Former refugees returning to Afghanistan who spent years in Pakistan have struggled to adjust to life in their native country. Continue reading →
{FD} Taliban, stung by escalated U.S. military effort, calls for dialogue
The Taliban in an open letter to American people on Wednesday, has called for dialogue to end the prolonged Afghan war. Continue reading →
{FD} Pakistan women’s rights activist stands up against blasphemy allegations: ‘I will not be silenced’
A women’s right activist in Pakistan is pushing back against a man who accused her of blasphemy, a charge that carries a potential death sentence. Continue reading →
{FD} Death penalty, angry mob await Pakistani Christian accused of blasphemy
A young Christian man remains behind bars in Pakistan weeks after he was arrested for allegedly burning pages of the Koran outside a Muslim shrine, but jail may be the safest place for him – at least for now. Continue reading →
How Trump’s Afghanistan strategy was received by Afghan president and Pakistan
President Donald Trump’s comprehensive new strategy to achieve a “lasting peace” in Afghanistan was enthusiastically received Tuesday by the government of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, which praised the increasing number of U.S. troops in the country as another way to strengthen weakened Afghan forces.Continue reading →
{FD} ISIS, Taliban joined forces in brutal Afghan massacre that killed 50, officials say
Taliban militants joined forces with Islamic State commanders in a brazen attack on Saturday that killed more than 50 civilians and Afghan police officers in northern Afghanistan, officials confirmed. Continue reading →
{FD} Jailed doc who helped US find Bin Laden must wait another 2 months to find out fate
An heroic Pakistani doctor who helped the CIA locate Usama bin Laden – but has been languishing in prison for six years – will have to wait another two months to find out if he can go free.Continue reading →
