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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.
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Yemen gunmen kidnap British teacher: Security official
The teacher, whose identity has not been revealed, works for the American education and training organisation AMIDEAST
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Russia says its UN draft on Syria aid has no sanctions
Russian foreign minister says original draft by Western and Arab states is an ultimatum and has threats of sanctions.
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Bagram prison: US anger as Afghanistan releases 65 'insurgents'
Release of the Bagram prisoners is set to further worsen the bitter relationship between Kabul and Washington.
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Shahzaib Bajwa's family facilitated in best possible way: Foreign Office
FO spokesperson says family of comatose Pakistani exchange student in US was issued visas on one-day notice.
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Afghan, Pakistan leaders in fresh round of Turkey talks
They are expected to discuss security in Afghanistan after NATO troop pullout and efforts to negotiate with Taliban.
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Taking cue from Pakistan: Afghan Taliban signal willingness to talk peace
Senior Taliban leaders made the announcement after meeting in Dubai.
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Tanzania adventure: Sister-brother duo scale Mount Kilimanjaro
Samina Baig, Mirza Ali to climb the Puncak Jaya peak in Indonesia next.
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Trade resumes across LoC
The decision to release all the drivers across the Line of Control was jointly taken on a humanitarian basis, sources.
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Note of optimism: TTP as anxious as govt for positive result, says PM
Nawaz says talks should proceed without deadlines.
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Indian delegation’s visit proving fruitful
Expresses surprise at infrastructure development in Pakistan.
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Attacks on press: Pakistan remains one of the most dangerous countries for journalists
5 journalists were killed for their work in Pakistan in 2013. 28 journalists were killed in Syria during the year.
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Visa row: US authorities intent on repatriating comatose Pakistani student
Shahzaib Bajwa had suffered a traffic accident in November 2013, but his visa is now expiring.
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Indian commerce minister cancels Pakistan visit
“I don’t want to land up there to find they have not moved forward on their commitments,” says Sharma.
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Pakistan's General Maqsood Ahmed new UN military advisor
Military advisor is responsible for providing military advice to Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations.
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Kenya charges 70 for being members of al Shahbaab
Police arrest 129 suspects, but release 21 for being minors, and a further 33 for lack of evidence.
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Protests called 3 years after Bahrain's crushed uprising
Main opposition group al Wefaq is calling for strike and rally to commemorate February 14 uprising.
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Brazil journalist hurt in Rio protest dies
Furious Brazilians protest over poor public services while country spends billions to host World Cup in 2016.
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Gulf-Russia talks to focus on Syria: Kuwait
Russia is key supporter of regime of President Bashar al Assad while GCC states back rebels bidding to oust him.
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Violence in Iraq's Anbar displaces up to 300,000: UN
Displaced Iraqis join more than 1.1 million compatriots who fled violence and have still not returned to their homes.
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China detains man for spreading "panic" with bird flu rumours
China has reported more than 120 human H7N9 cases this year, including at least 31 deaths.
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Lebanon army arrests commander of militant group loyal to al Qaeda
The group claimed a twin suicide attack against the Iranian embassy in Beirut, killing 25 people.
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Three-day trip: President to begin China visit on 18th
President Mamnoon will hold summit-level talks with President Xi Jinping during the visit.
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Howzat?: Indian superstars Dhoni, Raina caught in spot-fixing net
The committee also found that Gurunath Meiyappan was in regular touch with bookies and punters.
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Afghanistan to release 65 'dangerous' Taliban prisoners
US forces said prisoners were "legitimate force protection concern" for both Afghan, international forces.
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Pakistan hopes for CERN membership
The government wants to extend cooperation with CERN in fields of cancer treatment and sustainable energy.
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Polio returns to Afghan capital after 13 years
It is not clear whether the girl had contracted the virus in Kabul or Pakistan, says Afghan official.
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Military plane crashes in Algeria, 103 dead: Algerian TV
99 passengers and four crew members die when a C-130 Hercules aircraft crashes in eastern Algeria.
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Milestone: China and Taiwan hold historic talks
China and Taiwan hold their first govt-to-govt talks since they split 65 years ago after a brutal civil war.
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India to celebrate 'victory over polio'
India has gone 3 years without a new case, which means it will soon be certified as having wiped out the scourge.
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UAE to use drones for government services
Services would initially include delivery of identity cards, driving licenses and other permits.
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Renewing cooperation: Kabul, Islamabad agree to bolster border controls
Decide to check cross-border incursions by militants, human and drug smugglers.
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US weighs drone strike against American in Pakistan: Reports
The American is allegedly part of al Qaeda network and plotting attacks against the United States.
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Line extension: Pakistan looks for $10 billion oil credit facility
Asks Saudi Arabia, Kuwait to extend the timeframe for deferred payments.
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Gas supply: IP pipeline still not shelved, says government
Petroleum minister awards exploration blocks to OGDC and PPL.
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TVs, cars, computers linked to obesity in poor nations
In Canada, about 25 percent of the population is obese and in the United States, about 35 percent of people are obese.
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Afghan election — an exercise in futility?
Confronted with such enormous challenges, race for electing new helpless leader of country would carry no conviction.
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Pakistan to train Iraqi air force, provide air craft
Pakistan would also provide Super Mushshak trainer aircraft to Iraq.
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Iran claims to have tested two new missiles
The new ballistic missile could "evade anti-missile systems" and was capable of "great destruction."
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Pakistan, Afghanistan to initiate joint commission on border management
Both the sides will work together for the enhancement of visa regulations for facilitation of ‘genuine travellers’.
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Bomb kills two American contractors in Afghan capital Kabul
A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the slain contractors were American.
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Iran agrees to explain nuclear detonators to UN
Iran agrees to tackle IAEA suspicions that its nuclear work prior to 2003 had 'possible military dimensions'
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US to unveil $300m in Afghan aid
The programs are being rolled out by the US Agency for International Development.
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Hundreds evacuated from Syria's Homs on eve of talks
The evacuation of around 600 of the 3,000 trapped people came as representatives from both sides converged on Geneva.
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Tennessee judge who ordered name change for baby Messiah fired
Judge had ordered a baby's name changed from Messiah to Martin, saying the former was reserved for Jesus Christ.
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US, French presidents call for 'ambitious' climate change deal
Obama and Hollande call for support to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through concrete actions.
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Iran slams Pakistan over soldiers’ abduction
Jaish-ul Adl has said it was behind the kidnapping in the province of Sistan-Baluchestan.