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Pakistan steps up arrests of Afghans without papers. Kabul says it’s a move to expel all refugees

The Afghan embassy in Islamabad says Pakistan wants to remove all Afghan refugees from the country and they face expulsion in the near future.

Reuters · 20h

Afghanistan says Pakistan carrying out mass expulsion of refugees

Afghan refugees are facing arrests and harassment in Pakistan as part of a mass expulsion campaign, Kabul's embassy in Islamabad said on Wednesday, after the U.N.'s refugee agency said hundreds had been expelled from two cities.

The Washington Post · 1d

Pakistan steps up arrests of Afghans without papers. Kabul says it's a move to expel all refugees

Pakistani authorities have stepped up arrests of Afghan citizens in Islamabad and the nearby city of Rawalpindi and are forcing them to move elsewhere in Pakistan

Newsable Asianet News on MSN · 1d

Pakistan set to expel Afghan refugees amid crackdown, warns Afghan embassy

The Afghan embassy in Islamabad has warned that Pakistan is preparing to expel all Afghan refugees, with arrests and forced relocations already underway in the capital and Rawalpindi, according to a report in Associate Press.

Gunmen Kill 7 Bus Passengers in Southwest Pakistan

Reuters · 6h

Gunmen kill seven bus passengers in southwest Pakistan

Separatist gunmen shot dead seven passengers on a Lahore-bound bus in southwestern Pakistan's Balochistan province on Tuesday after forcing them off the vehicle and checking their identity documents,

SFGate · 1h

Outlawed Pakistani separatist group claims killing of 7 in bus attack in restive southwest

A Pakistani separatist group claimed responsibility on Thursday for the killing of seven bus passengers in an attack earlier this week, saying the victims were affiliated with the military and intelligence services.

India Blooms on MSN · 20h

Pakistan: Seven passengers lined up, gunned down by unknown gunmen in Balochistan

Unidentified gunmen offloaded seven passengers from a bus and gunned them down in Pakistan's Balochistan region on Tuesday.

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 60 runs

The Washington Post · 1d

A 29-year wait ends as Pakistan wins the toss and field against Kiwis in Champions Trophy opener

Pakistan’s 29-year wait to host a major International Cricket Council tournament ended Wednesday when it won the toss and elected to field in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi

BBC · 1d

New Zealand humble hosts Pakistan in Trophy opener - reaction

Pakistan face New Zealand in the Champions in Karachi - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Reuters · 17h

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 60 runs in Champions Trophy opener

New Zealand underlined their title aspirations with a 60-run victory against defending champions Pakistan in a Group A match of the Champions Trophy at the National Stadium on Wednesday.

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Gunmen kill police officer assigned to guard polio workers in northwestern Pakistan

Pakistani police say suspected militants riding on a motorcycle shot and killed a police officer assigned to protect polio ...

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Pakistan wants to expel all Afghan refugees from the country, says Afghan embassy

The Afghan embassy in Islamabad says Pakistan wants to remove all Afghan refugees from the country and they face expulsion in ...

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Pakistan Finally Host Major Cricket Event, But Politics Hovers Over Champions Trophy

Pakistan is hosting its first major cricket event since 1996, but a feud with India has compromised a tournament that is now ...

26mon MSN

'No scope for talks': Omar Abdullah shifts stance on India-Pakistan dialogue

Abdullah accused Pakistan of "meddling" in J&K’s affairs and dismissed any scope for talks in the current security ...

IND vs PAK: What per cent chance of Pakistan staying in Champions Trophy? Mohammad Amir replies

Pakistan lost the first game of the ICC Champions Trophy to New Zealand by 60 runs at Karachi and will take on India on ...

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Blow for Pakistan! Zaman out of India match

The Pakistan cricket team left for Dubai for the marquee Champions Trophy clash against arch-rivals India without opener ...

50mon MSN

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of India vs Pakistan clash; 'all but out' of Champions Trophy 2025

Fakhar Zaman has been ruled out of the India vs. Pakistan match. In fact, his ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign could well ...

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