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F-16 jets will provide precision strike capability in anti-terror operations: Pakistan
Pakistan on Thursday said the F-16 jets provide precision strike capability to its on-going campaign against terrorism.
Pakistan could use F-16s against India, warn US lawmakers; Obama asked to review sale
Top US lawmakers have expressed concerns over the Obama Administration's decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan.
Farooq Abdullah welcomes Foreign Secretary-level talks between India, Pakistan
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday welcomed the Foreign Secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan.
Pakistan was aware of the US operation that killed Osama bin Laden: US journalist
Osama bin Laden was in Pakistan's detention for years and was killed after the country struck a deal with the US, a top American journalist has claimed.
After vetoing India's bid in UN, China says India should talk with Pakistan over Masood Azhar
India and Pakistan should resolve the issue over Masood Azhar through "direct" and "serious consultations", China said on Tuesday
Japan to declassify two 'crucial' Netaji files by the end of this year
Two crucial files relating to Netaji will be declassified by Japan this year-end, but it has given no assurance regarding three more files in its custody
Pak foreign secy to meet Jaishankar at 'Heart of Asia' conference in Delhi; peace talks on the agenda
After a period of uncertainty, India and Pakistan are to hold talks again when their foreign secretaries meet in New Delhi.
India cancelled my visa due to pressure from govt in China, says dissident Dolkun Isa
India has withdrawn the visa granted to Chinese dissident Dolkun Isa and three others on Monday after Beijing protested the move calling Isa a terrorist
India following tricky two-sided China policy to maximise gains: Chinese media
Chinese media accused India of following a "tricky two-sided" China policy to "maximise gains at minimum costs".
Substandard quality won't do: India bans import of milk, mobile phones from China
India has banned import of milk and milk products, certain mobile phones and a few other items from China after finding them sub-standard.
After Masood Azhar episode, India's visa for Uyghur dissident irks China
Inviting a leading Chinese dissident to participate in a conference in Dharamshala next week could be another irritant between India and China.
Unidentified gunmen target Karachi polio drive; kill seven policemen
At least seven policemen were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in two separate attacks during a polio camapign in Pakistan's Karachi on Wednesday.
India, China hold 19th round of border talks, amid growing discord over Masood Azhar
India and China on Wednesday held the 19th round of talks to resolve the vexed border dispute amid a growing discord between the two nations
Pakistan govt relaxed rules to allow Pervez Musharraf to leave country, claims report
Pakistan govt relaxed the rules to allow Pervez Musharraf to go abroad, a special court hearing the high treason case against him was told on Tuesday
Panama president seeks global efforts to tackle tax haven scandal
Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela called on Tuesday for global efforts to tackle the "Panama Papers" scandal
Japan earthquake: Death toll rises to 45 as food, water shortages hamper rescue
Rescuers in southern Japan where twin earthquakes triggered landslides found another body on Tuesday, raising the likely death toll to 45.
'Issue cannot be solved overnight': China daily weighs in on border issue, Mahmood Azhar
Chinese media on Tuesday downplayed India's call to Beijing to review its stand on blocking India's efforts to get JeM head Masood Azhar banned by the UN.
Indonesia seeks closure on five-decade old mass killings, backs public investigation
Indonesia pledged on Monday to resolve its "dark history" around one of the worst mass killings of the 20th century, but ruled out a formal apology.
China drops plan on regulating halal food
China drops plan to bring a national law regulating halal food following allegations of meddling in religious affairs.
Suu Kyi talks federalism: Promises greater autonomy to Myanmar's minorities
Aung San Suu Kyi vowed to press for greater autonomy for the Myanmar's ethnic minorities, to soothe the rebellions roiling the country.
Miracle baby gets rescued after six hours in earthquake-struck Japan
A baby girl was rescued from a collapsed house early on Friday, more than six hours after a powerful earthquake rocked Japan, leaving nine people dead.
India not forthcoming in resuming dialogue: Pakistan's envoy tells the UN
India is "not forthcoming" in resuming comprehensive dialogue with Pakistan, said Pakistan's envoy to the UN.