Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) Zakhakhel tribesmen blocked the main highway leading to the Torkham border point in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and announced that they would take up arms in self-defence after two men were killed in a targeted attack, local media reported. Protesters, including several political party activists, civil society members and tribesmen, said that armed volunteers would be given the task to carry out patrols in local areas. They announced a complete ban on motorcycle riding…
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Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) Pakistan has resumed deportation of undocumented Afghan refugees through the Torkham border after the border was reopened for one-way pedestrian movement after its month-long closure due to clashes between Kabul and Islamabad, local media reported on Friday. In recent weeks, tensions have escalated between Afghanistan and Pakistan due to airstrikes, artillery fire, and accusations from both sides.Officials at a temporary transit point set up near the Hamza Baba mausole…
Islamabad, Jan 5 (IANS) People held a protest in the Landi Kotal area of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to demand an immediate reopening of the Torkham border, local media reported on Monday. Traders, transporters, tribal elders, daily wagers, activists of political parties and civil society were part of the protest held on Sunday under the banner of All Borders Coordinators Council.Representatives from various organisations and groups, who were directly impacted by the border shutdown with Afgha…