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Gilani pledges to look into BBC ban
Gilani says in BBC interview Pakistani authorities support media freedom, abolished past "Draconian"...
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Mumbai attacks case: Accused directed to provide details of defence lawyers
Court will again take up the case on December 17.
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Karachi businessmen’s delegation: Narendra Modi invited to visit Pakistan
Gujarat chief minister has been widely praised for the state’s economic success, but remains a controversial figure.
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Afghanistan transit trade agreement: ‘Treaty being used to bypass NATO supply suspension’
Officials say terms of engagement may be revised.
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US keeping close eye on TTP-Pakistan negotiations: White House
White House spokesperson Caitlin Hayden says "we continue to be concerned about militant violence against...
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Afghan attacks will not start sectarian war: US Ambassador
US Ambassador to Kabul Ryan Crocker says he doesn't see it turning into a conflict, calls for calm.
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India probes hospital fire as death toll reaches 90
Firefighters and staff smashed glass windows to evacuate some of the 160 patients.
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41 Syrian civilians killed in one day: Activists
In Damascus province, 18 civilians including two children were shot dead.
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Al Qaeda strong at the fringes, weak in the center
Out of the network's 10 main leaders listed after 9/11 only one is still alive: Ayman al Zawahiri.
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‘Blocking NATO routes says a lot about our ties’
General maintains US forces did not intentionally attack Pakistan border posts.
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Conflict with Pakistan among top potential threats for US in 2012: Report
Report by Council on Foreign Relation's Center for Preventive Action lists a US-Pakistan conflict as most plausible.
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Mosque suicide attack kills six in Afghanistan: Governor
Attack happened as worshippers were leaving the mosque after the main Friday prayers in the Qazi Abad area.
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US drone penetrated 250 km: Iran protest
Footage shows aircraft being examined by 2 Tehran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, in charge of country's air defences.
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Pakistan upgrades air defences on Afghan border
Official says steps taken to avert air incursions from Afghanistan and to respond to any future air strikes.
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Hospital fire kills at least 40 in eastern India
Authorities believe fire started in early hours in basement where flammable materials were stored.
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Britain's Charles in plea for Pakistan flood victims
Suniya Qureshi, ED British Pakistan Foundation says Charles was 'highlighting plight of 187 million people.
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UAE poll: Muslims from poorer states positive on West
Pakistan, India listed at the bottom of the index.
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Mumbai attacks probe: Pakistan members on judicial panel notified
Pakistan issues notification for appointment of members to preside over the judicial commission in Mumbai.
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It’s up to Islamabad to act now: Kabul
Afghanistan says up to Islamabad to act. Pakistan condemns Mazar-i-Sharif, Kabul bombings.
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Germany arrests al Qaeda suspect over bomb plot
Accused is suspected of being a member of the so-called Duesseldorf cell based around Abdeladim El-K says prosecutor.
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Pentagon: Closure of NATO supply routes has not had significant impact on troops
US hopes that Pakistani officers would return to border coordination centers.
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Drone row suggests US stepping up Iran watch: Reports
The NYT reported the drone was part of a surveillance program sent into Iran to map suspected nuclear sites.
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India uranium sales 'unique': Australia
Defence Minister Smith says decision 'warmly welcomed,' rebuffed suggestions that Pakistan want similar arrangement.
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Bin Laden not at Qaeda helm before raid: US source
Expert says evidence recovered shows it had been a while OBL was involved in day-to-day management of organisation.
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'Extremists' within reach of Pakistan nukes: Gingrich
US Republican presidential hopeful Gingrich says Pakistan military is 'penetrated by extremist elements'.
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Boxing: Khan could be Muslim 'ambassador,' promoter says
Khan has what it takes to unite cultures very well, says promoter.
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US urges Pakistan to act after Afghan attacks
US urges action against banned Laskhar-e-Jhangvi, who they believe is responsible for Kabul attack.
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Palestinian flag to be raised at UNESCO headquarters
UNESCO going ahead with Palestine flag hoisting despite US, Israel pulling funding.
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Dr Fai pleads guilty to secret funding from ISI
Fai faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison on charges of conspiracy.
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Doubts Iran can make use of wrecked drone: US
Washington nevertheless is "concerned" about the loss of the top secret drone, said a senior military official.
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Sectarian massacre: Afghan president points finger at Pakistan
Pakistan asks Afghanistan to provide evidence to support accusations.
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Afghan attacks raise fears of sectarian violence
Analysts say response of Shia leaders is now key to determining whether splits emerge between Sunnis, Shias.
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NATO allies meet amid tensions with Russia, Pakistan
Clinton joins 27 alliance counterparts for talks that will also touch on Afghan war amid tensions with Pakistan.
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Congressional clamour: Amid calls for review, US defends Pakistan aid
Republican Kucinich asks US to apologise, Nato to pay reparations.
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US hopeful Pakistan officers will return to border liaison centers soon
Presense of liaison officers help us reduce the risk of another such incident occurring, says Captain Kirby.
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Karzai scraps UK trip after Mazar-i-Sharif bombings
Karzai says bombing the first terrorist attack of its kind on the Shia holy day of Ashura/
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Fencing aid to Pakistan has strong congressional support: Senator Feinstein
"If a bill were to come to the floor which fenced money, the bill would have a good chance of passing" says Feinstein.
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US should apologise to Pakistan, NATO pay reparations to soldiers: Congressman Kucinich
Kucinich says he is aware of complexities surrounding relations with Pakistan, but they are 'our brothers &...
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German FM takes Hina Rabbani Khar into confidence over Bonn outcome
Dr Guido Westerwelle hoped Pakistan would continue to extend support for peace and development in Afghanistan.
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Pakistan has role in any talks with Taliban: Karzai
Karzai also condemns attack on a Shia Muslim shrine in central Kabul earlier on Tuesday that killed around 30 people.
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58 dead as Shias hit in Afghan shrine blasts
Twin blasts at Afghan shrines on the Shia holy day of Ashura killed at least 58 people.
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US put 'low priority' on first India nuclear test
US intelligence agencies had put a low priority as they concluded that the step would have minimal strategic impact.
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US urged to change Pakistan strategy
Riedel says Pakistan army gradually installing a new military dictatorship, without even needing to resort to a coup.
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Danish MP opposes Western push on Pakistan
Nadeem Farooque questions legality of US drone strikes in tribal regions.
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‘Ijaz offered to mediate between Delhi, jihadis'
US businessman contacted RAW official and met military chiefs.
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Swinging both sides: Trespassing Indian monkey caught in Bahawalpur
Bobby, the monkey, has been moved to the local zoo.
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Key US senators urge review of Pakistan funding
'US incredibly patient with Pakistan, despite certain undeniable and deeply disturbing facts,' the senators say.
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Can yoga and meditation help bring peace to Afghans?
The young Afghans who have tried yoga and meditation have been receptive.
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Bonn conference: Afghanistan assured conditional support for another decade
Afghanistan told to demonstrate clear progress on good governance for continued support beyond NATO pullout in 2014.
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Mix-up: India uses JF-17 Thunder on Navy Day masthead
Special report from the Indian Navy features Pakistan-China developed jet on masthead.