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Pakistan says 4 from Afghanistan-based group arrested over Islamabad bombing
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Friday (Nov 14) it had arrested four members of a cell over this week’s suicide bombing…
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Pakistan blames Afghans for Islamabad suicide attack
Naqvi told reporters on Monday that Afghan nationals also took part in an assault the same day on Cadet College…
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Taliban says Pakistan ceasefire to hold, despite talks failing
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban government said on Saturday (Nov 8) its ceasefire with Pakistan would remain even though their latest talks…
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At least 9 dead in Afghanistan quake
A strong earthquake killed at least nine people in northern Afghanistan, authorities said on Monday (Nov 3), just months after…
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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes Afghanistan’s Mazar-e Sharif city, casualties feared
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan overnight Sunday (Nov 2) into Monday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, two…
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Magnitude 6.3 quake hits northern Afghanistan: USGS
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan overnight Sunday (Nov 2) into Monday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, two…
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Commentary: Pakistan is paying a high price for its Taliban strategy
A DIFFICULT POSITION Pakistan’s leaders are in a difficult position. Like India, they are constantly subject to a slow drip…
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Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Qatar talks
“STILL AFRAID” Security issues lie at the heart of the clashes. Since the Taliban returned to power, Pakistan has witnessed…
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Pakistan and Afghanistan hold peace talks in Doha after fierce clashes
CLASHES AND AIRSTRIKES Fighting erupted after Islamabad accused Kabul of failing to rein in militants staging attacks inside Pakistan from…
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Pakistan to hold talks with Afghanistan in Qatar after latest strikes
“HEAVY PRICE” Security issues are at the heart of the tensions, with Pakistan accusing Afghanistan of harbouring militant groups led…
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