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Undocumented Afghan Repatriation Accelerates Through Torkham as 4,000 Processed Daily

Dua Sehar2 weeks ago03 mins

The repatriation of undocumented Afghan nationals through the Torkham border crossing has significantly accelerated following improvements to the verification process at the Hamza Baba Transit Centre in Landi Kotal, officials and sources familiar with the operation have confirmed. According to authorities overseeing the process, approximately 4,000 Afghan nationals are being processed daily before their return…

10,600 Pakistanis Return from Iran Amid Rising Tensions

Dua Sehar3 months ago02 mins

More than 10,600 Pakistanis have returned to the country from Iran amid rising regional tensions and growing security concerns. According to official data, all arrivals were recorded at the Taftan Border Crossing, the primary land route connecting Pakistan with Iran. The movement took place between February 28 and April 8, 2026, reflecting a significant increase…

Over 80 Militants Killed in Pakistan’s Intelligence-Based Border Airstrikes

Dua Sehar4 months ago02 mins

Pakistan carried out intelligence-based airstrikes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing more than 80 militants linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also referred to by authorities as Fitna al-Khawarij. According to security sources, the operation targeted seven militant camps and hideouts located in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar, Paktika, and Khost provinces. The strikes were launched in response…