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Army shoots down Indian ‘spy drone’

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani military said it shot down an Indian spy drone on Wednesday in Azad Kashmir, in a new sign of the decades-old tension between the nuclear-armed rivals in the region. Industry experts said the small, unarmed model was sold commercially for aerial filming and would contain no ...

Army shoots down  Indian ‘spy drone’

Army shoots down Indian ‘spy drone’

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani military said it shot down an Indian spy drone on Wednesday in Azad Kashmir, in a new sign of the decades-old tension ...

‘Mullah Omar’ favours Taliban peace talks with Afghan govt

‘Mullah Omar’ favours Taliban peace talks with Afghan govt

KABUL: A message purportedly from reclusive Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Muhammad Omar on Wednesday appeared for the first time to signal approval ...

7,500 rescuers to remain on high alert on Eid

7,500 rescuers to remain on high alert on Eid

LAHORE: The Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122) Emergency Ambulance, Rescue and Fire Services along with 7,500 rescuers will remain on emergency ...

Peshawar attack children to be sent abroad for medical care: CM

Peshawar attack children to be sent abroad for medical care: CM

LAHORE: Students of Army Public School Peshawar who are under treatment in Punjab and their parents met Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday ...

KSE-100 bullish trend leads to 253 points rise

KSE-100 bullish trend leads to 253 points rise

KARACHI: The bullish momentum at the local bourse continued on Wednesday as the news of tariff revision kept the power generation companies’ ...

China grants $10m for FATA rehabilitation

China grants $10m for FATA rehabilitation

ISLAMABAD: China on Wednesday announced to provide a special grant of $10 million to Pakistan for rehabilitation of residents in the Federally ...

Too many holidays to shatter economy: LCCI

Iran nuke deal to increase Pak-Iran trade

LSE gains 16.56 points

Gold price remains in red zone

Dollar ends even versus rupee

Committee formed to provide level playing field to textile sector

ICCI wants government to address issues of marble industry

Reluctant Tsipras fights to pass reforms in Greek parliament

Oil futures curve shows caution over Iran’s return

After Iran deal, US companies face being left out in cold

BOC Hong Kong to sell unit for $8.8bn in city’s biggest deal

Secret IMF report: Greece needs debt relief far beyond EU plans  

White House slashes FY 2015 US deficit forecast by $128 billion  

For US banks, depositors could spoil joy of higher interest rates  

Australia consumer confidence hit by global gloom: survey

Asia stocks mostly up after China data, eyes on Fed

Oil falls on prospect of higher Iranian exports

Sterling buoyant, crown down as central banks take spotlight

Gold holds broadly steady ahead of Fed testimony

Iran’s oil return a game changer for OPEC, but not for now

Asia ready to buy more Iranian oil when sanctions lifted

China growth beats forecasts but stocks dive again

India must build consensus on land reform quickly

Indonesia’s trade surplus narrows in June, raises growth concerns  

China state revenue jumps in June, aided by property taxes  

ICAP says Greek uncertainty lowering trading volumes  

Burberry sales growth slows as Hong Kong deteriorates  

Demand grows for Islamic finance body IILM sukuk

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Long war  

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has shown a desire to sign a peace treaty with ...

Spreading terror  

The Kuwait public prosecution has decided to press charges against 29 suspected ...

Historic deal

After normalisation of ties with Cuba, the striking of a nuclear deal with Iran is ...

Letters

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Making a comeback

Sir: It is so heartening to see Pakistani movies making a comeback to the silver screen. ...

Gardens of grandeur      

Sir: Are the gardens of the Lahore Fort going to blossom again? The Walled City of Lahore ...

Degrading remarks      

Sir: I read that to earn Rs 130 billion, the CDA (Capital Development Authority) is ...

Political hypocrisy      

Sir: I couldn’t help but suppress an urge to laugh at the comically sombre picture ...

Benazir Bhutto Library      

Sir: I left home and called a relative to provide assistance regarding the location of ...

Fresh Eid notes

Sir: I want to draw the attention of the Director of State Bank of Pakistan, regarding ...

Opinion

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The Murree brew

The Murree brew By: Dr Mohammad Taqi

An Afghan government delegation and various elements of the Afghan Taliban finally met ...

The new MAD

The new MAD By: — Harlan Ullman

During the Cold War, a thermonuclear conflict between east and west would have ...

The Murree peace parlays

The Murree peace parlays By: Akbar Jan Marwat

It is with a great sense of optimism that one reads about the peace talks held between ...

Disappointment in expectations

Disappointment in expectations By: Ikram Sehgal

Having raised the hopes of the country by apprehending a large number of target killers ...

The elephant is in the room

The elephant is in the room By: Ali Malik

The deal is a done deal now. Iran makes a comeback into the world order and with its ...

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