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Western Jihadis Keep Alarm Bells Ringing In U.S., European Capitals

Posted August 27th, 2014 at 6:03 pm (UTC+0)
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By Iftikhar Hussain The recent killing of a US journalist James Foley apparently by a British national fighting alongside the militant outfit Islamic State in Syria has raised alarms in many western countries. Writing in the Sunday Times, the UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said, “It is an utter betrayal of our country, our values […]

The King of the Pashtun Squash Dynasty Hashim Khan Dies at 100

Posted August 19th, 2014 at 9:15 pm (UTC+0)
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By Niala Mohammad Pakistan’s first national hero, Hashim Khan passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014 at his home in Denver, Colorado. He was believed to be 100, but his official age was unknown due to lack of official documentation. Recognized as one of the greatest squash players of all time, Hashim Khan hailed from […]

Islamabad Blames, Kabul Counters Border Violations

Posted August 4th, 2014 at 7:07 pm (UTC+0)
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By Behroz Khan A new round of blame-game has been kicked off between Afghanistan and Pakistan with each side accusing the other of border violation and interference, a situation that jeopardizes efforts for regional stability. The spat also comes at a time of particular sensitivity for Afghanistan, which is embroiled in a debilitating controversy over […]

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