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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 17 TN fishermen

Last Updated: Sunday, June 29, 2014, 14:38

The Sri Lankan Navy today arrested 17 fishermen along with their three boats when they were fishing near Katchatheevu, police said here.

Four new polio cases detected in Pakistan

Last Updated: Sunday, June 29, 2014, 17:34

Four new polio cases have been detected in Pakistani areas bordering Afghanistan, a media report said Sunday.

Hong Kong braces for massive rally after democracy poll

Last Updated: Sunday, June 29, 2014, 13:14

Hong Kong residents voted Sunday on the last day of an unofficial referendum on electoral reform that has angered Beijing, days before an expected major protest seeking greater democracy for the southern Chinese city.

LeT, JuD trying to acquire weapons of mass destruction: Book

Last Updated: Sunday, June 29, 2014, 12:56

Pakistan-based LeT and its front group JuD, enjoying backing of the military, have not only grown far stronger since the Mumbai terror attack in 2008, but are also trying to acquire weapons of mass destruction, in addition to developing air and sea power, a new book says.

Pakistani military kills 18 in anti-militant offensive

Last Updated: Saturday, June 28, 2014, 18:00

Pakistani jets and artillery bombarded militant hideouts in the country`s restive northwest on Saturday as part of a massive ongoing offensive against the Taliban, killing 18 insurgents, the military said.

Pak military kills 19 militants in North Waziristan

Last Updated: Saturday, June 28, 2014, 17:40

Pakistan military killed 19 militants in the latest raid in the troubled North Waziristan, as civilians streamed out of the restive region amidst raging conflict between the security forces and the Taliban.

Pakistan family slits throats of young couple over love marriage

Last Updated: Saturday, June 28, 2014, 15:45

A young couple in Pakistan were tied up and had their throats slit with scythes after they married for love, police said Saturday.

Saudi airline suspends operation to Peshawar

Last Updated: Saturday, June 28, 2014, 14:04

Saudi Arabia`s flag carrier has stopped flights to northwestern Peshawar city in Pakistan after this week`s attack on a plane that killed a passenger.

Pakistani jets kill 17 in anti-militant offensive

Last Updated: Saturday, June 28, 2014, 12:11

Pakistani jets killed 17 militants in the latest raid on rebel hideouts in the country`s restive northwest, officials said on Saturday.

Sri Lanka revokes on-arrival visa facility for Pakistani citizens

Last Updated: Friday, June 27, 2014, 20:13

The Sri Lankan government has reportedly cancelled the on-arrival visa facility for Pakistani citizens, and advised that they apply for a visa before boarding a flight to Sri Lanka.