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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

Taliban make big changes ahead of expected talks with Kabul
July 17, 2020

Taliban make big changes ahead of expected talks with Kabul

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban have put the son of the movement’s feared founder in charge of their military wing and added several powerful figures to their negotiating team, Taliban officials said. The shake-up, one of the most significant in years, comes ahead of expected talks with Kabul aimed at ending decades of war in Afghanistan.…READ MORE

UN frees up ‘expense’ money for several declared terrorists
July 16, 2020

UN frees up ‘expense’ money for several declared terrorists

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United Nations has freed up “expense” money for several men designated as terrorists at the request of the Pakistani government, including one with a $10 million U.S. bounty on his head.…READ MORE