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Afghan government bans NYT reporter from leaving country

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 14:38

Afghanistan is in the midst of a ballot that has dragged on for months, with both candidates claiming victory after the June 14 run off, and allegations of mass fraud threatening to derail the process. 

US urges all sides in Pak to peacefully resolve differences

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 10:05

The United States has appealed to all sides in Pakistan to refrain from violence and resolve their differences through peaceful discussions in a way that strengthens democracy in the country.

Imran Khan adamant on PM Sharif`s resignation as talks to end political impasse begin

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 00:19

PTI has now backtracked on negotiation with the government and is sticking with its demand for the resignation of the Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

Imran Khan`s look-alike big draw at `Azadi March`

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 00:49

Opposition leader Imran Khan is the man of the hour for thousands of his supporters here but those unable to access him can get themselves clicked with his look-alike who has been a big draw at the protest.

Khan, Qadri march into Islamabad`s `Red Zone`

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 00:32

Pakistan opposition leader Imran Khan and cleric Tahirul Qadri on Tuesday marched with thousands of their supporters to enter the heavily fortified `Red Zone`, the capital`s diplomatic and political enclave, as minor clashes took place between anti-government protesters and security personnel.

Clashes near Kabul as Karzai calls for political unity

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 00:28

About 200 Taliban fighters launched an offensive in a province near Kabul on Tuesday as Afghanistan`s disputed election threatens to leave the central government weakened at the same time as US troops pull out.

Pakistan protesters reach parliament in bid to force PM to resign

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 02:32

Pakistan protesters reached the Islamabad parliament building in the early hours of Wednesday morning in their bid to force the prime minister to resign, but did not immediately go inside. 

Taliban launch massive offensive in east Afghanistan

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 21:23

Taliban militants, in their latest offensive against government facilities, launched a massive attack involving hundreds of fighters on security check points in Charkh district Tuesday, an official said.

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa puts Pak visit on hold

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 18:47

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa who was due to visit Pakistan later this month may delay his travel plans because of political unrest in Islamabad, officials said today.

Pakistan attacks kill 48 militants, six civilians die in bombing

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 17:53

Air strikes targeting suspected Tailban hideouts in a restive tribal district of northwest Pakistan killed 48 militants on Tuesday, the military said, as six civilians died in a roadside bomb attack.