Where did tile Afghan Islamic Press based? [originaltext] Afghanistan’s Taleb

Afghanistan’s Taleban Militia has launched a large-scale offensive against opposition-held areas in northern Takhar province.
    The Pakistan-based Afghan Islamic Press said the attacks, backed by tanks, artillery and heavy mortars, are aimed at three districts south of the provincial capital, Taloqan, Chaal, Ishkamish and Namakabad. Taloqan was captured by the Taleban last September in a major defeat of forces led by opposition commander Ahmed Shah Masood. It sits astride the main road leading south to Faizabad, capital of Badakshan province, the city now used by the opposition as its capital.
    The opposition government of ousted President Burha-nuddin Rabanni, still enjoys international recognition although the Taleban now controls about 90 per cent of the country. Only Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates recognize the Taleban.