Event Brief
Taliban Frees Three Pakistani Soldiers in Saudi Move
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 11:11 AM ET
Summary: The Taliban released three Pakistani soldiers captured in October, mediated by Saudi Arabia amid strained ties.
WHO: Taliban government
WHAT: released three Pakistani soldiers
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Kabul
WHY: to ease strained ties and address border clashes
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