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US envoy: Afghan, Taliban team ready to set talks agenda
December 2, 2020

US envoy: Afghan, Taliban team ready to set talks agenda

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.S. envoy who brokered the ongoing peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban said Wednesday the two sides have overcome a three-month impasse and agreed on rules and procedures for the negotiations.…READ MORE

‘World’s loneliest elephant’ Kaavan starts trip to Cambodia
November 30, 2020

‘World’s loneliest elephant’ Kaavan starts trip to Cambodia

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Kaavan, dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant” after languishing alone for years in a Pakistani zoo, was readied Sunday for his flight to a sanctuary in Cambodia and the much-needed company of other elephants.…READ MORE

Cher in Pakistan to help ‘world’s loneliest elephant’
November 27, 2020

Cher in Pakistan to help ‘world’s loneliest elephant’

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Iconic singer and actress Cher is in Pakistan to celebrate the departure of Kaavan, dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant,” who will soon leave a Pakistani zoo for better conditions after years of lobbying by animal rights groups and activists.…READ MORE