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Pakistan's Crackdown on Afghan Refugees: A Controversial Move

In recent weeks, Pakistan has intensified its efforts to arrest Afghan citizens residing in the country without proper documentation. This move has sparked significant controversy, with the Afghan Embassy in Islamabad accusing Pakistan of attempting to expel all Afghan refugees from its territory. The Afghan Embassy issued a strongly worded statement, condemning the short timeframe given by Pakistani authorities and the unilateral nature of their decision. The embassy claimed that Afghan nationals in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have been subjected to arrests, searches, and orders to leave the cities and relocate to other parts of Pakistan. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has dismissed these allegations, stating that the authorities are merely facilitating conditions for the swift return of Afghans to their home country. The ministry emphasized that Pakistan has long threatened to deport Afghans living in the country illegally. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently approved a March 31 dea...

Tragic Plane Crash Near DC: No Survivors Expected

A devastating plane crash occurred near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, resulting in the tragic loss of all 64 passengers and crew on board. The American Airlines regional jet collided mid-air with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, leading to a multi-agency search-and-rescue operation in the Potomac River.

Authorities have confirmed that there are no survivors from the crash. D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly stated that the wreckage was found in three sections in waist-deep water, and the recovery operation is ongoing. Twenty-eight bodies have been recovered so far, including 27 from the plane and one from the helicopter.

The crash occurred around 9 p.m. EST when the Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet was on approach to the airport. The collision took place on a clear night, and both aircraft were following standard flight patterns.

President Donald Trump expressed his condolences and praised the efforts of first responders. "May God Bless their souls," Trump said in a statement. "Thank you for the incredible work being done by our first responders."

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the incident to determine the cause of the collision.

This tragic event has deeply affected the local community and beyond, with many expressing their sorrow and support for the families of the victims.



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