“We understand the suspicion and skepticism that so many feel borne out of years of conflict and frustrated hopes.”
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
AGAINST THE ODDS
The worst of times
TROUBLED TERRAIN
Pakistan’s drone dilemma
WATER WOES
Water row key to India-Pakistan rivalry
MEDIA GALLERY
In the spirit of Ramazan
MEDIA GALLERY
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South Asia: Eye on the region
HIGHLIGHTS
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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?" -
Post-America Iraq
The US president appeared hopeful but does the situation in Iraq inspire confidence in Mr Obama’s words? -
Risks remain with Gulf well cap coming off
The cap is being removed as a prelude to raise massive piece of equipment. -
Delegates’ humiliation
Pakistan should officially ask the US for an explanation and the latter must conduct a thorough investigation. -
Lakhvi’s trial
Ever since the Mumbai strikes, Pakistan-India ties have been governed by the overriding theme of terrorism. -
Blair ‘sorry’ for Iraq war victims in revealing memoir
Tony Blair said he was “desperately sorry” over the deaths an all sides.
WEATHER - PAKISTAN
Cities
MIDEAST PEACE
“The negotiations haven’t begun seriously and they won’t begin until the Israelis and Palestinians get alone in a room.”
STRANDED
Two young goats that wandered onto the thin ledge of a railroad bridge, were rescued with a towering crane.
THE MAJOR PLAYERS
Edwards, like other vulnerable Democrats, has distanced himself from Obama and Pelosi on several votes.
IN HOPE OF LOVE
The desperate quest to find loved ones started just minutes after the earthquake, as cell phones rang unanswered.
ABANDONED?
“If you empower the people, they are going to help you but if they don't have reason to hope..."
THE NEXT MOVE
The constant drumbeat of death accompanies worsening news about the extent of corruption in Afghanistan.
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