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US says man gunned down in Pakistani court was American
July 31, 2020

US says man gunned down in Pakistani court was American

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A man gunned down this week in a Pakistani courtroom while standing trial on a charge of blasphemy was a U.S. citizen, according to a U.S. State Department statement.…READ MORE

Taliban to halt military operations over 3-day Eid holiday
July 28, 2020

Taliban to halt military operations over 3-day Eid holiday

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban announced Tuesday they won’t carry out military operations in Afghanistan for three days during the Muslim holiday of Eid ul Adha that starts this weekend.…READ MORE

UN says thousands of anti-Pakistan militants in Afghanistan
July 27, 2020

UN says thousands of anti-Pakistan militants in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A U.N. report says more than 6,000 Pakistani insurgents are hiding in Afghanistan, most belonging to the outlawed Pakistani Taliban group responsible for attacking Pakistani military and civilian targets.…READ MORE