Pakistan has temporarily stopped the expulsion of undocumented migrants from Afghanistan following talks with the UN refugee agency. Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, concluded his three-day visit and emphasized the need for sustainable solutions for Afghan refugees in Pakistan. “The ‘Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan’ has been suspended,” stated a post-visit UNHCR release, highlighting Grandi’s efforts to ensure the suspension continues. A senior Pakistani official, speaking anonymously due to lack of authorization, confirmed the pause in deportations, underscoring humanitarian reasons amid Afghanistan’s challenging conditions. During Grandi’s meetings with Pakistani leaders, discussions centered on the fate of approximately 3…
Author: Muhammad Idrees
Afghanistan, known for its rugged terrain, has historically favored guerrilla tactics, allowing groups to strike quickly and retreat into the mountains. This strategy, famously employed by Ahmad Shah Massoud against both Soviet and Taliban forces from the Panjshir Valley, continues today through his son, Ahmad Massoud, and the National Resistance Front (NRF). Since the US withdrawal in 2021, the NRF and factions of the former Afghan army have waged guerrilla warfare against the Taliban, with the goal of establishing an inclusive and democratic government. Despite the NRF’s willingness to engage in dialogue, achieving peace remains challenging due to Taliban resistance…
Taliban security forces in Afghanistan announced Sunday that they successfully neutralized a significant threat in Nangarhar province. The operation targeted a hideout belonging to Islamic State Khorasan, also known as IS-K, a local faction of the international extremist organization. According to Al-Mersaad, an official Taliban media outlet, the raid resulted in the death of “Zakirullah,” alias Abu Sher, identified as the military leader of IS Khorasan in Achin district. The operation, conducted by Taliban special forces, concluded in the Mohmand Dara district. Independent verification of Al-Mersaad’s claims remains unavailable. Taliban government officials have not commented on the operation in Nangarhar,…
Power cuts sparked a fierce protest in Sibi, Balochistan, where residents endured up to 20-hour outages in blistering 45-degree Celsius heat. According to local police, around 800 people stormed the electricity supply office and vandalized it in a late-night incident on Thursday. “People stormed the electricity supply office and ransacked it last night and a case has been lodged against them,” police official Anayatullah Bungulzai told AFP. Planned power cuts, also known as load-shedding, are a frequent occurrence across Pakistan due to fuel shortages, varying in duration depending on the region. In Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province, power outages are exacerbated…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered a significant address at the 24th summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Astana, Kazakhstan. His speech underscored the critical importance of collaborative action against terrorism and extremism, aligning with the principles of the SCO. PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Key Points Terrorism and Extremism: A Collective Challenge PM Shehbaz Sharif highlighted terrorism and extremism as pressing global issues that require a unified approach. He stressed the SCO’s role in fostering regional peace and stability. Afghanistan’s Role in Regional Security The Prime Minister emphasized Afghanistan’s pivotal role in regional…
In various cities of KP, rallies and jirgas were held on Sunday to voice opposition to the government’s plan to launch Azm-i-Istehkam military operation against militants. In Bara tehsil of Khyber district, scores of Shalobar youth activists took part in a motorcycle rally against the potential military offensive. Led by Abdul Wadud, president of Pakhtun Student Federation’s Khyber chapter, participants carried white flags and placards advocating for peace and rejecting the military operation. The rally proceeded through Shalobar, Malakdinkhel, Kamarkhel, Akkakhel, Sipah, and Qambarkhel localities before converging at Bara Bazaar. Organizers cited a deteriorating law and order situation in Bara,…
In a startling revelation, former CIA Target Officer and Global Threat Advisor Sarah Adams has unveiled what she claims to be a longstanding Western plan aimed at destabilizing Pakistan. Speaking on a widely circulated podcast, Adams alleges that the Western establishment intends to dismember Pakistan by fostering political anarchy and supporting terrorism. Adams points to a map attributed to Ralph Peters, suggesting that it outlines targets such as Balochistan and KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), regions allegedly earmarked for destabilization. She implicates militant organizations like the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as instruments in this strategy. According to Adams,…
PTI has voiced a strong demand that the federal government refrain from launching “cross-border” attacks into Afghanistan, citing concerns over escalating terrorism. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif recently hinted at potential anti-militancy measures in Afghanistan during an interview with a US media outlet. The government’s proposed actions aim not only to curb economic losses from smuggling oil, fertilizers, and other goods from Afghanistan but also to prevent terrorist infiltration and bolster border security. Following the Defence Minister’s statements, senior opposition leaders convened an emergency meeting in the National Assembly. Members emphasized non-interference principles, stating, “We reject interference in our country and…
The 9 May Incident prompted the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet to approve the establishment of a judicial commission on Thursday. This decision was made in the ninth meeting of the provincial cabinet, led by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. The cabinet also decided to formally convey the Provincial Assembly’s 11th resolution to the federal government. This resolution calls for the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and other political prisoners. Additionally, the cabinet expressed solidarity with the Iranian people after a tragic helicopter crash resulted in the death of the Iranian president and other dignitaries. To bolster law enforcement, the…
Property disputes have claimed 148 lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa this year. The recent killing of eight people in Peshawar’s Badaber area highlights this crisis. Land disputes are the major cause of enmities and deaths in the region. These conflicts often involve innocent victims, including women and children, requiring urgent solutions to save lives and prevent long-standing feuds. The property disputes in Badaber, resulting in the brutal killing of women and children, underscore the need for immediate government intervention. Authorities must act promptly to mitigate these tragic incidents. This year, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has arrested 1,158 people related to property disputes. Peshawar…