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The report said that evidence suggested Taseer was set free by his captors, rejecting claims that he was recovered in an operation by law-enforcement agencies.

Officials in the central province of Punjab said they were still estimating damage there.

Defending the former minister, he said Dr Asim is a progressive individual who "did not need to provide medical help to criminals".

Sharif expressed gratitude to King Salman for Saudi Arabia's strong and consistent support to Pakistan.

In 2013, Mohammed bin Zayed donated Dh440million in support of global efforts to eradicate polio by 2018, with a particular focus on Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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The Rangers had requested the Supreme Court to direct the Sindh government to allow them to set up their own police stations with powers of registration of cases, investigation and submission of charge-sheets.

Lawmakers vote 71 to 24 against Rand Paul's bid to prevent the sale.

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Five grant agreements to the tune of Saudi Riyal 2,625,000 ($67 million) for construction of various projects.

On Thursday, Interior Minister Khan ruled out sending the team until special assurances were met from India.

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