A large explosion has ripped through a village in a tribal area bordering Afghanistan where the Pakistani army has fought the Taliban. . . Follow us on twitter at twitter.com .

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Suicide bomb blast in Pakistan tribal area

For decades, the Chenab River has been one of the main sources of irrigation for millions of farmers in northern Pakistan. But a dramatic decline in rainfall in the region is threatening to dry out the vital river, a problem many Pakistanis say is being compounded by a hydroelectric project across the border in India.

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Water shortage threatens Pakistan wheat crop

Lahore, March 13 (ANI): A wave of gloom engulfed Lahore on Saturday; a day after two suicide bombers targeting the Pakistani military killed at least 45 people in the city, in a challenge to government assertions that crackdowns have weakened Taliban insurgents.

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45 killed: Gloom engulfs LAHORE following twin SUICIDE ATTACKS

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Over the Border

Fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan

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Battle for the Border

Pakistan expressed fear that a large increase in foreign troops in Afghanistan could push militants across the border into its territory and called on the United States to consider that concern as it develops its new war strategy.

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World Briefing | Asia: Pakistan: Fears of Militant Influx After Afghan Buildup

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AFP – A baby boy who made a surprise arrival on board an AirAsia flight this week will be given free flights for life with the budget carrier, as will his mother, the airline said Friday.

Police and other law enforcement agencies arrested 70 persons including four foreign nationals from Rawalpindi. The special teams of Rawalpindi Police and Elite Force were engaged in the operation in housing colonies and Katcha settlements at Islamabad Expressway near Benazir Bhutto International Airport.



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