Pak Afghan Ties
Afghan citizens returning have said there are restrictions on the transfer of cash and property to Afghanistan from Pakistan.
Published 14 Nov, 2023 03:28pm
Ending Violence against Women and Girls Alliance says there are widespread reports of harassment, extortion.
Updated 14 Nov, 2023 10:33am
The caretaker govt's decision also goes against the very spirit of why Pakistan was born — a place where a minority, once under threat of persecution, could live and be free.
Updated 13 Nov, 2023 08:22pm
Since many of their efforts are invisible, such as picking trash and making tea, they hold little value for the authorities.
Updated 13 Nov, 2023 09:29am
Human rights watchdog claims "journalists not given access" to holding centres.
Published 10 Nov, 2023 07:49pm
Since the crackdown began, Afghan refugees are desperate to sell off their assets and leave the country — only to find that their Pakistani 'friends' will take full advantage of their vulnerabilities.
Published 10 Nov, 2023 02:41pm
Achakzai says next govt "bound" to follow policy; UNHCR team postpones visit to Khyber after threat alert.
Updated 10 Nov, 2023 08:40am
Caretaker PM says Islamabad will not back down on deportation of illegal Afghans, tells Kabul to move against anti-Pakistan groups.
Published 09 Nov, 2023 08:11am
Says 60pc increase in terror incidents, 500pc rise in suicide attacks in Pakistan since 2021.
Updated 08 Nov, 2023 03:58pm
Around 6,584 return voluntarily on Sunday as exodus "slows"; caretaker information minister claims Pakhtuns being targeted during purge.
Updated 06 Nov, 2023 09:19am
Sword of deportation might still hang over them as the govt has refused to attach any legal value to letters issued by US embassy.
Updated 06 Nov, 2023 07:10am
Around 128,000 individuals including women and children have returned voluntarily so far since Sep 17.
Published 05 Nov, 2023 04:08pm
In the last two days, 100 people were deported from Rawalpindi division, including 31 from Rawalpindi district.
Published 05 Nov, 2023 06:34am
Over 7,000 more voluntarily return to Afghanistan via Torkham, Angoor Adda; 168,000 immigrants have left via KP since mid-Sept.
Updated 05 Nov, 2023 10:29am
Afghan government sets up temporary transit camps for deportees; UN agencies call for protection of refugee families seeking safety in Pakistan.
Updated 03 Nov, 2023 06:50pm
Living there has never been an option for me. I will come back on a valid visa,” says Younas.
Updated 03 Nov, 2023 10:58am
Around 80 illegal Afghan nationals will be handed over to KP police at Swabi interchange today for transportation to Torkham border.
Updated 03 Nov, 2023 11:15am
Authorities on the Afghan side of the border have been overwhelmed by the scale of the exodus.
Updated 02 Nov, 2023 09:06pm
More than 500 patients examined in two days at Torkham camp.
Updated 02 Nov, 2023 10:35am
Prisoners among 7,300 Afghan nationals deported via Torkham; Taliban govt terms policy "cruel".
Updated 02 Nov, 2023 07:43am
Say govt's move to expel illegal immigrants "obviously targeted at millions of Afghan refugees" compelled to live in Pakistan.
Published 01 Nov, 2023 10:42pm
Taliban govt calls for more time in deadline as authorities across the border overwhelmed; FM Jilani terms concerns "huge misperception".
Updated 01 Nov, 2023 09:43pm
Deadline for voluntary return of foreigners expires tonight but hundreds of people still in process of leaving.
Updated 31 Oct, 2023 08:20am
Statement in response to United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights calling on govt to "suspend forcible returns of Afghan nationals".
Published 30 Oct, 2023 01:21pm
Interior minister says process of deportation for such people would begin anywhere between one to four weeks.
Updated 30 Oct, 2023 07:42am
Police have already begun raiding communities and detaining Afghans, with lawyers reporting indiscriminate arrests and extortion.
Updated 28 Oct, 2023 10:57am
Punjab government identifies 33,000 illegal foreign residents; sites picked for temporary "holding centres" in KP, Punjab and Balochistan.
Updated 28 Oct, 2023 10:04am
Caretaker minister says immigrants who procured fake ID cards will be expelled in next phase, warns their "local facilitators" of action.
Updated 27 Oct, 2023 08:21am
Around 3,000 Afghans were evacuated two years ago to be provided residence in the UK.
Published 27 Oct, 2023 07:21am
GB, Balochistan govts warn "illegal foreigners" to leave before Nov 1; Quetta corps commander meets tribal elders.
Updated 27 Oct, 2023 07:33am
