70 students return home after being stranded in Afghanistan
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Dawn
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A group of approximately 70 medical students has successfully returned home after facing significant travel complications due to the closure of the Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The students, who had been pursuing their medical education in Afghanistan, were unable to transit back to their home country for an extended period. Following diplomatic negotiations and border reopening efforts, these students have now completed their journey home, reuniting with their families and resuming their academic pursuits in Pakistan. This incident highlights the challenges faced by Pakistani students studying abroad.
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