‘Sending more troops to Afghanistan, there’s fear that the influx of militants may be towards Balochistan,’ said Gilani.
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‘The militants now want to negotiate but the operation will continue until all the terrorists have been eliminated.’
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'People coming to the market fear that someone wearing a (suicide) jacket could jump in out of nowhere and explode.'
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'The channels have become campaigners against the leadership, have whipped up fervour for and against Taliban.'
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It is high time we make sure that young minds are taught to value critical thinking.
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Nearly 4.7 million people in Asia are living with HIV in 2008, including 350,000 infected over the previous year.
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A surge in overseas sales means the product is scarce in the domestic market, hitting the value-added sector.
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The day of remembrance came as India continued to push Pakistan to crack down on extremists, amid lax security concerns.



