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Popular Pakistani Singer Gunned Down
Pashto-language performer Ghazala Javed was shot six times by men riding on a motorbike. Her father was also killed. Police say Javed’s ex-husband is among the suspects.
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![Afghan Taliban Publicly Embraces Talks
Afghanistan’sTaliban has confirmed it has reached an “initial agreement” with the United States to open a contact office in Qatar.
“We are now ready to open a political office outside the country [Afghanistan] along with our strong presence inside the country for negotiations with the international community,” a Pashto-language statement issued to journalists said on January 3. “In this regard, we have reached an agreement with Qatar and other relevant sides.”](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx9nqrHKAb1qkgi6go1_500.jpg)
Afghan Taliban Publicly Embraces Talks
Afghanistan’sTaliban has confirmed it has reached an “initial agreement” with the United States to open a contact office in Qatar.
“We are now ready to open a political office outside the country [Afghanistan] along with our strong presence inside the country for negotiations with the international community,” a Pashto-language statement issued to journalists said on January 3. “In this regard, we have reached an agreement with Qatar and other relevant sides.”
