By Naweed Samadi in TOLOnews Online, Nov 19, 2023 at 9:05 PMNAI, a media-supporting organization in Afghanistan, said that nearly 110 cases of violence against journalists have been recorded in 2023 in Afghanistan. The head of NAI, Zarif Karimi, said that the cases include arrests, harassment and humiliation of journalists by the security forces. “Our reports show that we have recorded 108 cases of violence against journalists, which includes various cases including beating, arrest, humiliation…
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By Saleem Shahid in Dawn, November 17th, 2023QUETTA: Despite weeks-long protests by locals, traders and political parties, the government has started the implementation of new visa regime on the Chaman border crossing with Afghanistan. In November, the national apex committee, comprising civil and military officials, decided that only those with valid passports and visas would be allowed to cross the border. Earlier, Pakistanis and Afghans would cross the border upon showing either Pakistani or Afghan…
by Kamran Yousaf in The Express Tribune, Nov 16, 2023ISLAMABAD: Despite simmering tensions with Afghanistan, Pakistan is confident that it can sort out the issue of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), officials, who deal with the matter, believe. “It is not the question of a contingency plan. It is the question of capability and we have that capability to tackle the problem,” a senior official told The Express Tribune here on Wednesday while requesting anonymity. He…
Report in TOLOnews Online, Nov 14, 2023 at 8:30 PMThe UN Secretary-General in his independent assessment of the situation of Afghanistan said that needs of Afghans should be addressed, and a roadmap should be created to facilitate engagement between the international community and Afghanistan. The second part of the assessment recommends: “Building Confidence by Addressing the Immediate Needs of Afghans, continuing cooperation on key security, regional and political Issues, A roadmap for reintegration of the…
by Ralph Jennings & Mandy Zuo in SCMP, Nov 8, 2023China is expanding its agricultural trade with Afghanistan, deepening relations with the war-torn country as it attempts a return to normal economic activity, tangles with sanctions from the West and rebuilds after a devastating earthquake in October. The world’s second-largest economy may start importing Afghan pomegranates next month with an initial shipment of 1,000 tonnes via an “agricultural cooperation” deal, a trader at the China…
By Saleem Jadoon in Pakistan Today, Nov 6, 2023ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s decision to deport illegal migrants has caused significant strain in its relationship with Afghanistan, as the Taliban government and several of its leaders publicly criticize Islamabad for evicting thousands of Afghans. The move has put bilateral ties at stake, with the interim prime minister, defense minister, and interior minister of Afghanistan openly expressing their discontent with Pakistan’s actions. While Pakistan has consistently stated that its…
Report in TOLOnews Online, Oct 31, 2023 at 10:44 PMA statement released by the Islamic Emirate’s spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid, said that Afghans have been forced to migrate to various countries due to the wars over the past 45 years in Afghanistan. The statement called on host countries to not forcefully deport Afghan refugees as the migrants do not have any preparation for it yet, and for tolerance based on Islamic and neighborly manners. The statement…
Reuters report, Nov 1, 2023ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will start rounding up and expelling undocumented immigrants, including hundreds of thousands of people from neighbouring Afghanistan, on Thursday, the caretaker government’s interior minister said. Islamabad announced the plan earlier this month, saying Afghan nationals had been behind attacks, smuggling and other crimes in its territory. Kabul dismissed the accusations and rights groups protested, asking Pakistan to reconsider. “Only two days are left for a voluntary return,” Sarfraz Bugti…
By Fidel Rahmati in Khaama Press Online, October 26, 2023Pakistan has decided to close the Spin Boldak border, Afghanistan, effectively limiting the movement of residents from both sides of the border. Until now, people from both sides could freely travel across the border without requiring visas. This move has prompted significant reactions and concerns within Pakistan and beyond its borders, giving rise to discussions about the potential consequences. The closure of the Spin Boldak border…
By Fidel Rahmati in Khaama Press Online, October 26, 2023Pakistan has decided to close the Spin Boldak border, Afghanistan, effectively limiting the movement of residents from both sides of the border. Until now, people from both sides could freely travel across the border without requiring visas. This move has prompted significant reactions and concerns within Pakistan and beyond its borders, giving rise to discussions about the potential consequences. The closure of the Spin Boldak border…
by Dewey Sim in SCMP, Oct 27, 2023All eyes were on high-profile guest Russian President Vladimir Putin when China recently hosted the belt and road forum. However, away from the spotlight, there were others present – rarely seen on the diplomatic stage but vital to Chinese geopolitical and regional interests. One such was Haji Nooruddin Azizi, acting commerce minister of the Taliban, the militant group running Afghanistan and yet to be recognised as a legitimate…