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Eight militants held in Pakistan's Punjab province: Officials
Punjab police's counter-terrorism department (CTD) said most of the terrorists were from Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan
 "Eight militants held in Pakistan's Punjab province: Officials")
Investigation report on 39 mega corruption scandals missing from Pakistan PM's Secretariat
The confidential government documents showed that the investigation was initiated based on PM Sharif's orders
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Islamic State militant group eliminated from Pakistan, says Army
As many as 309 IS militants have been arrested so far
In $5 billion agreement, Pak to acquire 8 attack submarines from China
China is expected to extend a long term loan to Pakistan at a low interest rate to cover the cost of the project
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US hasn't reprimanded envoy over pic with Michelle Obama: Pakistan
A section of the press also carried out analysis that Michelle and Ambassador Jilani discussed bilateral relations
Pakistan's foreign debt soars to Rs 74 trillion
It showed an increase of about Rs 11.15 trillion in the last four years, State Bank of Pakistan said
Pakistan launches fresh campaign for NSG membership
Pakistan had applied for the NSG membership on May 19 but its request was rejected
No technical traces about varsity attack found: Pakistan to Afghanistan
Pakistani intelligence agencies are continuing with the evaluation of the intelligence shared by Afghanistan after the attack
Don't let India use your soil against us, Pakistan tells Afghanistan
The statement on India-Afghanistan nexus comes 2 days after a report saying New Delhi will deliver more arms to Kabul to help fight militants
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Stop 'double standards', impose pressure on Pakistan: JD (U) asks US
United Nations has removed three of the nine places cited by India as the addresses of Dawood Ibrahim in Pakistan
 "Stop 'double standards', impose pressure on Pakistan: JD (U) asks US")
Pakistan launches fresh drive to gather support for NSG bid
Pakistan faces a tough challenge in gaining entry into the nuclear trading club as it has failed to get the support of the US
US security assistance to Pakistan declines by 73%
The Pentagon had earlier this month decided not to pay $300 million military reimbursement to Pakistan
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Pakistan suppressing its own people exposes its political, constitutional bankruptcy: Congress
PM Modi's statement about atrocities in Balochistan has hit a nerve with Pakistan
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OIC has expressed 'deep concern' over Kashmir situation: Pakistan
The organisation reaffirmed its support for the right of self-determination for the people in Kashmir
Protestors to be charged under anti-terrorism laws: Pak on CPEC row
The people of Gilgit-Baltistan believe that CPEC will exploit its water resources which would only benefit Pakistan
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Narendra Modi crossed 'red line' by talking about Balochistan: Pak
Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said India was referring to Balochistan to cover up its human rights violations in Kashmir
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Hindu Marriage Bill tabled in Pakistan's National Assembly
Bill was approved by standing committee on February 8, and has received support from Hindu community and liberals
Letters: Active role of Pakistan
With reference to the editorial, "The gamble on Pakistan" (August 17), Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reference to the alleged gratitude of the people of Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in his 110-minute speech on August 15 could undermine Pakistan's continued allegations of human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan now stands exposed before the world. It never fails to parrot the same old story that it is helping the people of Kashmir in their "struggle for independence". What about the story inside Pakistan?Can the active role of Pakistan and its India-based stooges be denied in the current spate of violent protests across J&K, which have claimed the lives of many and injured protesters and police personnel alike? Such a volatile situation can't be allowed any longer. It is time to take the bull by its horns. Pro-Pakistan separatist groups must get their due now.The ball is now in the Modi government's court. It must rise to the occasion a
Pakistan military unlikely to stage a coup now: US experts
Prime Minister Sharif is poised to select a successor to Gen Raheel as he is scheduled to retire in November this year
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Pak must act on terrorists carrying out attacks in the 'region': US
US also said that it will encourage greater dialogue and counterterrorism cooperation between both Pakistan and India
