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Controversial referendum: Egypt approves new constitution drafted by Mursi allies
Critics say new constitution is divisive.
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Peace in the Middle East: President reaffirms support for Palestine
Says Pakistanis understand a people’s right to self-determination.
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Peace talks with Taliban: Karzai govt opposes dialogue outside Afghanistan
Stance likely to cause hurdles for upcoming conference with Taliban in Turkmenistan.
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Archeological site: 6th century mound in Bannu now a sprawling village
It was declared a heritage site in 1949.
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US fiscal cliff, rising pressure on BOJ undermine yen
Dollar rises to 20-month high against Japanese currency.
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Heightened security for India-Pakistan cricket match
Iron barricades are lined up and riot control vehicles on duty as security men patrol the Bangalore stadium.
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Rotten egg attack mars Indonesia Christmas celebration
Police were just watching without doing anything to stop them from harming us: Church leader
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Indian policeman injured in gang-rape protest dies
The 47-year-old police constable, deployed to control the protests, was beaten up by a mob and rushed to hospital.
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Two dead, 11 hurt in Myanmar plane crash landing
Aircraft, an ageing Fokker-100, was forced to make an emergency landing three kilometres from Heho airport.
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After thousands of years of exile, Indian jews return to the promised land
Fifty members of the the Bnei Menashe, one of the lost tribes of Israel, reached Tel Aviv on Monday.
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Pakistan reiterates commitment to non-proliferation of WMDs
Members of SECDIV express satisfaction with steps taken by Pakistan to meet international obligations.
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Afghan reconciliation: Paris talks a welcome step, says Mushahid Hussain
Senator says Pakistan's view point that peace in Afghanistan can only be achieved through dialogue.
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Pakistan formally recognises the Republic of Kosovo
Pakistan becomes the 98th state to formally recognise Kosovo as an independent country.
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Bangladesh war crime suspects demand retrial
Bangladeshi leaders say the trial judge had come under pressure to deliver a quick verdict.
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Afghan policewoman shoots dead foreign adviser
First "insider" attack to be carried out by a woman.
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Indian PM urges calm as anger rages in Delhi over gang-rape
PM vows to protect women as police struggled to quell increasing outrage over sex crimes.
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In a ‘quantum’ world, will science and philosophy meet?
Physicist Suhail Zubairy talks about the possibilities and probabilities of quantum computing.
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Afghanistan says Pakistan serious about backing peace efforts
Pakistan would need to take further concrete steps: Senior Afghan official
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Outpouring of rage: Protests turn violent as rights activists cry foul in India
One journalist shot dead in police action; a constable in critical condition as people mark protest against gang rape.
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Targeted attack?: Two Pakistanis slain in Afghan province
Authorities are probing incident; unlicenced clinics of Pakistani medics closed in Takhar.
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Man casts off turban after Taliban attack
Sweet seller-turned-beggar appeals for an end to the war on terror.
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Gen Kayani makes Afghan peace 'top priority'
Says Pakistan has power to create environment in which a grand reconciliation in Afghanistan can take place.
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Strong protest lodged: Afghan security forces ‘cross the line’, prompt demarche
Afghan charge d’affaires summoned to Foreign Office over mistreatment of Pakistani labourers near Kabul.
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Afghan Taliban seek charter reform in Paris meeting
Chief mediator signals willingness to share power with other groups.
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The whole truth: Men accused in Mumbai attacks want trial made public
Say leaks of sketchy and biased details to media affecting their image and integrity of country.
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Terror bid foiled: Iran seizes explosives on Pakistan border
Asks Islamabad to control its border regions properly.
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Duty-free access: Infrastructure hurdles restrict Pak-India trade
Businessmen stress Wagah land route is the most economical.
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‘IP pipeline to be built despite foreign, domestic pressures’
Petroleum minister announces 36 hours of gas supply per week to Punjab’s industries.
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Cricket: No final decision on Bangladesh's tour of Pakistan, says official
BCB president says their tour hinges upon security clearance from the International Cricket Council.
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Taliban call for new Afghanistan constitution
In France, the Taliban was represented by their senior figures Shahabuddin Dilawar and Naeem Wardak.
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Glossing over: CIA director say film not historically accurate
Says movie erroneously bases discovery of Bin Laden's whereabouts on the efforts of a few individuals Huma Imtiaz.
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Police clash with Delhi gang-rape protesters
Angry protesters demonstrate for sixth day shouting 'We want justice' and 'Hang the rapists'.
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Labourers' torture: Pakistan lodges protest with Afghan government
Gate closed in protest of alleged Afghan officials' torture of 29 Pakistani labourers.
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Mother loses UK legal fight to stop son's cancer radiotherapy
Neon's father Ben, who lives in London and is separated from Roberts, has sided with his son's doctors.
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Support For Syria: US sanctions Iranian companies
SAD Import Export and two others also blacklisted for ties to Iran’s DIO, defense ministry.
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Attack on Afghan spy chief: Kabul, Islamabad, to begin joint probe soon
Pakistani intelligence officials to travel to Kabul to help their Afghan counterparts in probe.
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Afghanistan rejects repatriation deadline extension
Leaves Pakistan in a fix over how to deal with the issue.
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Pakistan welcomes Kerry's nomination as next US Secretary of State
Ambassador Sherry Rehman says Kerry has been a steadfast friend of Pakistan and is aware of it's strategic...
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John Kerry nominated as Hillary Clinton's replacement
Nomination will have to be approved by the Senate before he can assume office.
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Pak-India cricket series: Shiv Sena vows protests at matches
The rivals have not played a series since Pakistan’s tour of India in 2007.
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UK judges block action over US drone attacks in Pakistan
Petitioner claimed that UK government could be committing war crimes by helping the CIA.
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Twice-exiled Palestinians flee Syria for Lebanon
Umm Khalil has found shelter in a rented home in Shatila refugee camp, south of Beirut.
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Indian parties let rape accused run for office: Study
Five people, including bus driver, arrested following the rape of a 23-year-old woman.
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Royally Happy: What Kate Middleton and I have in common
I will watch as she brings a whole next level of meaning to the term ‘pregnancy glow’.
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President, MQM chief reiterate support to Kashmir cause
APHC chief urges politicians to put Kashmir into their poll manifestos.
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Post-2014: Afghan talks in France bolster hopes of peace process
French organisers confirm closed-door negotiations between government officials and opposition.
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PAC meeting: US refuses to pay Pakistan for breach of airspace
Defence secretary says Washington claims military aircraft are exempt from charges.
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Bilateral relations: As Pak-Iran ties grow, Saudis invite Khar
Sources say kingdom pressuring Islamabad to drop gas import, pipeline project.
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Animated death
Parents need to be more aware of grotesque content of some games, consider whether they are appropriate for children.
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Bring the stranded Pakistanis home
For 41 years, two or three generations of 300,000 Pakistanis have been stranded in five refugee camps in Bangladesh.
















































