Afghanistan country profile
Provides an overview of Afghanistan, including key dates and facts about this Asian country.
1970-01-01 08:00
India-Pakistan partition: How aeroplanes played a crucial role
Up to 50,000 people were flown out of what became India and Pakistan after partition in 1947.
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Pakistani militants attack convoy of Chinese engineers
An attack on Chinese engineers in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan was thwarted by Pakistan's military, leaving two militants dead and the Chinese workers unharmed, police say.
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Mutanjan: The meat-and-rice dessert loved by Indian royals
For Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, mutanjan is a special dish, layered with memories and emotions.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pakistan to pick caretaker leader to oversee general election
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD Pakistan's outgoing prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and the leader of the opposition will on
1970-01-01 08:00
Pakistan: Election delayed in latest political crisis
A pending election may be delayed till 2024, even as Imran Khan is in jail and barred from politics.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pakistan high court to hear appeal by jailed Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD A Pakistani high court will take up jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's appeal on Wednesday against
1970-01-01 08:00
Jailed ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan challenges graft conviction
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan appealed against his conviction and three-year sentence on
1970-01-01 08:00
Pakistan's Imran Khan held in small, dirty prison cell, says lawyer
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan is being held in a small, dirty prison cell,
1970-01-01 08:00
Chandrayaan-3: Historic India Moon mission sends new photos of lunar surface
If Chandrayaan-3 succeeds, India will be the first country to land near the Moon's little-explored south pole.
1970-01-01 08:00
Imran Khan: Is his political future over now he is in jail?
His supporters appear scared with their leader behind bars. Has Pakistan's military eliminated yet another PM?
1970-01-01 08:00
Pakistan passenger train derails, killing at least 30 people, GEO reports
By Charlotte Greenfield ISLAMABAD A passenger train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 30 people
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