Trade has been suspended along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border at Torkham after exemption given by Pakistan for visa-free entry to Afghan truckers ended on 31 July
The report suggested that the advocacy by Harjit Sajjan might have influenced the allocation of resources and efforts, potentially diverting attention from other at-risk groups also in need of evacuation to Afghan Sikhs.
Pakistan reportedly plans to begin the second phase of its expulsion of Afghan migrants from April 10 after having driven 5,35,000 of them out of the nation since November last year.
The Taliban on Monday retaliated with heavy gunfire after Pakistan conducted two airstrikes in Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of five women and three children.
"In the incident that took place in the Gujarat University yesterday at 10.30 pm, an FIR was registered against a group of 20-25 people. Nine teams were formed to nab the accused...," Zone 7 Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Tarun Duggal said in a statement on Sunday.
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric commented on the recent UN report. He stated that women in Afghanistan are facing horror and that it is unimaginable to have a life there.
Balkhi further asserted that after attaining peace and stability post prolonged "imposed wars" both Iran and Pakistan should make efforts to bolster regional stability and resolve disputes via dialogue and diplomatic means.