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LoC: India's opposition party wants talks with Pakistan called off
Remains unconvinced by Defence Minister's statements.
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US withdraws staff from Yemen over Qaeda alert
US stepped up security at missions across the Middle East amid fears of an imminent al Qaeda attack.
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Iraqi Kurdistan opens official crude oil trade route via Iran-sources
Iraq's Kurdistan region is exporting crude oil by truck to an Iranian port for shipping to Asia.
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India and Pakistan make hotline contact after troop deaths
Directors general of military operations on both sides discussed the alleged ceasefire violation on LOC.
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LoC heats up: India protests killing of five troops
Defence minister says ‘terrorists’ were dressed in Pakistan Army uniforms.
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Ceasefire Violation: Pakistan rejects ‘baseless’ allegations
Pakistan remains committed to the ceasefire agreement of 2003, says foreign office spokesperson.
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US hopes Pakistan-India peace efforts remain on track despite LoC events
State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki says the US is concerned about violence along the Line of Control.
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Confusion ends: No moon sighted on Tuesday, says Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court
The statement by the court implied that there had been an error with the sighting of Ramazan moon this year.
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Solving energy crisis: Indian firms to manufacture ‘power packs’ in Pakistan
They will transfer technology to local joint-venture partners.
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40 Pakistani workers detained in Afghanistan
The contractor fled with Rs7 million.
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Monsoon 2013: UN extends support for relief efforts in Pakistan
Spokesperson Martin Nesirky says humanitarian agencies are ready to provide health services and basic necessities.
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US evacuate staff from Yemen amid al Qaeda threat
State Department warns US citizens not to travel to Yemen and urges anyone already there to leave "immediately".
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Timeline: Flashpoints and flare-ups in India-Pakistan ties
Five Indian soldiers killed say Indian officials, Pakistan denies involvement.
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US senators arrive in fresh diplomatic drive to defuse Egypt crisis
Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham arrived for talks with main players.
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Eid message: Mullah Omar blames US for Qatar dialogue deadlock
Mullah Omar rejects 2014 Afghan elections, says Taliban will not take part in democratic process.
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Al Qaeda intercept is just one piece of threat intelligence: US sources
US officials said there was still no information about a specific target or location of a potential attack.
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Hindu scripture to be taught in Madhya Pradesh madrassahs: Report
BJP decision criticised as “saffronisation of education”.
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Iraqi forces kill 11 militants in security crackdown
Security sweep in Sulaman Pek turned fatal when some militants opened fire on officers inspecting homes.
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Pakistan denies killing of five Indian soldiers
The last few days have seen multiple cross-border firing incidents.
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Pak, Russia army chiefs discuss US exit in Afghanistan
Both Pakistan and Russia appear not to be in favour of the stationing of US forces in Afghanistan on a permanent basis
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Opportunity to raise funds: Right time to float bonds in global market, believe analysts
Investors’ sentiments improve as Pakistan’s dollar bonds rally.
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Barter trade: Government to push ahead with wheat export to Iran
Pakistan to continue with barter trade to finance power purchase.
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Pair who sent PIA flight into emergency landing, deny endangering the plane
The charge of endangering an aircraft carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
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Iran's Rowhani names govt of technocrats to tackle crises
Cabinet consists of seven pro-reform nominees, three conservatives, four moderates and four considered as independent.
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Indian blind cricket team to tour Pakistan next year
The matches will be played in Lahore, Faisalabad and Islamabad.
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US extends closure of Mideast missions over Qaeda threat
US lawmakers say the move was prompted by electronic intercepts of militants signaling a major attack.
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Rowhani cabinet hailed, criticised by Iran press
Moderate papers hailed team's breadth of experience, conservative outlets questioned inclusion of "notorious"...
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Malaysian rescuers find fourth body; 36 still missing
A wooden boat smuggling in Indonesians sunk on the way to Indonesia.
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Syria ballistic missiles killing children
Human Rights Watch says between Feburary and July missiles fired have killed over 100 children.
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Mideast missions in lockdown as US eyes al Qaeda threat
Closure of at least 25 diplomatic missions, measures particularly strict in Yemen's capital.
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1 injured in explosion in Jakarta, Indonesia
Indonesia temple bomb 'response to screams of Rohingya'
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Afghan peace process: Flexibility urged to revive stalled Qatar process
Peace body urges Afghan govt, Taliban to start talks.
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Peace in Afghanistan: Islamabad, Washington seek alternatives to Doha process
Options include moving the Taliban office to another country.
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IP project: US threatens curbs if Pakistan pursues Iran deal, says PM
Says Kerry was asked to end US drone strikes; calls for curbing South Asia arms race.
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Line of Control: Indian forces kidnap four Kashmiri men
The men were plucking herbs near the Line of Control when they were allegedly kidnapped.
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Pakistan-bound passengers endure 40-hour delay at Manchester Airport
Airblue flight was scheduled to fly to Islamabad Friday night, but had not taken off by 4pm Sunday.
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US a 'willing partner' if Iran serious on nuclear: White House
Iran's new president Rowhani called on the West to engage Iran through dialogue not sanctions.
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Pakistan, Iran to work on stability, development of region
President Asif Ali Zardari attends swearing-in ceremony of new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
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Egypt army chief meets Morsi loyalists over crisis
Sisi stressed that there were opportunities for a peaceful solution to the crisis provided all sides reject violence.
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Israel to free 26 Arab prisoners on August 13: Negotiator
The prisoners to go free reportedly include many militants convicted of killing Israelis.
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Iran's Rowhani takes oath after vowing to ease sanctions
Rowhani begins his four-year term with Iran facing international isolation and a trailing economy.
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Bomb wounds 16 in eastern Afghan city
The remote-controlled device exploded in Jalalabad as a vehicle passed carrying state prosecutor Abdul Qayoom.
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Private visit: PM Nawaz meets Saudi king, crown prince
King Abdullah greeted Nawaz on his election as prime minister and prayed for his success.
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New policy to guide Afghan repatriation till 2015
Creation of federal and provincial bodies recommended for implementing the policy.
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Mugabe re-elected in disputed Zimbabwe vote
Official results showed Mugabe won 61 per cent of the presidential vote and a super-majority in parliament.
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Pakistan and India: Improving ties
While scepticism remains on what will be achieved, with Indian elections next year, fact is any progress would help.
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Former Republican campaigner admits role in France's 'Karachi affair'
Paul Manafort admits being paid in the 1994 arms sales for advising presidential candidate Edouard Balladur.
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Pakistan condemns attack on Indian mission in Jalalabad
Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Pakistani mission in the same vicinity is unaffected, consular staff safe.
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India condemns suicide raid on mission in Afghanistan
Says Afghanistan's main threat comes from the "terror machine that continues to operate from beyond its borders."
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Interpol issues global security alert after Iraq, Libya, Pakistan jailbreaks
Interpol advised its members to increase their vigilance against attacks after a series of prison breaks.

















































