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April 23, 2021
At Least 15 Killed In Traffic Accident In Southern Afghanistan

At least 15 people were killed when a truck and passenger bus collided in Afghanistan’s southern province of Zabul.

April 22, 2021
U.S. General Raises Concern About Afghan Forces After Troop Pullout

A top U.S. general has expressed concern about the ability of the Afghan security forces to hold territory after the planned withdrawal of all foreign troops from the country later this year.
April 21, 2021
Biden Administration Working To Add Nearly $300 Million In Civilian Aid To Afghanistan

The U.S. administration says it is working with Congress to provide "nearly $300 million”" in additional civilian assistance for Afghanistan in 2021 to promote economic growth, help fight corruption, and support "women's empowerment," civil society, and independent media, among other initiatives.
April 21, 2021
Deadly Bomb Blast At Luxury Hotel In Southwestern Pakistan

Pakistani officials say a bomb went off in the parking area of a luxury hotel in the southwestern city of Quetta, killing at least five people and wounding 12 others.
April 21, 2021
Rights, Journalism Watchdogs Condemn Shooting Of Pakistani Reporter

Pakistani and international groups have condemned an attack on Pakistani journalist Absar Alam, who was shot by unknown assailants outside his home in Islamabad on April 20, and demanded that the perpetrators be punished.
April 21, 2021
Reports: Germany Looks To Move Up Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal To July 4

Media reports say Germany is looking at a plan to bring forward the date for withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan to July 4.
April 20, 2021
Istanbul Peace Talks On Afghanistan Postponed Until After Ramadan

Turkey says an international peace conference on Afghanistan previously scheduled for later this week has been postponed until after the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
April 20, 2021
General Stresses U.S. Ability To Respond To Afghan Threats, Even After Troop Withdrawal

A top U.S. general says he has “grave doubts” about the Taliban's reliability as the United States prepares to remove its troops from Afghanistan, but he stressed that the American military would still be able to observe the militant group and verify its actions after American troops leave.
April 20, 2021
Prominent Pakistani Journalist Shot, Wounded Outside Islamabad Home

Prominent Pakistani journalist Absar Alam says he has been wounded in a gun attack in front of his house in Islamabad, triggering condemnations from officials, journalists, and politicians.
April 20, 2021
Suicide Bomb Blast Hits Afghan Security Convoy In Kabul

Security officials in Kabul say a suicide bomber targeted a convoy of Afghan security forces in the capital.
April 20, 2021
Pakistan Lawmakers To Vote To Expel French Ambassador After Protests

Pakistan's interior minister says the government will seek a vote in parliament to expel the French ambassador after violent anti-France protests by Islamists.
April 19, 2021
Pakistani PM Pleads With Radicals To Stop Violent Anti-France Campaign

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan on April 19 pleaded with a radical Islamist group to end its violent campaign to oust the French ambassador, saying the unrest was harming the nation.

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