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Pakistani Envoy Visits Torkham to Boost Trade and Ease Movement

2 days ago | tolonews.com | Sadaqat Ghorzang

Pakistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq held talks with officials at the Torkham town to promote trade activities and prevent violence along the Durand Line. Torkham Commissioner Abdul Jabbar Hikmat told TOLOnews that the two sides discussed facilitating the movement of commercial goods, emergency patients, and travelers. Speaking about the meeting, Commissioner Hikmat said: “Efforts should now focus on expanding trade.
Pakistan Imposes New Passport and Visa Rules at Torkham Crossing

1 week ago | tolonews.com | Sadaqat Ghorzang

The Pakistani government recently announced that after the end of May this year, Afghan drivers will no longer be allowed to cross the Torkham crossing without a passport and visa. Torkham is one of Afghanistan’s most important commercial crossings, with hundreds of cargo trucks transporting goods daily. Meanwhile, drivers using this route say the Pakistani government’s decision has disrupted their daily operations.
Over 4,000 Job Seekers Register at Torkham’s Omari Camp

1 week ago | tolonews.com | Sadaqat Ghorzang

More than 4,000 eligible individuals have registered for employment at the Omari temporary camp in Torkham. According to officials, over 900 skilled professionals have also been recruited to facilitate job placement. Haroon Hamed, head of the employment committee at the Omari camp, said: "Among those registered, we have both skilled individuals with professional expertise and unskilled workers performing basic tasks.
34 Babies Born in Torkham Camp Since Deportations From Pakistan Began

1 week ago | tolonews.com | Sadaqat Ghorzang

Since the beginning of the second wave of forced deportations of Afghan migrants from Pakistan, 34 children have been born in the Omari Camp in Torkham Township. According to health officials at the camp, essential healthcare services and necessary facilities have been provided to mothers and newborns.
World Press Freedom Day: Journalists Call for Ratification of Media Law

1 week ago | tolonews.com | Mohammad Bashir Soltani

Today (Saturday), May 3, marks World Press Freedom Day. On this occasion, several journalists emphasized the need for clear frameworks and the formal ratification of the media law. They also raised concerns about limited access to information, financial difficulties in the media sector, and the lack of job security for journalists. Najibullah Arman, a journalist, said: "Access to information remains a major challenge.
Fazal ur Rehman: Pakistan Missed Diplomatic Opportunities with Afghanistan

1 week ago | tolonews.com | Mohammad Bashir Soltani

Fazal ur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan, said that Islamabad has failed to capitalize on diplomatic opportunities to improve its relations with Afghanistan. He urged the Pakistani military to revise its policies toward Kabul, stressing that the current approach lacks public support. Speaking on the matter, Maulana Fazal ur Rehman stated: "From Zahir Shah to Ashraf Ghani, pro-India governments have ruled Afghanistan.
US Continues Diplomatic Push to Free Detained Citizens in Afghanistan

1 week ago | tolonews.com | Mohammad Bashir Soltani

The US State Department said efforts are ongoing to secure the release of American citizens detained in Afghanistan, Russia, and Venezuela. Tammy Bruce, spokesperson for the department, made these remarks in response to a question regarding the release of 47 American prisoners during the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term in office. She stated: “He has a tweet out that refers to 47 unjustly detained Americans, and so that’s what I’ll speak to here.
Torkham Returnee Administrative Complex Nears Completion

1 week ago | tolonews.com | Sadaqat Ghorzang

Construction of the administrative complex in the temporary returnee camp in Torkham Township, located in Momandara district of Nangarhar province, is nearly 90 percent complete. According to officials, the complex is being built on an area of 2,500 square meters and will contain 67 administrative rooms. Once completed, it will provide essential services for Afghans recently returned from Pakistan and will streamline bureaucratic procedures, reducing multi-day processing to just a few hours.
Afghan Govt Seeks to Send Workers Abroad Amid High Unemployment

2 weeks ago | tolonews.com | Mohammad Bashir Soltani

Today (Thursday), May 1st, marks International Workers’ Day. At a ceremony held in Kabul to mark the occasion, officials from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced that efforts are underway to send some Afghan workers abroad. Mohammad Zahid Ahmadzai, deputy minister for labor affairs, stated that a department has been established to handle workers' complaints in order to address their challenges and ensure their rights.
Islamic Emirate Delegation to Participate in 16th Kazan Forum

2 weeks ago | tolonews.com | Mohammad Bashir Soltani

A delegation of the Islamic Emirate, led by Nooruddin Azizi, acting minister of industry and commerce, is set to participate in the 16th Kazan Forum. According to the TASS news agency, the delegation will discuss new opportunities for enhancing cooperation between Kabul and Moscow during the event. The report states: “It is expected to be led by Minister of Trade Nooruddin Azizi.