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UN official says he tried to engage with Pakistan, India on Kashmir
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CIA classifies two Hindu groups as ‘militant religious outfits’
The entries in the latest update of the CIA World Factbook stirs widespread protests in India.
Two Pakistanis who accidentally crossed Indian border return
The decision to hand the young men back was taken on humanitarian grounds.
Audi chief executive arrested in dieselgate probe
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US imports push Japan into trade deficit in May
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South Asia
CIA classifies two Hindu groups as ‘militant religious outfits’
The entries in the latest update of the CIA World Factbook stirs widespread protests in India.
Two Pakistanis who accidentally crossed Indian border return
The decision to hand the young men back was taken on humanitarian grounds.
China’s tariffs on US oil to disrupt $1bn monthly business
The two giants' trade war has already pulled down the share prices of ExxonMobil and Chevron.
Editorial: The elimination of Fazlullah may be the most significant decapitation of militant leaders yet
It appears that a fresh outreach by Gen Bajwa and the Pakistani state to Afghanistan may be producing results.
