world:
Sri Lankan president dissolves parliament: spokesman
President Mahinda Rajapakse sacked the parliament and cleared the way for a national election two months ahead of schedule.
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08:18 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
President Mahinda Rajapakse sacked the parliament and cleared the way for a national election two months ahead of schedule.
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08:18 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
cricket:
Yousuf, Afridi summoned by PCB over whitewash
The Test and T20 captains are expected to meet the board chairman after the team’s poor performance in Australia.
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08:15 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
The Test and T20 captains are expected to meet the board chairman after the team’s poor performance in Australia.
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08:15 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
cricket:
India call-in Raina, Karthik for second Test
Batsman Suresh Raina and wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik were included in the 15-man squad for the Kolkata Test.
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08:06 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
Batsman Suresh Raina and wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik were included in the 15-man squad for the Kolkata Test.
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08:06 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
metropolitan:
Four injured in Quetta explosion
Unknown militants hurled a hand-held bomb at a shop injuring four people, including two children.
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05:48 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
Unknown militants hurled a hand-held bomb at a shop injuring four people, including two children.
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05:48 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
pakistan:
Militant commander arrested in Bara tehsil
The arrested militant is the nephew of Lashkar-e-Islam leader Mangal Bagh and was caught during a search operation.
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05:33 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
The arrested militant is the nephew of Lashkar-e-Islam leader Mangal Bagh and was caught during a search operation.
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05:33 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
pakistan:
Court orders facilities for Abdul Qadeer Khan
His lawyer said police last month obtained court authorisation to enhance security measures, citing threats on Dr Khan’s life.
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05:07 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
His lawyer said police last month obtained court authorisation to enhance security measures, citing threats on Dr Khan’s life.
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05:07 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
world:
US and Israel call for new sanctions against Iran
The two countries have called for immediate action while Russia said doubts against the country were valid.
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05:06 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
The two countries have called for immediate action while Russia said doubts against the country were valid.
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05:06 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
cricket:
South Africa thrash India in first Test
India were bowled out for 319 as Steyn finished with a match haul of 10-108 following South Africa's imposing 558.
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04:54 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
India were bowled out for 319 as Steyn finished with a match haul of 10-108 following South Africa's imposing 558.
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04:54 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
pakistan:
Militants seeking refuge in Karachi: Rehman Malik
Terrorists escaping military operations in the northwest are seeking refuge in Karachi, the minister said.
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04:02 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
Terrorists escaping military operations in the northwest are seeking refuge in Karachi, the minister said.
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04:02 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
pakistan:
‘Attack on Sheikh Rashid plot to delay by-elections’
PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat said only the PML-N can be the beneficiary in the attack on Sheikh Rasheed.
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03:14 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat said only the PML-N can be the beneficiary in the attack on Sheikh Rasheed.
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03:14 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
world:
Regional rivalry tests security in India's Mumbai
Worries emerge that the stature of Mumbai is being undermined by politics that are anti-migrant and polarising.
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02:27 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
Worries emerge that the stature of Mumbai is being undermined by politics that are anti-migrant and polarising.
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02:27 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
world:
UN calls for aid pledges for displaced Pakistanis
The Pakistan Humanitarian Response Plan 2010 requires $537 million to cover the most immediate humanitarian needs.
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02:12 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
The Pakistan Humanitarian Response Plan 2010 requires $537 million to cover the most immediate humanitarian needs.
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02:12 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
culture:
Extra security promised for 'My name is Khan'
Security to be increased at Indian cinemas due to possible attacks by activists from the Shiv Sena organisation.
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02:00 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
Security to be increased at Indian cinemas due to possible attacks by activists from the Shiv Sena organisation.
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02:00 PM PST | Tuesday, 09 Feb, 2010 |
HIGHLIGHTS
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A life lived well
With passing of Ajmal Khattak, we have lost an important voice of sanity in these turbulent times. -
A challenging doctrine
Cold Start will be a portent of escalation, and inevitably a disaster for Pakistan and India.
JUSTICE
Aafia's conviction by a Manhattan jury last week has raised more questions than it has answered.
DAWN CLICKS
An image captures the harsh reality of terror attacks, in which so much is lost to satisfy so few.
WORLD
Gripped by poverty, the mainly Muslim but secular region has become susceptible to extremist ideas in past years.
CRICKET
Afridi gets supports from unlikely corners as he claims elements in the Pakistan fraternity want a captain from Punjab.
SPORT
“I’m glad Messi is playing football as opposed to freestyling, otherwise I wouldn’t have a job.”
KARACHI’S POLITICS
A glance at Karachi’s past happenings reveals that every round of violence has resulted in changes in the political scene.
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