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In Baghdad, end of a curfew brings Ramazan joy
This is the first year that we feel the joys of Ramazan the way that we used to do in the 80s and 70s, says a customer
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Kabul plans detailed Taliban talks on ending bloodshed
Government representatives struck a positive note after returning from their first face-to-face talks with the Taliban
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Lone Georgian female photographer takes on Lahore
Teo Jioshvili returns home with amazing photographs from what became one of the 'safest' trips she had ever taken
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Former TTP leader Shahidullah Shahid killed in US drone strike
Afghan intelligence confirms he was killed along with 24 militants in a drone strike in Nangarhar province
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Chaotic rush-hour scenes as London Tube staff strike
Drivers are staging 24-hour walkout in protest at pay and plans for a new 24-hour service due to start in September
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Homeless boy uses light from McDonald’s to do homework
Picture of homeless boy forced to do his homework on a pavement in the Philippines goes viral
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Sinai blast wounds 15 Egyptian policemen
Attack on outskirts of North Sinai's provincial capital of El-Arish targets a bus carrying policemen
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Top Tibetan monk faces India money-laundering charges
Trinley denies charges even after over $100,000 worth of Chinese yuan were recovered in a raid from the monastery
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South Carolina legislature passes bill to remove Confederate flag
The flag is a symbol of slavery and racism for many and Southern heritage for others
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BRICS summit: War against terror not just for Pakistan but for region's security, says Nawaz
PM proposes approach of promoting mutual understanding and cooperation through cultural, academic interaction
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Thailand deports scores of Uighur Muslims to China, sparks safety fears
Uighurs in Xinjiang face cultural and religious restrictions; US condemns forced deportation
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Two Indonesian pilots may pose security threat: leaked document
Australian Federal Police's operational intelligence report says their postings inferred support to Islamic State
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China says stand on Lakhvi based on 'facts, spirit of objectiveness'
Earlier, Modi expressed India’s ‘anger’ over China’s action on Lakhvi during his meeting with the Chinese...
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US Senate bill would make social media report 'terrorist activity'
Social media websites have been widely used by militant groups such as Islamic State and al Qaeda
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India to become permanent SCO member, Putin tells Modi
Pakistan is also expected to become a full member of the group along with India
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Loss of health staff could increase maternal mortality in Ebola-hit countries
More than 4,000 women could die from complications during pregnancy and childbirth in Ebola-hit countries
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Kazakhstan to supply India with 5,000 tonnes of uranium
Kazakhstan has supplied India with 2,100 tonnes of uranium between 2010 and 2014
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Indian business dreads lifting of Iran sanctions
Indian businessmen can suffer huge losses once sanctions against Iran are lifted after the nuclear deal
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India's two-speed inflation strains country's indebted companies
WPI has been falling since late 2014, dragged down by lower energy costs, while CPI is currently at five per cent.
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Positive step in right direction: US appreciates Pakistan's role in Afghan peace talks
State Department spokesperson says that in general the peace talks were a positive step in the right direction
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Fighting propaganda wars? US launches anti-IS ideology center in UAE
The Sawab Center will use direct online engagement to counter Islamic State propaganda, ideology
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War against disease: Significant decrease in polio cases, says UNICEF
International donor agencies asked to help handle BCG shortage
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US to upgrade Malaysia in annual human trafficking report
The upgrade to "Tier 2 Watch List" status removes a potential barrier to President Obama's signature global trade deal
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Afghan Taliban seek ‘united national govt’
Agree to cease fire if Pakistan and China provide guarantees
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Treading softly
Pakistan has a major stake in the outcome of any peace process in Afghanistan
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IMF revamps its lending and support for poor countries
An estimated $2 trillion to $3 trillion in new investment is needed to achieve the United Nation's bold agenda
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Money-laundering case: Altaf Hussain's bail extended till October 5
Bails of MQM leaders Tari Mir and Mohammad also extended
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Putin tells India's Modi will try yoga
Indian prime minister thanked Putin for sponsoring the International Yoga Day in Russia
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New York Stock Exchange suspends trade in all stocks
It was the second major US exchange outage sin nearly two years
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Torrential rains increasing in a warming world: Study
Overall, there were 12 per cent more downpours which broke local records from 1981 to 2010 than would be expected
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Islamic State supporters hack website of Syria rights watchdog
The Britain-based Observatory took down its website after the online attack
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Greek PM vows 'credible' reforms as deadline looms
EU President warned that a special summit of EU leaders on Sunday was the final chance for a deal to avoid a "Grexit"
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Swedish politician slammed for suggesting Halal food 'turns people into Muslims'
Members of Swedish party claim Halal slaughtering practices violate animal cruelty laws of the country
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Afghan lawmakers reject female Supreme Court nominee
Afghan female Supreme Court nominee needed 97 votes out of 193 to win, but managed only 88 votes
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Indian court revokes ban on Uber in New Delhi
Uber was banned in New Delhi last December after one of its drivers was accused of rape
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Indian schoolgirl beats up alleged stalker as police looks on
Sanjana says man was allegedly stalking her and swearing at her
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US Muslims raise funds to help rebuild black churches
Muslim coalition says all places of worship should feel 'safe' this Ramazan
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Record-breaking number visit Makkah during first 16 days of Ramazan
Central Hajj Committee says some 14 million worshippers have visited the city so far
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Israel, Palestinians mark one year since Gaza war
The circumstances surrounding Gaza have led to fears that another war could eventually break out
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Islam most popular religion among the under 30 in China: report
Islam has the largest number of young followers; nearly 22.4 per cent
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US to cut 40,000 soldiers from Army: official
Decision comes day after Obama said US-led coalition fighting Islamic State would step up its campaign in Syria
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With the promise to meet again, Taliban, Afghan officials conclude first round of peace talks
Afghanistan welcomes talks, hoped it would begin a process of 'dignified peace.' Taliban remain vague on talks...
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Arrest spree: 50 Kashmir youths arrested in raids
Around 100 youth were still wanted for participating in anti-India and pro-freedom protests
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Un rights council: Rohingyas hail Pak-Saudi resolution
The joint move again proved the positive role of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in solving humanitarian crisis peacefully
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US drone strikes target Islamic State fighters along Afghanistan-Pakistan border
Between 25 and 49 insurgents were killed during the strikes
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More charges slapped on Charleston church massacre accused
A grand jury has indicted Roof on all the murder and attempted murder charges
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The Greek ‘no’
Greece is a case study on the risks the Pakistani financial system is built upon
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US welcomes Afghan-Taliban talks: White House
White House spokesperson says this is an important step toward advancing prospects for a credible peace
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Norwegian firm to set up three solar power plants in Pakistan
Power plants to generate 150MW. Pakistan also sought Norway’s cooperation on hydro-electric projects
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Three wounded as suicide bomber targets NATO forces in Kabul
Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack

















































