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Locked away, forgotten: Muslim Uighur wives of Pakistani men
December 17, 2018

Locked away, forgotten: Muslim Uighur wives of Pakistani men

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The last time Chaudhry Javed Atta saw his wife was over a year ago — the Pakistani trader in dried and fresh produce was leaving their home in northwestern China’s heavily Muslim Xinjiang region to go back to his country to renew his visa.…READ MORE

Pakistan, Saudis, UAE join US-Taliban talks
December 17, 2018

Pakistan, Saudis, UAE join US-Taliban talks

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban held another round of talks with U.S. officials on Monday, this time in the United Arab Emirates and also involving Saudi, Pakistani and Emirati representatives, part of the latest attempt to bring a negotiated end to Afghanistan’s 17-year war.…READ MORE

Pakistan kicks out 18 charities after rejecting final appeal
December 8, 2018

Pakistan kicks out 18 charities after rejecting final appeal

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan is kicking out 18 international charities after rejecting their final appeal to stay in the country, a move that an aid group spokesman said Thursday would affect millions of desperately poor Pakistanis and lead to tens of millions of aid dollars lost.…READ MORE