A crackdown on Afghan residents in Pakistan has caused disruption and uncertainty in the community. Many Afghans, including a young bride, have been affected by the arrests. The crackdown specifically targets those lacking legal status, with authorities citing escalating crime rates and inadequate immigration regulation as reasons. Hundreds of Afghans have been apprehended, with accusations […]
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By Rick Noack, Haq Nawaz Khan The prophet Muhammad’s birthday is widely celebrated in the Islamic world, which is deemed heretical by extremists. Source: Blasts hit Pakistan on prophet’s birthday, killing dozens
By Washington Post Staff At least 43 people were killed and dozens injured Friday in a blast targeting a Pakistani procession to mark the birthday of prophet Muhammad, local police said in a statement, as authorities cautioned that the death toll was likely to rise. Source: In photos: Blast kills dozens at religious gathering in […]