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  Pakistani president signs anti-terror laws

  World | January 07, 2015 17:06 IST

  Islamabad: Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday signed a new bill into law after both houses of parliament unanimously approved tough anti-terror measures, including establishment of military-led special courts for trying terrorism-related cases.The new law covers

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  India-born Mamnoon Hussain elected as Pakistan's 12th Prez

  World | July 30, 2013 17:57 IST

  Islamabad, Jul 30: India-born Pakistani businessman Mamnoon Hussain, a close aide of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, was today elected as the 12th President of Pakistan after he trounced his lone opponent in a one-sided contest.Hussain,

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  Zardari heads to Dubai to placate Bilawal

  World | March 31, 2013 6:55 IST

  Lahore, Mar 31: Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari embarked on a two-day visit to Dubai on Saturday amid reports that the trip was aimed at persuading his son, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, to return to the

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  Zardari to visit Turkmenistan today

  World | March 20, 2013 8:50 IST

  Islamabad, March 20: Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will be visiting Ashgabat today at the invitation of Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, Xinhua reported.President Zardari will participate in annual Nauroz Spring festival in Turkmenistan, said Pakistan's

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  Zardari Appears In Public

  World | December 19, 2011 17:55 IST

  Islamabad, Dec 19 : Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has appeared in public for the first time after a surprise visit to Dubai for medical treatment sparked rumours that he might be about to step