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The Modi wave
The scary thought is not that Modi could ride the hawa, but that he could sustain it.
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The obvious illegality of drones
Preference for killing terror suspects not only weakens rule of law in countries, it challenges law foundations in US.
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The utter madness of it all
It must be realised that if Pakistan is destabilised any more than it is already, India will be destabilised too.
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Baradar in Pakistan, but 'free to meet, contact anyone': FO
Mofa spokesperson says govt has evolved consensus on tackling drone. Phone tapping issue raised with US
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Despite Iran’s pessimism, Pakistan says 'no chance' gas pipeline to be dropped
Minister for Petroleum and foreign office spokesperson say Pakistan is committed to all options on gas.
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Global Prosperity Index: Pakistan ranked 132 of 142 countries
Pakistan at the bottom of countries ranked for economy, education, governance, health, personal freedom.
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Putin topples Obama in Forbes power ranking
Only nine women made the cut despite representing half the world's population.
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Saudi court convicts Jordanian of spying for Israel: Newspaper
The convicted is reportedly sentenced to nine years in jail and 80 lashes.
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Assad tells envoy Syrians will decide on peace talks
Assad insists that Syrians alone will decide on the fate of an initiative for Geneva peace talks.
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Kenya crackdown on militants troubles Muslims
Smashing militant recruitment networks among its Muslim minority has become a priority for Kenya.
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Europe pushes US on spying amid new revelations
German intelligence delegation and a group of EU lawmakers push US about the alleged bugging of Merkel's phone.
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Iraqi PM Maliki struggles to convince US lawmakers to back more aid
Maliki is on a visit to Washington, urgently seeking military supplies to fight militant groups in Iraq.
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Uighur leader questions China's account of Tiananmen attack
China's Uighur community calls for an international investigation into Tiananmen attack incident.
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Syria has destroyed chemical production facilities: Watchdog
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said its teams had inspected 21/23 chemical weapons sites.
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Fresh violence at India riots site kills four
The villagers were killed overnight close to Muzaffarnagar, 105 kilometres northeast of New Delhi.
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On what legal grounds was Mullah Baradar released, PHC CJ asks
CJ says neither prime minister nor president has the authority to order release of such a high-profile criminal.
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'Magnificent Delusions' of US-Pakistan relations
Former Pakistan ambassador to US talks about his book on the country's relationship with the world superpower.
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London visit: Mistrust with India can be resolved via talks, says Nawaz
Reiterates commitment for peace in the Afghanistan.
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Meeting with UK delegation: Speaker seeks world help to stem tide of terror
Ayaz Sadiq says govt committed to exterminating militancy and extremism.
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Infiltration charge: Indian defence minister ups the ante
Amid rising rhetoric in New Dehli, prospects of DGMO meeting turn bleak.
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Human trafficking: Contemporary slavery a part of every life
Academy award nominated director willing to visit Pakistan.
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Startling development: Pakistan suspected origin of polio in Syria
Strain from Pakistan was detected in the sewers in Egypt, Israel.
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Fresh drone strike in North Waziristan kills three people
This is the first strike in a month with casualties expected to rise.
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NATO, Russia hail joint test to detect bombers in crowds
The technology "can detect explosives remotely, in real time and without disrupting the flow of passengers," says NATO
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Peace, stability in Afghanistan, resolution of Kashmir important for region: Nawaz
Prime Minister urges better border management along Durand line to curb infiltration. Vows to raise education budget.
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Polio outbreak in Syria possibly originated from Pakistan: WHO
The disease could spread rapidly in Syria where civil war is hindering vaccination efforts.
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Philip Barton announced as new British High Commissioner to Pakistan
New ambassador has served as the Afghanistan/Pakistan coordinator as part of the Secretariat supporting NSC.
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Iran minister says Pakistan gas contract probably dead
Until now Iranian officials have insisted that the project to supply Islamabad will be completed.
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LoC violations by India will jeopardise the peace in entire region: Khursheed Shah
Shah strongly condemned the firing by the Indian forces at LoC.
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China detains five in connection with Tiananmen 'suicide' attack
Police said they had seized militant flags and knives from where the suspects were staying.
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Egypt arrests Muslim Brotherhood leader: Ministry source
Erian was taken into custody from a residence in New Cairo where he had been in hiding.
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Saudi Arabia grants legal status to 0.8m Pakistanis
Pakistani ambassador to Saudi Arabia urges workers to contact authorities to attain legal status.
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Four Frenchmen head home after three-year kidnap ordeal in Niger
The exact circumstances of their release were not immediately clear.
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Suicide bombers kill 11 military, police in Iraq dinner attack: Police
Suicide bombers blew themselves up outside Sunni militia leader's house in northern Baghdad as he was hosting dinner.
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Drone strikes 'could end tomorrow' if Pakistan wants: US Congressman
Says such strikes cannot occur without Pakistan’s approval.
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Backlash over Beijing police tips for women drivers
Driving tips for women by Beijing police, in a series of microblog postings, sparks backlash among internet users.
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US spy chiefs hit back in Europe row
It was European agencies- not NSA- that gathered and shared phone records with America, say US spy chiefs.
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China police seek eight after Tiananmen crash
Suspects appear mostly to be from China's mainly Muslim Uighur ethnic minority, from Xinjiang region.
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Afghan peace council to meet Mullah Baradar in Pakistan
Nawaz agreed to Karzai's request for direct access to Taliban leader, Afghan presidential palace confirms.
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UN confirms polio outbreak in Syria
Laboratory tests confirm the presence of the disease in 10 out of 22 suspected cases.
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India bus crash inferno kills 44: Police
Out of 49 people on the bus, five, including the driver and the bus cleaner, broke windows and escaped.
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Border attack: Iran says four rebels killed in fresh clash
The clash took place near the town of Mirjaveh, close to the border with Pakistan in southeast Iran.
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Imran’s party threatens to choke NATO supply routes
Core committee meeting to discuss issue to pressure govt into announcing talks schedule.
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Cultural connection: Brazilian Corner opens at QAU
Brazilian embassy donated more than 380 books in English and Portuguese to QAU Islamabad.
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Ensuring immunity: USAID hands over EPI resource centre
Centre is equipped with IT equipment and specialised Vaccine Logistics Management Information System software.
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‘What did my grandmother do wrong?’
Family that survived drone strikes narrates their tragedy to US Congress members.
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Trilateral meeting: London summit renews Afghan peace impetus
Nawaz, Karzai, Cameron meet at 10 Downing Street at the end of the Islamic Economic Forum.
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Escalating tensions: Top commanders’ meeting put on hold – for now
DGMOs of Pakistan and India are likely to have rare face-to-face meeting by the end of this month.
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Obama orders curbs on NSA spying on UN headquarters
"US is not conducting electronic surveillance targeting UN headquarters in New York," says an official.
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US catches Afghan govt 'red handed' in plotting with Pakistani Taliban: Report
News site reports a US raid intercepted Afghan intelligence officials transporting Latif Mehsud for talks.

















































