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17th August, 2012
At least two US troops killed by Afghan policeman
Two American soldiers were killed by a member of the Afghan local police Friday in a new “green-on-blue” attack, Nato said.
Two American soldiers were killed by a member of the Afghan local police Friday in a new “green-on-blue” attack, Nato said.
28th July, 2012
Two Nato service members killed in Afghanistan
The Nato military coalition in Afghanistan says two of its service members have been killed in an insurgent attack in the east of the country.
The Nato military coalition in Afghanistan says two of its service members have been killed in an insurgent attack in the east of the country.
2nd July, 2012
Pakistan and US near accord on Nato routes
The US and Pakistan appear to be close to resolving the dispute over the reopening of Nato supply routes to Afghanistan, Clinton’s calls PM Raja Pervez Ashraf.
The US and Pakistan appear to be close to resolving the dispute over the reopening of Nato supply routes to Afghanistan, Clinton’s calls PM Raja Pervez Ashraf.
7th February, 2012
US army commander to visit Pakistan: report
General James Mattis will visit Pakistan later this month in an effort to repair ties between the two allies, said the New York Times.
General James Mattis will visit Pakistan later this month in an effort to repair ties between the two allies, said the New York Times.
31st December, 2011
Wajid refused to visit Pakistan due to ill health
KARACHI: Pakistan’s High Commissioner in Britain, Wajid Shamsul Hassan said he could not come to present in front of the Abbottabad Commission due to his…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s High Commissioner in Britain, Wajid Shamsul Hassan said he could not come to present in front of the Abbottabad Commission due to his…
30th December, 2011
Pasha visits Qatar to repair ties with US
ISLAMABAD, Dec 29: ISI Chief Lt-Gen Shuja Pasha’s visit to Qatar, home to US Centcom’s regional headquarters, has led to speculations about an ‘intelligence back channel’ between Pakistan and the US to
ISLAMABAD, Dec 29: ISI Chief Lt-Gen Shuja Pasha’s visit to Qatar, home to US Centcom’s regional headquarters, has led to speculations about an ‘intelligence back channel’ between Pakistan and the US to
19th December, 2011
Pakistan restores Afghan border centres in step forward
KABUL: Pakistan has restored liaison officers at coordination centres on the Afghanistan border, Nato said on Monday, in a slight easing of tensions, after Nato…
KABUL: Pakistan has restored liaison officers at coordination centres on the Afghanistan border, Nato said on Monday, in a slight easing of tensions, after Nato…
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3rd December, 2011
Sovereignty: Pakistan’s Pandora’s box
As bullets and drone bombs rain down on the Pakistani Army and civilians in the border region, many have passionately raised the issue of Pakistan’s…
As bullets and drone bombs rain down on the Pakistani Army and civilians in the border region, many have passionately raised the issue of Pakistan’s…
2nd December, 2011
British Foreign Secretary phones Foreign Minister Khar
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar received a telephone call from UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, William Hague on Friday evening.…
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar received a telephone call from UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, William Hague on Friday evening.…
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2nd December, 2011
Conducting foreign policy on martyrdom
When patriotism rules the minds, thinking faculties take the backseat. Patriotism, like religion, is a conviction based on a belief system which cannot be reasoned…
When patriotism rules the minds, thinking faculties take the backseat. Patriotism, like religion, is a conviction based on a belief system which cannot be reasoned…
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2nd December, 2011
We are free to choose peace
I was planning to devote this column to Memogate and Ambassador Husain Haqqani’s resignation, then I woke up one morning to learn that the topic…
I was planning to devote this column to Memogate and Ambassador Husain Haqqani’s resignation, then I woke up one morning to learn that the topic…
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30th November, 2011
Not all deaths are mourned the same
Pakistanis of all political and religious persuasions are equally enraged by the tragic death of their soldiers caused by an indiscriminate air attack by the…
Pakistanis of all political and religious persuasions are equally enraged by the tragic death of their soldiers caused by an indiscriminate air attack by the…
29th November, 2011
Pakistan ties troubled but repairable: US general
Washington's top military officer General Dempsey said Pakistani anger was justified given the loss of life.
Washington's top military officer General Dempsey said Pakistani anger was justified given the loss of life.
28th November, 2011
Pakistan steps up rhetoric over lethal Nato raid
The PM Gilani, in an interview with CNN, said that Pakistan had not yet decided whether to boycott next month's Bonn conference on the future of Afghanistan.
The PM Gilani, in an interview with CNN, said that Pakistan had not yet decided whether to boycott next month's Bonn conference on the future of Afghanistan.
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28th November, 2011
The art of justice
Selective outrage is a national pastime – and it’s becoming incredibly infectious. Those who profess to hold the up banner for liberalism are inconsistent whilst…
Selective outrage is a national pastime – and it’s becoming incredibly infectious. Those who profess to hold the up banner for liberalism are inconsistent whilst…
27th November, 2011
Troops buried after Nato attack
Pakistan on Sunday buried 24 troops killed in a Nato cross-border air raid that has pushed a crisis in relations with the United States towards…
Pakistan on Sunday buried 24 troops killed in a Nato cross-border air raid that has pushed a crisis in relations with the United States towards…
11th October, 2011
Detainees tortured in Afghanistan: UN
KABUL: Beatings, electric shocks and other forms of torture were administered to suspect Taliban fighters in some Afghan-run detention centers, the UN said, even as…
KABUL: Beatings, electric shocks and other forms of torture were administered to suspect Taliban fighters in some Afghan-run detention centers, the UN said, even as…
15th September, 2011
UK, French leaders visit Libya; peace still far off
TRIPOLI: The French and British leaders will visit Libya on Thursday to congratulate the new rulers they helped install, but families fleeing besieged bastions of…
TRIPOLI: The French and British leaders will visit Libya on Thursday to congratulate the new rulers they helped install, but families fleeing besieged bastions of…
30th August, 2011
Iran invites Libya rebel chief to Tehran: statement
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akabr Salehi has invited the head of the Libyan rebels’ National Transitional Council (NTC) to visit Tehran, a foreign ministry…
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akabr Salehi has invited the head of the Libyan rebels’ National Transitional Council (NTC) to visit Tehran, a foreign ministry…
25th August, 2011
Libyan rebels gear for Qadhafi knockout punch
TRIPOLI: Hardened fighters streamed Thursday into Tripoli as Libya’s rebels sought to deliver a knockout punch to Moamer Qadhafi’s remaining forces and to flush out…
TRIPOLI: Hardened fighters streamed Thursday into Tripoli as Libya’s rebels sought to deliver a knockout punch to Moamer Qadhafi’s remaining forces and to flush out…
