Political leaders, tribal elders, traders, and transporters call on Pakistan and Afghanistan authorities to end the month-long closure of the Torkham crossing, citing severe economic hardship.
Zahir Qadir arrested in Kenya, faces U.S. extradition on drug and weapons charges from New York court. Kenyan police apprehended Qadir at a local hotel. A Nairobi court has approved his continued detention, citing flight risk and serious charges pending abroad.
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