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US exit from Afghanistan could bolster Qaeda: Commander
Commander says al Qaeda leadership is weak in Pakistan, withdrawal from Afghanistan can revive terror network.
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Aga Khan compares Sunni-Shia conflict to Ireland
'In Pakistan, Malaysia, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Bahrain, Yemen, Somalia and Afghanistan it is becoming a disaster.'
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Médecins Sans Frontières: Pakistani medic applies balm on Sudan’s war
Gul Badshah’s commitment to mitigate miseries of civil war victims keeps him posted in the conflict-ridden country.
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US drawdown: Afghanistan’s stability crucial for Pakistan
Speakers caution of uncertainty that awaits Pakistan, region.
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Pre-operation: Pakistan hopes Afghanistan will not allow militants refuge in its territory
FO spokesperson says Afghanistan is investigating murder of FC soldiers. Questions status of Pakistani in Indian jail.
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Why do so many non-American directors win Oscars?
If Mexican Alfonso Cuaron wins Oscar for "Gravity," as many predict, he will be 4th non-American in a row to win.
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Pak-India trade normalisation: Dar stresses on non-discriminatory market access
Finance minister says that it should be ensured that all the concessions are on reciprocal basis.
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Pushing the limits: North Korea test-fires four short-range missiles
The missiles, with an estimated range of around 200 kilometres , were fired off the east coast of North Korea.
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Seven Pakistanis jailed in Spain on terror charges protest their innocence
The Pakistanis who were jailed in in 2009 over plot to bomb Barcelona metro claim they were framed by corrupt witness.
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Two found dead after Indian submarine accident: Ministry
The incident also left seven crew members injured and led the chief of naval staff to resign.
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Four killed in 'gas cylinder' blast in Qatar: State TV
Explosion tore through a restaurant attached to a mall in Doha.
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UK gets more time to quiz Moazzam Begg over Syria 'terror'
Guantanamo Bay detainee and activist was arrested on suspicion of facilitating terrorism overseas.
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Beyond cute cats: How BuzzFeed is reinventing itself
The kittens haven't disappeared, but these days there is serious journalism as well.
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Pro-Russia armed men seize Crimea parliament, govt HQ
Up to 50 men with weapons marched into the buildings and blocked government workers from entering.
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Soldier shoots dead five colleagues, self in Indian Kashmir
Counter-insurgency soldier was on duty in early hours when he started firing on colleagues in camp in Safapora village
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Iran fires mortar shells into Pakistan
'Iranian border guards fired two mortar shells which landed near Peshuk check post in Panjgur,' says a local...
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Maha Shivaratri: 68 pilgrims denied visas
A group of 200 pilgrims arrived in Pakistan to participate in the religious festival.
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Maha Shivratri: Delegation of yatrees awed by Pakistan welcome
Pilgrims who have travelled from India to Pakistan for Shivratri pray for peace on both sides of the border.
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PoR cards: Scores of Afghans queue up to renew registration
Some 1.6 million Afghan refugees hope to get their cards extended till 2015.
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In Pakistan: Screening Brazilian flicks
5th Brazilian Cinema exhibition will start from Thursday at Brazilian chancery, House 1, Street 72, Sector F-8/3.
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Indian navy chief quits over submarine accident
A search continued for two officers after smoke filled parts of submarine on a training exercise off the Mumbai coast.
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Seeking future stability
For the sake of Afghanistan, and also Pakistan, we must hope issues over BSA can be sorted out as quickly as possible.
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Google ordered to remove sacrilegious film from YouTube
The film had sparked a torrent of anti-American unrest among Muslims in Egypt, Libya and other countries in 2012.
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Eyeing Afghan exit, US intensifies campaign against Haqqani group
Obama administration has created a special unit based in Kabul to coordinate efforts against the group.
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Heat extremes increase despite global warming hiatus: Scientists
The average pace of warming at the planet's surface has slowed from the 20th century.
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Racial barriers still hold back Hollywood’s talent
Nearly all African American actors are only being recognised by the Oscars for playing ‘black’ characters.
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NATO must plan for all Afghan options, including pullout: Rasmussen
Chuck Hagel set to attend NATO minister's meeting scheduled for February 27.
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Kabul protest after Taliban kill 21 Afghan soldiers
Karzai blames Islamabad for failing to crack down on Taliban safe havens in Pakistan after then Sunday attack.
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Hezbollah vows response to 'Israeli air strike'
Two days ago Israeli warplanes struck a Hezbollah position in eastern Lebanon.
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Corporate Initiative 2014: Warwick welcomes Pakistani companies
University official says Pakistani students form one of its top ten international student groups.
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Border violation: Iran fires mortar shells into Balochistan
The border violation took place less than a week of forming a committee to review border violation.
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Iran says Pakistan obliged to complete gas pipeline
Pakistan needs to pick up the pace of work: Iran's deputy oil minister.
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43 killed in Nigeria in suspected Boko Haram school attack
Nigeria issues appeal to France and Abuja's Francophone neighbours to help it in the battle against militants.
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Kerry to visit Paris for global meet on Lebanon
Talks will focus on helping Lebanon cope with the overspill from the conflict in neighboring Syria.
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Biden meets Swiss leader, OSCE head on Ukraine
57-nation OSCE is seeking to act as coordinator of aid and assistance to the transitional government in Kiev.
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Turkey PM vows action against 'fake' leaked recordings
Leaked recordings is about him and his son allegedly discussing how to hide large sums of money.
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For US and China, Dalai Lama dance becomes routine
Obama has been increasingly unabashed about taking actions that irk China..
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Afghan mission: US planning full troop pullout, says Obama
US president doesn’t rule out a deal on post-2014 mission with Karzai’s successors.
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More clarification: Sartaj rejects report on Syria policy shift
PM adviser’s policy statement fails to satisfy opposition.
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Fifty years after world shook, Ali hits Twitter
In 2005, Ali received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest US civilian honor.
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Obama warns Karzai of full troop withdrawal
Statement says the US President was reserving "possibility of concluding a BSA with Afghanistan later this year."
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Aziz rejects speculations of deal with Saudi Arabia on arms for Syria
The advisor to PM says Pakistan's position on Syria has not changed.
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Building ties: Dar pushes FWO on early completion of Torkham-Jalalabad highway
The director general of the FWO requested the support of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the finance ministry.
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Pakistan-Iran pipeline not possible due to Western sanctions
Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh insists that his country was ready to go ahead with the pipeline agreement.
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Clashes in Indian Kashmir over killing of suspected rebels
Villagers torch police station in Kupwara region, demand security forces hand over bodies for identification & burial.
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Australia turns away asylum-seekers to Indonesia in lifeboat
The orange, hard-hulled life boat was carrying asylum seekers from Pakistan, Iran, Iraq and Egypt.
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Afghanistan sacks army officers for negligence leading to Taliban attack
Militants storm outpost in eastern province of Kunar on Sunday triggering 4-hour battle, 21 soldiers dead, 5 missing.
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Child mortality: Pakistan has the highest rate of first day deaths
A million newborn babies a year die within 24 hours of birth.
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Merkel in Israel to discuss Iran, peace talks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel wants to reach a real peace that will put an end to the conflict.
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LinkedIn launches China version despite censorship fears
China has the world's largest online community with more than 618 million users.