a seven-day ultimatum to leave the United States. Shawn VanDiver, President of […]

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Syria’s First Lady, Latifa al-Droubi, made her debut at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, engaging in talks on women’s and children’s welfare. Latifa al-Droubi, the wife of Syria’s interim president, attended the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey on April 11-13, where she met with Turkey’s First Lady Emine Erdoğan. The event, which gathered senior officials, […]

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The U.S. has denied reports of military presence at Bagram Air Base, rejecting claims of aircraft landing there. In a recent report, the United States Department of Defense (Pentagon) has firmly denied rumors about a U.S. military plane landing at Bagram Airbase in Parwan province. A Pentagon official, who wished to remain anonymous, told AFP […]

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Nearly 45,000 Afghan refugees have returned from Pakistan in ten days amid a sharp rise in forced deportations, UNHCR reports. Since the second phase of the forced deportation campaign began, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that 44,900 Afghan refugees have returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan in just ten days, from April […]

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A Pakistani outlet has criticized Western nations for abandoning Afghan refugees who once supported them, leaving many stranded in Pakistan. The Pakistani newspaper Dawn has sharply criticized the behavior of Western countries towards Afghan refugees, describing it as “cruel.” The report, published on April 12, highlights how thousands of Afghan refugees, who previously collaborated with […]

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The U.S. Senate has launched a commission to review the Afghanistan war, aiming to assess key lessons and policies. The U.S. Senate Commission reviewing the Afghanistan War convened a high-level session with former American generals, diplomats, political advisors, and former Afghan officials. Held on Friday, April 11, the session aimed to assess the war’s trajectory […]

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A senior TTP commander, Hafizullah Mubariz, was killed by Pakistani forces near the Afghanistan border, according to Pakistani media reports. Pakistani media reported on Saturday, April 12, that Hafizullah Mubarez, a senior commander of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was killed in a military operation near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Mubarez, widely known by his alias “Kochawan,” was […]

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Putin met with U.S. Special Envoy Vitkoff to discuss potential solutions for the ongoing Ukraine conflict and peace efforts. On April 11, Steve Vitkoff, the U.S. Special Envoy, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg to discuss potential peaceful solutions to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The meeting took place in the Presidential […]

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UNAMA has urged the Taliban to immediately stop executions in Afghanistan, calling for a suspension of capital punishment to uphold human rights. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has strongly condemned the recent execution of four individuals by the Taliban, calling it a violation of the fundamental right to life. The agency urged […]

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The U.S. warns Iran of severe consequences if Trump’s demands are rejected, as both sides prepare for direct nuclear talks. A White House spokesperson announced that direct talks between the United States and Iran regarding Tehran’s nuclear program will take place on Saturday. The discussions are expected to focus on critical points related to Iran’s […]

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Pakistan has launched a new phase of its repatriation campaign, expelling thousands of Afghan nationals from its territory, a move that has drawn widespread concern from human rights organizations, international agencies, and civil society groups. The latest round of deportations reportedly includes Afghans who have lived in Pakistan for decades, with many holding legal residency […]

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Senator Welch is urging the U.S. government to provide immediate support for Afghan refugees who assisted U.S. forces during conflict. Peter Welch, a U.S. Senator from Vermont, is warning that the United States has abandoned thousands of Afghan refugees who worked alongside the U.S. government during the conflict. On Friday, April 11, he criticized the […]

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China is announcing 125% tariffs on U.S. imports starting Saturday, escalating tensions as the trade war between the two powers continues. The Chinese Ministry of Finance announced on Friday, April 11, that it will impose new tariffs on U.S. imports, raising the rate to 125 percent. China is imposing 125% tariffs on U.S. imports from […]

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