Woes of Pakistanis Stuck in Afghanistan

Woes of Pakistanis stuck in Afghanistan

Nearly three months after border clashes led to the closure of land crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan, hundreds of university students, traders and families remain stranded, unable to return home. "We miss our parents and relatives," said Shah Faisal, 25, who studies medicine at an Afghan university and had planned to visit his family in Pakistan during the winter break. But the border has been shut since October 12, leaving many like h…

Afghan-Pakistan crossing closure leaves students and families stranded

A report by AFP highlights the difficult situation faced by Pakistani and Afghan students and families in Afghanistan due to the continued closure of land crossings between the two countries. More than three months have passed since the crossings was closed, leaving students, merchants, and families unable to return home. Shah Faisal, 25, a Pakistani medical student at an Afghan university, said, “We miss our families.” The crossings have been c…