400 martyred in Pakistan airstrike; Bennett urges de-escalation
Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, has called on Pakistan and the Islamic Emirate to de-escalate tensions and exercise maximum restraint.
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‘I can’t even sleep’; Afghan youth in Pakistan live in fear of deportation
Young Afghan migrants in Pakistan say the current conditions have caused them serious psychological distress. Jamila, 26-year-old, who has lived with her family in Pakistan for three years, says: “I cannot even sleep because of the fear of deportation. Economic problems, unemployment—every kind of fear is inside me. We were warned to hide ourselves; otherwise nothing can be done for us. The situation for refugees is extremely difficult.”
UN calls on Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve differences through diplomacy
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the United Nations, said in a press briefing that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply concerned” about the recent increase in clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
Military conflict between Islamic Emirate and Pakistan; Trump: I would intervene if necessary
President of the USA, Donald Trump, responding to the military conflict between the Islamic Emirate and Pakistan, said that he would intervene if necessary. Yesterday (Friday, Feb. 27), he told reporters that he gets along well with Pakistan and its leaders.
Pakistan carries out strikes in Paktika and Nangarhar
According to reports, around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday night (Feb. 21), Pakistani fighter jets carried out airstrikes in parts of Paktika and Nangarhar provinces, resulting in the deaths and injuries of dozens of people, including women and children.
Deadly attacks in Balochistan leave over 120 dead
According to The Guardian, Pakistan’s military said attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in Balochistan province yesterday killed 33 people, including civilians, while security forces killed 92 attackers in response.
When water becomes a weapon: Asia’s looming hydro-crisis
In the 21st century, warfare is no longer just about tanks and missiles. A more hidden but serious threat is emerging: the use of water as a weapon.
Nearly 2,000 Afghan citizens deported from Iran and Pakistan
The High Commission for Addressing Migrant’ Problems announced that Iran and Pakistan have deported 1,761 Afghan citizens.
Surge in militancy attacks in Pakistan reaches 10-year high in March 2025
According to a report released by the Pakistan Institute of Conflict and Security Studies, the wave of militant violence in the country reached its highest level in a decade during March 2025.
Islamic Emirate urges Pakistan to halt deportation of Afghan refugees during Eid
Officials of the Islamic Emirate have called on the Pakistani government to refrain from expelling Afghan migrants during the Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
Peace, progress in Afghanistan essential for regional stability, says Pakistani envoy
KABUL (SW) – Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, has stated on the third day of his visit to Kabul that the economic interests
Torkham border gate reopens for passenger traffic after nearly a month
Local officials in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan have confirmed that the Torkham border gate has reopened to allow the movement of people.
