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Pakistan, China, Russia, and Iran Warn of Global Threats from Afghanistan-Based Terror Groups

30Sep

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Pakistan, China, Russia, and Iran Warn of Global Threats from Afghanistan-Based Terror Groups

The Quadrilateral Group, comprising Pakistan, China, Russia, and Iran, raised concerns about the growing security challenges in Afghanistan, warning that terrorist groups based in the country pose serious threats to regional and global security. They urged the Afghan Taliban government to take immediate action against all terror groups without bias. Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, Pakistan has witnessed an increase in militant attacks, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, both bordering Afghanistan. The Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) reported a significant rise in attacks in August 2024 compared to July. The number of attacks jumped from 38 to 59, with KP and Balochistan experiencing the majority of the violence. The Pakistani g...

Iran Seals Border with Afghanistan Over Terrorism Concerns

29Jul

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Iran Seals Border with Afghanistan Over Terrorism Concerns

Iran has decided to seal its border with Afghanistan due to growing concerns about terrorism. The border between the two countries stretches for about 920 kilometers. Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, there has been a noticeable rise in terrorist activities, affecting neighboring countries, including Iran. Various terrorist groups, like the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Islamic State of Khorasan, have found safe havens in Afghanistan. These groups have been involved in numerous attacks across the region. In response to these threats, Iran has begun constructing a new security barrier along its border with Afghanistan. This wall will be 300 kilometers long and 4 meters high. The move comes after a rise in terrorist incidents in both Iran and Pakistan, l...

South Africa Thrashes Afghanistan to Reach T20 WC Final

27Jun

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Sports

South Africa Thrashes Afghanistan to Reach T20 WC Final

South Africa triumphed over Afghanistan by nine wickets in first semi-final of T20 World Cup 2024. Match took place on Thursday at Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. This victory marks 1st time as South Africa has reached final of any World Cup, whether T20 or ODI. South Africa achieved their modest target of 57 runs in just 8.5 overs, losing only one wicket.Fazalhaq Farooqi dismissed Quinton de Kock, who scored 5 runs off 8 balls, early in the match. However, captain Aiden Markram (23 runs off 21 balls) and opener Reeza Hendricks (29 runs off 25 balls) led the team to a comfortable win. Earlier, Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first. However, they delivered a disappointing batting performance, getting bowled out for a mere 56 runs in 11.5 overs. Marco Jansen and Ta...

Third Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan in a Week

16Oct

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

Global

Third Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan in a Week

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens more. The third earthquake struck in the province of Herat, near the border with Iran. The United States Geological Survey says that the earthquake was the strongest to hit Afghanistan in decades. A third earthquake has shaken western Afghanistan, just days after two powerful tremors caused over 1,000 casualties in the region. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), this latest quake was 6.3 and occurred near the city of Herat. Moreover, it originated 6.3 kilometers (four miles) beneath the surface. Local health authorities have confirmed one fatality and over 100 individuals are currently receiving medical attention at the regional hospital, as reported by the World Health Organizati...

Pakistan Sets Deadline for Undocumented Immigrants to Leave

9Oct

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Pakistan

Pakistan Sets Deadline for Undocumented Immigrants to Leave

The Pakistani government has announced that it will deport undocumented immigrants, including Afghans, by November 1 if they do not leave the country voluntarily. The government estimates that there are around 1.7 million undocumented Afghans in Pakistan. Pakistan's leader in charge of safety and rules, Sarfraz Bugti, said that by November 1,2023 about 1.73 million people who came to Pakistan from Afghanistan and don't have the right papers or are undocumented immigrants need to leave the country. If they don't, they might be sent back forcefully. This decision came after officials said that many of the recent bombings in Pakistan were done by people from Afghanistan. Bugti explained that out of 4.4 million Afghan people living in Pakistan, almost 1.73 million don't have the right p...