Weather adds to travellers’ misery as Torkham closure enters Day 5
The Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan remained closed for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday, halting trade and pedestrian movement. Hundreds of travellers are stranded on both sides of the border, facing harsh weather conditions including rain and cold temperatures. The prolonged closure has resulted in significant financial losses for traders, estimated to […]
155 Afghan refugees moved from Pakistan to Germany
A group of 155 Afghan nationals who previously worked for the German government were transferred from Islamabad, Pakistan, to Berlin on February 25, according to German media reports. The group, which included former local staff members employed by the German government in Afghanistan before the withdrawal of German forces in 2021, travelled via Dubai due […]
The Kurram Conundrum
After a long 80-day road blockade in the troubled district of Kurram, peace committees comprising local and tribal leaders were established under the January 1 peace agreement. With their guarantee, convoys carrying essential supplies were to be allowed to pass. However, things turned ugly soon after the agreement. On Monday (Feb 17), over 30 trucks […]
AI as a Weapon: How militant groups in Pakistan exploit latest tools for recruitment and extremism
In a concerning development, militant groups in Pakistan—including the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Islamic State-Khorasan (ISKP), and other extremist factions—are reportedly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance their recruitment strategies and propaganda campaigns. Security analysts and law enforcement officials describe this trend as a dangerous evolution in their operational tactics, warning that these […]
Fazl reaches Qatar for meetings with Hamas leaders
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman arrived in Qatar at the head of a delegation to hold a series of significant meetings with Hamas leaders. The meetings focused on the ongoing situation in Gaza and Palestine, with Rehman expressing unwavering support for the Palestinian cause. Further meetings included a significant discussion with former Hamas […]