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Exploring Russo-Asian markets: Kyrgyzstan offers Kashghar-Bishkek route
Traders can benefit from lower electricity rates.
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Loose ends: Imran Farooq murder suspect given bail extension
Suspect Hussain is said to be a close relative of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain.
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Iran poses 'absolutely no threat': Rowhani
Rowhani condemned international sanctions against Iran and also hit out at America's use of drones.
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‘On the offensive’: Pakistan, UK to step up anti-drug fight
British home secretary lauds Pakistan’s efforts and sacrifices in the war against terror.
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Mumbai attacks: Pakistani Judicial Commission starts cross-examination
Eight-member commission includes a new special public prosecutor.
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UN session: Obama demands UN act on Syria
Says US wants to resolve the Iran issue peacefully but is determined to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
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Pakistan, US revise existing agreements by $23.5 million
Funds will be used to implement reforms in law enforcement, capacity building and other areas of development.
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Have you heard? Kalki’s satirical video on sexual assault goes viral
The video offers a satirical take on the prevalent stereotypical mindset that sexual assault victims are to blame.
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Afghan cross-border shelling kills two in N Waziristan
A total of six shells were fired into Pakistan.
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Nairobi attack revives memories of Mumbai's 2008 siege
14-year-old Devika watched the carnage unfold at Kenya's Westgate shopping mall which overwhelmed her again.
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Bank of America ordered to pay $2.2 mn in discrimination suit
Discrimination is against African-American job seekers, in a case that has been ongoing for nearly two decades.
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Obama and Iran's Rowhani vie for UN spotlight
The two will not be in the assembly hall at the same time.
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Sikhs caught in crossfire of France's battle to stay secular
Sikh community is ramping up a campaign for the turban to be allowed in state-funded schools in France.
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US, Iran foreign ministers to hold first nuclear talks
Secretary of State John Kerry and new Iranian Foreign Minister Muhammad Javad Zarif will meet at UN headquarters.
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China bans weaponry-related exports to North Korea
Technologies and goods that could be used to make missiles and nuclear, chemical and biological weapons were banned.
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Gunfire erupts after Kenya says all hostages freed in mall siege
According to Kenya's foreign minister, the militants include "two to three Americans" and a British woman.
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Huddled up: Big issues at the UN summit
Special ministerial meetings will be held on the sidelines of the General Assembly on Congo.
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Kenya hostages evacuated, mall siege nears end: govt spokesman
The three-day-long siege has left at least 62 dead and up to 200 wounded.
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Malala challenges world leaders to educate Syrian refugees
Malala received $1 million from campaign group Avaaz to kick off the push for money to send Syrian refugees to school.
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Flowers of blood in Imran Qureshi's Rome exhibition
Many of the works contrast life & death. Splattering of red acrylic paint to suggest blood, foliage representing life.
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BlackBerry agrees to $4.7 billion buyout
BlackBerry says it will continue a search for a possibly better suitor in the interim.
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Apple sets new record for iPhones sales launch
The lower-cost iPhone sold for $99 in the United States with a carrier subsidy.
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Rowhani slams Iran sanctions as he heads to NY
UN imposed four rounds of sanctions on Iran for failing to heed six ultimatums to suspend uranium enrichment.
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Australia clamps down on information about asylum seekers
The steady flow of refugee boats is a hot political issue in Australia.
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Factories ablaze as Bangladesh garment workers protest
Up to 200,000 workers joined the latest demonstrations.
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Somali militants threaten to kill Kenya hostages
Israeli advisers are helping Kenya with strategy to end the siege that began on Saturday.
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Mall siege: Gunmen hold hostages in Kenya
Sixty eight people were killed.
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Anti-burqa initiative: Swiss canton set to ban full-face veil
If the measure passes, it will be the first time that any of the 26 cantons imposes such a ban.
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26/11 investigation: Pakistani judicial panel reaches India
Will cross-examine and re-examine four prosecution witnesses in the Mumbai attacks case.
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Afghan peace process: Taliban unlikely to open new office
Discussions likely to take place without formal office.
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In our own backyard: The contribution of remittances
How the govt can use its biggest source of untapped funds.
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Taliban leader awaits fate in Karachi safe house
Baradar could play key role in Afghan peace process.
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Three US troops killed in Afghan 'insider attack'
The attacker was killed when Americans and Afghan soldiers returned fire.
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Six killed in US drone strike in North Waziristan: Officials
Three suspected terrorists wounded in the attack.
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Punished for patriotism: JI to move resolution against BD verdicts
Many leaders of the JI have been sentenced for supporting Pakistan army during 1971.
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Somali rebels kill 39 in Nairobi shopping mall bloodbath
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said that he had "personally lost family members in the Westgate attack.
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UEFA president Platini to visit Afghanistan on Sunday
Michael Platini will show his support to football in the war-torn country.
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Gunman in Afghan uniform kills three NATO soldiers
The attacker was killed when Americans returned fire, he said.
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Humanitarian crisis as Philippine troops go after rebel remnants
The conflict has claimed more than 100 lives.
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White House: Iran overtures 'clearly not sufficient'
Washington believes Iran is seeking to develop the capability to build nuclear weapons.
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Bo Xilai: rise and fall of a political star in China
Now Bo, the ambitious princeling who sought power, is instead facing the prospect of decades behind bars.
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Afghan peace process: Pakistan releases Mullah Baradar
Sartaj Aziz had earlier said that the former Taliban chief strategist would not be handed over to Afghan authorities.
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EU member states fear Syrian refugee influx
Some two million Syrians have fled to neighbouring countries so far.
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Mumbai attacks: Commission to be in Mumbai on Sept 24
Judicial panel’s trip was delayed three times this month.
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Parliamentarians in action: Pakistan, Indian MPs vow to build dialogue bridge
Pass a resolution, urging both govts to resolve issues, including Kashmir.
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Protracted issue: Donor support sought for Afghan repatriation
Safron minister says solution to the issue lies in Afghanistan, underscores importance of RAHA initiative.
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Bilateral relations: Pakistan, US to resume strategic talks next month
US ambassador invites Nisar to chair first meeting of the process in Washington.
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Exposed: India’s ex-army chief ‘misused secret funds’
Money used to topple Omar govt in Indian-administered Kashmir, tap phone lines in Delhi.
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Afghan peace process: To Kabul’s joy, Pakistan frees Mullah Baradar today
Afghan presidential spokesperson says the move will facilitate the reconciliation process after 12 years of war.
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Mullah Baradar’s expected release stirs series of speculations
The insurgent leadership says Afghan president is mistaken to think Baradar will switch sides and ‘betray the cause’.

















































