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Six U.S. soldiers killed in Afghanistan operation near Pakistan border
Washington Post A large-scale helicopter-borne assault into a remote, insurgent-held sanctuary near the border with Pakistan left six US soldiers dead in heavy fighting with Afghan and Pakistani insurgents, US officials said … |
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Pak rules out US role in resolving bilateral issues with India
Indian Express Pakistan has ruled out any possibility of a US role in resolving its outstanding issues with India as it clearly stated that both Islamabad and New Delhi should endeavour to “take ownership of their own affairs” without the interference of any third … While much of the Houston area has basketball fever, hundreds turn out to … US bats for India-Pakistan cricket diplomacy I had a fear batting would collapse: Afridi |
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2010 assessment: Rights picture both of cheer and gloom
The Express Tribune The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office's report on Human Rights and Democracy in 2010, which was released on Thursday, provides a damning assessment on the state of human rights in Pakistan. The report also details the state of human … UK report notes Pakistan's progress towards democracy UK sees corruption, lawlessness rising in Pakistan |
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3 guards killed at NATO terminal in Pakistan
USA Today PARACHINAR, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani official says Islamist militants have attacked a terminal in the country's northwest for trucks carrying supplies for NATO and US troops in Afghanistan, killing three Pakistani guards at the site. … Three guards beheaded at NATO terminal in Pakistan Militants kill 3 NATO trucks guards in Pakistan NATO attack injures 5 in Pakistan |
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 The Hindu |
Govt wants Patek tried in Indonesia
Jakarta Post The government has responded to the arrest of most-wanted terrorist fugitive Umar Patek in Pakistan by moving to bring him back to Indonesia and prosecute him under Indonesian law. Law and Human Rights Minister Patrialis Akbar said Thursday the … Australia warns Bali bomb arrest could spark attacks Pakistan confirms Bali bombing suspect arrest Pakistan gives Indonesia access to Bali bomb suspect |
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Int'l moot on business opportunities in Pakistan in Malaysia
Daily Times ISLAMABAD: A one-day international seminar on investment and business opportunities in Pakistan and Malaysia was held to serve as a platform to business committees of both the countries for match making and networking. … Pak-Malaysia, investment flow growing fast |
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Pak-India trade secretary-level talks next month
Daily Times ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Federal Trade Secretary Zafar Mahmood has expressed the hope process of talks between India and Pakistan would be resumed next month to bolster trade ties. “Both the countries will make efforts to further strengthen and make trade … |
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Cricket diplomacy does not work: BJP
Indian Express Days after LK Advani welcomed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Mohali invitation to Pakistan's Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, the BJP today sought to draw a distinction between diplomacy and cricket and argued that cricket diplomacy with Islamabad … BJP warns Centre against mixing politics with cricket BJP jab at Mohali meeting Did PM invite Gilani under pressure, asks BJP |
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 The Hindu |
After letting final berth slip, Pakistan check out
Indian Express Scratching his forehead with his index finger, the usually jovial Pakistan team manager Intikhab Alam wore an irritable look on Wednesday. Understandably so, because of the team's several fumbles while fielding and the tumble of wickets under lights. … Pakistan let it slip through their fingers, literally Gritty Tendulkar put team above himself World Cup semi-final: Not a classic match, but drama was intense |
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India goes wild after cricket win over Pakistan
MarketWatch By MarketWatch Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh shakes hands with the India cricket squad, which went on to beat Pakistan in the semi-final. Singh and his Pakistani counterpart, Yousuf Raza Gilani, used the occasion to rekindle peace talks in the … Pakistan rules out US role in resolving issues with India India, Pakistan teams leave for Mumbai India vs Pak: Top Performers (stats) |
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