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Taliban say ready for talks with Kabul after Eid holiday
July 24, 2020

Taliban say ready for talks with Kabul after Eid holiday

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban say they are ready for talks with Afghanistan’s political leadership after the Muslim holiday of Eid ul Adha at the end of July, offering to hand over the last of the government prisoners in a week’s time, providing the government frees the last of its Taliban prisoners.…READ MORE

Pakistan warns TikTok video service, blocks Bigo Live app
July 21, 2020

Pakistan warns TikTok video service, blocks Bigo Live app

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan has threatened China’s TikTok and blocked the Singapore-based Bigo Live streaming platform, citing what the regulating authority called widespread complaints about “immoral, obscene and vulgar” content on the apps.…READ MORE

Rights groups raise alarm about missing Pakistani journalist
July 21, 2020

Rights groups raise alarm about missing Pakistani journalist

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A prominent Pakistani journalist known for his hard-hitting criticism of the country’s powerful institutions, including its military, is missing, human rights groups and a family member said Tuesday.…READ MORE