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Security forces killed 15 militants and captured three towns during a military operation in the Khyber region. Full Story

India concerned over China, Pakistan military 'nexus'
'The increasing nexus between China and Pakistan in the military sphere remains an area of serious concern.'
Security forces capture training centre in Kurram
Forces secured Badama and Taindo villages and also arrested a number of local and foreignl militats from the area.
Proposal under study to trim cabinet size by half
Some ministers will change portfolios, while others will be posted as heads of public cos and govt agencies: sources.
CCP’s fate hangs in the balance
The CCP Ordinance will cease to be effective unless President Zardari re-promulgates it by Saturday, sources said.
Muslims urged to shun terrorism
'Intellectuals should address this menace and should take measures to root it out,' said Saudi Grand Mufti.

MEDIA GALLERY

Remembering the Mumbai attacks

AT CROSS PURPOSES

An ideology with genes of discord

AF-PAK

Politics by other means

Reel life
Photographer Arif Mahmood kicks off Dawn.com's photoblog with an image that captures Pakistan today.
A tale of two stories
Meaningful civilian oversight of the army is obviously a distant goal, but it will remain a chimera: Cyril Almeida.
No forward movement
A popular perception held by many in the media is that 26/11 is as much a conspiracy as 9/11: Ayesha Siddiqa.
Smokers’ Corner: Democrats, beware!
This time the mantra against the ‘corrupt’ democracy is set to influence many more: NFP
A simplistic view
Regretfully, even a big and powerful India appears to think only its security concerns are legitimate.