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Suicide blast at Mardan funeral kills 28, including PTI lawmaker
Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf MPA from PK-27, Imran Khan Mohmand, also killed in blast. At least 57 wounded.
US to hold talks with Taliban within days
United States envoys will meet with Taliban representatives within days, senior officials said on Tuesday.
NA session: Mazari calls out govt on drone attacks
Mazari said the government would have to adopt more significant measures to stop drone attacks.
Pakistan welcomes opening of Taliban office in Doha
The FO also commended the subsequent announcement by the US that it will launch talks with the insurgents this week.
UK police launch searches over Dr Imran Farooq’s murder
British counter-terror police have searched two residential properties in London saying investigation is still “active”.

SPORT

After Champions Trophy flop, Whatmore eyes 2015 WC
Pakistan's failure has prompted calls from former players, media and fans to overhaul the system and ditch Whatmore.
Aleem Dar, Dharmasena among umpires for semis
The ICC has announced the match officials for the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy.
England, South Africa look to ride their luck
Both sides are aiming to end a frustrating wait for a major ODI title and are fortunate to make the last four.

FORUM

Balochistan in flames - again
What do you think Dr. Baloch and Nawaz need to do first and foremost to ensure that the violence comes to a halt?

BLOGS

Islam at war – with itself
Why is that the belief in Islam is not sufficient to prevent violence amongst Muslims, asks Murtaza Haider.
The Jhang of Chander Bhan
For Heera and Kaushaliya, freedom, autonomy and revolution were meaningless words.
Coalitions: Both art and science
Since 1996, India has been ruled by a coalition of parties, Amit Baruah looks at the prospects for the 2014 elections.
The falsehood about truth
In most civilised societies, being humane is the criteria and not the primacy of truth. And so, lies triumphs.

FEATURES

Fabulous watch ticks loud in NA
Political sparring in the parliament is timeless but a PPP MNA chose a real watch to pour scorn on the national budget.
Tablets thrust Thai classrooms into digital era
In one school, 90 children received a tablet computer as part of a policy that was part of the govt's election campaign.
Tharis call for conservation of peafowl habitats
Alarmed by large-scale deaths, Tharis have called for an effective response to an outbreak of disease among the birds.