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Mohammad Mohaqiq, deputy to Afghanistans Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, April, 4, 2015. Mohaqiq, Afghanistans senior Shiite community leader, said on Saturday the Islamic State group is responsible for the abduction of 31 members of the minority Shiite Hazara community on Feb. 24 in the southern Zabul province. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)(The Associated Press)

Mohammad Mohaqiq, deputy to Afghanistans Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, April, 4, 2015. Mohaqiq, Afghanistans senior Shiite community leader, said on Saturday the Islamic State group is responsible for the abduction of 31 members of the minority Shiite Hazara community on Feb. 24 in the southern Zabul province. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)(The Associated Press)

Ismail, the son of a Hazara man abducted on Feb. 24, shows a photograph of his father during an interview with The Associated Press in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, April, 4, 2015. Mohammad Mohaqiq said two former Taliban leaders, who switched allegiance to the rival Islamic State group, were responsible for the abduction of 31 members of the minority Shiite Hazara community on Feb. 24 in southern Zabul province. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)(The Associated Press)

Mohammad Zahir holds a photograph of his brother, who was abducted in February, during an interview with The Associated Press, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, April, 4, 2015. Mohammad Mohaqiq, Afghanistans senior Shiite community leader, said two former Taliban leaders, who switched allegiance to the rival Islamic State group, were responsible for the abduction of 31 members of the minority Shiite Hazara community on Feb. 24 in southern Zabul province. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)(The Associated Press)

Mohammad Zahir, the brother of a Hazara man abducted in February, holds a photograph of his brother during an interview with The Associated Press in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, April, 4, 2015. Mohammad Mohaqiq, Afghanistans senior Shiite community leader, said two former Taliban leaders, who switched allegiance to the rival Islamic State group, were responsible for the abduction of 31 members of the minority Shiite Hazara community on Feb. 24 in southern Zabul province. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)(The Associated Press)

KABUL, Afghanistan Afghanistan's senior Shiite community leader said on Saturday the Islamic State group is responsible for kidnapping dozens of Shiite men and boys in February.

Mohammad Mohaqiq said two former Taliban leaders, who switched allegiance to the rival Islamic State group, were responsible for the abduction of 31 members of the minority Shiite Hazara community on Feb. 24 in southern Zabul province.

He spoke with The Associated Press on Saturday. It is the first time an Afghan leader has confirmed Islamic State group involvement in the kidnappings.

Mohaqiq, who is a deputy to Afghanistan's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, named Mullah Abdullah Kaka and his deputy Mullah Mansur Dadullah as behind the abductions.

Muhaqiq says the two prominent Islamic militants have simply "changed their white flag" of the Taliban for the black IS flag.

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ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Abdullah Abdullah on Thursday said Afghanistan wanted to enhance and strengthen bilateral relationship with Pakistan.

Dr Abdullah Abdullah expressed these views while addressing Pakistan's National Day reception held at Pakistan Embassy, Kabul, says a statement received here.

He greeted the government and people of Pakistan on behalf of the Afghan President, Ashraf Ghani and the people of Afghanistan.

He said the National Unity Government (NUG) had initiated a number of steps to improve ties with Pakistan.

Dr Abdullah Abdullah said that terrorism was the common enemy of both the countries and it was essential to take steps for the elimination of the menace by the two countries.

He said that Afghanistan wanted to maintain peaceful and cordial relationship with its neighbours.

Pakistan's Ambassador to Afghanistan, Syed Abrar Hussain reiterated Pakistan's resolve to continue efforts for the promotion of peace and stability in Afghanistan.

He said that a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan was not only in the interest of Pakistan but also of the entire region.

The Ambassador said that Pakistan was committed to expand and improve its relationship with Afghanistan in all fields.

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As of Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at least 1,176 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to an Associated Press count.

The AP count is six more than the Defense Department's tally, last updated Thursday at 10 a.m. EDT.

At least 955 military personnel have died in Afghanistan as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.

Outside of Afghanistan, the department reports at least 94 more members of the U.S. military died in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Of those, 12 were the result of hostile action.

The AP count of total OEF casualties outside of Afghanistan is two fewer than the department's tally.

The Defense Department also counts two military civilian deaths.

Since the start of U.S. military operations in Afghanistan, 7,950 U.S. service members have been wounded in hostile action, according to the Defense Department.

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The latest deaths reported by the military:

No new deaths reported.

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