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Senior Indian Diplomat Engages in Talks with Taliban’s Acting Foreign Minister in Kabul
During the talks in Kabul, the interim foreign minister underscored the need for expanding political and economic ties with India, Tol
Pakistan Deports Over 11,000 Afghan Refugees Amid Ongoing Crackdown
The large-scale deportations are being conducted through the Torkham border, with more than 3,600 people deported to Afghanistan on Tuesday alone.
Pakistan Rejects Kabul’s Plea to Extend Deportation Deadline for Afghan Refugees
On March 7, the government of Pakistan made a significant policy announcement in which it said that all Afghan nationals who were in possession of ACCs had to depart from the country by March 31. Beyond this date, they would be deemed illegal residents and could be deported.
After Praising Counterterrorism Efforts, Trump Poised to Reinstate Travel Ban on Pakistan: Report
As reported by Reuters, the travel ban, including Afghanistan, is the result of a government evaluation of security and vetting practices across countries. The new policy should be rolled out as early as next week.
Persistent Clashes Continue Between Pakistan and Afghan Forces at Torkham Border
The border crossing, which has been shut for the 13th day in a row, has seen sporadic gunfire, with gunfire exchanges reported since Tuesday. Three Afghan border force officials have been reported dead over the last three days, Amu TV reports.
Trump Announces Capture of Afghanistan Suicide Bombing 'Monster,' Thanks Pakistan
Speaking before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, Trump declared, "We have just apprehended the top terrorist responsible for that atrocity, and he is right now on his way here to face the swift sword of American justice."
US Warns UN of ISIS-K’s Growing Capability to Plan Attacks in Afghanistan, Pakistan
These remarks were made at the Security Council by Ambassador Dorothy Shea, Charge d'Affaires ad interim at the US Mission to the UN in her briefing on 'Threats to International Peace and Security by Terrorist Acts.'
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