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Three die in clash between Pakistani Taliban factions

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 18:19

At least three alleged militants died Wednesday in northeastern Pakistan following a clash between rival factions of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the main Taliban group of the country, official sources here said.

Nepal tourism assures support to foreign climbers, no halting despite deadly disaster

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 18:14

Nepal today said expeditions to Mount Everest have not been halted despite the worst disaster that killed 16 Sherpas and assured foreign climbers that it will provide all support in mountaineering on the world`s highest peak.

Pakistan shuts off power to parliament, apex court

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 18:10

Pakistan`s government has ordered electricity supply to be shut off to parliament and the Supreme Court, among some of the main state institutions, due to non-payment of bills, said local media.

Afghan and foreign forces kill 60 near Pakistan border: Spy agency

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 13:59

Afghan troops backed by Western air power killed at least 60 militants in a battle in southeastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan, Afghanistan`s intelligence agency said on Wednesday.

Five new polio cases reported in Pakistan

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 13:41

Five new polio cases have been reported in Pakistan, bringing to 58 the number of children affected this year, a media report said Wednesday.

Under bullet`s shadow: Amnesty International highlights media plight in Pakistan

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 13:56

Just days after fatal assassination bids on Pakistani journalists Hamid Mir and Raza Rumi, the Amnesty International has highlighted the plight of media workers, explaining how hey face constant life threat from various groups including the ISI and Taliban.

Musharraf told to appear in court in Bugti murder case

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 13:06

Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf has been asked by a court to appear on May 19 in the murder case of Baloch nationalist leader Akbar Bugti.

Five new polio cases reported in Pakistan

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 12:50

 Five new polio cases have been reported in Pakistan, bringing to 58 the number of children affected this year, a media report said Wednesday.

Five militants killed in Pakistan blast

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 12:49

 At least five militants, including a key commander, were killed and three others injured Wednesday in a blast in Pakistan`s South Waziristan, officials claimed.

Narendra Modi should first "decide where Dawood Ibrahim is living": Pakistan minister

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 11:48

Pakistan`s Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday claimed that Narendra Modi, if elected as India`s Prime Minister, would "destabilise" regional peace as he criticised the BJP leader`s recent comments on underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.