6 d. ago Trump brags of ‘massive’ oil deal in Pakistan – but drilling has not found any

Announcement of deal baffles experts and former ministers, who say there is no sign of any untapped reservesThe newfound camaraderie between the US and Pakistan was on full display this week as Donald Trump welcomed Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and the country’s powerful army chief, Asim Munir, into the Oval Office, heralding them both as “great leaders”.Having been cold-shouldered by successive US presidents, this was the first time a Pakistani prime minister had been invited to Washington in more than six years. It was also the unprecedented second time this year that Munir – who holds no official government role – held an intimate meeting with Trump, which many took as a telling signal of where the power to cut deals really lies in Pakistan. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Moment British coupled detained in Afghanistan by Taliban reunited with daughter

Watch the emotional moment an elderly British couple detained by the Taliban for months were reunited with their daughter.

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2 w. ago Watch: Emotional moment elderly British couple reunite with daughter after being released from Afghan jail

Barbie Reynolds, 76, and her husband Peter, 80, were safely released from detention on Friday following mediation from Qatar

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2 w. ago Family tell of ‘immense joy’ at release of British couple detained in Afghanistan

Peter and Barbie Reynolds were arrested and held without charge for eight months, raising fears for their healthA British couple have been freed from months of detention in Afghanistan to the “immense joy” of their family.The Taliban released Barbie Reynolds, 76, and her husband, Peter, 80, after being held for eight months. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Joy and relief for family of elderly UK couple released in Afghanistan

Barbie Reynolds, 76, and her husband Peter, 80, had been held without charge following their arrest in February.

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2 w. ago Prime Minister welcomes release of elderly UK couple detained in Afghanistan

Barbie Reynolds, 76, and her husband Peter, 80, had been held without charge following their arrest in February.

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2 w. ago OAP Brit couple held in Afghanistan by Taliban finally released after seven

Barbie and Peter Reynolds, who have lived in Afghanistan for nearly 20 years, were detained in February and have now been released after almost eight months in captivity

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2 w. ago Pictured: Elderly British couple free again after being released from Afghan jail

Barbie Reynolds, 76, and her husband Peter, 80, were safely released from detention on Friday following mediation from Qatar

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2 w. ago Elderly British couple released by Taliban after months of detention

Barbie Reynolds, 76, and her husband Peter, 80, have been released by the Taliban.

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