Pakistan has started deporting the Afghan civilians through Durand line. This happens after months of illegal crackdown and harassment of Afghan civilians living across Pakistan specially Sindh. Amidst this repatriation of Afghan refugees, Pakistan is also reported to have been targeting Pashtuns and deporting them.

Under the garb of repatriating undocumented Afghan civilians, the Pakistan Army and its puppet establishment has continued to harass the Pashtun tribes. It is worth noting that the clashes between TTP and Pakistan Army in Chitral had led to humiliation of Pakistan as they suffered huge losses at the hands of terrorist organisation that they have breaded.

Frustrated by this, Pakistan Army launched an illegal assault over the Afghan civilians who were living in Pakistan since the Taliban takeover of the region.Pakistan gave the deadline of 31st October to all Afghan civilians for their voluntary return and after that they started captivating the Afghan civilians and putting them into detention camps.

This uncalculated and unplanned deportation which is carried out in a hurry has created problems for the Pashtuns living in Pakistan. Accordingly, the Pashtuns are deliberately picked up by the Pakistan Army and deported across durand line.

Recently a video went viral in which Pashtun family was having fierce discussion with the so-called security official, according to which a boy of Pashtun origin and national of Pakistan was forcefully deported to Afghanistan. His family was questioning over the procedures followed with no satisfying reply from the official.

Quoting this, PTM chief Manzoor Pashteen tweeted, “The people of Pakhtunkhwa are also being forcibly deported from Sindh, Punjab to Pakistan. Regarding Pashtun and Baloch, Pakistan has same Bengal formula that they want land not people.”

In a sudden and alarming escalation of tensions in the volatile Middle East region, the Lebanese terrorist organization Hezbollah, launched a series of rocket attacks on northern Israel. These attacks resulted in the destruction of numerous vehicles and buildings, causing widespread concern and immediate international attention.

According to reports, Hezbollah initiated these rocket attacks from the southern Lebanese border, targeting multiple locations in northern Israel. As a consequence of these attacks, a significant number of Israeli vehicles and residential buildings were engulfed in flames, leading to substantial damage and chaos in the affected areas.

The spokesperson for Hezbollah disclosed that they launched rocket attack by employing explosive drones for the first time against Israel. The drones were used to target the headquarters of an Israeli battalion and Israeli soldiers, adding a new dimension to the ongoing tensions in the region.

In response to the rocket attacks, Israeli forces swiftly retaliated by launching counteroffensive measures, including airstrikes and artillery bombardments on southern Lebanon. This immediate retaliation signified the gravity of the situation and the potential for further escalation in this long-standing conflict.

Pakistan Air Force base has been attacked by terrorists in Mianwali, Punjab. The attack took place today early in the morning. The terrorists associated with Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP) carried out the attack at the airbase in what is being reported as a suicide bombing at the dawn of Saturday.

As per the latest information, about 6-10 terrorists carried out the attack and 9 have been killed so far. Pakistan Air Force sustained heavy losses including some aircrafts and armored vehicles.

Although the ISPR has claimed that the attack was successfully foiled, the ground reports and video clips tell a different story altogether.

The attack comes in the wake of various lethal attacks across Pakistan which left 17 Pak Army soldiers dead. The first attack occurred yesterday in Pasni, Balochistan where 14 personnel were killed in an ambush. Later, there was a bomb blast in Dera Ismail Khan followed by an operation by Pak Army in Khaibar Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat. In a fourth incident, another remote controlled bomb blast rocked Dera Ismail Khan which left about 5 people dead and 24 injured, including some officials.     

Pakistan is grappling with insecurity as it has always harboured terrorists who are now giving it the taste of its own medicine. The terrorist that have been patronised by Pakistan to create instability in the subcontinent especially, Afghanistan and India are now targeting it back questioning its legitimacy. The way Pakistan Air Force base has been attacked is clearly an example for those states who try to instigate terrorism in other countries.

In a significant humanitarian gesture, President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates has announced that 1,000 injured children from Gaza will be provided with medical treatment at major hospitals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

International news agencies have reported that President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has not only extended medical assistance but also emphasized that the families of these injured children from Gaza will be welcomed in the UAE, and they will be accommodated until the children receive comprehensive medical care.

The implementation of this directive from President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is underway, with the UAE Foreign Minister in contact with the President of the Red Cross to finalize the necessary procedures for transporting the injured Palestinian children to the United Arab Emirates for medical treatment.

Additionally, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed has underscored the importance of delivering food and medical aid to Gaza. He has called for the secure movement of humanitarian workers in conflict areas to ensure that assistance reaches those in need.

PTM, the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement has taken the issue of Afghan refugees in Pakistan to the United Nations.

In a significant move the PTM’s United Kingdom arm, PTM UK has reached out to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Geneva through a letter. In a letter addressed to the HCHR, Mr. TURK Volker, PTM UK has highlighted the “harassment, intimidation, arbitrary detention and torture of Afghan nationals/refugees in Pakistan.”

PTM UK emphasized that the precarious situation continues in Pakistan with impunity and law enforcement agencies have unleashed a reign of terror on Afghan migrants.

It is worth mentioning that the deadline given to Afghan migrants by Pakistan to voluntarily return to Afghanistan has ended on October 31^st. Accordingly, Pakistan has started to arrest the undocumented Afghan civilians and put them into detention camps.

As Pakistan’s deadline for Afghan refugees and other foreign nationals living within its borders came to an end, a massive operation was launched to apprehend and relocate these individuals to detention camps. This move is part of a broader effort to regulate and control the presence of undocumented foreign residents within the country.

The operation began immediately after the deadline expiration, with reports of arrests and detainments coming from across Pakistan. In Karachi, for instance, four Afghan nationals were arrested and subsequently transferred to a holding camp. The District East Police deployed a substantial force to Sohrab Goth Square, using loudspeakers to instruct undocumented foreigners to comply with the authorities and return to their respective countries.

Repatriation efforts start in Islamabad

Similarly, in Islamabad, after the government’s deadline for Afghan and other foreign residents had lapsed, the police conducted an extensive operation in the E-11 sector, leading to the transfer of numerous individuals to the Golra Police Station. Islamabad’s law enforcement has now initiated a comprehensive crackdown on foreign nationals residing within the city.

The situation is not limited to Islamabad and Karachi alone; reports from Chaman district in Balochistan indicate that dozens of foreigners have been detained from various areas. Afghan refugees families are being registered and moved to a camp specifically designated for this purpose. It is estimated that more than 5,000 Afghan migrants have already reached this camp.

Provincial police chiefs are actively involved in overseeing these operations. The Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, Akhtar Haiat Khan, has stated that illegal foreign residents in his province will be relocated to specific facilities and ultimately repatriated. Over 100,000 illegal foreign residents have already voluntarily left the region.

Punjab and Rawalpindi

In Punjab, the Inspector General, Usman Anwar, announced that the eviction of illegal foreign residents will be conducted in phases, commencing on November 3. Holding points will be established to manage the transition, with the district administration responsible for logistics and security.

In Rawalpindi, more than 100 illegally resident Afghans were detained following the deadline, and holding centers were set up in Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, and Rawalpindi. Those detained will be sent to the Torkham border for repatriation. Additionally, the police have taken action against individuals who provide shelter or employment to illegal foreign residents.

Hence, the situation remains dynamic, with illegal Afghan residents reportedly going into hiding across Rawalpindi. Law enforcement agencies continue to conduct operations to apprehend these individuals, as no voluntary surrenders have been reported.

Accordingly, in Sargodha, authorities have collected data on over 4,800 illegally resident foreigners across the district, with 470 residing without proper documentation. The first phase of eviction for these illegal residents is set to begin soon.

The government’s efforts to regulate the presence of undocumented foreign nationals in Pakistan have entered a critical phase. It involves comprehensive operations and coordination among various law enforcement agencies and authorities across the country. The exact scale and impact of these operations are expected to become clearer as they unfold in the coming weeks.