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Attack on military convoy kills at least six in Peshawar
The security forces claimed to have killed at least four attackers also as search operation is ongoing in Sara Khwaara.
Karzai suspends US talks, sets new conditions for Taliban negotiations
"Unless they are purely Afghan-led, the High Peace Council will not participate in talks," says Afghan govt statement.
Nawaz for early completion of Neelam-Jehlum Project
The prime minister has directed for expediting the Rs274.882 bn hydro-power project and make it functional till 2014-15
No US-Taliban talks scheduled: State Department
Several reports had said US-Taliban talks would be held on Thursday in the Qatari capital of Doha.
Imran takes oath as MNA, urges action against US drones
Khan said he was not in favor of shooting down drones, but called for a concerted diplomatic effort to halt the attacks.

SPORT

England reach final after South Africa disintegrate yet again
Hosts England cruised into the Champions Trophy final with a seven-wicket win.
IHC orders interim PCB chief
The interim chairman will represent the PCB in ICC's annual meeting next week, the board's legal adviser said.
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.

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

Talking with the Taliban
Even the Americans have admitted that they would now do in public what they have been doing in private.
Shoring up power in Pakistan
With Nawaz's future teetering on taking Pakistan out of darkness, advancements in energy projects are hardly surprising.
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.

FEATURES

Sudan's garbage economy a lifeline for scavengers
An increasing number of people are scouring garbage to make a living in the troubled economy of Sudan.
Experts: Pakistan pushed Afghan insurgents to the table
The US has been promoting the idea of negotiations with Taliban insurgents for more than two years.
As per PA resolution: PPP to back two new provinces in the south
This suggests PPP is ready to withdraw its proposed Bahawalpur Janoobi Punjab demand if PML-N goes by the resolution.