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Islamabad complains to Kabul after an Afghan diplomat disrespected Pakistan's anthem

Sep. 18, 2024 09:30 AM EDT

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Islamabad has complained to Kabul after an Afghan diplomat failed to stand up when the Pakistani national anthem was played during an event in the country's northwest, officials said Wednesday. The Foreign Ministry also summoned Ahmad Shakib,...

Shootout between Pakistani Taliban and police during raid kills 4 security officials, 3 insurgents

Jul. 10, 2024 14:38 PM EDT

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Security forces raided a hideout of the Pakistani Taliban on the outskirts of the northwestern city of Peshawar on Wednesday, triggering a shootout that killed four officers and three insurgents, police said. A militant commander, Abdul Rahim, was among...