This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Soviets push into Paktia and Kunar provinces in Afghanistan
Western diplomats report heavy fighting as Soviet and Afghan forces extend operations from Kunar into Paktia on Afghanistan's eastern border with Pakistan. Rebels claim gains but report high losses, while Pakistan and U S concerns mount over a coming spring offensive and cross-border implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kabul
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Peshawar
Paktia
Kunar
Islamabad
Chigagarai
Zia ul-Haq
United States
Washington
Woiswara
Sarna
Khost
Khyber Pass
Jamiat Islami
Islamic Party