47 Afghans freed from Pakistani jails return home
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) says 47 more Afghan citizens have returned to their homeland after being released from prisons in Pakistan.
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Public works minister, Kazakh envoy discuss trade ties
The Acting Minister of Public Works has discussed strengthening economic and trade relations with Kazakhstan Ambassador in Kabul about and continued cooperation in infrastructure projects.
Islamabad may deport Afghan woman journalist
An Afghan woman journalist arrested from her residence in Islamabad could be deported from Pakistan, a media report said on Wednesday.
Afghan, Kazakh officials discuss railway network’s expansion
Afghan and Kazakh officials have discussed various issues, including the expansion and standardisation of Afghanistan’s railway network.
Afghan, Uzbek officials discuss boosting trade, railway links
The Acting Minister of Public Works and the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Afghanistan have discussed the economic and trade relations between the two countries, as well as railway connectivity.
Afghan, Pakistani officials discuss commuters’ problems in Torkham
Afghan and Pakistani border officials in Torkham have held a meeting to discuss issues related to public movement and its resolution, the Minister of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) said on Saturday. Torkham Cammissar Mawlavi Hikmat has asked his…
Afghan, Turkish officials discuss joint fight on drugs
Anti-narcotics department deputy director at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and Turkish Embassy’s advisor in Afghanistan talked about joint fight against narcotics and providing farmers with alternative crops.
Iran to transfer 1,000 Afghan prisoners
Iran will repatriate a thousand Afghan prisoners to their home country over the next two months, says an official.
Iranian border guards accused of killing 260 Afghans
An Iran-based human rights organisation claims Iranian border guards have shot dead a large number of Afghan migrants near the Kulgon border area of Saravan city.
Afghan, Turkmen FMs meet at zero point, discuss joint projects
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan foreign ministers during a meeting at zero point have discussed the latest preparations for the start of the pipeline extension, railway construction, electricity and optical fiber projects in Afghanistan., a statement said on Friday.
More than 11,200 Afghans return from Pakistan, Iran last week
About 11,261 Afghan refugees returned voluntarily or have been deported from Pakistan and Iran during the past one week, the Ministry of Refugee and Repatriation (MoRR) says.
Afghan man allegedly murders wife in Tehran
Iranian Police have arrested an Afghan man for the alleged murder of his wife in Tehran.
Afghanistan, Pakistan FMs agree to strengthen bilateral, regional cooperation
The acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has held a telephonic talk with the newly appointed Foreign Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar and congratulated him on assuming the charge of the ministry, according to a statement on Saturday.
Afghan-Iran joint chamber of commerce talks trade expansion
The Afghan-Iran Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a meeting to discuss expanding ties with regional countries. Mohammad Yunas Momand, head of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said Afghanistan and Iran enjoyed cultural, religious, economic…
Afghan refugee in UK found guilty of daughter’s murder
An Afghan refugee in United Kingdom (UK) has been found guilty of murdering his two-year-old refugee daughter, who he adopted from Afghanistan, after bashing the toddler's 'head against a wall' in a furious rage, according to a media report on Thursday.
Simplify repatriation process of refugees, Shakib asks Pakistan
Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Sardar Ahmad Shakib has emphasized that Islamabad should make the process of deporting Afghan refugees easier so that they do not face many problems.
Yasini elected Republican’s Muslims Committee head for California
For the first time an Afghan origin US citizen Abdul Nasir Yasini has been appointed head of the Republicans Muslims Committee in the California State of United States of America. During an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News…
Afghan, Turkmen officials discuss border issues
Afghan officials have discussed border security cooperation and coordination with a Turkmen delegation, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Thursday. The ministry wrote on its X handle that 209th Al-Fatha Military Corps officials met the visiting delegation…
UNHCR launches new appeal for Afghan refugees, hosts
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has launched a response plan to support 7.9 million people with 5.2 million Afghans, including refugees and their local hosts across the region. The Regional Refugee Response Plan for the Afghanistan Situation…
60-year-old Afghan citizen dies in Karachi prison
An Afghan national has died in a prison in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi, a newspaper reported on Sunday. Faiz Muhammad, aged 60, had been detained in January for illegally residing in the city, The Nation reported…
No Pakistani visas for Afghans in Europe
Pakistan has instructed its embassies in European countries not to grant visas to Afghan citizens till further orders, says a media report. The Foreign Office issued the directives on Sunday after 1,600 Afghan nationals were allegedly granted Pakistani…
Afghan, Pakistani forces trade fire at Kharlachi Gate
Afghan and Pakistan security forces exchanged fire for at least 40 minutes at Kharlachi Gate on the Durand Line near Dand Patan district of southeastern Paktia province on Tuesday, sources said. Government sources and local people said the…
Afghan, Pakistani pugilists to vie in BPBA event
Professional pugilists from Pakistan and Afghanistan will vie in an international event to be hosted by Balochistan province next month. The Balochistan Professional Boxing Association (BPBA) says it has decided to organise the contest in November in an…
Afghan women seek clarification on female workers’ destiny
A number of women say they are deprived of partnership in management areas and call on the current government and the international community to resolve the problem from a religious and human rights perspective. Afghanistan’s Leading Women’s Movement…
