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Trump backs off Afghan withdrawal, lambasts Pakistan over terrorist 'safe havens'

“We can no longer be silent about Pakistan's safe havens for terrorist organisations,” says US president.

Updated Aug 22, 2017 01:38pm

India's top court rules instant 'triple talaq' divorce unconstitutional

Supreme Court says “triple talaq is not integral to religious practice and violates constitutional morality”.

Updated Aug 22, 2017 01:01pm

NAB summons Nawaz Sharif, family members and Ishaq Dar yet again

So far, NAB has issued three notices to Sharif family members and two to Dar to appear before its investigators.

Published Aug 22, 2017 12:19pm

Mystery Qatari sheikh pushed into Gulf crisis spotlight

The sheikh, belonging to a branch of Al-Thani royal family, reportedly met Saudi crown prince as well as King Salman.

Updated Aug 22, 2017 09:01am

Mosques speak out in Indian city to stop sale of brides to Arab men

Mosques in Hyderabad join growing campaign to stop schoolgirls from being sold as brides to elderly Arab men.

Updated Aug 22, 2017 09:45am

UN chief mourns death of Pakistani soldiers in Congo

Antonio Guterres lauds the soldiers' contribution to the UN efforts for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Published Aug 22, 2017 12:33pm

Iran threatens to enrich weapon-grade uranium following Trump's sanctions bill

"If there is a plan for a reaction and a challenge [by US], we will definitely surprise them," says Iran's atomic chief.

Published Aug 22, 2017 01:20pm

'Change in India’s nuclear doctrine could lead to security concerns for Pakistan'

Experts say the resulting environment could further reduce the space for dialogue between the two countries.

Updated Aug 22, 2017 10:19am

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Trump backs off Afghan withdrawal, lambasts Pakistan over terrorist 'safe havens'

“We can no longer be silent about Pakistan's safe havens for terrorist organisations,” says US president.

AFP | AP Updated Aug 22, 2017 01:38pm

Iran threatens to enrich weapon-grade uranium following Trump's sanctions bill

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