Kabul blast kills three amid security transition

A police officer named Asadullah said the target was the convoy of Mohammed Mohaqiq, a prominent ethnic Hazara lawmaker.

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Key transfers in CAA; Afsar Malik appointed Karachi airport manager

Meanwhile, Ayaz Jadoon has been appointed the new manager of Islamabad’s Benazir Bhutto International Airport.

Pakistan

SHC issues notices to 20 judges over graft

Sources said notices were issued to some of the judicial officers of district courts following corruption complaints.

Petrol and diesel prices rise again

For the second time in a week after the federal budget, the prices of petroleum products went up.

Senators want civilian control over agencies

Senators called for bringing the security apparatus under civilian control

Malala first signatory to UN-backed education petition

The petition was launched on Monday with the backing of the United Nations Special Envoy for Education.

PPP wants withdrawal of increase in GST

PPP leader Raza Rabbani called for raising the minimum wages to Rs12,000.

Security forces on high alert in Quetta

Security forces have been put on high alert in Quetta following Saturday’s attacks claimed over two dozen lives.

PPP invitation to join govt: MQM to hold referendum

MQM will hold a referendum to seek opinion whether the party should accept PPP’s invitation to join the Sindh govt.

Minister links GST hike withdrawal to defence budget cut

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said the rate of GST, could be reverted to 16 per cent from 17pc.

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Islam at war – with itself

Why is that the belief in Islam is not sufficient to prevent violence amongst Muslims, asks Murtaza Haider.

The Jhang of Chander Bhan

For Heera and Kaushaliya, freedom, autonomy and revolution were meaningless words.

Coalitions: Both art and science

Since 1996, India has been ruled by a coalition of parties, Amit Baruah looks at the prospects for the 2014 elections.

The falsehood about truth

In most civilised societies, being humane is the criteria and not the primacy of truth. And so, lies triumphs.

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Balochistan cauldron

Paying it off

Perils of reaching out

The view from Taksim Square

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Sri Lanka qualify for Champions Trophy semis

Sri Lanka qualified for the semi-finals with a 20-run victory over holders Australia in the last league match.

Misbah must stay on as skipper: Wasim Akram

“His future should be secure. We need to rebuild with new players.”

Spain off to flyer, Balotelli powers Italy past Mexico

World champions Spain got their Confederations Cup campaign off to a great start, dominating Uruguay for a 2-1 win.

Hard for Warner to retain Test spot: Clarke

“You shouldn't be drinking with the opposition who have just beaten you.”

Entertainment

Movie Review: The Hangover Part III

Let me clear one thing at this point: there is no ‘Hangover’ in ‘Part III’.

Is Shahrukh under scanner for determining sex of his unborn child?

Last week media was abuzz with reports that King Khan and his wife Gauri were set to have a boy through surrogacy

Faster than speeding bullet, 'Man of Steel' sets June record

Superman blockbuster soared to the top of the North American box office this weekend, scoring a $113-million.

Kim Kardashian gives birth to baby girl

Reality television star gave birth to a baby girl, her first child with rapper boyfriend Kanye West.

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