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Afghanistan: Karachi Pakistan
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For much of the last 23 years Afghanistan was plagued by natural and manmade disasters ranging from war and drought, to earthquakes and terrorism. The Soviet invasion and occupation exacted a heavy toll on the people of this Texas-sized nation. Millions fled to Iran, Pakistan and other countries. Many still remain as refugees.
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The final mountain stronghold of the "Al Qaeda" terrorists, "Tora Bora" (sounding more like Polynesia than Afghanistan), eventually broke under American bombing and Afghan ground attacks. The leader of the terrorists, Usama ben Laden, has disappeared. Either he was killed, was able to flee (to Pakistan or elsewhere), or is still hiding in the mountains. The leader of the Tâlibân, the Mulla Omar... fled and is apparently in hiding, though not far enough in hiding not to be negotiating surrender or safe passage. Meanwhile, the Northern Alliance with international help has put together a coalition government. There was some talk about restoring the King as a figurehead, but that has not happened.
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ISLAMABAD - Afghanistan trounced defending champions Pakistan WAPDA 4-2 on penalty kicks in the first quarter final of the 3rd National Women's Football Championship at the Jinnah Stadium here on Tuesday. Balochistan defeated hosts Islamabad 3-1 in the second quarter-final at the same venue.
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Afghanistan's recent history is characterized by war and civil unrest. The Soviet Union invaded in 1979, but was forced to withdraw 10 years later by anti-Communist mujahidin forces supplied and trained by the US, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and others.
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Afghanistan's neighbors acted quickly to seal borders. They feared an overwhelming human flow that would flood already strained economies and contribute to political unrest. Since 1979, the 3_4 million Afghans in Pakistan, Iran, and other nations have constituted the largest single refugee group in the world.
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Q: Regarding the worsening situation in Afghanistan, the Afghan government says that most of the violence emanates from Pakistan. Will you be discussing in any way this flow of violence in Afghanistan with Pakistani authorities?
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