Thousands of Afghan migrants return from Pakistan, struggling with ongoing hardships
Some returning families from Pakistan say that their struggles with migration have not ended, and they still face difficulties in their home country.
Category: Pakistan
800 families displaced in Torkham border clashes
Some residents of the “Ghurki” area near the Torkham border crossing say that recent clashes between the Islamic Emirate’s forces and Pakistan’s military forced them to flee their homes.
Torkham closure inflicts losses in millions to business in Afghanistan, Pakistan
Officials from Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment under the Islamic Emirate have reported a significant loss of $10 million for the private sectors of both Afghanistan and Pakistan since the closure of the Torkham border crossing.
Businesses and patients suffer as Torkham crossing remains closed
Several patients and traders on both sides of the Torkham border crossing say that despite a week having passed since the closure of this vital gateway, no steps have been taken to reopen it. They add that the closure has caused significant problems for them.
Torkham border closed for days, causing daily losses of $3M in trade
The Torkham border crossing has been closed by Pakistan for the past five days, causing significant issues for travelers and traders on both sides of the border.
Chaman’s residents protest border closure, demanding visa-free travel
Following the imposition of a visa requirement for travel at the Spin Buldak-Chaman border, residents of Chaman have organized a large protest to demand the
42 Afghan nationals freed from Pakistani prison, return home
The Ministry of Repatriations and Refugees (MoRR) under the Islamic Emirate has announced that 42 Afghan citizens have been released from the “Haji Camp” prison in Pakistan.
Afghans left with no choice as Pakistan quietly moves out refugees
The government of Pakistan has devised a plan to move registered Afghan refugees out of Islamabad and Rawalpindi and gradually repatriate them back to their country, sources with knowledge of the plan told Pakistani Dawn newspaper.
Afghan migrants in neighboring countries face mounting arrests, hardships
Lately, Afghan migrants in Pakistan have faced an alarming increase in police crackdowns and arrests. Many have expressed growing fears for their safety, with some
Dozens of Afghan nationals released from Pakistani prisons
Afghan migrants in Pakistan continue to endure daily arrests and the constant threat of deportation.
Islamic Emirate rejects Pakistan’s claims about US weapons in Afghanistan
The Islamic Emirate has rejected Pakistan’s claims about US weapons in Afghanistan posing regional threats. Shafqat Ali Khan, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
At least 38 Afghan nationals freed from Pakistani jails
The Ministry of Repatriations and Refugees (MoRR) under the Islamic Emirate has announced the release of at least 38 Afghan citizens imprisoned in Pakistan.
