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Border guard killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes - Aljazeera.com Wed, 15 Jun 2016 14:57:18 GMT

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Border guard killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes Aljazeera.com At least one Afghan border guard has been killed in renewed clashes at a Pakistani-Afghan border crossing, according to an Afghan official. Wednesday's death was the third since Sunday night, when the violence erupted at the Torkham border crossing ... Pakistan artillery fires at Afghan forces on Khyber Pass borderReuters Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree to Cease-fire After Deadly Border ClashesVoice of America More Gunfire at Pakistan-Afghan Border, Afghan Guard KilledABC News The Diplomat -New York Times -DunyaNews Pakistan all 353 news articles »

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Why Pakistan got MSCI's Emerging Markets Index approval and China didn't - CNBC Wed, 15 Jun 2016 04:24:57 GMT

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Why Pakistan got MSCI's Emerging Markets Index approval and China didn't CNBC China is likely feeling slighted as Pakistan gains entry into one of the world's most popular emerging markets equity indices while mainland shares were left out. But Beijing could take a few pointers from the South Asian country. On Tuesday, U.S ... Pakistan Stocks Rise After Qualifying for MSCI Emerging Markets IndexWall Street Journal How Do you Define "Emerging"? Pakistan Counts The WaysBarron's (blog) Pakistan shares rise on upgradeThe Hindu The News International -Bloomberg -Financial Times all 498 news articles »

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Pakistan Lawmaker Booked For Abusing Woman Activist On Live TV Debate - NDTV Wed, 15 Jun 2016 17:04:26 GMT

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Pakistan Lawmaker Booked For Abusing Woman Activist On Live TV Debate NDTV The ugly incident happened during a private TV talk show last week when Hafiz Hamdullah of Jamiat Ulema-e-Isla Fazal (JUI-F) became furious at Marvi Sarmad for speaking against honour killing. Islamabad: An influential lawmaker of Pakistan's ruling ... and more »

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Pakistan 'honour' killing: Why clerics' call may fall on deaf ears - BBC News Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:15:29 GMT

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Pakistan 'honour' killing: Why clerics' call may fall on deaf ears BBC News The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) in Pakistan has declared that killing in the name of family honour is un-Islamic and against the law. The group, which advises the government on religious aspects of law and society, issued its statement after a ... and more »

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Amir Khan decides against Rio Olympic Games bid with Pakistan - The Guardian Wed, 15 Jun 2016 19:00:03 GMT

The Guardian

Amir Khan decides against Rio Olympic Games bid with Pakistan The Guardian Amir Khan has decided not to pursue the chance to represent Pakistan at the Olympic Games in Rio. Khan, who won a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Games, had said this month he would “love” the opportunity to represent the country of his parents' birth. and more »

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Pakistan-Tajikistan trade: 5th Joint Commission inaugurated - The Express Tribune Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:12:00 GMT

The Express Tribune

Pakistan-Tajikistan trade: 5th Joint Commission inaugurated The Express Tribune ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is keen to forge sustained and sustainable relations with Tajikistan, Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Muhammad Asif said while addressing the inaugural session of the 5th two-day Joint Commission (JC) on trade, economic and ... and more »

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Pakistan proves slippery target for Islamic State, say analysts - Firstpost Wed, 15 Jun 2016 17:10:00 GMT

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Pakistan proves slippery target for Islamic State, say analysts Firstpost Islamabad: As investigators probe connections between the Orlando killer and the Islamic State group, analysts say the jihadists are struggling to gain a foothold in one country repeatedly linked to their high-profile attacks: Pakistan. White House ... and more »

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Pakistan Considers Canceling US F-16 Deal, Buying From Jordan - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Wed, 15 Jun 2016 04:59:59 GMT

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Pakistan Considers Canceling US F-16 Deal, Buying From Jordan RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Pakistan is considering buying used F-16 fighter jets from Jordan after a deal to buy eight of the aircraft from the United States stalled because the U.S. Congress refused to finance the deal. Sartaj Aziz, a top foreign affairs adviser for Pakistan's ... Pakistan, spurned by US, considers offer of Jordanian F-16 jetsReuters Pakistan eyes Jordanian F-16s after nixed U.S. jet saleUPI.com US-Pakistan F-16 Deal Is Dead: Islamabad Mulling Jordan F-16 Fighter Jets InsteadThe Diplomat all 20 news articles »

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Chin up, China. Just consider Pakistan - FT Alphaville (registration) Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:02:22 GMT

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Chin up, China. Just consider Pakistan FT Alphaville (registration) And yes, Pakistan was just upgraded by MSCI to emerging from frontier. That, per Credit Suisse, “culminates the return to the EM club for Pakistan after a 7 year hiatus (demoted to FM in Dec 2008) during which time the market has undertaken key reforms ...

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Viewpoint: India's nuclear lobbying and an increasingly isolated Pakistan - BBC News Mon, 13 Jun 2016 23:37:36 GMT

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Viewpoint: India's nuclear lobbying and an increasingly isolated Pakistan BBC News India's American-backed bid to join the prestigious Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) has once again isolated Pakistan in South Asia. Pakistan is increasingly finding itself friendless in the region as Iran, Afghanistan and India all find fault with ... India's NSG membership will touch a raw nerve in Pakistan: China's official mediaThe Hindu Pakistan is right to be wary of the US helping India get into Nuclear Suppliers GroupScroll.in Matching India's NSG Bid: Pakistan's Threat Is Not India, But Its Own FooleryHuffington Post India all 338 news articles »