A mass funeral was arranged for the 31 victims of the blasts, while all public and private institutions remained closed.
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Israel, Palestinians agree to second round of talks
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Sanaullah blames federal govt for non-cooperation
Rehman Malik’s help is only restricted to writing warning letters, said the provincial law minister. -
Oil sheen spreading from Gulf platform explosion
“We obviously have response assets ready for deployment should we receive reports of pollution in the water.” -
Abbas, Netanyahu start peace talks
“We understand the suspicion and skepticism that so many feel born out of years of conflict and frustrated hopes.” -
World Bank, IMF step up aid to Pakistan
The World Bank raised flood aid to $1bn while the IMF approved $450mn in emergency financing to help Pakistan. -
Flood victims' resentment hurting aid effort: ICRC
Red Cross workers have faced angry crowds when distributing food and other supplies to flood victims, a senior official said.
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Despite the floods
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Anti-Islam hysteria
"How do you win Muslim hearts in Kandahar when you call them every filthy name in the book in New York?" -
Delegates’ humiliation
Pakistan should officially ask the US for an explanation and the latter must conduct a thorough investigation. -
Unjust taxation
Why must the already taxed be burdened more when so many enjoy comfortable lives outside the tax net? -
Spectre of secularism
The common people of Pakistan have every reason to dread the anti-secularism lobby: I.A. Rehman. -
Uncorking the Babri genie
The Babri genie is set to communalise Indian politics once again, writes Jawed Naqvi. -
Floods: helping the needy like the Happy Prince
We need to understand that the govt alone cannot meet this challenging task.
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DAWN FLOOD RELIEF
Features, images and blogs updating you with the latest situation on the floods ravaging the country.
CAFE BLACK
Is it any wonder that the current generation of Pakistani youth may be the most conservative and intransigent?
LAHORE ATTACKS
The willingness to embrace violence is an expression of deep-seated frustration coursing through our veins.
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"I’m still on the hunt for that skinny little shining crescent in the night sky you pointed out years ago."
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