The government has instructed authorities not to detain Afghans awaiting relocation to the United States, even as it intensifies efforts to curb illegal migration. Over 180,000 individuals have returned to Afghanistan after Pakistan ordered 1.7 million Afghans living there illegally to leave or face deportation, according to border officials. Several Western countries are still in … Read more
The government, in response to the expired voluntary departure deadline, has initiated action to tackle the issue of illegal residency in the country. Law enforcement personnel are now deployed at various holding camps across the nation to streamline the deportation process. In Karachi, designated holding camps for illegal residents have witnessed a significant police presence. … Read more
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts partly cloudy weather in Islamabad on Tuesday. The Met Office reports that continental air prevails over most of the country, and a westerly wave is expected to approach the upper regions on Wednesday, where it will linger. As for the Islamabad temperature today, the mercury reached 26°C at noon, … Read more
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has made a firm commitment to Pakistan State Oil (PSO), pledging Rs1.35 billion for fuel supplies. This financial support enabled PSO to extend a credit facility of Rs500 million, ensuring the continuous operation of PIA. Facing financial constraints and PIA’s default on payments, PSO responded by increasing the credit limit for … Read more
Amid Pakistan’s deportation orders, Afghanistan faces its economic hardship, cut off from the international banking system and heavily reliant on humanitarian aid, especially as the bitter cold winter months approach. Since the Taliban took power in August 2021, relations have soured between the two countries, leading to hundreds of thousands of Afghans crossing the border … Read more