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Taliban Free 2 Hostages In Exchange For 3 Militants
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
An American and an Australian have been freed in Afghanistan as part of a prisoner swap with the Taliban. It could be a sign of movement on peace negotiations.
More Than 65 Dead After Fire Engulfs Train In Pakistan
Thursday, October 31, 2019
The train caught fire in the eastern province of Punjab after a cooking stove smuggled aboard by a passenger exploded. Some of those killed died while leaping from the moving train, officials said.
Women And Children Are The Emerging Face Of Drug Addiction In Afghanistan
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
A growing number of women and children are becoming entangled in drugs as the country's number of addicts aggressively grows.
A Park In Kabul Gives Afghans Respite From The City, If Not From Worries Over Taliban
Wednesday, October 09, 2019
The Babur Garden is a place of respite in an often chaotic city. "Do you think the Taliban will ever accept this?" asks one man, pointing to himself and his fiancée, strolling among blooming roses.
What Afghans Want To Happen To Their Country After Peace Talks Stalled
Thursday, October 03, 2019
People in Kabul, Afghanistan, are grappling with the stalled peace deal and the prospects of the return of the Taliban to govern the country.
Pakistan Wants You To Know: Most Pink Himalayan Salt Doesn't Come From India
Thursday, October 03, 2019
The salt has become trendy in the U.S. But Pakistan hasn't benefited much economically from that popularity. Now, Pakistan's government wants to trademark the salt and cash in.
Afghanistan Votes For President Amid Worries Of Fraud And Violence
Friday, September 27, 2019
The campaign has been marred by repeated delays, killings and the collapse of U.S.-Taliban talks that left the Afghan government on the sidelines.
Pakistan's Pink Himalayan Salt Has Become A Matter Of National Pride
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Most pink Himalayan salt comes from one source: Pakistan. And that country now would like everybody to know.
In Afghanistan, A Mix Of Surprise And Relief After Trump Cancels Taliban Talks
Monday, September 09, 2019
The leader of a pro-democracy group in Kabul says most of his friends "are supporting the decision of Trump." The president called off a potential deal with the Taliban in a series of weekend tweets.
Pompeo: 'President Trump Ultimately Made The Decision' To Hold U.S.-Taliban Talks
Sunday, September 08, 2019
The secretary of state was on the Sunday news talk shows a day after Trump tweeted that a secret meeting to be held at Camp David between leaders of Afghanistan at the Taliban was canceled.
Trump Says He Called Off Secret Talks At Camp David With Taliban, Afghan Leaders
Saturday, September 07, 2019
President Trump says the Taliban admitted to an attack in Kabul that killed an American soldier, so he canceled a planned meeting at Camp David and called off peace negotiations.
The Key Role Pakistan Is Playing In U.S.-Taliban Talks
Friday, August 30, 2019
Critics have long contended that Pakistan has offered the Taliban shelter, if not outright support. Now the country is facilitating negotiations between Washington and the Taliban.
Pakistani Army Takes Journalists To Kashmiri Border To Highlight Work To Secure It
Thursday, August 29, 2019
The Pakistani army took some international reporters to their side of the Kashmiri border to highlight steps they are taking to secure it.
Pakistan Wants The U.S. To Get Involved In The Conflict Over Kashmir
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
In a speech to the nation, Pakistan's prime minister said his country will go to "any length" to support Kashmir. Pakistan, however, is struggling to drum up international support.
Pakistan Tries To Stop Militants From Benefiting From Animal Hides
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
One way for Pakistani charities to raise funds is by collecting animal hides after Eid holiday meals, and selling them to tanneries. But militants also raise money by gathering animal skins.
How Bad Is Pakistan's Plastic Bag Problem? See For Yourself
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Prime Minister Imran Khan's ban on plastic bags in the Islamabad area goes into effect on Aug. 14. Environmentalists say it's a good idea — but argue that the plan is flawed.
Latest Round Of Negotiations End Between The U.S. And Taliban
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
The two sides are trying to negotiate a deal that would allow for the withdrawal of thousands of foreign troops from Afghanistan. There's concern in Afghanistan about what such a deal might mean.
Tensions Increase Over Kashmir
Wednesday, August 07, 2019
India recently revoked the special legal status that the state of Kashmir enjoyed in that country. Now the Pakistani prime minister is warning this could spiral into war.
Pakistan Warns Of War After India's Move To End Kashmir's Special Status
Wednesday, August 07, 2019
Prime Minister Imran Khan said India's revoking the Muslim-majority territory's semi-autonomy will increase cross-border tensions and could lead to "ethnic cleansing" of Muslim Kashmiris.
Pakistan Tests A Plastic Bag Ban In Islamabad
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
On Aug. 14, Pakistan will become the latest country to ban single-use plastic bags. The nation uses 55 billion bags a year, and many wind up clogging rivers and littering the countryside.