After deadly cross-border military clashes, the Pakistani and Afghan governments have locked their populations in a trade war threatening the livelihoods of millions.
Tag: Afghanistan
Fed Up With the Taliban, Pakistan Expels Masses of Afghans
Labeling Afghans a national security threat, Pakistan has intensified expulsions this year, depriving people of a haven from Afghanistan’s turmoil.
Trump’s Response to Shooting Shows Intensified Anti-Migrant Stance
The president is furiously demanding limits on migration and attacking ethnic groups as he steps up his efforts to equate immigration with crime and economic distress.
For Shooting Suspect, a Long Path of Conflict From Afghanistan to America
Rahmanullah Lakanwal was among the Afghans who came to the United States after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Earlier, he served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces.
Roya Mahboob Seeks New Ways to Educate Afghan Girls Under Taliban Rule
The entrepreneur Roya Mahboob is building off-line apps, underground networks and a global robotics team to educate Afghan girls unable to attend school.
Pakistan ‘in a State of War’ After Explosion Kills 12 in Capital
An attack on a courthouse in Islamabad was the first major assault to hit Islamabad in more than a decade.
‘Broken My Hope’: Trump’s Move to Slash Refugee Arrivals Ricochets Widely
President Trump’s policy has shut the door on all but a tiny fraction of people across the world seeking refuge in the United States from conflict, persecution or both.
Scars in the Blue Mosque Reveal Afghanistan’s Rifts
The namesake of Mazar-i-Sharif suffered countless cracks in a 6.3-magnitude quake, but, like Afghanistan, it has endured for centuries.
Scars in the Blue Mosque Reveal Afghanistan’s Rifts
The namesake of Mazar-i-Sharif suffered countless cracks in a 6.3-magnitude quake, but, like Afghanistan, it has endured for centuries.
Another Deadly Earthquake, and a Cascade of Problems for Afghanistan
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, a northern city known for its magnificent Blue Mosque, which suffered damage.