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Mosques stay open in Pakistan even as virus death toll rises
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

Taliban ready to begin cease-fires in virus-hit Afghan areas
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

China sends medical aid to Pakistan to combat virus outbreak
March 29, 2020

China sends medical aid to Pakistan to combat virus outbreak

ISLAMABAD (AP) — China sent a plane loaded with medical personnel and supplies Saturday to help Pakistan fight the spread of the coronavirus in one of the world’s most populous nations.…READ MORE