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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...

U.S. Foreign Aid Freeze Sparks Global Concern

 

In a sweeping move, the U.S. State Department has issued a broad freeze on foreign aid following an executive order from President Donald Trump. The order, which mandates a 90-day pause in foreign development assistance, aims to review the efficiency and alignment of aid with Trump's foreign policy. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has approved waivers for military financing for Israel and Egypt, but other countries remain uncertain about their aid status.

The freeze has caused significant disruption to ongoing projects, including health services, education, and humanitarian aid. Critics argue that this move could lead to severe consequences for global stability and U.S. influence. The review is expected to be completed within 85 days, after which decisions will be made on whether to continue, modify, or terminate existing programs.



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