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Militants kill police officer in northwestern Pakistan
Aug 16, 2017 14:49Militants riding on motorcycles have shot and killed a junior Pakistani police officer in the country’s northwest, local security sources say.
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Former Pakistan PM Sharif seeks review of court ruling
Aug 16, 2017 07:41Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has hit back against his ouster by the Supreme Court over corruption allegations, demanding a review of his case.
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Bombing hits Pakistan's Baluchistan province, kills 8 soldiers
Aug 15, 2017 07:36A roadside bomb in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Baluchistan has killed eight soldiers, in the second such attack to hit the restive region within days.
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Pakistan celebrates 70 years of independence
Aug 14, 2017 14:52Pakistan has celebrated the 70th anniversary of independence from British rule with festivities and fireworks all across the country, at a time of political upheaval following the ouster of Nawaz Sharif as prime minister over corruption allegations.
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Iran welcomes closer ties with Pakistan
Aug 14, 2017 08:49President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Pakistan's new prime minister on taking the office, hoping for the expansion of relations between the two neighboring countries.
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Major blast kills 15 in capital of Pakistan’s Balochistan province
Aug 12, 2017 23:50At least 15 people have been killed in a major explosion in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province.
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Iran stands with Pakistan in fighting terror: Larijani
Aug 10, 2017 14:11Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has highlighted the threat posed by terror outfits to the regional and global stability, urging joint cooperation to combat the scourge.
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Iran always backs talks over military action: Larijani
Aug 07, 2017 08:40Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the Islamic Republic invariably supports dialog over military action as a means of resolving conflicts.
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India accuses Pakistan-based group for assault on Hindu pilgrims
Aug 06, 2017 12:23Indian police blamed a Pakistan-based militant group on Sunday for last month's killing of eight Hindu pilgrims in the disputed Himalayan valley of Kashmir.
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Pakistan’s new cabinet maintains most of Sharif allies
Aug 04, 2017 02:27The cabinet of Pakistan’s new Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has been sworn in in the capital, Islamabad.