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April 5, 2020
Taliban warn peace deal with US near breaking point
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — The Taliban in a statement Sunday said their peace deal with the United States was nearing a breaking point, accusing Washington of violations that included drone attacks on civilians, while also chastising the Afghan government for delaying the release of 5,000 Taliban prisoners promised in the agreement.…READ MORE
April 3, 2020
Mosques stay open in Pakistan even as virus death toll rises
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Mosques were allowed to remain open in Pakistan on Friday, when Muslims gather for weekly prayers, even as the coronavirus pandemic spread and much of the country had shut down.…READ MORE
April 1, 2020
Taliban ready to begin cease-fires in virus-hit Afghan areas
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban said Wednesday the group was ready to declare a cease-fire in areas of Afghanistan under its control if they are hit by a coronavirus outbreak.…READ MORE