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Pakistan suicide bombing kills 'at least 26' in Mardan - BBC News Tue, 29 Dec 2015 22:38:22 GMT

BBC News

Pakistan suicide bombing kills 'at least 26' in Mardan BBC News A suspected suicide attack at a government office in north-west Pakistan has killed at least 26 people, police say. The bomb went off outside the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) office in the town of Mardan. A faction of the ... Suicide bomber kills 26 outside government office in PakistanOregonLive.com Blast kills 26 people; Pakistani Taliban faction claims responsibilityCNN Pakistan Bombing Highlights IS Threat in Afghan-Pakistan RegionVoice of America Wall Street Journal -Washington Post -Huffington Post all 593 news articles »

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Pakistan reject Azhar Ali offer to resign over Mohammad Amir - BBC Sport Tue, 29 Dec 2015 15:00:10 GMT

BBC Sport

Pakistan reject Azhar Ali offer to resign over Mohammad Amir BBC Sport Azhar Ali will remain Pakistan's one-day captain after his offer to resign over Mohammad Amir's presence at a Lahore training camp was rejected. Amir is available for selection after being jailed and banned for five years for his part in a spot-fixing ... Azhar Ali resigns as Pakistan ODI captain but persuaded to stay onSkySports Cricket: Pakistan refuse to accept captain's resignationNew Zealand Herald Lack of unity over Mohammad Amir hurting Pakistan cricketIndia Today SBS -The Indian Express all 530 news articles »

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Pakistan Cricket Mired in Threefold Controversy - International New York Times Tue, 29 Dec 2015 11:32:54 GMT

International New York Times

Pakistan Cricket Mired in Threefold Controversy International New York Times As 2015 gives way to 2016, Pakistan's title as cricket's storm center remains unchallenged as it continues to be afflicted by the three great scourges of modern sport — security problems, match fixing and dope. There seems little likelihood of ... and more »

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Secure the Line of Commerce with Pakistan - The Hindu Tue, 29 Dec 2015 19:59:36 GMT

The Hindu

Secure the Line of Commerce with Pakistan The Hindu From a “formal handshake” in Paris to a “friendly hug” in Lahore, the recent weeks can be amongst the most promising in terms of political engagement between India and Pakistan. The latest 'birthday/hug' diplomacy between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi ... and more »

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Officials: Pakistan Detains 13 Alleged IS Supporters - ABC News Tue, 29 Dec 2015 14:37:30 GMT

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Officials: Pakistan Detains 13 Alleged IS Supporters ABC News Pakistani counterterrorism forces have detained 13 local militants who were trying to set up an Islamic State affiliate, two officials said Tuesday. The men were captured this week during a raid on a home in the eastern Punjab province. The officials ... Pakistan Detains Nine Local Militants With Alleged IS TiesRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 59 news articles »

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Pakistan Arrests 13 Suspected Islamic State Militants - Voice of America Tue, 29 Dec 2015 09:16:58 GMT

Voice of America

Pakistan Arrests 13 Suspected Islamic State Militants Voice of America Counterterrorism authorities in Pakistan say they have arrested a group of 13 suspected militants operating a recruiting and training facility for Islamic State. Officials at the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) told VOA a telephone intercept ... Pakistan police arrest eight suspected Islamic State militantsChannel News Asia all 40 news articles »

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Hold That Applause for Modi's Visit to Pakistan - Bloomberg View Mon, 28 Dec 2015 17:35:05 GMT

Bloomberg View

Hold That Applause for Modi's Visit to Pakistan Bloomberg View Narendra Modi's impromptu stopover in Pakistan on Christmas day seems a startling self-contradiction. Modi, like his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, has drawn much of his popular appeal and ideological energy from an explicitly anti-Pakistan ... Modi's Visit To Pakistan: Let's Dare To HopeForbes PM Narendra Modi visited Pakistan after security assuranceEconomic Times Raja-Mandala: Modi's Pakistan opportunityThe Indian Express New York Times -Times of India -Wall Street Journal (blog) all 5,424 news articles »

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Christians in Pakistan - Daily Times Wed, 30 Dec 2015 00:49:50 GMT

Christians in Pakistan Daily Times Christians form most of the non-Muslim minority in Pakistan and account for 1.5 percent of the total population. Most Christians in Pakistan come from an 'untouchable' perception about their background. The 1855 census shows there were no native ... and more »

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Two Pakistani clerics fight at meeting over status of Ahmadi sect - The Guardian Tue, 29 Dec 2015 15:53:11 GMT

The Guardian

Two Pakistani clerics fight at meeting over status of Ahmadi sect The Guardian A scuffle broke out on Tuesday between the two at a gathering of Pakistan's Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) when the chairman, Mohammad Khan Sherani, called on the group to consider whether Ahmadis, who are declared non-Muslims by the constitution, ... and more »

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Afghanistan, Pakistan Lay Groundwork for Taliban Peace Talks in Early 2016 - The Diplomat Tue, 29 Dec 2015 13:22:53 GMT

The Diplomat

Afghanistan, Pakistan Lay Groundwork for Taliban Peace Talks in Early 2016 The Diplomat It appears that relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are creeping back toward normalcy after a falling out late this summer. Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif, arguably the most powerful man in the country, met with senior ... Afghanistan, Pakistan to Hold Peace Talks With Taliban Next Week - KabulSputnik International Afghanistan, Pakistan eye reviving stalled Taliban peace talksDeutsche Welle Pakistani Army Chief Visits Kabul to Discuss Peace TalksNewsmax Channel News Asia -Voice of America -Al Jazeera -Reuters all 1,349 news articles »