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"I had to:" Inside the mind of an 'honor' killer in Pakistan
October 3, 2016

"I had to:" Inside the mind of an 'honor' killer in Pakistan

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — For two months, over the thunder of machines at the steel mill, the men taunted Mubeen Rajhu about his sister. Even now, they laugh at how easy it was to make him lose his temper. READ MORE...

Pakistan militant group jumps to prominence with attacks
September 30, 2016

Pakistan militant group jumps to prominence with attacks

ISLAMABAD (AP) — One of Pakistan's most vicious militant groups has dramatically stepped up its attacks over the past month, striking mosques, Christians and security forces in attacks that have killed more than 60 people in what appears to be a backlash to military operations against it. READ MORE…

Taliban appoint military chief as the new leader settles in
August 30, 2016

Taliban appoint military chief as the new leader settles in

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban have appointed a new military chief as the insurgents try to gain more ground in Afghanistan rather than talk peace under a new leadership, Taliban officials said in telephone interviews over the weekend. READ MORE....