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Pakistan acid attacks on women cast pall of fear

Last Updated: Thursday, July 31, 2014, 08:46

A recent spate of acid attacks in a region of Pakistan previously untouched by the crime has sparked an impassioned debate about rising Islamisation that is forcing an increasing number of women to stay at home.

Former minister`s brother, 9 others killed in Pakistan attacks

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 22:36

At least 10 people, including the brother of a former minister, were killed and six others wounded in two separate incidents in Pakistan`s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday.

Personnel in PoK involved in livelihood issues: China

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 17:16

China today defended the presence of its personnel in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), saying they were not targeted against any country but are only involved in "cooperative activities" to improve the livelihood of local people.

Six killed in attack on Pakistan politician`s house

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 16:55

At least six people, including a local political leader`s brother, were killed Tuesday in an attack by an armed group in northwestern Pakistan, a police official said.

US weapons for Afghans may end up with Taliban: Audit

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 14:32

Washington and Kabul have failed to keep track of hundreds of thousands of weapons provided to Afghanistan, raising the risk that some could end up in the hands of insurgents, a US audit said Monday.

Pakistan celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 14:28

Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated across Pakistan Tuesday, media reports said.

Suicide bomber with explosives in turban kills Hamid Karzai`s cousin in Afghanistan

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 14:57

A suicide attacker killed a cousin of outgoing Afghan President Hamid Karzai near the volatile southern city of Kandahar.

Pak yet to punish attackers of religious minorities: US report

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 11:49

Pakistan is yet to take steps to bring to justice those responsible for attacks against religious minorities in the country, a US State Department report has said.

Muslims in Bangladesh celebrate Eid

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 10:39

Muslims in Bangladesh are all set to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr Tuesday marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

US weapons for Afghans may end up with Taliban: Audit

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 01:40

Washington and Kabul have failed to keep track of hundreds of thousands of weapons provided to Afghanistan, raising the risk that some could end up in the hands of insurgents, a US audit said on Monday.