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Taliban 'fled' Pakistani offensive 'before it began' - BBC News Thu, 10 Jul 2014 18:10:34 GMT

BBC News

Taliban 'fled' Pakistani offensive 'before it began' BBC News A Pakistani army commander in the tribal region of North Waziristan has said that senior Taliban militants managed to flee the area before the start of an offensive in mid-June. It is the first time the army has admitted that militant leaders escaped ... Pakistan's border badlandsThe Economist A Rare Look Inside Pakistan's Militant HavenABC News Pakistan Army Seizes Control Of Miranshah From TalibanHuffington Post Reuters UK -Wall Street Journal all 455 news articles »

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Pakistan Claims a Win, but Enemy Slips Away - New York Times Fri, 11 Jul 2014 02:38:46 GMT

New York Times

Pakistan Claims a Win, but Enemy Slips Away New York Times MIRAM SHAH, Pakistan — A solitary donkey wandered through the deserted streets of this once-bustling tribal town of 100,000, but no other inhabitants were to be found 10 days after Pakistani troops backed by tanks and helicopter gunships seized control.

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Hafeez dropped for SL Tests, Younis recalled for ODIs - ESPNcricinfo.com Thu, 10 Jul 2014 16:47:34 GMT

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Hafeez dropped for SL Tests, Younis recalled for ODIs ESPNcricinfo.com Mohammad Hafeez has been dropped from Pakistan's Test squad for the forthcoming tour to Sri Lanka. The selectors have recalled Younis Khan to the ODI squad, while Umar Akmal, who last played Test in September 2011, has been called up for the longer ... Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka tour announcedThe News International Pakistan announces squad for Sri Lanka tourSAMAA TV Hafeez out of Pakistan test squad for Sri LankaStabroek News iAfrica.com -Cricket Country all 95 news articles »

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Najam Sethi removed as PCB chairman - ESPNcricinfo.com Thu, 10 Jul 2014 14:52:37 GMT

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Najam Sethi removed as PCB chairman ESPNcricinfo.com Najam Sethi has been removed as PCB chairman by the government of Pakistan and an interim setup will take charge of the board, under the chairmanship of the retired judge Jamshed Ali Shah, for one month. Shah is the third person in last seven months to ... Pakistan cricket chief ousted, againGulf Times Sethi departs in new twist to Pakistan Cricket Board sagagulfnews.com Pakistan removes PCB chief and calls new electionThe Star Online all 69 news articles »

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Pakistan says no ban on fasting in China - Daily Times Thu, 10 Jul 2014 19:57:27 GMT

Pakistan says no ban on fasting in China Daily Times On a question on recent escalation of violence in Gaza, the spokesperson said Pakistan had condemned Israeli aggression and supported the international community's efforts in bringing about a cessation of unilateral Israeli strikes killing Palestinians ...

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Drone strike kills 6 in Pakistan, intelligence officials say - CNN Thu, 10 Jul 2014 13:15:16 GMT

Drone strike kills 6 in Pakistan, intelligence officials say CNN (CNN) -- A U.S. drone strike killed at least six militants Thursday in a Pakistani tribal region, according to Pakistani intelligence sources. The drone attack took place in North Waziristan, where the unmanned aircraft fired missiles at a house and a ...

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Alumni rage over admissions reform at elite Pakistan English-language school - The Guardian Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:33:23 GMT

The Guardian

Alumni rage over admissions reform at elite Pakistan English-language school The Guardian Traditions die hard at Aitchison College, a Raj-era school in the heart of Lahore that has been educating Pakistan's elite amid manicured playing fields and Mughal-esque buildings for decades. Students still wear starched turbans on formal occasions, ...

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US drone strike kills six amid Pakistan's anti-Taliban offensive - Al Jazeera America Thu, 10 Jul 2014 15:07:06 GMT

US drone strike kills six amid Pakistan's anti-Taliban offensive Al Jazeera America The strike is the fourth in northwestern Pakistan since the U.S. resumed its campaign following a six-month hiatus, days before the Pakistani military launched an air campaign on June 15 to drive Taliban fighters out of the remote border region of ...

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Pakistan's 'Home' Series vs India Downgraded to 2-Test Affairs - NDTVSports.com Thu, 10 Jul 2014 15:37:03 GMT

Cricket Country

Pakistan's 'Home' Series vs India Downgraded to 2-Test Affairs NDTVSports.com Pakistan's home series against India have been downgraded to two-Test affairs. Although two Tests are a minimum requirement for a bilateral series to take place, marquee series usually see a minimum of three Tests or more. India and England will be ... Pakistan's 'home' series with India to be two-Test affairsGo cricket Pakistan get more Tests, but shorter series with IndiaESPNcricinfo.com India-Pakistan to likely play 2 Tests in new FTPCricket Country DAWN.com all 23 news articles »

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Pakistan Vows to Target All Militants in Tribal Area - Wall Street Journal Mon, 07 Jul 2014 01:43:43 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Pakistan Vows to Target All Militants in Tribal Area Wall Street Journal ISLAMABAD—Pakistan will go after all militant groups in its unfolding operation in the North Waziristan tribal area, including insurgents who target neighboring Afghanistan, in what would be a major shift in policy, the defense minister said. The ... Khan urges aid for Pakistan refugeesBBC News Militants, soldier killed in PakistanWJXT Jacksonville Fresh Airstrikes in Pakistan Kill Scores of MilitantsNDTV Times of India -Toledo Blade -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 230 news articles »