PM Shehbaz Seeks Provincial Consensus on Afghan Policy, Orders Swift Repatriation of All Undocumented Refugees
On Friday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting focused on the repatriation of Afghan refugees. The meeting emphasized the need for provincial consensus on managing relations with Afghanistan. A key decision was made to immediately send back all illegal Afghan nationals without any further extension. Only those with valid visas will be […]
Pakistan Slams Afghanistan as “Breeding Ground for Terrorism,” Demands Action
Foreign Office (FO) has intensified its rhetoric against the Afghan Taliban regime, demanding “concrete and verifiable action” against terrorists based in Afghanistan and labelling the country a “center breeding ground for terrorism.” FO Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan delivered the strong remarks during a weekly press briefing, emphasizing that “Being disingenuous doesn’t help with dealing [with] […]
Pakistan Faces Rs822 Billion Loss from 2025 Floods, Over 6.5 Million People Affected
According to official estimates, Pakistan has suffered a massive economic loss of Rs822 billion due to the 2025 floods, which affected more than 6.5 million people across 70 districts. Planning Ministry documents reveal that the country experienced one of the most severe monsoon seasons in its history, causing widespread damage to infrastructure, livelihoods, and essential […]
Pakistan Calls on Taliban to Take First Step in Resolving Cross-Border Terrorism Issue
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that any resolution of the cross-border terrorism issue must begin with Afghanistan taking the first step. He made it clear that the ball is now in the Taliban government’s court. Sharif expressed hope that the Taliban would meet Pakistan’s key demands — especially taking strong action against the banned […]