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Indian Elections 2014: Delhi Jama Masjid Imam announces support for Congress

NEW DELHI: The Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Delhi Syed Ahmed Bukhari on Friday announced support for Congress, a few days before the world’s...

Pakistan closes its border with Afghanistan on eve of Afghan polls

QUETTA: Pakistan has closed its border with Afghanistan on Friday morning to avert any untoward incident on the eve of Afghan presidential elections. The move...

Foreign female journalist killed, other critically injured in firing in eastern Afghanistan

KABUL: A foreign female journalist was killed while the other sustained critical injuries when a gunman dressed as a police officer opened fire on...

Pakistan to beef up its security on border with Afghanistan on election day: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Thursday that it will beef up its security along its border with Afghanistan as the war-torn country is gearing up...

Afghan army fires 23 mortar shells into Pakistani territory

PESHAWAR: The Afghan National Army fired at least 23 mortar shells from the country’s eastern Khost province on Thursday which landed in Ghulam Khan...

Afghanistan’s presidential election: Polling on Saturday amid tight security

KABUL: Afghanistan will hold its third presidential and provincial council elections since the fall of the Taliban on Saturday amid tight security. The incumbent President...

Pakistan will not allow use of its soil against any country, says Nawaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan will not allow the use of its soil against any country including Afghanistan. The prime...

Six policemen killed as suicide bomber strikes Afghan interior ministry

KABUL: A suicide attack occurred outside the Afghan interior ministry in Kabul on Wednesday that left at least six police officers killed and injured...

Election candidate among nine killed in northern Afghanistan

KABUL: Unknown persons have killed nine persons including a candidate for a provincial council seat in Sar-i-Pul, Governor Abdul Jabar Haqbeen said on Wednesday. No...

PM Nawaz to visit Iran in May or June

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will visit Iran in May or June to discuss bilateral relations and world issues, the prime minister’s advisor on...

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