After hosting Afghan refugees for 45 years, Pakistan has decided to repatriate 1.1 million illegal Afghan refugees, issuing a one-month deadline for them to voluntarily return to Afghanistan. The government cites security concerns and the involvement of Afghan nationals in terror attacks as reasons for the decision. According to caretaker Interior Minister Sarfaraz Bugti, there have been 24 reported suicide attacks in Pakistan this year, with 14 carried out by Afghan nationals, including the deadly Peshawar Police Lines suicide bombing. Despite a decline in violence since the departure of US-led NATO troops and the Taliban’s takeover, concerns persist. A report…
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Sajjad Ali
Sajjad Ali is ‘Online Web Editor of Khyber News. He is a journalist by profession and working in field for the last ten years. Previously he worked for national media organizations including ‘The Nation’ Daily Pakistan Today, Khyber News. He also worked in media development sector. He can be reached at sajjad.sovereign@gmail.com
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India has started construction of two contentious hydro projects, Kiru and Kwar, on the Chenab River, sparking concerns over potential violations of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) 1960, as reported by The News. A legal dispute is already underway between Pakistan and India regarding the flawed designs of the 330MW Kishanganga and 850MW Ratle hydropower projects on Pakistan’s rivers. The two nations are entangled in a legal battle in the court of arbitration and with a neutral expert over these projects. Pakistan has recently raised objections to the designs of the Kiru hydropower project, capable of generating 624MW, and the…
KARACHI: Pakistan has banned the export of 212 items under the to Afghan Transit Trade agreement on Thursday The Ministry of Commerce has issued an SRO (Statutory Regulatory Order) in this regard under which 17 kinds of cloth, tea leaves, car tyres, cosmetics and toilet items have been bared to carry to Afghanistan. Under the SRO, nuts, dried and fresh fruits and home appliances like refrigerators, airconditioners, juicers, etc., have also been banned. A day earlier, Pakistan announced a 10 per cent processing fee on items imported under the Afghan transit trade agreement to curb the illegal entry of goods…
QUETTA: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti has strongly denounced the yesterday’s firing incident at Bab-e-Dosti near the Pakistan-Afghanistan Chaman border, labeling it unacceptable. Bugti, along with federal ministers from Energy and Information, during a press conference expressed concern over the incident where a senior Pakistani citizen and a child lost their lives, and two others sustained injuries due to firing from across the border. Bugti urged the Afghan government to take serious action against the culprits, emphasizing the negative impact such incidents have on Pakistan-Afghanistan relations. He also called for the extradition of the perpetrators to Pakistani authorities. The minister…
NEW DELHI: The Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 kicks off today with a highly anticipated match between defending champions England and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. Running until Sunday, November 12th, the tournament boasts a daily dose of group-stage matches across ten venues. The top four teams will secure spots in the semifinals, set for Mumbai on November 14th and Kolkata on November 16th, with reserve days for these crucial encounters. India, the host, engages in a showdown with five-time champions Australia in Chennai on October 8th. Notably, the intense clash between arch-rivals India and…
ISLAMABAD: To reaffirm its purpose of improving the lives and livelihoods of Pakistani people, a team from Jazz on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to Alkhidmat Foundation’s Aghosh Orphanage in Sheikhupura. The visit reaffirmed Jazz’s unwavering support for the Aghosh Homes project, widely regarded as Pakistan’s premier orphanage initiative. During their visit, the Jazz team spent quality time with the children, engaging in activities that brought smiles to young faces. The day was filled with joy as the team celebrated the birthdays of October-born kids, cutting cake and distributing gift bags. Earlier, the Jazz team also visited Alkhidmat Foundation’s head…
KABUL: The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has reacted to Pakistan’s refugees repatriation decision to repatriate illegal Afghan nationals, urging Islamabad to reconsider its stance. The caretaker government on Tuesday, directing all illegal immigrants, including 1.73 million Afghan nationals, to leave the country by November 1 or face expulsion thereafter. Zaibullah, the central spokesperson of the Afghan Taliban, in a post on social media platform X, expressed dissatisfaction with the treatment of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, labeling it as unacceptable. https://twitter.com/Zabehulah_M33/status/1709471118548156482 He said in his tweet that Pakistan should reconsider its Afghan refugees repatriation plan in this regard”, he said in…
KARACHI: In response to the government’s directive to expel illegal immigrants from Pakistan, a comprehensive crackdown targeting Afghan nationals unlawfully settled in the country is now underway. The Karachi police have reported the arrest of 782 Afghan individuals between September 9 and October 3, according to a statement from the Sindh police. The breakdown of arrests indicates that the majority, 204 illegal refugees, were apprehended in District East, followed by 135 in District Malir, 126 in Kimari, 114 in Korangi, 90 in District Central, 58 in District West, and 20 in District South. The city police, as part of the…
In an exclusive interview with Khyber News, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Munir Akram, provided valuable insights into the significant visit of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Akram detailed the importance of the annual congregation of world leaders, shedding light on the diplomatic opportunities seized during this high-stakes week. Diplomatic Significance of UNGA: Akram underscored the gravity of the high-profile week during the UNGA, where leaders from across the world gathered to address global challenges and advocate for diplomatic solutions. He emphasized that the presence of Caretaker…
The full court bench led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez is resumed hearing on a set of petitions against the Supreme Court Practices and Procedures bill today (Tuesday). The proceedings of the case is being live-streamed on PTV after CJP Isa had won consensus of the full court. The first hearing of the case, after the new CJP took oath, was live-streamed for the first time in the judicial history of Pakistan. The full court comprises CJP Isa, Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Aminuddin Khan, Justice…
