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Hong Kong forfeits Davis Cup matches, citing security concerns - ESPN Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:32:54 GMT

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Hong Kong forfeits Davis Cup matches, citing security concerns ESPN LONDON -- Citing security concerns, Hong Kong is forfeiting its Davis Cup matches against Pakistan, scheduled for next month in Islamabad. The International Tennis Federation said Tuesday that it "regrets and respectfully disagrees" with Hong Kong's ... Pakistan announce squad for ACC U-23 Emerging Cup 2017SAMAA TV Hong Kong pull out of Davis Cup tie in Pakistan over security fearseuronews all 7 news articles »

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Pakistan to renew military courts for 'terror' suspects - Aljazeera.com Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:40:33 GMT

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Pakistan to renew military courts for 'terror' suspects Aljazeera.com Islamabad, Pakistan - The lower house of parliament voted to renew the mandate for military courts to try civilian "terrorism" suspects for a further two years, raising concerns among activists over allegations of rights violations by such courts in ... Pakistan to Reinstate Military Courts for 2 More YearsVoice of America Pakistan's parliament votes to reinstate secret military courtsReuters Pakistan's assembly approves revival of military courtsFox News Human Rights Watch -Geo News, Pakistan all 53 news articles »

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Pakistan holds its first census in 19 years, but not everyone is ready to be counted - Los Angeles Times Tue, 21 Mar 2017 11:04:44 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Pakistan holds its first census in 19 years, but not everyone is ready to be counted Los Angeles Times Like many countries, Pakistan allocates federal resources to its provinces and administrative regions based on population. Trouble is, Pakistan's last census took place nearly two decades ago, and insecurity and political wrangling have stalled efforts ... and more »

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This Mile-Wide Hole Could Revolutionize Pakistan's Economy - Bloomberg Tue, 21 Mar 2017 22:00:34 GMT

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This Mile-Wide Hole Could Revolutionize Pakistan's Economy Bloomberg In the dusty scrub of the Thar desert, Pakistan has begun to dig up one of the world's largest deposits of low-grade, brown, dirty coal to fuel new power stations that could revolutionize the country's economy. The project is one of the most expensive ... and more »

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British Mediation Helps Ease Afghanistan's Tensions with Pakistan - Voice of America Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:36:59 GMT

Voice of America

British Mediation Helps Ease Afghanistan's Tensions with Pakistan Voice of America Britain is being credited with an apparent reduction in political tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan and reopening the border between the two countries. Pakistan's interior minister, Nisar Ali Khan, acknowledged and appreciated the diplomatic ... UK understands Pakistan's concerns over Altaf: RuddPakistan Observer British home secretary lauds military's effort in bringing peace to PakistanDAWN.com Improvement in Pakistan's security situation impressive: UK Home SecretaryGeo News, Pakistan all 12 news articles »

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Pakistani Militant Commander Reportedly Killed in US Drone Strike - Voice of America Tue, 21 Mar 2017 21:09:02 GMT

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Pakistani Militant Commander Reportedly Killed in US Drone Strike Voice of America A U.S. drone airstrike in southeastern Afghanistan has killed a Pakistani militant commander accused of involvement in several deadly attacks, Pakistani media reported. Qari Mohammad Yasin, also known as Ustad Aslam, and three other militants were ... US drone kills militant blamed for attack on Sri Lanka cricket team in PakistanStuff.co.nz all 5 news articles »

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Pakistan urges India for secretary-level talks on hydel-power projects in April - Economic Times Tue, 21 Mar 2017 17:31:00 GMT

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Pakistan urges India for secretary-level talks on hydel-power projects in April Economic Times The agenda of this meeting includes deliberations on Pakal Dul, Lower Kalnai and Miyar hydroelectric plants' designs, flood data supply by India and programme of tours of inspection and meetings by Pakistan and India to the sites of their interest in ... India rejects Pakistan media claims of halting Miyar Dam project following Pak's objection: SourcesZee News all 24 news articles »

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Tribunal favours Barrick, Antofagasta in Pakistan lease denial case - MINING.com Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:54:50 GMT

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Tribunal favours Barrick, Antofagasta in Pakistan lease denial case MINING.com (TCC), a joint venture between Barrick Gold (TSX, NYSE: ABX) and Antofagasta (LON:ANTO), in relation to the denial of a mining lease for the multi-billion-dollar Reko Diq copper and gold reserve in the Pakistani province of Balochistan. Ruling confirms ... Barrick Gold, partner win dispute over cancelled Pakistan mining projectToronto Star all 11 news articles »

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Tarek Fatah: My response to Pakistan's High Commission - Toronto Sun Tue, 21 Mar 2017 23:41:17 GMT

Toronto Sun

Tarek Fatah: My response to Pakistan's High Commission Toronto Sun “Pakistan is a multi-cultural, progressive and democratic country in which there is no place for religious tyranny.” Believe it or not, someone out there believes we Canadians will buy this piffle. This fairy-tale description of Pakistan came in a ... and more »

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Federal investigation into Pakistan T20 league opened - Sport24 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 10:23:00 GMT

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Federal investigation into Pakistan T20 league opened Sport24 Cape Town - The Pakistan Super League fixing scandal has taken a new and serious twist as the country's Federal Investigation Agency has opened a criminal investigation. The four players suspended by the PCB have also been placed on a no exit list by ... Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency launches PSL probeESPNcricinfo.com Pakistan cricketers provisionally suspended are barred from leaving countryBBC Sport Pakistan bars corruption-accused cricketers from leaving the countryStuff.co.nz all 93 news articles »