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Anti-Muslim sentiments on the rise, says US report
The State department report on religious freedoms also notes that in Pakistan, at least 17 people are awaiting execution for blasphemy and 20 others are serving life sentences.
The State department report on religious freedoms also notes that in Pakistan, at least 17 people are awaiting execution for blasphemy and 20 others are serving life sentences.
9th May, 2013
Overseas Pakistanis: Left out in the cold
In the last part of the series 'What Voters Want', Dawn.com looks at who overseas Pakistanis would vote for - if they had the chance.
In the last part of the series 'What Voters Want', Dawn.com looks at who overseas Pakistanis would vote for - if they had the chance.
5th April, 2013
Indian police investigating Google mapping contest
"Google takes security and national regulations very seriously, and the Mapathon adhered to applicable laws,": Roy Chowdhury
"Google takes security and national regulations very seriously, and the Mapathon adhered to applicable laws,": Roy Chowdhury
2nd March, 2013
Sinkhole swallows man in Florida
A Florida man was feared dead Friday after a sinkhole swallowed up the bedroom of his suburban Tampa home as family members tried to help save him.
A Florida man was feared dead Friday after a sinkhole swallowed up the bedroom of his suburban Tampa home as family members tried to help save him.
10th January, 2013
Oprah promises tough grilling of Lance Armstrong
“Armstrong has no editorial control and no question is off-limits,” Nicole Nichols of Winfrey's OWN cable TV network told AFP.
“Armstrong has no editorial control and no question is off-limits,” Nicole Nichols of Winfrey's OWN cable TV network told AFP.
29th October, 2012
Auctioning off the internet to the UN
Fighting is expected to be intense over proposals to rewrite global telecom rules to effectively give the United Nations control over the Internet.
Fighting is expected to be intense over proposals to rewrite global telecom rules to effectively give the United Nations control over the Internet.
28th October, 2012
New Pakistan outreach could aid Afghan peace deal
Pakistan has increased efforts to reach out to some of its biggest enemies in Afghanistan.
Pakistan has increased efforts to reach out to some of its biggest enemies in Afghanistan.
26th October, 2012
Biofuel not an option
Biofuels made from algae cannot be made now on a large scale without using unsustainable amounts of energy.
Biofuels made from algae cannot be made now on a large scale without using unsustainable amounts of energy.
24th October, 2012
Shrinking military aid of concern to Afghans
Military-led teams set up to deliver aid projects in Afghanistan are winding down their operations.
Military-led teams set up to deliver aid projects in Afghanistan are winding down their operations.
24th October, 2012
Birth complications rise due to heart problems
Severe complications from childbirth, including heart attacks and strokes have been rising.
Severe complications from childbirth, including heart attacks and strokes have been rising.
12th October, 2012
Official: US blames Iran hackers for cyberattacks
American authorities firmly believe that Iranian hackers, likely supported by the Tehran government, were responsible for recent cyber attacks against oil and gas companies in the Persian Gulf.
American authorities firmly believe that Iranian hackers, likely supported by the Tehran government, were responsible for recent cyber attacks against oil and gas companies in the Persian Gulf.
10th August, 2012
American love affair with football darlings grows
It is the US women's football team that has the hearts of American sports fans and another Olympic gold medal.
It is the US women's football team that has the hearts of American sports fans and another Olympic gold medal.
10th August, 2012
US survive Japan rally to win gold again
The United States won their third successive women's Olympic football title by beating Japan 2-1.
The United States won their third successive women's Olympic football title by beating Japan 2-1.
6th August, 2012
Shooting at US gurdewara
A shooting during Sunday services at a gurdewara (Sikh place of worship) in Wisconsin, US, left at least seven people dead, including a gunman, and…
A shooting during Sunday services at a gurdewara (Sikh place of worship) in Wisconsin, US, left at least seven people dead, including a gunman, and…
6th August, 2012
Bolt sets new Olympic record in the 100m
Usain Bolt retained his 100m Olympic title when he won gold in 9.63 seconds.
Usain Bolt retained his 100m Olympic title when he won gold in 9.63 seconds.
13th July, 2012
Shares rise on China GDP, investors wary
Market relief could be short-lived as Moody's downgrade of Italy's credit rating to near-junk status.
Market relief could be short-lived as Moody's downgrade of Italy's credit rating to near-junk status.
14th June, 2012
Internet led to global ‘explosion’ of fake drugs
China was the number one source of counterfeit drugs last year, followed by Jordan, US, Israel and Canada.
China was the number one source of counterfeit drugs last year, followed by Jordan, US, Israel and Canada.
24th May, 2012
Amnesty criticises US for ‘unlawful’ bin Laden raid
Amnesty criticised the US for its use of lethal force, particularly for the “unlawful” killing of bin Laden.
Amnesty criticised the US for its use of lethal force, particularly for the “unlawful” killing of bin Laden.
22nd May, 2012
SC moved against US embassy expansion project
A retired army officer moved the court against expansion plans of US embassy, saying it would pose a threat to country's security and sovereignty.
A retired army officer moved the court against expansion plans of US embassy, saying it would pose a threat to country's security and sovereignty.
20th May, 2012
Zardari’s meeting with Rasmussen to be rescheduled
A Pakistani official said that both sides were working to reschedule the meeting between Zardari and Rasmussen.
A Pakistani official said that both sides were working to reschedule the meeting between Zardari and Rasmussen.
