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August 13, 2025

Hamza Azhar Salam

Blog

Capturing the world through Reza’s lens

In the historic city of Shusha, nestled in the liberated Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, I had the opportunity to interview renowned photojournalist Reza Deghati during the Shusha Global Media Forum. Deghati, often known simply as Reza, has spent over five decades documenting some of the world’s most intense conflicts, from Afghanistan to Rwanda. His camera has captured the raw humanity of war—its brutality, resilience, and hope. As the last journalist in Shusha during its fall to Armenian forces in 1992, Reza’s return to the city in 2020 and afterward offers a powerful look at change, destruction, and renewal. In this

April 10, 2025

Tahir Khan

International

Pakistan rejects call for joint mechanism as Afghan govt braces for refugees’ influx

ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan interim government is bracing for an influx of refugees being repatriated and deported by Pakistan as part of the country’s policy to repatriate all illegal foreigners. The Interior Ministry of Pakistan announced the second phase of repatriation of Afghan refugees under its Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Program (IFRP) being implemented from 1 November 2023. This policy was announced by the caretaker government over security concerns. The UN refugee agency says there are about 800,000 Afghan refugees, who hold Afghan Citizenship Cards (ACC). Immigration sources in Khyber district told The Pakistan Daily on Thursday that a total of 20,124 Afghans

March 17, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

FeaturedNewsPakistan

Gandapur criticizes forced expulsion of Afghan refugees, advocates for Pakistani citizenship

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has strongly criticized the federal government’s policy of forced expulsion of Afghan refugees, urging instead for the granting of Pakistani citizenship to those residing in the country. In a media briefing in Peshawar, Gandapur emphasized the importance of Afghanistan as a neighboring country and reaffirmed Pakistan’s tradition of welcoming Afghan refugees. However, he expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the refugee situation, highlighting the failure to properly manage their integration. “The Afghan refugees are our neighbors, and Pakistan has embraced them with open arms. Yet, the government has failed to devise

March 8, 2025

Raja Furqan Ahmed

FeaturedNewsPakistan

Pakistan asks illegal foreigners, Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave by March 31

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s interior ministry asked all “illegal foreigners” and Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave the country before March 31, warning they would otherwise be deported from April 1. “Pakistan has been a gracious host and continues to fulfil its commitments and obligations as a responsible state,” the country’s interior ministry said in a statement. “It is reiterated that individuals staying in Pakistan will have to fulfil all legal formalities.” Pakistan launched its repatriation drive of foreign citizens, most of whom are Afghan, in 2023, but had said they were first focusing on foreigners with no legal documentation. More than

February 26, 2025

Syed Faisal Ali

FeaturedNewsPakistan

First flight of Pakistanis deported by USA to arrive at Noor Khan Airbase

The United States is set to deport at least eight Pakistani nationals on a special flight scheduled to depart on February 26 and arrive in Pakistan on February 27, according to sources in Washington, DC. This will mark the first direct deportation flight from the U.S. to Pakistan, carrying individuals classified as illegal migrants. According to sources, The US military’s C17 plane will arrive at Nurkhan Airbase on the morning of February 27. The US administration sent about 10 people to Pakistani authorities for verification, and sources cited that eight of them have been confirmed as nationals. After confirming their

February 11, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

FeaturedNewsPakistan

PM Shehbaz expresses concern over tragic boat incident off Libya

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says reports of a tragic boat incident off the coast of Libya, carrying 65 people, including Pakistani nationals are deeply concerning. In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said he has directed Foreign Office, and Pakistan’s Mission in Libya to ascertain facts at the earliest and keep the nation fully informed.

February 8, 2025

Yasmeen Farrukh

BlogFeaturedNewsPakistan

Global Outrage Over Trump’s Call for Gaza’s Forced Occupation (Opinion)

Donald Trump’s recent statement advocating for the forced occupation of Gaza has triggered a strong international backlash. Even key U.S. allies—Britain, France, and Germany—have openly rejected the notion, asserting that the forced eviction of Palestinians from Gaza is unacceptable. European and Arab nations alike have condemned the proposal, dismissing it outright. For the Palestinian people, Trump’s statement feels like the equivalent of an atomic bomb. The global community has widely denounced the remarks, viewing them as a dangerous escalation in an already volatile region. Meanwhile, Israel continues its expansionist ambitions, having previously occupied parts of Jordan, Egypt, and Syria. There

January 23, 2025

News Desk

International

US blocks refugee resettlement, leaving Afghans stranded

Listen to the article More than 1,600 Afghan refugees eligible for resettlement in the United States are now at risk following President Donald Trump’s executive order indefinitely suspending the refugee admissions program. The movement, titled Alignment of the United States Refugee Admissions Programwas signed Monday night, sparking panic among Afghan refugees, including children awaiting reunification with family members in the US. The suspension is set to take effect on January 27, halting ongoing resettlement proceedings and barring new applications. Shawn VanDiver, founder of the advocacy group AfghanEvac, criticized the decision, saying: “We cannot afford to leave these people behind. Their