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March 1 ,2021
A Taliban delegation holds a press conference after a meeting with Zamir Kabulov. PHOTO: AFP
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UN rights chief concerned over Kashmir restrictions
March 1 ,2021
Raids on human rights defenders in Indian-administered Kashmir show continued restrictions on civil society, which impair the public&rs...
No reason for Pakistan and India to continue with hostilit...
March 1 ,2021
Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan speaks in his video message. — DawnNewsTV/File
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Guns fall silent on India-Pakistan border
March 1 ,2021
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Afghanistan marks National Day of Armed Forces
March 1 ,2021
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Nepal set to resume tourism promotion campaign at int’l le...
March 1 ,2021
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Bangladesh police fire rubber bullets, tear gas at new opp...
March 1 ,2021
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IAF's Suryakiran, Sarang teams to perform at Colombo air s...
March 1 ,2021
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India's move to recruit cyber volunteers prompts concern o...
March 1 ,2021
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