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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.
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India says doesn't want 'further escalation' after Pakistan air strikes
The incursion across the ceasefire line that divides Kashmir came after New Delhi threatened retaliation over the 14 February suicide bombing that killed 40 Indian troops.
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India says carried out air strike on 'terror camps' inside Pakistan
The confrontation follows a growing rift between the arch-foes since a 14 February suicide bombing in the disputed Kashmir region killed at least 40 Indian paramilitary police.
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Pakistan 'ready to talk' on Kashmir, warns India against attack: PM
The attack was claimed by Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed. Indian officials have said those behind the blast will pay a "heavy price".
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Pakistan to honour Saudi crown prince after $20bn deals
Pakistan will confer its highest civilian honour on the Saudi crown prince on Monday, a day after he signed investment deals worth $20 billion on the first stop of an Asian tour clouded by his alleged role in the grisly murder of a dissident journalist.
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India vows 'heavy price' after Kashmir attack kills dozens
At least 41 paramilitary troops were killed on Thursday as explosives packed in a van ripped through a convoy bringing 2,500 troopers back from leave not far from the main city Srinagar, police said.
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Pakistan end South Africa tour with win in final T20
The tourists owed their win to the new-ball bowling of left-arm spinner Imad Wasim and bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as they defended a moderate total of 168 for nine.
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Hardliners call for protests as Bibi expected to leave Pakistan
Calls for demonstrations came hours after the Supreme Court upheld its earlier decision to acquit Bibi in a case which drew worldwide attention to religious extremism in Pakistan.
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Gunmen kill five in attack on Pakistan police station
Initial reports said a group of four gunmen detonated a grenade at the entrance of the deputy police inspector’s office in Loralai district in Balochistan.
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Proteas crash to 8-wicket defeat in Pink ODI against Pakistan
South Africa got off to a poor start as they lost Quinton de Kock inside the first two overs.
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South Africa bat in first one-day international
The pitch at St George's Park looked good for batting, while a strong wind seemed likely to pose a challenge to bowlers and fielders.
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Pakistan bans 'bed scenes' and 'intimate moments' from TV
Pakistani dramas and soap operas, many of which seek to challenge the deeply patriarchal country's conservative taboos, are immensely popular.
