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US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld discusses the war in Iraq during a news conference at the Pentagon on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005.

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US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld discusses the war in Iraq during a news conference at the Pentagon on Wednesday.

Pentagon Orders:
1,500 More Troops to Iraq

WASHINGTON (US): The Pentagon has ordered 1,500 paratroopers to Iraq to provide security in advance of two upcoming national votes, the military announced on Wednesday.

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Revitalising Micro-finance

OF-LATE, the concept of micro-financing has gained currency in the country providing a base for its expansion in the years ahead. The performance... Read Full Article

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NATIONAL

CEC invalidates polls in Swabi, Nowshera in NW Pakistan

Chairman JCSC briefed on PAF�s exercise �High Mark-05�

Satellite monitoring of elections in Pakistan

Deeni madaris exempted from registration fee

Sikh candidate in Pakistan LB polls says he�ll get record votes


KASHMIR

No conspiracy can derail democracy in Azad Kashmir

Mirwaiz of Kashmir invited to OIC moot in New York

Red alert in Srinagar after car-bomb blast

India misleading world on held Kashmir: Geelani

Norway fully supports Pakis-tan's stand on Kashmir


BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Bangladesh shows interest in importing Pakistan par boiled rice

Mega project for construction of milk plant in Punjab approved

Vast opportunities of Pakistan's trade with UK

High oil price drags Indian shares and rupee down

Sugar exports to Pakistan, stocks fears rise in India


SPORTS

Pak beats Australia; Clinches Rabobank Men's Trophy

Musharraf, Aziz hail Rabo Trophy hockey Victory

Clijsters, Henin advance to WTA Toronto final

Raikkonen wins first Turkish Grand Prix

New coach looking to inspire Zimbabwe revival

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