Over 4,000 Afghan nationals repatriated from Iran, Pakistan
KABUL (SW) – In the past three days, a total of 4,233 Afghan citizens have returned from Iran and Pakistan, both voluntarily and under duress.
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Over 3,000 Afghan nationals repatriate from Iran, Pakistan amid escalating pressures
KABUL (SW) – In the past day, a total of 3,255 Afghan citizens have returned forcibly and voluntarily from Iran and Pakistan.
Over 2,000 Afghan nationals deported from Iran, Pakistan in single day
KABUL (SW) – Over 1,773 Afghan migrants were forcibly or voluntarily deported through the Islam Qala border crossing in Herat province, and additional 324 migrants were forcibly expelled through the Spin Buldak border crossing in Kandahar province, in the past day.
Increased movement of commercial trucks at Afghanistan-Pakistan borders: ACoCI
KABUL (SW) – Following nearly a week of temporary documentation allowing commercial vehicle movement at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border crossings, officials from the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACoCI) report a significant increase in truck traffic along these routes.
Attack on Chinese nationals in Pakistan has nothing to do with Afghanistan, says Mujahid
KABUL (SW) – Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson of the de-facto government of the Islamic Emirate, has stated the attack on Chinese nationals in Pakistan has nothing to do with Afghanistan.
Experts say Pakistan seeks instability in Afghanistan by insisting on presence of TTP
KABUL/ISLAMABAD (SW) – Mohsin Reza Naqvi, Pakistan’s Interior Minister, recently has reiterated in a press conference in Islamabad that leaders of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are present in Afghanistan.
Islamic Emirate reaffirms non-use of Afghan soil for terrorism
KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate has once again rejected claims about the presence or activities of terrorist groups within Afghanistan and reiterated its commitment to not allow Afghan soil to be used against other nations.
Afghanistan, Pakistan agreed upon joint mechanism for freight truck transit
KABUL/ISLAMABAD (SW) – Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached an agreement on a joint mechanism for the transit of freight trucks between the two countries, said officials at the Islamic Emirate Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation.
IE denies allegations of TTP bases in Afghanistan; analysts call for diplomatic resolution
KABUL (SW) – The de-facto government of the Islamic Emirate has firmly refuted claims made by Asif Ali Khan Durrani, Pakistan’s special representative for Afghanistan, regarding the establishment of bases to the Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) within Afghanistan by the Islamic Emirate.
Afghanistan, Pakistan to reach “preferential” trade agreement
KABUL/ISLAMABAD (SW) – In an economic summit on Friday in Pakistan, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has stated that the country is ready to negotiate “preferential” trade with Afghanistan, and voting on preferential trade agreements continues.
IE Ministry of Defense dismisses Pakistan’s claims, citing its security weakness
KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate Ministry of Defense has criticized recent statements made by the spokesperson for the Pakistani army, emphasizing Pakistan’s failure to ensure security and deeming its allegations against Afghanistan inaccurate.
Pakistan claims killing of 7 individuals allegedly attempting infiltration from Afghan soil
KABUL (SW) – On Wednesday, the Pakistan Army’s Public Relations Department has stated that seven insurgents intending to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghan soil were identified and promptly action has been taken against them by Pakistani border forces.
