By Sajjad Mohmand Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $1.3 billion loan under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). This 28-month program aims to bolster the country’s climate resilience while strengthening macroeconomic stability. Additionally, the IMF has completed its first review and The new $1.3 billion arrangement…
Over 844,000 Afghans had already repatriated since end 2023. Shahab Yousafzai Since September 2023, Pakistan has repatriated at least 844,499 Afghan nationals to Afghanistan, as part of its “Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan,” raising concerns about the well-being of those returned, especially given the ongoing instability and economic crisis in Afghanistan. At least 20% of those…
By Riaz Hussain The Afghan Refugees Council in Mardan has called on the federal government to extend the March 31 deadline for Afghan refugees holding ACC (Afghan Citizen Card) cards, warning that forced repatriation would be an act of oppression. Speaking at a press conference at the Mardan Press Club, Ahmad Din Patyar, head of…
By Riaz Hussain In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the United States has officially withdrawn a $10 million bounty on Afghanistan’s acting Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, along with two other senior members of the Haqqani Network. This development, confirmed by Taliban spokesperson Mufti Abdul Mateen Qani while speaking to CBN 24/7, comes after several rounds of…
By Riaz Hussain Judge Aqeel Ajiz of the Anti-Terrorism Court in Mardan honorably acquitted the accused involved in the murder case of Mufti Nigar Alam. Mufti Nigar alam was lynched and killed on May 6, 2023 after a political rally of Pakistan tehreek Insaf in Sawaldher Mardan. Mufti Nigar Alam, who was present on stage,…
Report by CBN247 The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has released an American prisoner, George Glezmann, on humanitarian grounds. The Islamic Emirate reaffirms its longstanding position that dialogue, understanding, and diplomacy provide effective avenues for resolving all issues. The release of the American citizen serves as a goodwill gesture, reflecting Afghanistan’s readiness to engage genuinely with…
By Riaz Hussain A security officer at Women University Mardan has been suspended over allegations of harassing a student after students have boycotted classes and staged a protest rally against the incident. According to details, an alleged harassment incident involving a student occurred at the Bakhshali Campus of Women University Mardan. Following reports of the…
By Dr. Waseem Hassan. In Pakistan there are more than 200 universities and 43000 young faculty members (employed or unemployed). Different universities have their own policies and criteria for new jobs and promotions. These policies are widely based on different factors such as the university’s mission, academic focus, size, location, and overall organizational culture etc……
H Nawaz Afghan The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to send a high level delegation comprising religious leaders, politicians and tribal elders to Afghanistan, seeking support from the Taliban led Interim Afghan government to end the alleged cross-border attacks. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the most-affected province by the terrorist incidents. The Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur…
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