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ADVENTURE seekers wanting to take their vacation to the next level can now stay in a fully renovated helicopter. The Chinook helicopter Airbnb gives guests a chance to stay in a military helicopter that has been transformed into a comfortable guesthouse. 8 The Chinook helicopter Airbnb gives guests a chance to stay in a military

This image shows the flags of India (L), and Afghanistan. — AFP/File Beyond its boundaries, India’s strategic policy of supporting terrorism for its own purposes has a substantial negative influence on regional stability, with Pakistan being the primary target of its nefarious intentions. India aggressively encourages terrorism inside Pakistan, taking advantage of the country’s porous

ANDOVER, Kan. (KSNW) — Scott Sexton served his country as a combat engineer and a bomb dog handler in the U.S. Army. The demolition specialist had many close calls with improvised explosive devices (IED) in Iraq and Afghanistan. He even stepped on an IED and lived to tell about it. Sexton is a product of

The Taliban have suspended the activities of two TV stations in Afghanistan, alleging they failed to “consider national and Islamic values.” An official from the Information Ministry’s Media Violations Commission, Hafizullah Barakzai, said a court will investigate files on the two Kabul-based stations. Noor TV and Barya TV cannot operate until the court gives its

Afghanistan says the move is illegal, but Pakistan insists it’s for security reasons. Hundreds of thousands of Afghans are being forced to leave Pakistan as part of a government crackdown. Many have lived there for decades and consider it their home. But the Pakistani government blames Afghans for a surge in attacks by armed groups.

The United Nations Despite facing formidable challenges, women-owned and run businesses in Afghanistan continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience, serving as vital pillars of economic stability and hope amidst adversity, a new UN report has found. Released by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) on Wednesday, Listening to Women Entrepreneurs in Afghanistan, Their Struggle and Resilience, analyzes

Released by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) on Wednesday, Listening to Women Entrepreneurs in Afghanistan, Their Struggle and Resilience, analyzes data collected over the last three years, providing one of the most detailed views into the changing circumstances of women entrepreneurs in the country. “Women entrepreneurs have demonstrated incredible grit, boldness, and resourcefulness under the

Pakistani military commanders voiced concerns about opposition groups in Afghanistan targeting Islamabad’s economic interests. At a meeting chaired by General Syed Asim Munir, held on April 16 at the Pakistani army’s command center in Rawalpindi, officials discussed potential threats from terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory under Taliban control. Photo: Pakistani military commanders voiced concerns

Death tolls across parts of central Asia have risen sharply as unusually extreme weather has continued to slam the region in recent days, with the combined tolls across hard-hit Pakistan and Afghanistan rose to at least 135 on Wednesday, officials said. About 70 people have been killed in the last five days by heavy rains

Death tolls across parts of central Asia have risen sharply as unusually extreme weather has continued to slam the region in recent days, with the combined tolls across hard-hit Pakistan and Afghanistan rose to at least 135 on Wednesday, officials said. About 70 people have been killed in the last five days by heavy rains