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Pak forces foil major terror bids in Balochistan

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 23:17

Pakistani security forces on Wednesday foiled major terror attempts by militants and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including anti-tank mines and rockets, during raids in the troubled Balochistan province.

Pak social media abuzz with pro and anti-govt debates

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 19:45

As the Pakistan government and protesters were locked in an intense standoff in the capital, pitched battles were also being fought on the social media with `IamNawaz` and `GoNawazGo` trending on Twitter.

NATO soldier dies in Kabul stabbing: Officials

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 18:53

A NATO soldier was stabbed to death on the streets of Kabul on Wednesday, officials said, in an unusual attack that highlighted hostility to foreign troops who are withdrawing from the country.

Pakistan`s SC summons Khan, Qadri over anti-govt protests

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 18:50

The Supreme Court issued notices to Pakistan Tehreek-i- Insaf (PTI) chairman Khan and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Qadri during the hearing of the petition filed by the Lahore High Court`s Multan Bar Association.

Pakistan hopeful of stronger India ties despite talks

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 16:50

Pakistan remains hopeful of strengthening ties with India despite an angry New Delhi last week cancelling scheduled talks between the nuclear-armed rival neighbours, Pakistan`s high commissioner said Wednesday.

`France seeks international meeting to tackle Islamic State`

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 16:01

French President Francois Hollande called on Wednesday for an international conference to discuss ways of tackling Islamic State insurgents who have seized control of territory in Iraq and Syria.

Pakistan`s Supreme Court summons Khan and Qadri

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 15:57

Pakistan`s Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered opposition leader Imran Khan and cleric Tahir ul-Qadri to appear in court the following day over protests in the capital designed to force the prime minister`s resignation.

``Sit-ins not to affect Pakistani parliament session``

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 15:54

The National Assembly session will be held as usual despite thousands of anti-government protesters occupying the area around Pakistan`s Parliament in Islamabad, the authorities said Wednesday.

Cleric asks supporters to lay siege to Pakistani Parliament

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 15:37

A religious leader leading anti-government protesters in Pakistan`s capital city Wednesday ordered them to lay siege to parliament, even as he called for "the sanctity of the national assembly to be maintained," a Pakistani daily reported.

Pakistan parliament meets amid anti-government protests

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 14:59

Pakistan`s parliament met on Wednesday as thousands of protesters gathered outside demanding the government resign in a week-long political drama that has shaken the restive nuclear-armed nation.