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Strong earthquake jolts South Asia, 2 killed in Pakistan

A strong earthquake struck South Asia on Sunday, killing at least two people and injuring 30 others in Pakistan.

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Pakistan envoy says peace process with India remains suspended

The Pakistan High Commissioner in New Delhi Abdul Basit Thursday said peace process between India and Pakistan remains suspended.

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Death toll of Pakistan's Lahore blast rises to 76

Death toll of suicide blast that hit a public park in Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore has risen to 76 as two more injured died at a hospital, local media reported.

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Pakistan ratifies nuclear material protection pact

Pakistan has ratified an international agreement for the safety of its nuclear material, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

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Pakistan PM to visit Saudi Arabia, witness military exercise

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will pay an official visit to Saudi Arabia on March 9-10 for talks on security cooperation and witness military exercises, officials said Monday.

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Pakistan releases 86 Indian fishermen: officials

Pakistan on Sunday released 86 Indian fishermen as a goodwill gesture amid tensions over an Indian airbase attack, officials said.

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Army helicopter crash kills one officer in NW Pakistan

At least one officer was killed as a helicopter of Pakistan army crashed in the country's northwest district of Haripur on Monday evening, the military said.

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Afghan peace process: Pakistan tasked to bring 10 Taliban leaders to table

​Pakistan has been entrusted with a task to bring 10 Taliban leaders to table for the next phase of Afghanistan reconciliation process.

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Nuclear deterrence a 'factor of stability' in South Asia: Pakistan

​Describing its nuclear arsenal as a "factor of stability in South Asia", Pakistan said on Wednesday that it will maintain a full-spectrum deterrence and take steps to effectively respond to the threats to its national security.

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Pakistan confirms participation in Saudi-led military drills

Pakistan has confirmed its participation in military exercises in Saudi Arabia along with other Islamic nations.

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Special troops to help keep China-Pakistan corridor safe

Islamabad will set up a special force of approximately 10,000 troops to protect Chinese people and enterprises along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a visiting senior Pakistani diplomat said on Wednesday.

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Pakistan, Afghan armies agree on better border coordination

Pakistan and Afghan military commanders agreed Saturday on better coordination and enhancing security measures at both sides of the border, officials said.

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Bangladesh turns politically tense again: The Statesman

​The struggle between the two Begums (a reference to the nation's two women political leaders) for the mastery of Bangladesh becomes ever so sharper with the Awami League government of Sheikh Hasina according its approval to the filing of sedition charges against the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader, Begum Khaleda.

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Attack on Pakistan university reveals further cracks in Taliban outfit

The attack last week on a Pakistani university that killed more than 20 students, teachers and security guards has further divided the Taliban group as one of its commanders quickly claimed responsibility while its central spokesman denied any involvement.

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Pakistan lifts ban on YouTube: officials

Pakistan has lifted ban on the YouTube after nearly three years, officials said Monday.

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Pak PM, army chief to visit Iran, Saudi Arabia to ease tensions

Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and powerful army chief General Raheel Sharif are set to embark on an important visit to Iran and Saudi Arabia on Monday to reduce tensions between the two rival Muslim nations, his office has said.