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India imposes Kashmir clampdown to head off Eid protests
Kashmir has been in security lockdown for eight days as the Hindu nationalist government in New Delhi seeks to snuff out opposition to its move to impose tighter central control over the region.
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UN chief calls for 'maximum restraint' in Kashmir
India's Hindu nationalist government stripped the disputed region of its autonomy earlier this week in a move that sent shock waves through South Asia and has seen the restive area come under military lockdown.
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Pakistan braces for protests against India moves in Kashmir
On Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-nationalist party rushed through a presidential decree to scrap the special status granted to the Indian-ruled part of Kashmir from India's constitution.
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17 dead in Pakistan army plane crash
Investigations are underway after a Pakistani military plane crashed into a residential area in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi. The military's information wing said the plane was on a routine training mission when the accident occurred. Warning: Graphic content
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17 killed as Pakistani army plane crashes into residential area
The military's information wing said the plane was on a routine training mission when the accident occurred.
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Fury in India as Trump claims Modi asked for Kashmir mediation
India has disputed Kashmir with its neighbour since their independence in 1947. Both control parts of the former Himalayan kingdom, but claim it in its entirety.
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France returns stolen ancient artifacts to Pakistan
Many of the pieces turned up in France in September 2006, sent in parcels addressed to a gallery in Paris.
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Pakistani man kills wife, 2 children, 6 others in alleged honour killing
In addition to killing his wife and their two children, Muhammad Ajmal also killed his three sisters-in-law, two of their children, and his mother-in-law.
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Lee shines as Proteas Women clinch thrilling T20 series
The opener blazed an unbeaten 48-ball 75, which included 11 fours and two sixes, as the hosts cruised to the 126-run victory target at Willowmoore Park with just under 5 overs to spare.
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Pakistan to get $6bn from IMF over the next three years
The deal comes after months of negotiations over what will be Pakistan’s 22nd bailout aimed at staving off a potential balance-of-payments crisis.
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Pakistan security forces kill attackers after raid on luxury hotel
Officials said three gunmen dressed as military officers raided the five-star hotel, killing three hotel security guards, an employee and a navy soldier in the ensuing gunbattle.
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Good to be World Cup underdogs, says Pakistan captain Sarfraz
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed said he would prefer his side to go into the upcoming Cricket World Cup under the radar to ease the pressure.
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Gunmen kill at least 14 bus passengers in Pakistan: official
The attackers, who numbered around two dozen, were wearing uniforms from the paramilitary Frontier Corps, provincial home secretary Haider Ali told AFP.
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Pakistan says it has intelligence of new Indian attack this month
The attack could take place between 16 and 20 April, the country's foreign minister said, adding that Pakistan had told the five permanent members of the UN Security Council of its concerns.
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Facts and alternative facts between India and Pakistan
A suicide bombing on 14 February killed 40 troops and was the deadliest attack in Kashmir on Indian forces in a 30-year insurgency by militants wanting independence or to be part of Pakistan.
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Pakistanis sign petition seeking Nobel Peace Prize for Imran Khan
The hashtag #NobelPeaceForImranKhan began trending on Twitter on Thursday after Khan unexpectedly announced that the captured pilot would be released as a "peace gesture".
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Pakistan ready to free India pilot if leads to 'de-escalation'
Earlier on Thursday, foreign ministry spokesman Mohammad Faisal told reporters that the pilot 'is with us, he is safe and in good condition.'
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China urges India, Pakistan against 'expansion' of tensions
Wang Yi's comments came as Shah Mehmood Qureshi called him on Wednesday to provide an update on the latest developments in the standoff, the Chinese foreign ministry said Thursday.
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Thai Airways cancels Europe flights due to Pakistani airspace closure
Thai flights to and from cities in Europe were canceled because they had been scheduled to fly over Pakistani airspace on Thursday, Thai Airways said in a statement.
