Forced deportations are on the rise in Iran, with Afghan migrants facing increasing pressure to leave the country. Iran’s Economic News Agency recently reported that banners have appeared in various areas of Fars Province. These banners give Afghan residents a two-month deadline to vacate their homes and leave these regions. Earlier, a similar forced deportation warning was reported by an Afghan migrant from Isfahan. This individual noted that the Koh-e Rah Haq region also had a similar two-month deadline posted. According to the Iranian news agency, images of banners instructing Afghan migrants to leave have been circulating on social media.…
Author: Muhammad Idrees
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir emphasized that weakening the armed forces is equivalent to weakening the nation. He pledged that the military would ensure their sacrifices are not in vain. During the Azadi Parade at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in Kakul on Independence Day, General Munir stated, “We emerge stronger as a nation after trials and tribulations. Weakening Pakistan’s armed forces is equivalent to weakening the country.” The parade was held at PMA Kakul to mark the 78th Independence Day. The COAS stressed that the armed forces would not let the sacrifices of martyrs be wasted. He…
Afghan airspace is under scrutiny as Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for Afghanistan, responded to recent reports of potential violations by Pakistan’s fighter jets. Mujahid emphasized that if Afghan airspace has been breached, the response from Afghanistan will be severe. Unconfirmed reports have surfaced, suggesting that Pakistani fighter jets may have patrolled the airspace of Kunar and Nangarhar provinces in Afghanistan. While these claims are still under investigation, the Afghan government is taking them seriously. Mujahid reiterated that no country has the right to violate Afghan airspace. He pointed out that the patrolling of Pakistani planes has not yet been confirmed,…
The United States has increased its Middle East deployment, with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordering a guided missile submarine and speeding up the arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group. This decision followed a phone call between Austin and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Galant, as tensions rise after the killings of senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah, both backed by Iran. Austin reaffirmed the US commitment to Israel’s defense, emphasizing the strengthening of US military presence and capabilities in the Middle East due to the escalating situation. The Pentagon stated that the Middle East deployment…
Mistreatment of Afghan refugees by Iranian police has prompted a strong response from the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of Afghanistan. In a statement, the ministry warned that the ongoing mistreatment could disrupt relations between Kabul and Tehran. The ministry highlighted the forced deportation and mistreatment of Afghan refugees as violations of international laws and neighborly principles. It urged the Iranian government to allow Afghans to return to their country voluntarily. The statement emphasized the growing concern over recent reports of Afghan mistreatment in Iran. Disturbing images shared on social media have amplified these concerns. The Islamic Emirate, seeking good…
Masjid-e-Nabawi Imam Dr Salah bin Mohammad Al-Budair praised Pakistan for its vital role in regional peace and stability during his visit to the country, according to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The Masjid-e-Nabawi Imam made these remarks in a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir. “Pakistan holds a significant place in the Muslim world,” said the Masjid-e-Nabawi Imam to the army chief. Both leaders expressed satisfaction over the strong Pak-Saudi relations as they discussed various matters of mutual interest. General Munir warmly welcomed the Masjid-e-Nabawi Imam and emphasized that his visit to Pakistan…
Afghan immigrants in Iran face strict measures. Majid Shoja, General Commander of Border Forces in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi Province, announced the arrest of 15,000 illegal immigrants this year. These individuals were sent back to Afghanistan. The Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) reported this. Shoja emphasized the importance of border security. He stated that radar-equipped towers with advanced cameras will be built on the eastern borders with Afghanistan. According to Shoja, constructing these towers will take two years. The goal is to prevent the entry of illegal immigrants and the smuggling of weapons and drugs. Despite criticisms, Iran and Pakistan continue…
Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new leader after Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination. Sinwar is now the head of Hamas’ political bureau. This change follows the killing of Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31, as announced by the Palestinian group on Tuesday. “The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas announces the selection of Commander Yahya Sinwar as the head of the political bureau of the movement, succeeding the martyr Commander Ismail Haniyeh, may [God] have mercy on him,” Hamas stated briefly. Yahya Sinwar, 61, is regarded by Israel as the mastermind of the October 7 attack by Hamas inside Israeli territory. This…
Hamas Chief Assassination: Ismail Haniyeh’s elimination by Israeli intelligence is a major development. This event could disrupt the peace process in the Middle East. Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran during the inauguration of Iranian President Mesud Pezeshkian. Israel’s targeting of Hamas leaders has been a longstanding policy. However, this is the first such killing outside Palestine since 2010. A Pragmatic Leader Haniyeh was seen as a pragmatic leader within Hamas. He was capable of uniting the organization’s factions. His assassination is a notable success for Israeli intelligence and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Dangerous Escalation This assassination marks a dangerous…
The Iranian Human Rights Organization has reported that Iran executions have reached 300 in the first seven months of this year. Among those executed, 20 were Afghan citizens. The organization stated that 172 of the individuals faced charges related to drugs. In a press release, the organization noted: “In the first seven months of this year, at least 300 people have been executed in Iran. Among the executed were 42 Baluch citizens, 20 Kurdish citizens, 20 Afghan citizens, and 15 women. The charges for 172 of the executed were related to drugs.” Idris Zazi, a political analyst, said: “This year,…