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3rd April, 2013
LeJ-linked killers of Prof Sibte Jaffar arrested in Karachi: police
SSP CID Fayyaz Khan said that high profile politicians, media personnel and members of the Shia community were on the hit-list of the arrested militants.
SSP CID Fayyaz Khan said that high profile politicians, media personnel and members of the Shia community were on the hit-list of the arrested militants.
22nd February, 2013
NAB arrests KP Police officer, Contractor in weapons scam case
NAB claimed to have arrested two main accused, in a 2009-10 weapons fraud case, adding that a number of serving and retired police officers were also feared involved.
NAB claimed to have arrested two main accused, in a 2009-10 weapons fraud case, adding that a number of serving and retired police officers were also feared involved.
15th February, 2013
N.Korea makes progress at rocket site
North Korea has been making preparations at a launchpad that could pave the way for firing a long-range missile.
North Korea has been making preparations at a launchpad that could pave the way for firing a long-range missile.
28th January, 2013
Israel deploys air defence, diplomacy on Syria concerns
Two batteries of Israel's missile defence system have been deployed to the north of the country in case military action against targets in Syria or Lebanon becomes 'necessary', according to a security source.
Two batteries of Israel's missile defence system have been deployed to the north of the country in case military action against targets in Syria or Lebanon becomes 'necessary', according to a security source.
14th December, 2012
Sweden asks India to clarify arms presence in Myanmar
Sweden asked India on Thursday to clarify how Swedish-made weapons wound up in Myanmar in breach of EU sanctions, after it was revealed the Indian army had purchased the arms.
Sweden asked India on Thursday to clarify how Swedish-made weapons wound up in Myanmar in breach of EU sanctions, after it was revealed the Indian army had purchased the arms.
17th August, 2012
Israel’s Peres against any solo Iran attack, trusts Obama
Israeli President Shimon Peres came out against any solo Israeli attack on Iran, saying he trusted Obama's pledge to prevent Tehran from producing weapons.
Israeli President Shimon Peres came out against any solo Israeli attack on Iran, saying he trusted Obama's pledge to prevent Tehran from producing weapons.
28th July, 2012
United Nations fails to agree landmark arms-trade treaty
Delegations from around the world failed on Friday to agree a landmark UN arms-trade treaty to regulate the more than $60 billion industry.
Delegations from around the world failed on Friday to agree a landmark UN arms-trade treaty to regulate the more than $60 billion industry.
14th June, 2012
Indian businessman is weapons maker for Hollywood
Rai said his biggest challenge is keeping the factory going during the frequent power outages that dog Indian industries.
Rai said his biggest challenge is keeping the factory going during the frequent power outages that dog Indian industries.
14th May, 2012
Libyans want answers over deadly Nato airstrikes
HRW recommended that Nato make public information about the airstrike cases where civilians were wounded or killed.
HRW recommended that Nato make public information about the airstrike cases where civilians were wounded or killed.
12th May, 2012
US resumes Bahrain arms sales despite rights concerns
The United States will resume some military sales to Bahrain, a key Gulf ally facing Iran, despite human rights concerns.
The United States will resume some military sales to Bahrain, a key Gulf ally facing Iran, despite human rights concerns.
7th April, 2012
Iran non-oil exports surge 29 per cent despite sanctions
Despite tough Western sanctions, Iranian non-oil exports surged 29 per cent to nearly $44 billion in the year to mid-March.
Despite tough Western sanctions, Iranian non-oil exports surged 29 per cent to nearly $44 billion in the year to mid-March.
26th March, 2012
Japan to deploy Patriot missiles in Tokyo
TOKYO: Japan is to deploy surface-to-air missiles in central Tokyo in readiness for North Korea’s planned rocket launch, its defence minister said Monday. The siting…
TOKYO: Japan is to deploy surface-to-air missiles in central Tokyo in readiness for North Korea’s planned rocket launch, its defence minister said Monday. The siting…
19th March, 2012
Asia is worlds top weapon importer: SIPRI
STOCKHOLM: Asia tops other regions when it comes to weapon imports, according to a study released Monday by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).…
STOCKHOLM: Asia tops other regions when it comes to weapon imports, according to a study released Monday by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).…
13th December, 2011
Largest medieval armour collection on auction
BERLIN: A German octogenarian puts his lifelong fascination with armour under the hammer Tuesday when the largest private collection of medieval weapons goes on sale…
BERLIN: A German octogenarian puts his lifelong fascination with armour under the hammer Tuesday when the largest private collection of medieval weapons goes on sale…
2nd December, 2011
EU blacklists 180 Iran firms, individuals
BRUSSELS, Dec 1: EU foreign ministers piled pressure on Iran over its nuclear programme on Thursday, slapping sanctions on an additional 180 firms and individuals and threatening to hit out at its vital oil sector.
BRUSSELS, Dec 1: EU foreign ministers piled pressure on Iran over its nuclear programme on Thursday, slapping sanctions on an additional 180 firms and individuals and threatening to hit out at its vital oil sector.
22nd November, 2011
Iran to review IAEA cooperation after new sanctions
TEHRAN: Iranian lawmakers were Tuesday to review cooperation with the UN atomic energy watchdog, the day after the United States and allies slapped new sanctions…
TEHRAN: Iranian lawmakers were Tuesday to review cooperation with the UN atomic energy watchdog, the day after the United States and allies slapped new sanctions…
18th November, 2011
US army tests hypersonic weapon over the Pacific
The US army on Thursday conducted its first flight test of a new weapon capable of traveling five times the speed of sound.
The US army on Thursday conducted its first flight test of a new weapon capable of traveling five times the speed of sound.
28th September, 2011
Iran nuclear drive heightens risk of strike: France
UNITED NATIONS: France’s UN envoy warned late Tuesday that Iran faces the risk of a military strike if it pursues its nuclear drive because certain…
UNITED NATIONS: France’s UN envoy warned late Tuesday that Iran faces the risk of a military strike if it pursues its nuclear drive because certain…
24th August, 2011
Russia holds rare talks with North Korea
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Il on Wednesday met Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in Siberia for secrecy-shrouded summit talks on energy and food aid. The talks…
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Il on Wednesday met Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in Siberia for secrecy-shrouded summit talks on energy and food aid. The talks…
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21st July, 2011
Weaponisation of Pakistan
“Weaponisation” as a negative concept was something to which I was completely unfamiliar while growing up. Though I spent most of my childhood in Lahore,…
“Weaponisation” as a negative concept was something to which I was completely unfamiliar while growing up. Though I spent most of my childhood in Lahore,…
