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35 Afghan Migrants Detained in Peshawar Crackdown

Afghanistan, Feb. 17 -- Police in Pakistan detained 35 undocumented Afghan migrants during inspection operations conducted over the past week in the city of Peshawar. According to Samaa TV, authoriti... Read More


Suicide Car Bomb Kills Seven Security Personnel in Pakistan's Bajaur

Afghanistan, Feb. 17 -- At seven Pakistani security personnel were killed after a suicide car bombing struck a border post in Bajaur, officials said Monday evening. Security sources in Pakistan said ... Read More


US Troops Arrive in Nigeria to Support Anti-Insurgency Efforts

Afghanistan, Feb. 17 -- Nigeria says about 100 US troops arrived to support local forces with training and advice against Islamist insurgent threats in the country. Authorities in Nigeria announced o... Read More


Protecting Children from Polio is a Human Duty, Says Polio-Free Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Feb. 17 -- Health officials warn protecting children from polio through vaccination remains a religious and humanitarian duty as cases persist in vulnerable Afghan communities. The organ... Read More


Violence in Northwest Pakistan Kills 11 Soldiers and 12 Militants

Afghanistan, Feb. 17 -- Fighting erupted after militants from Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan launched an explosive-laden vehicle attack on a security checkpoint, killing 11 soldiers and triggering intense ... Read More


Mujahid: Three Pakistani Soldiers Freed at the Request of Saudi Arabia

Afghanistan, Feb. 17 -- Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced three Pakistani soldiers were released following Saudi mediation. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said three Pakistani soldiers cap... Read More


Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan Announce Start of Ramadan Tomorrow

Afghanistan, Feb. 17 -- Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan confirmed Ramadan will begin tomorrow following crescent moon sightings, marking the start of fasting for millions of Muslims. Authorities confirm... Read More


Four Militants Killed in Pakistan's Karachi Counterterror Raid

Afghanistan, Feb. 17 -- Pakistani counterterrorism forces killed four militants in an early morning raid in Karachi, seizing explosives and preventing planned attacks, officials said Tuesday. Police ... Read More


Ramadan Likely to Begin Thursday in Arab Countries

Afghanistan, Feb. 17 -- Ramadan is expected to begin Thursday across several Arab states, pending crescent moon sighting that determines start of Islamic fasting month globally. Al Jazeera reported t... Read More


Pakistan, Russia Discuss Security Concerns in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Feb. 17 -- Pakistan and Russia held talks on regional security concerns, focusing on terrorism threats and diplomatic efforts addressing instability linked to Afghanistan. Mohammad Sadiq... Read More