Prime Minister Imran Khan said his government was in preliminary negotiations with factions of the Pakistani Taliban, but details remained murky.
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For India’s Military, a Juggling Act With Pakistan and China
Tensions with China and Pakistan stretch a cash-starved military, while the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban removes a potential ally.
China Pledges to Stop Building Coal Plants Abroad: Explained
Beijing is the undisputed king of coal, but the announcement at the United Nations General Assembly this week was cautiously welcomed by climate experts.
Pakistani Cricket Board Chief Faces Criticism for Being a British “Import”
“I don’t think anything prepared me for the hostility I was going to face,” the British-born Wasim Khan says of overseeing a beloved sport in a country where many see him only as a foreigner.
Pakistan Blames Politics as England and New Zealand Cricket Teams Cancel
Many see the pullouts by the England and New Zealand teams as punishment for the country’s support of the Afghan Taliban.
Afghans Flee to Pakistan. An Uncertain Future Awaits.
Refugees have drawn an angry response from many in that country, leading to discrimination and efforts to force them to go back to Afghanistan.
As Taliban Crush Dissent, New Leaders Face Cascading Challenges
The Taliban continued to brutally crack down on demonstrations against their rule. The new government faces an unfolding humanitarian crisis and flaring tensions on the Afghan-Pakistan border.
New Taliban Leaders Face Cascading Challenges
The Taliban continued to brutally crack down on demonstrations against their rule. The new government faces an unfolding humanitarian crisis and flaring tensions on the Afghan-Pakistan border.
Kashmir Separatist Leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani is Dead
Mr. Geelani was an uncompromising opponent of the Indian government’s control of the Kashmir valley and favored Pakistani sovereignty over the mostly Muslim region.
As the Taliban Tighten Their Grip, Fears of Retribution Grow
Taliban leaders have promised amnesty to Afghan officials and soldiers, but there are increasing reports of detentions, disappearances and even executions.