Taliban leaders have promised amnesty to Afghan officials and soldiers, but there are increasing reports of detentions, disappearances and even executions.
Tag: Pakistan
Is Pakistan the Real Winner of the Afghan War?
Pakistan, nominally a U.S. partner in the war, was the Afghan Taliban’s main patron, and sees the Taliban’s victory as its own. But now what does it do with its prize?
The Taliban Are Back. Now Will They Restrain or Support Al Qaeda?
The United States invaded Afghanistan 20 years ago in response to terrorism, and many worry that Al Qaeda and other radical Islamist groups will again find safe haven there.
Pakistan Under Pressure as Taliban Advance in Afghanistan
The United States and others want Pakistan to push harder for peace. But many Pakistanis see a Taliban victory as inevitable, and some are cheering for one.
Textbooks Featuring Malala Yousafzai Are Removed From Bookstores in Pakistan
Authorities began confiscating a social studies textbook featuring a photo of Ms. Yousafzai, the education activist, after she questioned marriage norms.
Blast That Killed Chinese Workers in Pakistan Was a Terrorist Attack, Officials Say
Pakistani officials had previously suggested that an accident sent a company bus into a ravine. Investigators now believe a vehicle packed with explosives rammed the workers’ convoy.
China Criticized the Afghan War. Now It Worries About the Withdrawal.
An explosion that killed Chinese workers in Pakistan has stirred fears in Beijing of regional instability.
12 Are Killed in Pakistan Bus Explosion, Including 9 Chinese
At least some of the passengers were engineers traveling to a Chinese-funded hydropower project in the country’s remote northwest.
Pakistan Bus Blast Kills at Least 9 Chinese Nationals
At least some of the passengers were engineers traveling to a Chinese-funded hydropower project in the country’s remote northwest.
Rooh Afza Cools India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
India, Pakistan and Bangladesh alike enjoy the sweet and herbal taste of Rooh Afza, a beverage that has endured the region’s turbulent history. Now it is aiming for the palates of a new generation.