New Book Alleges Obama Kept Postponing Raid on Bin Laden

A New York Times best-selling author alleges in a new book that President Obama didn't order the raid that killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in May 2011 until after he'd called off the operation three times earlier in the year.

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Obama-nominated diplomat seeks Pakistani action

The diplomat nominated to be America's next ambassador to Pakistan says getting Islamabad to crack down on the Haqqani network will be his central task.

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Obama-nominated diplomat seeks Pakistani action

A Senate panel has approved a $604 billion defense spending bill that reverses proposed Pentagon cuts in Air Force personnel and equipment.

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Report shows doctor's bin Laden raid role

Dr. Shakil Khan Afridi has been in jail since just a few weeks after the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, and a new report obtained by CNN sheds some light on just what he is alleged to have done.

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Now China may play spoiler to TAPI - Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Now China may play spoiler to TAPI Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses What is important, however, is that the proposed pipeline seeks to exclude both Pakistan and India, hailed as potential markets for Central Asian energy resources. This is not the first time that China has played spoiler! in energy projects originating ... and more »

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'Renewed opportunity for US-Pak ties as supply lines reopen' - Zee News

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'Renewed opportunity for US-Pak tie! s as supply lines reopen' Zee News "Progress on normalising trade relations between India and Pakistan will have a tremendous impact on increasing regional economic cooperation in line with Secretary (Hillary) Clinton's vision for a New Silk Road linking the economies of South and ... Drone Attacks will Disrupt Pak-US RelationsKashmir Watch all 170 news articles »

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India Military Designs and Regional Peace - Kashmir Watch

India Military Designs and Regional Peace Kashmir Watch However, Indian Military Intelligence officials have disclosed Singh's daughter-in-law, who has converted to Sikhism after marriage, is a US citizen, having an Afghan father and a Central Asian mother. There are reports that family! of daughter-in-law ... and more »

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Indian court convicts 22 for Gujarat riots

AHMEDABAD: An Indian court convicted 22 people on Monday over the massacre of 11 Muslims during religious rioting in the western state of Gujarat that left more than 2,000 dead in 2002. Another 61 people were acquitted for lack of evidence in the case, in which rioters in the Gujarati town of Visnagar attacked a Muslim family, locked them inside their house and then set them on fire.Of the 11 who died in what became known as the Dipda Darwaza massacre, two were children. Visnagar is 70 kilometre... more

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Turkmenistan to woo investors for TAPI gas project - Oil and Gas Industry Latest News

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Turkmenistan to woo investors for TAPI gas project Oil and Gas Industry Latest News Turkmenistan, holder of the world's fourth-largest natural gas reserves, said on Saturday it would hold road-shows in September-October for investors willing to take part in the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) project aimed at shipping ... Turkmenistan to Hold Road Shows for TAPIThe Moscow Times Turkmenistan s! eeks investors for gas pipelineAFP Energy project: Turkmenistan seeks investors for TAPI gas pipelineThe Express Tribune all 13 news articles »

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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari graduates from Oxford

LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari's son and the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was awarded a BA Honours degree in Modern History and Politics at the convocation of Oxford University, last Saturday. The PPP officially announced its chairman's achievement. Bilawal was accompanied to the event by his aunt Sanam Bhutto and sisters Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari and Aseefa Bhutto Zardari. Bilawal graduated with the same degree, classification and percentage as his mot... more

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Four passport scandal accused acquitted

LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Monday acquitted four people accused in the Olympic passport scandal, due to lack of evidence.Earlier, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) produced the accused officials of the passport department and National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), including Asif, Wasif, Fahim and Ghafar, before the magistrate after a two-day remand.FIA told the court the accused were innocent as no proof could be found against them. The court was informed that accused M... more

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India blackout leaves 300 million without power

NEW DELHI: Grid failure left more than 300 million people without power in New Delhi and much of northern India for hours on Monday in the worst blackout for more than a decade, highlighting chronic infrastructure woes holding back Asia's third-largest economy.The lights in Delhi and seven states went out in the early hours, leaving the capital's workers sweltering overnight and then stranded at metro stations in the morning rush hour as trains were cancelled.Electricity supplies were restored t... more

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Gunmen kill 4 in Mardan

MARDAN: Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a jeep and killed four persons in the limits of Sahro Shah Police Station in Takht Bhai. The local people informed police that four bodies were lying in the jeep in the agricultural fields near Shah Noor Bridge. Police reached the spot and recovered fours bodies from the jeep. The deceased were identified as Murad Ali, Raza Khan and Zabta Din, residents of Nowshera, while the identity of the fourth person could not be ascertained. Police also recovered ... more

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Dozens of peacocks die in Thar Desert

KARACHI: Dozens of wild peacocks have died suddenly in Thar Desert, prompting experts to fear an outbreak of the highly contagious Newcastle disease. Officials on Monday confirmed the deaths of at least 60 peacocks in Thar Desert, part of southern Sindh province, over the last week. Local media reports said more than 100 of the exotic birds had died. The Wildlife Ministry said tests were being done to diagnose the cause of death, but said the wild peacocks had been weakened by starvation, defore... more

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5 more perish in Karachi killing spree

At least five people were killed in separate incidents of violence in different parts of Karachi.

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Police: Fire at Pakistani TV station kills 4

A Pakistani police official says a fire that broke out at a television station in the eastern city of Lahore has killed four people who came to participate in the filming of a program.

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Pakistan to push for intelligence sharing at U.S. talks

Pakistan's spy chief will call for an end to U.S. military drone strikes in its tribal areas bordering Afghanistan and push for a sharing of technology and intelligence during a visit to Washington this week, the country's interior minister said on Monday.

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Next Pakistan polls to be free and fair: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari has squelched speculation about a possible delay in Pakistan's general election, saying the polls will be held on time and in a fair, free and impartial manner.

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Police: Fire kills four Pakistan TV Ramadan guests

LAHORE, Pakistan: Four television guests were killed reciting prayers during a live Ramadan broadcast in Pakistan on Monday, when fire gutted a studio in the eastern city of Lahore, police said.

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Pakistani Government Requisitions Bin Laden Plot

A man takes a picture of his friends on the demolished site of the compound of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad in May.

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Crippled Pakistan - Project Syndicate

Crippled Pakistan Project Syndicate Central to the world's concerns about the region is the complex reality of the two Taliban movements – one in Afghanistan, over which Pakistan's powerful Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence has a great deal of control, and one in Pakistan ...

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Massive India blackout leaves 300 million without power - msnbc.com

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Massive India blackout leaves 300 million without power msnbc.com South and Central Asia on NBCNews.com ... NEW DELHI — A massive grid failure in Delhi and much of northern India left more than 300 million people without electricity on Monday in one of the worst blackouts to hit the country in more than a decade.

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NATO supplies remain suspended

PESHAWAR: NATO supplies to Afghanistan remained suspended, due to security threats, through the Torkham for the fifth day on Sunday. The supplies to NATO forces were stopped when a driver was killed in a militants' attack on a convoy that was heading for Afghanistan. Officials privy to the development said that security arrangements have been tightened to ensure a safe journey for the convoys. They said, once a foolproof security system was in place, the supplies would be restored.End.... more

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30 'feared dead' in India train fire

NEW DELHI: Thirty people were feared dead Monday in a fire on board a passenger train heading to the city of Chennai in southern India, a railways ministry spokesman said."Thirty people are feared dead. I am told by our officials on the scene that rescuers can see the bodies inside the coach but they can't get to them yet," railways ministry spokeswoman Chandralekha Mukherjee told.One coach had been completely gutted, with rescuers struggling with the fierce temperatures inside the mostly metal ... more

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Ordinary litigants searching for Justice at SC

ISLAMABAD: Due to prolonged proceedings of high-profile cases regarding political matters, ordinary litigants at the Supreme Court wait for their turn, complaining about delay in justice.The Supreme Court Registrar's office issues cause lists of a number of routine cases every day but most of them are not taken up by the court, which is a big problem for the litigants, who come from all over the country for their cases. Likewise,lawyers are also unhappy about the adjournments in routine cases be... more

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Punjab bashing due to Zardari: Shahbaz

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif said Sunday that the excesses against his province was due to President Zardari and urged the citizens staging protests against loadshedding not to indulge in rampage.While inspecting the metro bus service project work here, Punjab CM said that he himself was full of protests against the loadshedding evening during 'sehri' and 'iftar' time in the holy month of Ramazan. He said that the people have every right to protest against the menace of loadshed... more

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Blast outside movie shop; one injured

MANSEHRA: At least one person was injured in a low-intensity blast outside a movie shop in Manshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday. Officials said that the shop was partially damaged in the blast. Due to probable presence of more explosives outside the shop, they had also called the Bomb Disposal Squad from Abbottabad, officials added. Police said that the blast was apparently a conspiracy to create chaos among the people.End.... more

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Why Pakistan abandoned its Nobel laureate

The two-room bungalow, the birth place of Pakistan's only Nobel laureate, today stands empty, testament to the indifference, bigotry and prejudice surrounding the country's greatest scientist.

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AkzoNobel signs agreement to sell its shares in ICI Pakistan

AkzoNobel has reached anagreement to sell its 75.81 percent shareholding in ICIPakistan Limited to the Yunus Brothers Group for $152.5 million .

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Pakistani Taliban spokesman vows to renew attacks on NATO supply lines

Earlier this month, Pakistan decided to reopen NATO supply lines from Pakistan to Afghanistan .

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Pakistan: Millions bear mental scars from attacks

Liaqat Ali is a victim of one of Pakistan's worst bombings, but his injuries are not visible to the naked eye.

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Leading News Resource of Pakistan

Tax liability for salaried, non-salaried class reduced ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue has reduced tax liability for salaried and non-salaried class through the revision in the tax slabs numbers, which have been reduced to six from 17 for salaried class.

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Lashkar-i-Jhangvi kills two more in Quetta; death toll tops 800

Wahabi terrorists belonging to the deadly Lashkar-i-Jhangvi killed Noor Ali, a veterinary doctor on Quarry Road, while a day laborer whose identity could not be immediately ascertained was killed on Garani Road, Haji Abdul Qayyum Changezi, president of the Hazara National Jirga, told this scribe on phone from Quetta.

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Indo-Afghan cooperation: A win-win - Tehelka

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Indo-Afghan cooperation: A win-win Tehelka India's steady support of development work in Afghanistan has received recognition from around the world, including political commentators in Pakistan and the US. While visiting India in June, US Secretary of ... In order to tap the growing potential ... Turkmenistan to woo investors for TAPI gas projectOil and Gas Industry Latest News Turkmenistan to Hold Road Shows for TAPIThe Moscow Times Energy project: Turkmenistan seeks investors for TAPI gas pipelineThe Express Tribune AFP all 13 news articles »

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'US should shun military path and talk to Taliban' - Oneindia

'US should shun military path and talk to Taliban' Oneindia Ahmed Rashid, called 'Pakistan's best and bravest reporter', is one of the best authorities on Pakistan, Afghanistan (including the Taliban) and Central Asia and has penned several books and articles on the vast and com! plex region. 'US should speed up ... and more »

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Official: Iranian province ready to import Indian wheat, export flour - Trend.az

Official: Iranian province ready to import Indian wheat, export flour Trend.az If India can provide Sistan and Baluchistan's factories with wheat that meets the required standards, the province can process it into flour and export it to Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia, Nader Mirshekaf told the Indian embassy's seco! nd ...

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Nawaz suspends Captain Safdar's party membership

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has suspended the party membership of Captain (r) Muhammad Safdar because of his irresponsible statements against party leaders. On the directive of PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, Secretary General Iqbal Zafar Jagra, in a statement issued on Saturday, suspended the basic membership of Safdar. Captain (r) Muhammad Safdar is a son-in-law of Nawaz Sharif and also the PML-N Youth Wing president. A show-cause notice has been issued to him, in which his impo... more

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US admiral says raid was 'easiest' part of bin Laden op

The US military raid that killed Osama bin Laden was the "easiest" of three steps that led to the Al-Qaeda chief's death, the special forces commander who supervised the clandestine mission has said.

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Violation of Article 25 of the constitution of Pakistan. By Professor ...

I am trying to highlight a very important issue as there is violation of fundamental rights of the religious minorities in Pakistan which have been described in the constitution of Pakistan 1973.

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Former Pakistani Ambassador Husain Haqqani Rejoins Hudson Institute - PR Newswire (press release)

Former Pakistani Ambassador Husain Haqqani Rejoins Hudson Institute PR Newswire (press release) His areas of expertise include public diplomacy, Muslim political movements, international journalism, intercultural relations, South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, ! the Middle-East, and U.S.-Pakistan relations. As Senior Fellow at Hudson Institute ... and more »

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Why should Pakistan still crawl towards Washington?

For US strategic experts, who promote US dictatorial and unilateral practices, the strategic partnerships the Americans have established with many "like-minded" leaders across the globe for years could simply mean terror partnerships and share the booties as per US plan with the super power snatching a lion's share of the resources looted in terror ... (more)

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No attack on CM Shahbaz's car

LAHORE: A spokesman of the Punjab government on Thursday strongly contradicted a news item, published in our sources regarding stopping of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif's vehicle.The spokesman termed it completely without foundation and contrary to the facts. Clarifying the news item, he pointed out that no complainant stopped the vehicle of the chief minister. He said that when the CM was about to leave his Tent Office at Jallo Mor, some complainants approached him upon which the chief m... more

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Grenade attack on Karachi departmental store - Indiatalkies.com

Islamabad, July 29: At least one person was injured when motorcycle-borne attackers lobbed a hand grenade attack at an international departmental store in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, Geo News reported.

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3 Hindus kidnapped in Kalat

QUETTA: Three young Hindu traders were kidnapped from Jiwa intersection area of Tehsil Surab, Kalat District, some 140 kilometres from the provincial capital, on Friday night. According to sources, the Hindu traders were on their way from Khuzdar to Kalat in a passenger wagon when some unidentified armed men intercepted their van at Jiwa Intersection area of Tehsil Surab. The Hindu traders were kidnapped and taken to an undisclosed place. They were identified as Denesh Kumar, Santosh Kumar and R... more

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Key Kayani aide appointed Pakistan's new defence secy

Lt Gen Asif Yasin Malik, a close aide of army chief Gen Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, has been appointed as Pakistan's new Defence Secretary.

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Rehman Malik appointed as interior minister

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Zardari on Friday appointed Senator Rehman Malik the interior minister. The president administered oath to Rehman Malik at a ceremony at the Presidency. President Zardari made the appointment in exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (1) of Article 92 of the constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on the advice of Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf. End.... more

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Pakistani Christians pay homage to Justice (Retd) Baghwandas on demanding Dual Vote

Islamabad: July 27, 2012. Dr. Nazir S Bhatti, President of Pakistan Christian Congress PCC have paid homage to Justice Rana Baghwandas on raising voice for electoral system for minorities in Pakistan.

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New power balance in Asia - Pakistan Observer

New power balance in Asia Pakistan Observer India is playing a central role with tacit support of Israel in the US power game, while Pakistan has taken all the brunt of this adventure that has led to ruining its economic and financial base to the extent of endangering its solidarity. But while ... and more »

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Opinion sought over putting Musa, Shahab on ECL

ISLAMABAD: The Interior Ministry has sought legal opinion from the Law Division on the Anti-Narcotics Force's (ANF) letter to put the names of two members of parliament, Ali Musa Gilani and Makhdoom Shahabuddin, on the ECL for their being accused in the ephedrine case. Sources in the ministry told our sources on Thursday that the ANF had formally asked the Interior Ministry to place both the parliamentarians on the ECL but the ministry was reluctant in taking a decision in that regard. Now it ha... more

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Regions with water disputes - Independent Online

Regions with water disputes Independent Online South Asia. India is home to three major river systems - the Ganges, Brahmaputra and the Indus - which support 700 million people. As an upstream nation, it controls water flows to Bangladesh to the east and Pakistan to the west. India and Pakistan are ... and more »

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Iran captures Pakistani vessel, confiscates 2 tons of drugs

Azerbaijan, Baku, July 28 /Trend S.Isayev, T. Jafarov/ Iranian border guards have detained a Pakistani fishing vessel yesterday, and confiscated 2,44 tons of opium found on the vessel, Deputy Head of Iranian Border Patrol Habibollah Mardanpour said, ISNA reported.

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Pakistan invites Indian prime minister to visit

An Indian army officer shouts near the war memorial during the Kargil Vijay Diwas, or Kargil Victory Day, in Srinagar, India, Thursday, July 26, 2012.

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PMA Balochistan to boycott hospitals against kidnapping

QUETTA: Pakistan Medical Association (BPMA) Balochistan chapter on Thursday announced a complete boycott of the government and private hospitals from today (Friday) following government's apparent inaction over the non-recovery of Associate Professor Dr Din Muhammad Baloch. The association accused lambasting the provincial ministers of being involved in acts of kidnapping for ransom.Dr Din Muhammad Baloch was abducted by unidentified armed man on Sunday on his way from Mastung to Quetta.Addressi... more

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22 Afghan nationals held in Panjgur

QUETTA: The Levies Force have arrested 22 Afghan nationals under Foreigners Act from Panjgur district. The Levies Force said on Thursday that these Afghan nationals were apprehended from a passenger bus during checking. They were travelling without documents and wanted to go to Iran through Pakistan. Later, they were handed over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for further investigation. End.... more

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Gunmen open fire on Quetta shop, Hazara doctor killed

QUETTA: Unidentified gunmen, riding a motorbike, opened fire on a veterinary store at Quary Road on Saturday, killing a veterinary doctor belonging to the Hazara community.The doctor, identified as Dr Noor Ali, died on the spot. The assailants managed to escape the crime scene.Police rushed to the site soon after the incident and cordoned off the area. The deceased was shifted to the Civil Hospital for autopsy. "It could be a case of sectarian targeted killing," police sources said. However, no ... more

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Pakistani Taliban threatens Burma over Rohingya issue

Burma has been threated with attacks by an umbrella group of the Pakistani Taliban over its treatment of Rohingya Muslims in the western area of Burma.

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Pakistan to consider barter trade with Iran

Federal Secretary Commerce Munir Qureshi said that he would look into the proposal of barter trade with Iran, which can be a big market of Pakistani rice.

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Over 1,700 Pakistanis break fast at RAF tent

DOHA: Over 1,700 men, women and children from the Pakistani community in Qatar attended a talk on the significance of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan at the Iftar and brotherhood event organised by the Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services in association with the Ministry of Interior, held at Al Arabi Sports ... (more)

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Sherry Rehman urges US to end drone attacks

The Pakistan envoy to the United States Sherry Rehman says Islamabad will seek an end to US drone strikes during the upcoming Intelligence Summit in Washington next week.

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Pakistan: Political prisoner says 'protests saved us from torture'

Two leaders of the Labour Party Pakistan and the Progressive Youth Front narrowly escaped torture by a special interrogation unit due to prompt protests in Pakistan and around the world, Farooq Tariq, LPP national spokesperson for the LPP, told Green Left Weekly .

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Turkmenistan to Hold Road Shows for TAPI - The Moscow Times

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Turkmenistan to Hold Road Show! s for TAPI The Moscow Times Turkmenistan agreed in May to supply natural gas to Pakistan and India via Afghanistan by signing gas sales and purchase agreements with Pakistan's Inter State Gas Systems and Indian state-run utility GAIL. The U.S.-backed ... Berdymukhammedov, whose ... Energy project: Turkmenistan seeks investors for TAPI gas pipelineThe Express Tribune Tu! rkmenistan seeks investors for gas pipelineAFP Turkmenistan to woo investors for TAPI gas projectReuters all 8 news articles »

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Key character in Olympic visa scandal surfaces in Lahore

LAHORE: The main character in the alleged Olympic visa scandal case, Abid Chaudhry, has come out of hiding after his brother passed away on Saturday morning. He alleged that the scandal had resulted in his brother's death, who passed away after suffering a heart attack. Abid ended his assumed disappearance and appeared before the media, saying his family had been in constant agony since the scandal emerged and claimed that the high level of tension had taken his brother's life. He pleaded the go... more

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Pakistan: Govt Turns Blind Eye Ahmadiyya Muslim Murders

It is devastating for human rights activists the world over and those who stand for religious freedom, practise and tolerance, that the Government of Pakistan is not only stone deaf and dumb but also blind to the continuous murders of the followers of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.

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PM directs for immediate fund provision

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has directed the Ministry of Finance to immediately provide all requisite funds to Pakistan High Commission Canberra for the transportation of dead bodies of the Pakistani nationals to Pakistan who lost their lives in 21st June boat capsizing tragedy near Christmas Island, Australia.

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Pakistan invites Indian prime minister to visit - Boston.com

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Pakistan invites Indian prime minister to visit Boston.com Central Parking: Half off monthly parking passes in Back Bay/Fenw...Get this deal · Boston.com · Home · Today's Globe · News · Your Town · Business · Sports · Lifestyle · A&E · Things to do · Travel ... ISLAMABAD—Pakistan's president has invited India ...

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Pakistan takes up cross-border attacks with NATO, ISAF

The Foreign Office, on Thursday, said that it hoped that steps would be taken to stop such raids.

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Pakistan suspends NATO supply route over security

Pakistan has temporarily stopped NATO supply trucks crossing its northwestern border into Afghanistan over security concerns due to fears of Islamist attacks, officials said Thursday.

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Truck bomb kills 11 in northwest Pakistani market

A truck packed with explosives exploded in a crowded market in northwestern Pakistan close to the Afghan border on Thursday, killing 11 people, a government official said.

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Four rare species of deer recovered from train

KARACHI: Sindh Wildlife Department on Wednesday recovered four deer from a train, Khyber Mail. According to Game Warden of the department, Mumtaz Soomro, these deer were booked from Bahawalpur, Punjab. According to initial information, a person, Aamir, had sent these deer to Karachi, he added. He told journalists that it was yet to know to whom these deer were sent in Karachi. He said that the recovered deer were seen a precious type found in deserted area between Sindh and Saraeki belt of the... more

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Pakistan hits back in UK visa scandal

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has directed NADRA to immediately file a libel suit against Britain's The Sun newspaper in consultation with the Ministry of Law and Justice, as the authority on Wednesday claimed there was no fraud or illegality in issuing ID card and passport to The Sun's undercover agent, Muhammad Ali s/o Muhammad Anwer Siddique.

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Three killed in Pakistan blast

At least three people were killed and four injured Thursday night in a bomb blast in Pakistan's northwestern tribal region, Xinhua reported.

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New great game - The News International

New great game The News International Central Asia is crucial because it's at the heart of Eurasia – and thus at the heart of the New Great Game, essentially pitting the US against Russia and China, with assorted minor players such as Iran, Turkey and Pakistan. When it comes to hardcore ... and more »

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Around 10pc Punjab lawmakers are dual nationality holders

LAHORE: Around 10 percent dual nationality holders are sitting on both treasury and opposition benches in the Punjab Assembly.Intelligence agencies have shared a special report along with a list of 42 legislators having dual nationality with the Punjab government and the Chief Minister's Secretariat, sources informed our sources on Tuesday.The report discussed the current and previous status of the members of the Punjab Assembly. The report also provided details of their Pakistani and foreign na... more

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Thousands of NATO trucks still stranded at Karachi three weeks after route reopening

The containers carrying goods for international forces stationed in Afghanistan remain stranded at the Karachi Port Trust even though the NATO supply routes through Pakistan were officially reopened three weeks ago.

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Three CD shops blown up

SWABI: Some unidentified miscreants blew up three CD shops at Bacha village, with the help of a time bomb in the wee hours of Monday. The incident occurred in the jurisdiction of Swabi police station. No loss of life was reported. According to the Bomb Disposal Squad, 5 kgs of explosives was used in the blasts. Local police has registered a case against the unidentified saboteurs.End.... more

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Acute water shortage grips different sectors of federal capital

ISLAMABAD: Lack of proper planning and negligence of the civic authorities has created an acute water shortage in different sectors of the federal capital, residents said.According to the residents, various sectors of the federal capital are facing enormous troubles due to shortage of water, while scorching heat is adding to their miseries.Acute water shortage has been reported in sectors I-10/ I-9/ G-6/ G-10 and G11. The residents of these sectors claimed that due to poor planning and negligenc... more

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Olympic visa scandal surfaces in Pakistan

LAHORE: A visa scam giving potential terrorists the chance to sneak into Britain with Pakistan's Olympic team has been smashed by The Sun. The paper claims it infiltrated a crime ring offering false passports, visas – and access to Olympics as bogus support staff."We uncovered a ring of corrupt Pakistani officials and travel staff conspiring with a prominent politician to bypass stringent security," it claims. Then a leading politician from Lahore, Abid Chaudhry, spelled out how for around 7,000... more

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Two injured in Karachi blast near Chinese consulate

KARACHI: A Rangers official and a security guard were injured when a vehicle parked near the Chinese consulate in the Clifton area was blown up on Monday. The area where the blast took place is crammed with embassies and consulates, where security is always on alert. According to details, unidentified culprits parked a motorcycle fitted with explosives in the parking area of Pakistan Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, right next to the Chinese consulate. The area lies within the precinc... more

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Thirsty South Asia's river rifts threaten 'water wars'

KANZALWAN: As the silver waters of the Kishanganga rush through this north Kashmir valley, Indian labourers are hard at work on a hydropower project that will dam the river just before it flows across one of the world's most heavily militarised borders into Pakistan.The hum of excavators echoes through the pine-covered valley, clearing masses of soil and boulders, while army trucks crawl through the steep Himalayan mountain passes.The 330MW dam is a symbol of India's growing focus on hydropower ... more

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One-wheeling claims 3 lives in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: At least three young people lost their lives in an accident while driving their motorcycles on one wheel (commonly known as one-wheeling) on Chuhar Chowk of the city.According to Rescue 1122 officials, the deceased were the residents of Dhok Syedan Chowk area of the city.Police said the unfortunate incident took place early on Monday after sehr. Three of one-wheeling victims, who were severely injured in the accident, were shifted to a nearby hospital, but they could not survive and ... more

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When minarets fall in Pakistani town, UK diaspora feels shock

Perhaps the text messages foreshadowed what was about to happen in Pakistan. One in June telling him his services as a London taxi driver would not be needed.

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Gunmen carry out first attack on NATO convoy in Pakistan since supply route reopened, 1 killed

Pakistani truck drivers, chant prayer before breaking their fast, on the third day of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Lahore, Pakistan, Monday, July 23, 2012.

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'BLA is involved in unrest, acts of terror to de-stabilise Pakistan'

Addressing a gathering during his visit to the Coast Guard office, he urged the Supreme Court to summon him in the court and he will provide all evidences against BLA involvement.

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U.S. drones kill 9 suspected militants in Pakistan

U.S. drones fired eight missiles at a compound owned by a powerful militant commander in northwest Pakistan on Monday, killing nine suspected insurgents, Pakistani intelligence officials said.

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Gunmen attack NATO convoy in Pakistan, 1 killed - Times of India

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Gunmen attack NATO convoy in Pakistan, 1 killed Times of India Indiatimes|The Times of India|The Economic Times|. More. More ... The US was keen to get the supply line through Pakistan reopened because during the closure it was forced to rely on a longer route into Afghanistan through Central Asia that cost an ... AFGHANISTAN: The Perilous Pushtun ParadoxStrategy Page Making More Ou! t of Less: How NATO States Can Seize the Opportunities of .! ..ISN all 1,631 news articles »

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Global Water Issues Fuel Tensions In Regions With Shared River Systems - Huffington Post

Global Water Issues Fuel Tensions In Regions With Shared River Systems Huffington Post Pakistan fears India's dams will disrupt water flows. India, for its ... Central Asia is one of the world's driest places, where, thanks to 70 years of Soviet planning, growing thir! sty crops such as cotton and grain remain the main source of income for ... and more »

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Pakistani Christian leaders demand due increase in reserved seats

Karachi: July 23, 2012. The Pakistani Christians and Ahmadiyyia community leaders have demanded due increase in minorities reserved seats in parliament and representation of minorities women.

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Aid Worker Murdered in Pakistan

A local community worker in Pakistan was shot and killed in the Gadap town area of Karachi on Friday evening.

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Thirsty South Asia's river rifts threaten "water wars"

KANZALWAN, India-Pakistan Line of Control, July 23 - As the silver waters of the Kishanganga rush through this north Kashmir valley, Indian laborers are hard at work on a hydropower project that will dam the river just before it flows across one of the world's most heavily militarized borders into Pakistan.

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Exploring greater rail connectivity with India - Pakistan Daily Times

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Exploring greater rail connectivity with India Pakistan Daily Times ... at both the government and private levels to develop rail transport within the ECO block as a viable form of transport, which also reflects the present government's prioritisation of better trade linkages with Central Asia and the Greater Middle ... FACTBOX-Regions where water disputes are fuelling tensionsReuters Factbox - Regions where water disputes are fuelling ! tensionsChicago Tribune all 55 news articles »

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Study says Pakistan must revamp police

WASHINGTON: Pakistan must reform its police to cope with mounting violence that it faced, its police system lacked training, equipment and political will to be effective, a new study said. New York based Asia Society Commission, in its detailed report, stressed the need for police training and structural reforms to reduce corruption and enhanced skills."High crime rates throughout the country, relatively low conviction rates of prisoners on trial and heightened concerns about instability spillin... more

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