Tag: Afghans
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Taliban Calls For More Time For Afghans To Leave Pakistan
Afghanistan’s Taliban government has urged Pakistan to allow undocumented Afghans in the country more time to leave as pressure mounts at border posts swarmed by thousands of returnees fleeing the threat of deportation. Islamabad has given 1.7 million Afghans it says are living illegally in the country until November 1 to leave voluntarily or be…
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‘Show more mercy’: Sanam Saeed calls for Pakistani government to stop deporting Afghan refugees
The Pakistani government is set to deport more than 90,000 Afghan refugees by November 1, prompting protests among civil rights activists. Actors, too, are condemning the expulsion. Viral videos show Afghan children in tears as they say goodbye to their friends, expressing sadness over being deported. Your Namak (Salt) was enough. Thanks everyone. An Afghan…
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Pakistan grants citizenship to 214 foreigners, including 159 Indians
According to official documents accessed by SAMAA TV Investigation Unit, the Interior Ministry has granted Pakistani citizenship to 214 foreigners in the last five years. The reasons for granting citizenship included marriages, family relationships, professions, and long-term residency in Pakistan. Of the 214 foreigners, 159 were Indians, while 55 were citizens of other countries, including…
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No, Afghans are not ‘Namak Haram’; keep your racism in check when criticising Afghan fans
Following Pakistan’s victory against Afghanistan in the Super 4 match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Afghanistan fans in the stadium were spotted throwing seats at Pakistan fans. A few Afghan fans were also caught on camera physically assaulting Pakistani cricket team supporters. The videos are being widely shared on social media with people condemning these acts…
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‘Everyone was fleeing the site’: At least six people killed in Kabul bombing
The Russian Foreign Ministry and Afghan officials have confirmed that two Russian embassy staff members were among six people who were killed in a suicide bombing near the entrance of the Russian embassy in Kabul. The attack was claimed by the Islamic State militant group. “As a result of the attack, two employees of the…
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Isolating Afghanistan would be a great disadvantage for the world: PM Imran Khan
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has warned the international community that repeating the mistake of segregating Afghanistan would be a great drawback for the world. PM Khan had a high-powered meeting with his cabinet and the Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa in which he further stressed that the international community should help…
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Nobody in a ‘rush’ to recognise Taliban govt says Foreign Minister Qureshi
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, during a meeting with the United Nations (UN) press representatives, said, “I don’t think anybody is in a rush to recognise the Taliban at this stage and they [Taliban] should keep an eye on that.” The minister who is in New York for five days to attend the 76th session…
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US right-wing journalist praises PM Khan for saving Afghan’s lives
A right-wing television presenter, Glenn Beck has thanked Prime Minister Imran Khan in a series of tweets for his support in getting Afghans out from the war-torn country. Beck, who has a charity organisation called Mercury One, has been assisting with evacuations from Afghanistan since the Taliban’s takeover, revealed that Pakistan’s leadership helped with the release and departure…
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Taliban announce interim cabinet, Mullah Hasan Akhund to lead new Taliban government
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid on Tuesday announced members of the new interim government in Afghanistan. Afghanistan will be led by Mohammad Hasan Akhund while the group’s co-founder Abdul Ghani Baradar will be the deputy Afghan leader. Taliban’s deputy leader Sirajuddin Haqqani will be the acting interior minister, political chief Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai will be…
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20 years of war ends as US forces leave Afghanistan
Celebratory gunfire echoed across Kabul as Taliban fighters took control of the war-torn country following the withdrawal of the last United States (US) troops, ending 20 years of war. Speaking to reporters from Kabul airport on Tuesday, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said: “We do not have any doubt that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is…