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Taliban meet with US general amid tensions over peace deal
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban have met with the head of U.S. forces in Afghanistan to call for an end to what they say is an increase in American attacks since a peace deal signed in February, allegations the U.S. military denied on Saturday.…READ MORE
Taliban warn peace deal with US near breaking point
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — The Taliban in a statement Sunday said their peace deal with the United States was nearing a breaking point, accusing Washington of violations that included drone attacks on civilians, while also chastising the Afghan government for delaying the release of 5,000 Taliban prisoners promised in the agreement.…READ MORE
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