Pakistan has proposed deploying ex-military personnel to enhance the security of Chinese nationals working on infrastructure projects in Sindh province. The move aims to address safety concerns amid rising threats to Chinese citizens in the region.

Pakistan Proposes Ex-Military Personnel for Security of Chinese Nationals in Sindh

Pakistan more than 6,500 Afghan Nationals left Pakistan on Sunday after the government's ultimatum to all unregistered foreign Nationals to leave the country. So far 174,358 Afghans left Pakistan since September 17th when the Pakistani government issued its decree.

Human rights organisations chatise Paksitan's draconian policy

Pakistan has taken a contentious decision to deport millions of Afghan refugees as the deadline to voluntarily leave has expired. What's behind Pakistan's expulsion of the 'undocumented' migrants? In this report, we delve into Islamabad's justifications for its move and the potential human rights concerns it raises.

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The Pakistani government's 1st of November deadline for the expulsion of the Pakistani government had described as undocumented migrants in the country has now ended. The Interior Ministry has now authorized the arrest of illegally residing foreign Nationals in Pakistan the country.

Pakistan authorises the arrest of illegal foreign nationals, as the deadline expires

Chinese nationals were killed in cold-blood in the Central African Republic. Gunmen stormed a Chinese-operated gold mining site which was recently launched outside capital Bangui. Xi Jinping orders immediate evacuation of Chinese nations and demands severe punishment for the perpetrators. The suspected militant group behind the attack denies any involvement and blames the Russian mercenary group Wagner for the deadly attack.

Chinese nationals killed by Russian mercenaries in Central Africa?

In another advisory for nationals stranded in Ukraine, India on Saturday advised them to exercise caution at all times and not move to any border posts to exit the country without prior coordination with its officials. &nbsp;

The fresh advisory was issued by Indian embassy in Ukraine.&nbsp;It particularly advised its nationals staying in the eastern part of Ukraine to continue to remain in their current places of residence and stay indoors or in shelters as much as possible. &nbsp;

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"All Indian Citizens in Ukraine are advised to not move to any of the border posts without prior coordination with the government of India officials at the border posts (helpline numbers established) and the emergency numbers of the embassy of India in Kyiv," the embassy said. &nbsp;

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The situation at various border checkpoints is sensitive, it said. The embassy is working continuously with the Indian missions in the neighbouring countries for coordinated evacuation of the citizens, it added. &nbsp;

In the advisory, it further added, "Embassy is finding it increasingly difficult to help the crossing of those Indian nationals who reach border checkpoint without prior intimation." &nbsp;

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On Friday, India also managed to set up camp offices in Lviv and Chernivtsi towns in western Ukraine with the aim to facilitate the transit of Indians to Romania, Hungary and Poland. &nbsp;&nbsp;

To coordinate the exit of nationals from Ukraine, India also positioned teams of officials at Zahony border post in Hungary, Krakowiec as well as Shehyni-Medyka land border points in Poland, Vysne Nemecke in the Slovak Republic and Suceava transit point in Romania. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) &nbsp;&nbsp;

In another advisory for nationals stranded in Ukraine, India on Saturday advised them to exercise caution at all times and not move to any border posts to exit the country without prior coordination with its officials.

In another advisory for nationals stranded in Ukraine, India on Saturday advised them to exercise caution at all times and not move to any border posts to exit the country without prior coordination with its officials. The fresh advisory was issued by Indian embassy in Ukraine. It particularly advised its nationals staying in the eastern part of Ukraine to continue to remain in their current places of residence and stay indoors or in shelters as much as possible. Also Read: India abstains on UNSC resolution, says dialogue 'only answer' to solve issues "All Indian Citizens in Ukraine are advised to not move to any of the border posts without prior coordination with the government of India officials at the border posts (helpline numbers established) and the emergency numbers of the embassy of India in Kyiv," the embassy said. Advisory to all Indian Nationals/Students in Ukraine as on 26 February 2022.@MEAIndia @PIB_India @PIBHindi @DDNewslive @DDNewsHindi @DDNational @IndianDiplomacy pic.twitter.com/yN6PT2Yi8c — India in Ukraine (@IndiainUkraine) February 26, 2022 × The situation at various border checkpoints is sensitive, it said. The embassy is working continuously with the Indian missions in the neighbouring countries for coordinated evacuation of the citizens, it added. In the advisory, it further added, "Embassy is finding it increasingly difficult to help the crossing of those Indian nationals who reach border checkpoint without prior intimation." Also Read | Ukraine conflict: US, EU, UK sanction Russian President, top officials On Friday, India also managed to set up camp offices in Lviv and Chernivtsi towns in western Ukraine with the aim to facilitate the transit of Indians to Romania, Hungary and Poland. To coordinate the exit of nationals from Ukraine, India also positioned teams of officials at Zahony border post in Hungary, Krakowiec as well as Shehyni-Medyka land border points in Poland, Vysne Nemecke in the Slovak Republic and Suceava transit point in Romania. (With inputs from agencies)

India advises nationals stranded in Ukraine to exercise caution, not move without coordination with officials

Around 20 Chinese nationals, who are stuck in Nepal, staged a protest outside the embassy of their country in Kathmandu last week, calling for early repatriation to the home country. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The Chinese nationals are stuck in the country since February 2020 due to outbreak of Covid crisis. China had back then imposed unilateral restrictions on air travel from other countries, which have not been lifted so far. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Lack of guidelines on air travel to China have increased the problems faced by the citizens of the country. This is happening as they don't have any employment options. According to reports, around 2,000 Chinese nationals seem to be stuck in Himalayan country. &nbsp;&nbsp;

This trend is being seen globally for Chinese nationals. In a striking contrast, neighbouring India had launched the largest mission to repatriate Indian nationals, the Vande Bharat Mission, to bring back its nationals due to Covid crisis and cancellation of air travel. As on October 31, 2021, more than 2,17,000 flights have been operated under Vande Bharat Mission and over 1.83 crore passengers have been facilitated. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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It is interesting to note that China has been sending its planes around the globe to export countless PPE kits, medicines and experts but not many attempts were seen to ferry home its own citizens. &nbsp;&nbsp;

A PLA aircraft had visited Nepal to deliver medical supplies but failed to carry back the stranded Chinese citizens back to its country. Similar holds true for neighbouring Pakistan, which relied on the largesse of developed countries to bring back some of its citizens. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Around 20 Chinese nationals, who are stuck in Nepal, staged a protest outside the embassy of their country in Kathmandu last week, calling for early repatriation to the home country.

Around 20 Chinese nationals, who are stuck in Nepal, staged a protest outside the embassy of their country in Kathmandu last week, calling for early repatriation to the home country. The Chinese nationals are stuck in the country since February 2020 due to outbreak of Covid crisis. China had back then imposed unilateral restrictions on air travel from other countries, which have not been lifted so far. Also Read: Top Chinese online influencer fined $210 million for tax evasion Lack of guidelines on air travel to China have increased the problems faced by the citizens of the country. This is happening as they don't have any employment options. According to reports, around 2,000 Chinese nationals seem to be stuck in Himalayan country. This trend is being seen globally for Chinese nationals. In a striking contrast, neighbouring India had launched the largest mission to repatriate Indian nationals, the Vande Bharat Mission, to bring back its nationals due to Covid crisis and cancellation of air travel. As on October 31, 2021, more than 2,17,000 flights have been operated under Vande Bharat Mission and over 1.83 crore passengers have been facilitated. Also Read: China's Xi'an starts testing for millions as Covid cases surge It is interesting to note that China has been sending its planes around the globe to export countless PPE kits, medicines and experts but not many attempts were seen to ferry home its own citizens. A PLA aircraft had visited Nepal to deliver medical supplies but failed to carry back the stranded Chinese citizens back to its country. Similar holds true for neighbouring Pakistan, which relied on the largesse of developed countries to bring back some of its citizens.

Stuck in Nepal, Chinese nationals protest outside embassy in Kathmandu  

In what could bring a sigh of relief, two Canadians, who were detained by China for nearly three years, have been released by the country, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Friday. &nbsp;

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have boarded a plane, which is headed for Canada at about 7.30 pm ET on Friday, and would land in Canada on Saturday, the PM said. &nbsp;

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At a press briefing, Trudeau said, "These two men have gone through an unbelievably difficult ordeal for the past 1,000 days, they have shown strength, perseverance and grace and we are all inspired by that.” &nbsp;

In 2018, China detained businessman Spavor and former diplomat Kovrig on espionage charges shortly after the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on a US warrant related to the company's dealings in Iran. &nbsp;

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The PM did not discuss details about how the release was made possible but thanked Canadian allies for their support. &nbsp;

Although it may be clearly evident, China has been consistently denying that the cases were in any way related. &nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou has also been freed from all charges by a Canadian judge.

British Columbia Supreme Court Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes announced that the Huawei Technologies’ chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou should be allowed to return to China. The judge has also ordered the authorities to lift her bail conditions immediately. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In what could bring a sigh of relief, two Canadians, who were detained by China for nearly three years, have been released by the country, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Friday.

In what could bring a sigh of relief, two Canadians, who were detained by China for nearly three years, have been released by the country, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Friday. Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have boarded a plane, which is headed for Canada at about 7.30 pm ET on Friday, and would land in Canada on Saturday, the PM said. Watch: × At a press briefing, Trudeau said, "These two men have gone through an unbelievably difficult ordeal for the past 1,000 days, they have shown strength, perseverance and grace and we are all inspired by that.” In 2018, China detained businessman Spavor and former diplomat Kovrig on espionage charges shortly after the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on a US warrant related to the company's dealings in Iran. Also Read | Canada: Catholic Church apologises 'unequivocally' for indigenous people abuse in schools The PM did not discuss details about how the release was made possible but thanked Canadian allies for their support. Although it may be clearly evident, China has been consistently denying that the cases were in any way related. Also Read: Hong Kong Is holding elections. It wants them to look real. Meanwhile, Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou has also been freed from all charges by a Canadian judge. British Columbia Supreme Court Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes announced that the Huawei Technologies’ chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou should be allowed to return to China. The judge has also ordered the authorities to lift her bail conditions immediately. (With inputs from agencies)

Finally, Canada secures release of two nationals detained in China for three years

Indian Government has decided to let people, who are fleeing Afghanistan after Taliban’s takeover, enter the country on an e-Visa only. &nbsp;

“Owing to prevailing security situation in Afghanistan, all Afghan nationals, henceforth, must travel to India only on e-Visa,” said spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs on Twitter. &nbsp;

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Meanwhile, India on Tuesday formally named one of its “complicated” rescue operations of citizens from war-torn Afghanistan, calling it “Operation Devi Shakti.” &nbsp;

Saluting the efforts of the Indian Air Force and Air India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made the announcement on Twitter after 78 people were brought to New Delhi via Dushanbe, Tajikistan. &nbsp;

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“Op Devi Shakti continues. 78 evacuees from Kabul arrive via Dushanbe. Salute @IAF_MCC, @AirIndiain and #TeamMEA for their untiring efforts,” Jaishankar tweeted. &nbsp;

India began its rescue mission in coordination with the US, Qatar, Tajikistan and several other friendly countries. On August 16, 40 Indians were airlifted from Kabul, a day after the Taliban seized control of the Afghan capital city. &nbsp;

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So far, India has managed to evacuate over 800 people amid deteriorating security situation at Kabul airport. &nbsp;

Thousands of Afghans have been swarming at Kabul airport for the past one week, in a desperate attempt to flee the country fearing the Taliban's rule. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Government has decided to let people, who are fleeing Afghanistan after Taliban’s takeover, enter the country on an e-Visa only. “Owing to prevailing security situation in Afghanistan, all Afghan nationals, henceforth, must travel to India only on e-Visa,” said spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs on Twitter.

Indian Government has decided to let people, who are fleeing Afghanistan after Taliban’s takeover, enter the country on an e-Visa only. “Owing to prevailing security situation in Afghanistan, all Afghan nationals, henceforth, must travel to India only on e-Visa,” said spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs on Twitter. Owing to prevailing security situation in Afghanistan all Afghan nationals henceforth must travel to India only on e-Visa Press release- https://t.co/aU2UnZW5Tm pic.twitter.com/r7Hv6p6qfr — Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) August 25, 2021 × Meanwhile, India on Tuesday formally named one of its “complicated” rescue operations of citizens from war-torn Afghanistan, calling it “Operation Devi Shakti.” Saluting the efforts of the Indian Air Force and Air India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made the announcement on Twitter after 78 people were brought to New Delhi via Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Watch: WION ground report from inside Kabul airport × “Op Devi Shakti continues. 78 evacuees from Kabul arrive via Dushanbe. Salute @IAF_MCC, @AirIndiain and #TeamMEA for their untiring efforts,” Jaishankar tweeted. India began its rescue mission in coordination with the US, Qatar, Tajikistan and several other friendly countries. On August 16, 40 Indians were airlifted from Kabul, a day after the Taliban seized control of the Afghan capital city. Also Read | Taliban appoints ex-Guantanamo detainee as acting defence minister: Report So far, India has managed to evacuate over 800 people amid deteriorating security situation at Kabul airport. Thousands of Afghans have been swarming at Kabul airport for the past one week, in a desperate attempt to flee the country fearing the Taliban's rule. (With inputs from agencies)

Now, Afghan nationals can travel to India on e-Visa only

Britain&nbsp;has warned all UK&nbsp;nationals&nbsp;in&nbsp;Afghanistan&nbsp;to&nbsp;leave&nbsp;the country&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;due to the "worsening security situation" as fighting intensifies.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on Friday updated its website to advise against all travel to&nbsp;Afghanistan.

"All British&nbsp;nationals&nbsp;in&nbsp;Afghanistan&nbsp;are advised to&nbsp;leave&nbsp;now by commercial means. If you are still in&nbsp;Afghanistan, you are advised to&nbsp;leave&nbsp;now by commercial means because of the worsening security situation," it said.

The foreign office warned Britons not to rely on it for emergency evacuation, saying the assistance it could provide was "extremely limited".

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The warning comes after the Taliban launched a major offensive to coincide with the withdrawal of US-led foreign forces after nearly two decades of conflict.

"Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in&nbsp;Afghanistan. Specific methods of attack are evolving and increasing in sophistication," the foreign office said.

The Taliban now control vast swathes of rural&nbsp;Afghanistan&nbsp;and are challenging government forces in several cities, including Herat, near the western border with Iran, and Lashkar Gah and Kandahar in the south.

On Friday, the Islamist militants captured their first provincial capital since stepping up their offensive in May.

Zaranj, the capital of the southwest province of Nimroz, fell "without a fight", deputy provincial governor Roh Gul Khairzad told AFP.

Britain has warned all UK nationals in Afghanistan to leave the country immediately due to the "worsening security situation" as fighting intensifies. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on Friday updated its website to advise against all travel to Afghanistan.

Britain has warned all UK nationals in Afghanistan to leave the country immediately due to the "worsening security situation" as fighting intensifies. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on Friday updated its website to advise against all travel to Afghanistan. "All British nationals in Afghanistan are advised to leave now by commercial means. If you are still in Afghanistan, you are advised to leave now by commercial means because of the worsening security situation," it said. The foreign office warned Britons not to rely on it for emergency evacuation, saying the assistance it could provide was "extremely limited". Also read | In search of COVID-19 origin, US intel agencies scour massive genetic data from Wuhan lab The warning comes after the Taliban launched a major offensive to coincide with the withdrawal of US-led foreign forces after nearly two decades of conflict. "Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Afghanistan. Specific methods of attack are evolving and increasing in sophistication," the foreign office said. The Taliban now control vast swathes of rural Afghanistan and are challenging government forces in several cities, including Herat, near the western border with Iran, and Lashkar Gah and Kandahar in the south. On Friday, the Islamist militants captured their first provincial capital since stepping up their offensive in May. Zaranj, the capital of the southwest province of Nimroz, fell "without a fight", deputy provincial governor Roh Gul Khairzad told AFP.

Britain tells nationals to leave Afghanistan immediately

The Air India flight carrying 156 stranded Indians from Colombo under the third phase of Vande Bharat Mission today landed in India.

The Indian nationals thanked the Indian government and Indian High Commission for their evacuation.&nbsp;

The third phase of the Vande Bharat Mission programme will continue till August 2 and more than 400,000 Indian nationals have registered with missions abroad for repatriation on compelling grounds.

Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay met the Indian nationals at the Bandaranaike International Airport and bid them a safe journey.

The flight was scheduled as part of the phase-III of ‘Vande Bharat Mission’ to repatriate Indians stranded abroad due to the international travel restrictions following the coronavirus outbreak.

Over 1,000 Indians have been repatriated from Sri Lanka so far in various flights and the Indian Navy Ship INS Jalashwa since the first phase of the evacuation mission was launched on May 7.

The next Air India special flight from Colombo to Delhi, Lucknow and Gaya is scheduled on June 22, the release said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Air India flight carrying 156 stranded Indians from Colombo under the third phase of Vande Bharat Mission today landed in India. The Indian nationals thanked the Indian government and Indian High Commission for their evacuation.

The Air India flight carrying 156 stranded Indians from Colombo under the third phase of Vande Bharat Mission today landed in India. The Indian nationals thanked the Indian government and Indian High Commission for their evacuation. The third phase of the Vande Bharat Mission programme will continue till August 2 and more than 400,000 Indian nationals have registered with missions abroad for repatriation on compelling grounds. Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay met the Indian nationals at the Bandaranaike International Airport and bid them a safe journey. The flight was scheduled as part of the phase-III of ‘Vande Bharat Mission’ to repatriate Indians stranded abroad due to the international travel restrictions following the coronavirus outbreak. Over 1,000 Indians have been repatriated from Sri Lanka so far in various flights and the Indian Navy Ship INS Jalashwa since the first phase of the evacuation mission was launched on May 7. The next Air India special flight from Colombo to Delhi, Lucknow and Gaya is scheduled on June 22, the release said. (With inputs from agencies)

Vande Bharat Mission: India repatriates 156 nationals from Sri Lanka

The Indian Government on Thursday morning launched the &#39;Sankat Mochan&#39; operation to evacuate Indian nationals from South Sudan. 
 
India sent two C-17 military transport aircraft to war torn South Sudan&#39;s capital city Juba to evacuate Indians stranded there, an exercise which is being led by Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh. 
 
Singh had also supervised the evacuation of nearly 4,000 Indians from conflict-ridden Yemen last year. 
 
An official advisory said that only Indian nationals with valid Indian travel document will be allowed boarding with maximum five kilogram cabin baggage and no check-in pieces. It also said that women and children will be accommodated on priority. 
 
Apart from Singh, Amar Sinha, Secretary (Economic Relations), will also travel to Juba. 
 
India has been closely monitoring developments in South Sudan, which is witnessing heavy fighting between former rebels and government soldiers in several parts of the city. A task force has been set up for the purpose. 
 
According to the ministry, there are around 600 Indians in South Sudan, of which 450 are in Juba and nearly 150 are outside the capital. 
 
(DNA)

India sent two C-17 military transport aircraft to war torn South Sudan's capital city Juba to evacuate Indians stranded there

The Indian Government on Thursday morning launched the 'Sankat Mochan' operation to evacuate Indian nationals from South Sudan. India sent two C-17 military transport aircraft to war torn South Sudan's capital city Juba to evacuate Indians stranded there, an exercise which is being led by Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh. Singh had also supervised the evacuation of nearly 4,000 Indians from conflict-ridden Yemen last year. An official advisory said that only Indian nationals with valid Indian travel document will be allowed boarding with maximum five kilogram cabin baggage and no check-in pieces. It also said that women and children will be accommodated on priority. Apart from Singh, Amar Sinha, Secretary (Economic Relations), will also travel to Juba. India has been closely monitoring developments in South Sudan, which is witnessing heavy fighting between former rebels and government soldiers in several parts of the city. A task force has been set up for the purpose. According to the ministry, there are around 600 Indians in South Sudan, of which 450 are in Juba and nearly 150 are outside the capital. (DNA)

India launches operation to rescue nationals from South Sudan

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Criticising the central government over attacks on African nationals in India, CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury on Saturday said that such attacks were a serious issue with international repercussions. 
 
 
&quot;Attacks on Africans in Delhi is a serious issue with international repercussions. The BJP government can`t wish them away,&quot; Yechury said in a tweet. 
 
Yechury`s comments come after a 23-year-old Nigerian student was allegedly beaten by a local over a parking dispute in Hyderabad.&nbsp; 
 
The incident comes days after a 23-year-old Congolese national was beaten to death in south Delhi`s Vasant Kunj area over a minor dispute. 
 
The incidents of attacks has angered African envoys in Delhi who have protested to the Indian government, which has assured protection for the thousands of African students who study in India. 
 
The attack on the Congolese national saw repercussions in Democratic Republic of Congo capital Kinshasa, where Indian shops were attacked a some Indians injured in apparent retaliation earlier this week. 
 
--IANS

Criticising the central government over attacks on African nationals in India, CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury on Saturday said that such attacks were a serious issue with international repercussions

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Criticising the central government over attacks on African nationals in India, CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury on Saturday said that such attacks were a serious issue with international repercussions. "Attacks on Africans in Delhi is a serious issue with international repercussions. The BJP government can`t wish them away," Yechury said in a tweet. Yechury`s comments come after a 23-year-old Nigerian student was allegedly beaten by a local over a parking dispute in Hyderabad. The incident comes days after a 23-year-old Congolese national was beaten to death in south Delhi`s Vasant Kunj area over a minor dispute. The incidents of attacks has angered African envoys in Delhi who have protested to the Indian government, which has assured protection for the thousands of African students who study in India. The attack on the Congolese national saw repercussions in Democratic Republic of Congo capital Kinshasa, where Indian shops were attacked a some Indians injured in apparent retaliation earlier this week. --IANS

Attacks on Africans a serious issue: Yechury

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