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Liberalisation of visas
Pakistan and India have steadily been making progress on a host of issues of common interest.
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Veena Malik rubs shoulders with Fiji's Attorney General
Describing Veena as a glamorous actor, Khiayum says the actor portrays herself nicely.
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Afghan Taliban deny holding new talks with US
Taliban always dismiss the idea of talks with Afghan government, describing it as a puppet of US.
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Saudi has 'no suspicions' about Bin Ladens
At request of Bin Laden family in Saudi Arabia, steps were taken to facilitate return of Bin Laden's family.
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Bin Laden theories flourish in Pakistan
One theory popular among residents of the area is that bin Laden was never there.
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Pursuit of peace
With clutch plates greased, engines roaring to go, riders are busy gearing up as date to flag off Yatra nears.
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Afghan peace process: Taliban spurn ‘safe passage’ offer
Say ‘enemy’ is trying to create rifts in Taliban ranks.
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Munter defends move to talk to Taliban
Says only Afghans can solve their country’s issues.
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Top Indian politician jailed for four years in bribe case
Bangaru Laxman was secretly videotaped accepting a bribe from journalists pretending to be arms dealers 11 years ago.
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Panetta recalls 'nail-biting' wait during Bin Laden raid
Panetta recalls tense moments as US navy SEALs went into Pakistan and entered the Abbottabad compound.
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Lebanon intercepts ship bearing arms destined for Syrian rebels
The ship, originating from Libya, was carrying three containers full of arms destined for Syrian rebels.
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'Four die' in attack on Kandahar governor's compound
Two bodyguards and two suicide attackers were killed in a gun battle.
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Saudi receives Bin Ladens on humanitarian grounds: Report
Saudi Arabia has allowed 3 widows and children of slain al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden entrance into the kingdom
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Abbottabad raid: ISI seeks credit for Bin Laden tip-off
The spy agency’s officials claim they handed over a cell phone number to the CIA that led them to the hideout.
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Tens of thousands protest, bombs rock Syrian capital
UN chief said Damascus in contravention of peace deal, expressed alarm at reports of population centres being shelled.
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Air India's Boeing 787 rolls out of Carolina plant
South Carolina-built 787 remains on schedule for delivery to Air India in mid-2012.
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At the UN: Pakistan leads on several fronts
Country wins several seats in Ecosoc subsidiaries.
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Obama signs waiver, restores $192m aid package to Palestinian Authority
Obama says restores aid package terming it important to the national security interests of the US.
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After a decade of War on Terror, core al Qaeda incapable of another 9/11
Experts believe the core group of al Qaeda suffered setbacks from bin Laden's death and revolutions in the Arab world.
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Afghan peace process: ‘Safe passage’ for Taliban agreed
Step taken in effort to bring Taliban to the negotiating table.
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Pakistan has abiding interest in Afghan stability: Khar
Says Pakistan supportive of any political solution for peace in Afghanistan that is Afghan-led and Afghan-owned.
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India, US close in on defense deals worth $8 billion
India may get up to a dozen Apache helicopters along with engines for Indian jets.
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Bin Laden widows now in Saudi: NGO
'The Yemeni woman has arrived in Saudi Arabia along with other members of Bin Laden family.'
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Police arrest man after London siege
Man had taken four men hostage; threatened to blow up gas canisters strapped around his body.
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Taliban website hacked as Afghan cyber war heats up
Hackers broke into Taliban's website, replaced victory messages with images of executions, support for Afghan govt.
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Intel shows Iran nuclear threat not imminent
US, Europe and Israel agree Tehran has no bomb, is not building one and is years from having a nuclear warhead.
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US seeks to modernize NATO, deepen partnerships
US also hopes to advance progress already made on a missile defense system despite Russian concerns.
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'Go in and get bin Laden' was the short order from Obama for Abbottabad raid
Order was given in memo dated April 29, 2011 at 10:35 am. Within 10 minutes it was given to operational chief.
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Four Afghan police dead, 16 seized in Taliban attack
The rebels also seized two police trucks and a quantity of ammunition.
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Indian legend Tendulkar offered political role: Reports
India's prime minister has put forward Sachin Tendulkar for membership of the upper house of parliament.
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US restricts embassy staff during Bin Laden anniversary
US embassy in Islamabad bans its staff from restaurants and markets in Islamabad for several days.
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Turkmenistan eye gas price deal for trans-Afghan
The idea of the TAPI pipeline was first raised in the mid-1990s but construction has yet to begin.
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Fallen Chinese leader spied on others: report
Bo's right-hand man fled in fear to a US consulate in China, reportedly demanding asylum, bursting open the scandal.
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USAID to cut down over 100 projects in Pakistan: Thier
Reduction does not mean declining assistance.
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Gilani to visit UK from May 8
Gilani to attend the first annual review meeting of the Enhanced Strategic Dialogue.
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US wants to hear Pakistani expectation of bilateral ties: Nuland
State Department spokesperson says US is willing to work through issues with Pakistan, 'as partners do.'
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Libya elections: Religious, regional or tribal platforms banned
Legislation banning groups based on religious, regional or tribal platforms, outlawing foreign funding criticized.
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Pregnant Pakistani woman found dead in UK, in-laws blame ‘djinn’
Nalia Mumtaz was found lying lifeless in her house, father-in-law says djinn came from Pakistan to kill her.
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One step closer: State Bank of India prepares to open branches in Pakistan
Reserve Bank of India is getting ready to invite applications from interested commercial banks.
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Ousted China leader's son denies extravagance claims
Bo Guagua attempt to address questions about how his parents managed to fund his prestigious education overseas.
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Don't let nukes overshadow Iranian human rights: Ebadi
Iranian govt neither likes peace with its people nor is interested in listening what people have to say, says Ebadi.
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US eyes options to restart Afghan peace talks
Senior Obama administration official cautions that it was still at a "brainstorming" level.
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Stillborn apology: Pakistan, US fail to break logjam
Officials say Washington is reluctant to tender a public apology over the death of two dozen Pakistani soldiers.
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Huddle in Islamabad: Trilateral forum to review ‘obstacles’ in Afghan peace
Top officials to meet on April 27.
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Nuclear war prevention: ‘Global famine if India, Pakistan unleash nukes’
New study says weapons would dramatically drive down food production.
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Kazakhstan thanks Borat for boosting tourism in country
Foreign minister says visa applications to visit the country have grown tenfold.
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Potential India-Pakistan nuclear war threatens world food security: Report
Usage of nuclear weapons in sub-continent could disrupt global climate with food production falling as much as 21%.
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Five terror suspects held in Britain
Arrests were a part of a pre-planned, intelligence-led operation, Scotland Yard said.
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US commits to Afghan security in new pact: Official
US commits to ensuring Afghanistan's security for at least 10 years after most of its troops pull out in 2014.
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Muslims in Europe face discrimination: Amnesty
Amnesty urges European governments to do more to challenge negative stereotypes and prejudices against Islam.

















































