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Partial victory: Russia allows import of citrus fruits from Pakistan
Russian authorities allowed partial relaxation to a ban on import of agricultural products from Pakistan.
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Pakistan urges Iran to respect its borders
Govt regrets negligence on its part over the incident. Meeting with Iranian counterparts set for February 19.
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Telangana bill passed in Lok Sabha amid chaotic scenes
Hyderabad will remain the common capital for the two states for a period of 10 years.
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Thai PM faces charges as clashes leave three dead
Prime Minister Yingluck's opponents say she is a puppet for her brother Thaksin, billionaire...
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Malaysia tops survey of 'halal holidays'
United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia also rank high on list of "halal" friendly destinations.
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India commutes death sentence for Rajiv Gandhi killers
Chief Justice P Sathasivam says it is time that death penalty is abolished in this country.
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US to seek soldier's freedom via Taliban prisoner swap: Washington Post
According to the Post, Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is thought to be held in Pakistan by Haqqani network.
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Roadside bomb kills 6 Afghan soldiers: Official
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Australia, Pakistan navies in big cannabis bust off Oman
Find 1,951 kilogrammes of cannabis resin hidden in a secret compartment in a dhow's fishing hold.
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Enhanced interaction: France supports Pakistan’s dream for peace, stability, says envoy
Envoy outlines areas of cooperation in business, higher education and energy sectors.
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Appeasing the military: India’s defence budget swells to Rs2.24 trillion
Rs8.9 billion set aside for acquisitions by the armed forces.
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Kidnapped border guards: Iran threatens to send troops into Pakistan
Interior minister says team will visit Pakistan to secure the guards’ release.
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Ouster of Assad regime: Riyadh wins Islamabad’s support on Syria
Two sides call for formation of a transitional governing body.
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Afghan peace team seeks Dubai meeting with Taliban figures
It is significant that Taliban has not yet rejected the Dubai meeting led by Mutassim, says Afghan government official
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Abdul Basit appointed as new envoy to India: FO
Basit will replace Salman Bashir on February 28.
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Co-pilot hijacks Ethiopian plane to seek Swiss asylum
The co-pilot said he had seized his chance to take over the plane when the pilot went to the bathroom.
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Obama bemoans growing 'older and creakier'
Obama says that being past 50, 'you wake up and something hurts and you don't know exactly what happened, right?'
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Rome restaurant serves up new attitude toward Down syndrome
Basically it's a normal restaurant - except the waiters are nice, a woman said.
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Asylum seekers injured, arrested after PNG incident: Australia
Arrests came after an overnight 'disturbance' at a processing center in nearby Papua New Guinea.
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Missing Nepal passenger plane found, no survivors
Body parts and debris from the Nepal Airlines plane were found scattered in a village next to the scene of crash.
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Free Syrian Army fires military chief over leadership 'paralysis'
Rebel coalition says its military council had decided to replace Idriss with Brigadier General Abdel al-Ilah al-Bachir
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South Korea 'shocked' as citizens killed in Egypt bus bombing
It was the first attack on tourists since the ouster of president Mohamed Morsi by the army.
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188 trapped in S African illegal gold mine
Police say those rescued will be arrested for illegal mining and trespassing.
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Open door policy: Karzai pleads for route to India via Pakistan
Indian foreign minister says issue of MFN status must be resolved.
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Survey findings: Pakistanis warmer towards India
Pildat poll shows that people of both the countries regard the other as ‘the least friendly nation’.
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Contingency plans: US seeks C Asia bases for Pakistan drone operations
Considering relocating unmanned fleet to countries like Tajikistan.
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Growing violence: Saudi grand mufti’s decree sought on suicide attacks
Official says govt requested Imam-e-Kaaba’s help to control unrest.
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Energy trade: CASA-1000 feasible for Pakistan, says Tajik ambassador
Claims project is ready for implementation.
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Plane carrying 18 people missing in Nepal: officials
Heavy rain hampers efforts to search for the plane, with two helicopters forced to turn back because of bad weather.
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New labour laws: Around 4,000 Pakistanis languish in Saudi detention centres
Pakistani men say Arab sponsors demand hefty amount to sign papers without which they cannot have residence permits.
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No fair trial: Govt to take Afzal Guru’s execution to Hague court
Indian govt executed the freedom fighter on Feb 9 2013 for allegedly masterminding attack on Indian Parliament in 2001
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Reconciliation in Afghanistan — reality or illusion?
Karzai’s unilateral efforts retard,than advance process by proceeding down a path that previously proved treacherous.
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Saudi Crown Prince Salman arrives in Pakistan
The two sides will discuss ways to increase export of Pakistan's labour force to Saudi Arabia.
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Mutual cooperation: Pakistan, Egypt to strengthen bilateral ties
A memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of tourism was signed by the two countries.
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Latest peace overtures indicate Afghan Taliban’s change of heart
Agha Jan Mutasim says will soon announce address for intra-Afghan dialogue.
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‘Principled’ stance: New Delhi CM resigns over graft bill row
Quits after just 49 days, the shortest tenure any govt in Delhi has ever had.
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Travesty of democracy
It is becoming increasingly common for the state leaders to resort to violence at the drop of a hat.
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US Congressmen told about Pakistan's concerns on regional security
US Congress House Appropriations Committee chairman meets with finance minister, foreign secretary.
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US willing to help comatose Shahzaib as his family ‘considers their options’
US Department of State says they are working with the Islamabad office and Pakistani mission to facilitate Shahzaib.
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Once upon a time in China: Kerry greets Jinping on Valentine's Day
Kerry started his Valentine's Day visit with discussions with Xi at the Great Hall of the People.
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Male, female or custom? Facebook's new gender options
Facebook users could opt to be referred to as "he/him" or "she/her," or by a neutral "they/their" choice.
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Indian blind team in Pakistan wants to win hearts
A 17-man Indian squad arrives here on Friday to play a series of three Twenty20s.
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After a 30-year stay, Afghans begin vacating Mattani refugee camp
28 families leave for Afghanistan, five others to be moved soon.
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Comatose abroad: US ready to extend Shahzaib’s visa, says FO
An online appeal created by Shahzaib’s brother raised more than $19,000.
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8th Trilateral Summit: Fail-safe mechanism eyed for Kabul security
FMs of Turkey, Pakistan to visit Afghanistan after elections.
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NDMA status to India will hurt Pakistani farmers
Indian agriculture heavily subsidised, lament farmer groups.
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Bulleh Shah for Uddhav Thackeray
These could be voices of those wanting peace between Pakistan & India. Mr Thackeray, yours is on wrong side of fence.
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Saudi crown prince to visit for business, defence cooperation talks
Pakistan's reservations over the BSA and use of Afghan soil extend to drone strikes as well.
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Thumbs up: Pakistan meets criteria for CERN
The membership will open doors for more opportunities for the Pakistani scientists.
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Comatose Pakistani student's family raise funds for treatment in US
Online appeal on site gofundme.com created by Shahzaib's brother raised more than $20,000 of its $100,000 target.