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world: No hot pursuit in Pakistan: Gates
The US defense secretary’s comments follow a report that the CIA can expand drone attacks in Pakistan.
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10:52 PM PST | Sunday, 06 Dec, 2009 |

pakistan: Thirteen militants killed in Swat, Lower Dir
Security forces killed four militants, including a local commander, in Swat and eight militants in Lower Dir.
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09:49 PM PST | Sunday, 06 Dec, 2009 |

pakistan: SC larger bench to hear NRO cases from Monday
The apex court will hear petitions challenging NRO under a 17-member larger bench headed by the Chief Justice.
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07:13 PM PST | Sunday, 06 Dec, 2009 |

pakistan: PM Gilani appoints new chief for FIA
Zaffarullah Khan, commandant Frontier Corps, appointed director general of the Federal Investigation Agency.
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06:47 PM PST | Sunday, 06 Dec, 2009 |

pakistan: 'All Ullema to be consulted on anti-terror policy'
Government is willing to approach all parties in the country to formulate an anti-terror policy: Rehman Malik
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05:55 PM PST | Sunday, 06 Dec, 2009 |

pakistan: Bomb kills two anti-Taliban tribesmen: police
A bomb blast outside a mosque in Bajaur Agency killed two anti-Taliban tribal elders and wounded two others.
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05:55 PM PST | Sunday, 06 Dec, 2009 |

pakistan: Army targets militant hideouts in Orakzai Agency
Security forces claimed to have killed at least eight suspected militants as jet fighters pounded militant strongholds.
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05:01 PM PST | Sunday, 06 Dec, 2009 |

world: Gunmen kill four Iraqi policemen in Abu Ghraib
Gunmen stormed a checkpoint, killing one policeman on duty and three others on a break, according to officials.
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03:51 PM PST | Sunday, 06 Dec, 2009 |

metropolitan: Police arrest gang accused in Peshawar bombings
One militant was killed and five arrested in a raid against a bombing cell accused of the recent attacks in Peshawar.
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03:33 PM PST | Sunday, 06 Dec, 2009 |

cricket: Asif bowls Pakistan to comprehensive win
Asif was the star again as Pakistan levelled the test series against New Zealand with a thumping 141-run win.
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01:57 PM PST | Sunday, 06 Dec, 2009 |

world: Indian court to wrap up Mumbai trial in a week
Only 35 (of 331) witnesses remain to be examined either personally or through their affidavits: special state prosecutor.
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01:25 PM PST | Sunday, 06 Dec, 2009 |

sport: Spain clinch fourth Davis Cup with win over Czech
The defending champions took an unassailable 3-0 lead over the Czech Republic with a Verdasco-Lopez win.
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01:05 PM PST | Sunday, 06 Dec, 2009 |

world: Singh heads to Russia seeking closer defence ties
Singh's two-day trip was also designed to firm up defence deals that have been hit by delays in delivery.
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12:22 PM PST | Sunday, 06 Dec, 2009 |

Science, poetry and prejudice
When we walk with our heads held high will be the day to remember Salam and Faiz.
He hears and heeds the trees
Lahore’s Canal Bank road was to be widened at a cost of felling of some 2,000 trees.