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Tribesmen, others protest against Trump’s anti-Pakistan rhetoric

Web Desk Aug 28, 2017

CHAMAN: Tribesmen, traders, and activists of various political and religious parties staged protests in a number of cities, condemning US President Donald Trump’s statement against Pakistan. Last week, Trump announced his much-awaited…

Pakistan reopens Afghan border for two days

Web Desk Mar 7, 2017

CHAMAN: Pak-Afghan border was reopened for two days at Torkham and Chaman border crossings on Tuesday, ARY News reported. According to government officials, only those people will be allowed to cross the border areas who posses…

Afghan refugees leave Pakistan over tougher measures on visits home

Reuters Sep 7, 2016

ISLAMABAD: More than five times the number of Afghan refugees returned home from Pakistan in August than in July, the United Nations' refugee office said on Tuesday.

Security forces launch operation at Pak-Afghan border to monitor terrorist movement

Web Desk Aug 16, 2016

RAWALPINDI: Security forces have launched an operation to monitor terrorist movement along the Pak-Afghan border.

Pak, Afghan forces agree on truce at Torkham border

Web Desk Jun 16, 2016

KARACHI: After four days of deadly clashes at Torkham border, Pakistan and Afghanistan border officials have agreed to a ceasefire on Wednesday, ARY News reported.

Soldier among 9 Pakistanis injured as Pak-Afghan forces exchange fire at Torkham

Web Desk Jun 13, 2016

PESHAWAR: At least nine people have been injured after an exchange of fire erupted between Pakistan and Afghan security forces near the porous Torkham border, ARY News reported.

Travel documents a must for crossing Pak-Afghan border at Torkham

Web Desk May 31, 2016

PESHAWAR: Pakistan has warned masses against traveling to and from Afghanistan through the Torkham border crossing without passports and other travel documents, ARY News reported.

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to reopen Torkham border crossing

Web Desk May 13, 2016

RAWALPINDI: Afghan Ambassador Omer Zakhilwal Friday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif and discussed issues relating to bilateral ties with a particular reference to border management, according to the Inter Services…

Suicide attack at Torkham kills three

Shanza Ali Nov 21, 2013

KHYBER AGENCY: At least three persons were killed in a suicide attack in Khyber tribal region, ARY News reported on Thursday. A suicide bomber detonated his explosives at the Customs House of Torkham border crossing killing three persons…