Ibrahim Shinwari

50 Afghan children sent back through Torkham on ‘humanitarian’ grounds

The children, most under age 10, trespassed into Pakistani territory by breaching fence near main border crossing. Updated about 18 hours ago

Torkham border reopens for pedestrians

Stranded Afghans allowed to return amid complaints of visa curbs; 4,000 Afghans cross back into their country; 1,100 Pakistanis return home. Updated 3 days ago

Pedestrian movement at Torkham delayed ‘due to repairs’

FIA official says working to restore internet system, waiting lounge for departing Afghans. Updated 22 Mar, 2025 09:46am

Life returns to Torkham after border reopens for trade

Local traders believe Pakistan lost $40.5m in possible profits due to extended closure. Updated 20 Mar, 2025 07:51am

Talks to reopen Torkham ‘end on positive note’

Afghan side insists on border reopening without any prior conditions; Pakistan wants it linked to six-month ceasefire. Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:48am

26-member jirga to hold second round of talks in Afghanistan today

Tribal elder said it will be "fully authorised with powers to make prompt and on the spot decisions". Updated 17 Mar, 2025 11:16am

Fear grips Tirah residents after trader’s murder

Business centres of Lar-Bagh Markaz, Bar-Bagh Markaz and Peer Mela wear deserted look. Updated 15 Mar, 2025 12:05pm

Pak-Afghan jirga postponement dismays delegates

KHYBER: The scheduled meeting of the Pakistan and Afghanistan jirga members was postponed on Wednesday owing to... Published 13 Mar, 2025 05:49am

Hopes revived for Torkham reopening

Pakistani jirga members meet security officials to assess situation. Updated 12 Mar, 2025 09:13am

Jirga sets forth terms for Torkham peace

Pakistani, Afghan elders meet; Kabul asked not to violate border alignment Updated 10 Mar, 2025 07:39am

Clashes with Afghan forces continue along border

Pakistani civilian injured amid mortar shelling. Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:11am

Bara farmers earn handsome profit by exporting vegetables

Officials say agriculture dept provides training and assistance to growers Published 05 Mar, 2025 06:09am

Pakistani, Afghan forces target each other’s positions on border

Residents claim several buildings on Pakistani side damaged. Updated 05 Mar, 2025 10:43am

Torkham tensions mount as forces trade fire

Six security men, 2 civilians wounded; man dies of cardiac arrest as locals flee; Taliban fighter reportedly killed, 2 injured. Updated 04 Mar, 2025 09:10am

Traders, transporters suffer losses as Torkham border remains closed

Pakistani, Afghan officials yet to resolve issues that have arisen amid renovation of a border checkpost on the Afghan side. Updated 01 Mar, 2025 11:36am

Torkham border closure leaves Afghans stranded

Over 200 Afghan nationals return to Peshawar after they're refused to undergo immigration process. Updated 24 Feb, 2025 11:27am

Hamza Baba remembered as beacon of Pashto literature

Participants of his 31th death anniversary demand publication of his entire works Published 24 Feb, 2025 06:13am

Cross-border movement via Torkham suspended

Border security officials were engaged in arguments over renovation and expansion of a security post on the Afghan side, sources say. Updated 23 Feb, 2025 12:31pm

Legal issues surface as tribesmen occupy shops in vegetable market

KHYBER: Legal issues, though apparently fraudulent in nature, have surfaced over the ownership of the recently... Published 19 Feb, 2025 06:09am

Teenage student becomes first female writer of Khyber

Wareesha Ameen Afridi has penned down novel in Urdu Published 17 Feb, 2025 05:41am