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France to build six N-reactors in India
NEW DELHI: India signed an inter-governmental pact on Monday to buy 36 French-built Rafale fighter planes while France’s Areva will build six nuclear reactors...
The enemy attacks from all sides
In the Islamic tradition, Muslims are warned that they will be attacked by Satan, holistically, relentlessly, shamelessly, over and over and over again. Satan...
Pakistani general’s exit may be good for democracy — but bad for stability
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The most powerful and popular man in Pakistan, Gen. Raheel Sharif, announced Monday that he will step down as army chief...
Pakistan Army Chief Dismisses Extension Rumors
ISLAMABAD—Pakistan military chief General Raheel Sharif has dismissed "speculations as baseless" in local media that he intends to seek an extension in his term,...
Pakistan’s counter-terrorism policy
We take exception to your editorial (Death on campus, 21 January), which challenges the very essence of successful counter-terrorism policy adopted by the government...
Uniting to prevent violent extremism
Violent extremism is a direct assault on the United Nations Charter and a grave threat to international peace and security. Terrorist groups such as...
Time to break out of the victimhood syndrome
The subcontinent may witness a transformational moment if India and Pakistan succeed in calibrating themselves for an abiding engagement in a bid to promote...
India to build satellite tracking station in Vietnam that offers eye on China
NEW DELHI/HONG KONG: India will set up a satellite tracking and imaging centre in southern Vietnam that will give Hanoi access to pictures from...
Modi’s Trip Seen as Another Step in Cultivating South Asian Ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Afghanistan and Pakistan this week is a new step in the three countries' effort to find a...
India’s nuclear deal with Russia is a good development, but nowhere near enough
Narendra Modi's visit to Russia yielded 16 agreements ranging from defence, energy, space cooperation, manufacturing, and education. Of particular interest to some has been...