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    Fazlur Rahman backs talks with Taliban

    KABUL (PAN): A pro-Taliban leader on Thursday called for taking the Pakistan army into confidence on peace negotiations between the government and local insurgents.



    Security and Crime

    Panel to work for release of Afghans in Pakistani jails

    KABUL (PAN): A panel of lawyers has started taking steps to secure the release of Afghan citizens languishing in Pakistani jails for committing petty crimes, a report said on Saturday.



    Governance

    Afghanistan says no to Maulvi Faqir's extradition

    KABUL (PAN): Afghanistan on Friday declined handing over a dreaded Taliban commander to the Pakistan government, arguing that there was no extradition treaty between the neighbouring countries. 



    Governance

    US many slap cubs on Pakistan over Iran deal

    KABUL (PAN): The US and UN could impose sanctions on Pakistan if the proposed Iran-Pakistan pipeline agreement is implemented, an American newspaper reported on Wednesday.



    Security and Crime

    Islamabad OKs crackdown on LJ

    KABUL (PAN): The Pakistan government has given go-ahead to a nationwide operation against a militant group that has claimed responsibility for recent attacks in southwestern Balochistan province, media reports said on Wednesday.



    Security and Crime

    Mourning as Quetta death toll mounts to 84

    QUETTA (PAN): As the death toll from a massive bombing in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province mounted to 84, the government announced a day of mourning, officials said on Sunday.



    Security and Crime

    6 suspected bombers killed in Bannu encounter

    ISLAMABAD (PAN): Six militants, believed to be suicide bombers, were killed in a fierce clash with security forces in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, officials said.



    Governance

    Cease fire before talks, Pakistan tells Taliban

    ISLAMABAD (PAN): The Pakistan government on Wednesday signalled its willingness to hold talks with the Taliban if they announced a month-long truce and named sincere religious scholars to help achi



    Governance

    UK, Pakistan renew support for peace drive

    KABUL (PAN):  Britain and Pakistan have agreed on continued cooperation with Afghanistan in promoting the Afghan-led reconciliation campaign, the two sides said on Tuesday.