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Taliban’s political stature rises with talks in Uzbekistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — In a rare diplomatic foray and the strongest sign yet of increasing Taliban political clout in the region, the head of the insurgents’ political office led a delegation to Uzbekistan to meet senior Foreign Ministry officials there, Uzbek and Taliban officials said.…READ MORE
Taliban official says group spoke with US official
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban held their first direct contact with a U.S. official in a preliminary discussion about future peace talks on Afghanistan, a senior official with the insurgent group said Saturday. It marked one of the most significant developments amid efforts to find a negotiated end to the country’s protracted war.…READ MORE
Khan moves from cricket star to pious, anti-poverty reformer
ISLAMABAD (AP) — As former cricket star Imran Khan claimed victory Thursday in Pakistan’s parliamentary election, he has promised to fight corruption and help millions of impoverished citizens.…READ MORE