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Counter Terrorism Authority bill sent to law ministry
The proposed bill will set up the first civilian institution to handle terror threats in Pakistan.
Aussies break German wall to win hockey World Cup
Australia won the WC for the first time since 1986 by defeating holders Germany 2-1 in an absorbing final on Saturday.
PM, top officials discuss security in Islamabad meeting
Gilani met with the army chief and top ministers to discuss security and the agenda of the upcoming Pak-US dialogue.
India condemns Lahore attacks: Foreign ministry
“Our condolences go out to the families of those killed by these acts of terrorism,” the ministry said in a statement.
SC to review petition against Musharraf
The petition involves the legal question of whether or not the president can hold an office other than the presidency.

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Partners in blasphemy
Do blasphemy laws protect against the incitement of religious hatred or promote extremism?
Lahore attacked again
What precisely has the state done about shutting down the infrastructure of hate?
Keeping the army in check
Irfan Husain writes about how the army has come to occupy a central role in Pakistan.
Karzai visit
The delicate dance between President Hamid Karzai and the Pakistan Army looks set to continue.
A leaf from Turkey’s book
The difference between Turkey and Pak’s military is that the latter has more than nine lives: Ayesha Siddiqa.