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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.
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Post draw-down: Regional stability hinges on stable Afghanistan
Pakistan to stay out of internal affairs of Afghanistan, presidential elections: Aziz.
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Condolence reference: Wakhi linguist, poet remembered
Dr Lashkarbekov, noted linguist and historian died of lung failure after undergoing heart surgery in Moscow last week.
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Tussle: Great game of gas politics
Govt must take a bold decision on energy import like the EU did.
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Investor confidence: Swedish fund to open research office in Pakistan
Asset management firm has already pumped $100m into equity market.
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Afghanistan 2014: Consequences for Pakistan
'In best of circumstances, we will be faced with influx of another 2 million refugees,' says former diplomat Shaikh.
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Bilateral relations: Shahbaz lauds Saudi support for Pakistan
CM hopes for stronger ties at luncheon for Saudi delegates.
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Saudi-Pak defence ties discussed
General Raheel Sharif calls on Deputy Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Salman Bin Sultan al Saud.
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Kashmir dispute: UN ready to mediate between India, Pakistan
'Our good offices are available if both sides were to request that,' PTI quotes acting deputy spokesperson for the UN.
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Career portal: Job search for finance professionals made easy
Careers websites, ACCA Careers and eFinancialCareers Gulf have forged a partnership.
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Celebrating Pak-China friendship: Musical evening heralds the arrival of spring
Chinese envoy, local politicians reaffirm cooperation.
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Phasing out: Maruti halts production of iconic small car
Decision taken to meet auto emission standards to cut pollution.
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The culture of reading
Crowds at the fair were huge, as large as at one of India’s religious festivals and the atmosphere was as uplifting.
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US would overthrow Iranian government if it could: media
Iran says Israel’s atomic arsenal threatens peace.
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Lauding negotiations: Kabul welcomes peace talks in Pakistan
Urges Afghan Taliban to follow in the footsteps of their Pakistani counterparts.
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Magazine burnt over Hindu terror claims
Was burnt in protest against an article that linked deadly attacks on Muslims to Hindu nationalist leader.
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Afghanistan to open consulate in Lahore
New Afghan envoy says opening of consulate will further promote trade and culture ties between the two countries.
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Iran-Pakistan ties: Boosting bilateral cooperation for improved trade, security
Speakers from the two countries spell out ways for regional peace.
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Electioneering: Election fever grips Afghanistan as candidates hold debates
Independent Election Commission has allowed presidential campaigning for two months.
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Court battle: German court rejects JS Bank’s claims
Quashes its own injunction against Transparency International.
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Bilateral trade: Industry wary as govt prepares to give market access to India
Believes cheap Indian drugs will lead to closure of pharma plants.
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Twitter notes 22% jump in account information requests from governments
While US tops list of countries seeking information, Pakistan made less than 10 requests for less than 10 accounts.
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French judges want Sarkozy heard in kickbacks probe: lawyer
French investigators suspect a web of corruption behind the 1994 sale of submarines to Pakistan.
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US military canine 'in Afghan Taliban custody'
Video posted on Facebook shows the dog wearing a black vest with pouches for equipment.
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Top US diplomat for Europe says sorry for cursing the EU
US officials point finger at Russia for allegedly bugging the Nuland's phones and refuse to go into details.
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Alarm over 'Big Brother' Turkish internet curbs
Erdogan, Turkey's powerful leader for 11 years, openly suspicious of the internet, brands Twitter a "menace."
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UN poised to deliver aid to Syria's besieged Homs
Syrian govt agrees to pause fighting; allow in food and medicines for hundreds living in siege for over 600 days.
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US targets businesses for evading sanctions on Iran
Targeted businesses operate in Turkey, Spain, Germany, Georgia, Afghanistan, Iran, Liechtenstein and the UAE.
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Exchange programme: Students get one week tour of Japan
The students will visit Japan under “JENESYS 2.0”
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Security central: Spotlighting regional concerns in South Asia
The 13th Chaopharaya Dialogue propounded solutions to Pak-India issue, 2014 ISAF drawdown.
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Foreign assistance: Govt receives only 26% of projected funds in first half
Chances high of an upward revision in current account deficit target.
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Financial relations: Pakistan, India to open bank branches soon
Much-awaited banking links between the countries will give a boost to trade and commerce.
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ICC reforms: Ashraf seeks ‘unified stance’ in Singapore
PCB chairman leaves for ICC meeting regarding ‘Big Three’ draft proposal.
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India investigates report of Huawei hacking state carrier's network
Media report alleged Huawei had hacked a BSNL mobile base station controller. Huawei India though denied any hacking.
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US state executes woman who killed mentally disabled man
Suzanne Basso, 59, is executed for the torture and murder of Louis Musso in 1998 to benefit from his life insurance.
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Iraq security forces abuse women prisoners: HRW
Thousands of women are being illegally held in Iraqi prisons, where they suffer torture and other forms of abuse.
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Egypt army chief Sisi says he will run for president: Report
The widely expected move is almost certain to increase political tensions.
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India eases visa rules for 180 countries except Pakistan
Citizens from 8 countries including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Iraq are not included due to security reasons.
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US freezes assets of Haqqani members
US citizens are also barred from doing business with the three men.
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Survivor: Decorated WW-II soldier dies at 110
He fought in British Indian Army against Japanese and was awarded Gallantry Award.
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Polio endemic: Pakistan to fight threat of travel ban
Seeks Imam-e-Kaaba’s help in anti-polio initiative.
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Confronting cultural hegemony: Literature from the peripheries elbowed out in global mass market
Commodification of literature pose challenges for foreign-language writers: Brazilian novelist.
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Business venture: Emirati project head looks to Pakistani investors
Pakistani companies make up 20% of the total at free zone in Ajman.