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Profile: Nawaz Sharif

A former two-time premier and chief minister of Punjab, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif heads Pakistan Muslim League –... Published 12 May, 2013 12:49pm

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Iran says will attend nuclear talks on Feb 26

The decision was made in a phone conversation between the offices of Iran's top negotiator Saeed Jalili and European foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton. Published 05 Feb, 2013 10:40am

Gun law works in Australia but Obama faces tougher battle

“In the US…guns are confused with freedom and opinion is so polarised that it might be impossible for Obama to do anything.” Published 20 Dec, 2012 07:49am

Bomb blast kills two police near Afghan training academy

A police spokesman said one of the policemen killed in the explosion was a teacher at the academy in Adraskan district. Published 29 Sep, 2012 08:03am

Brick 'recycling' threatens Bangladesh ancient city

Mahasthangarh village sits on what was once the ancient city of Pundranagar, built 2,500 years ago. Published 22 Aug, 2012 05:09am

Indian film confronts domestic servants' plight

Prashant Nair says his film uses flashes of comedy to shine a light on contemporary life's uncomfortable realities. Published 22 Aug, 2012 05:08am

Climate vs. weather: Extreme events narrow the doubts

A lengthening string of brutal weather events is going hand in hand with rises in temperatures and greenhouse-gas levels. Published 22 Aug, 2012 05:07am

Peace Conference in Quetta soon: Malik

QUETTA: Interior Minster Rehman Malik on Wednesday said the government would call a peace conference of local and... Published 20 Oct, 2011 03:28am

Corps Commanders' Conference underway

The military brass was discussing matters related to national security and the regional situation, DawnNews reported. Published 08 Sep, 2011 05:16am

No-confidence motion could be tabled in centre if in Punjab: Rana Sanaullah

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah. — Photo by Online LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz leader and Punjab Law... Published 08 Mar, 2011 11:20am

Influx, disease and uncertainty in Karachi`s relief camps

Pakistani flood-affected villagers are seen at a makeshift camp in Sajawal village in Pakistans Sindh province on... Published 26 Aug, 2010 12:00am

Karachi: A city under lockdown?

A main road of central Karachi is deserted as tension mounted following the killing of a leader of the Muttahida... Published 04 Aug, 2010 12:00am

Understanding Balochistan

Sanaullah Baloch, the Central Secretary Information of the Balochistan National Party - Mengal As tensions flare in... Published 25 May, 2009 12:00am

KARACHI: Tsunami early warning system far from perfect

KARACHI, Dec 25 Four years after a tsunami left some 150,000 people dead or missing in South Asia, Karachi remains ... Published 26 Dec, 2008 12:00am

Pakistan`s tsunami warning system far from perfect

KARACHI Four years after a tsunami left some 150,000 people dead or missing in South Asia, Karachi remains at risk ... Published 26 Dec, 2008 12:00am

Pakistani workers` condition in S. Arabia concerning

KARACHI Saleem, a 34-year-old from Karachi`s Gurumandir area, has been working as a driver for an oil company... Published 22 Dec, 2008 12:00am

KARACHI: Condition of Pakistani workers in S. Arabia a cause for concern

KARACHI, Dec 21 Saleem, a 34-year-old from Karachi`s Gurumandir area, has been working as a driver for an oil ... Published 22 Dec, 2008 12:00am

KARACHI: Experts stress need for central library

KARACHI, Nov 30 Libraries and the number of readers they attract represent a society`s psychological and moral... Published 01 Dec, 2008 12:00am

Obama — what people around the world hope

Barack has won! And while it seems the Americans are celebrating something close to salvation, the world at large is... Published 05 Nov, 2008 12:00am