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Birth Day Celebrations of Prophet Mohammad preparations in full swing

Preparations for celebrating the birthday of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) are gaining momentum across the metropolis. Karachi, Pakistan. 4th February 2012

by Syed Yasir Kazmi in Pakistan on 04/02/2012

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Drug Destruction Ceremony held to celebrate International Custom Day

International Custom Day is celebrated throughout the world under the World Customs Organization. As an active member, Pakistan participated in this...

by Syed Yasir Kazmi in Pakistan on 26/01/2012

Politics

Syrian Protest against Assad - Berlin

More than 300 people demonstrate at Adenauer Platz, Kurfürstendamm, against the killing of innocent people in Syria by forces controlled by Bashar...

by thomas rassloff in Germany on 21/01/2012

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04/02/2012 - Birth Day Celebrations of Prophet Mohammad preparations in full swing - Pakistan - Preparations for celebrating the...
26/01/2012 - Drug Destruction Ceremony held to celebrate International Custom Day - Pakistan - International Custom Day is celebrated...
21/01/2012 - Syrian Protest against Assad - Berlin - Germany - More than 300 people demonstrate at...
16/01/2012 - Street labourers of Karachi - Pakistan - Different street labourers carry...
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28/12/2011 - Flood aftermath in Cagayan De Oro - Philippines - Philippines - Flood aftermath, a large number of...
26/12/2011 - Flood aftermath in Iligan City - Philippines - Flooding in Iligan City leave hundreds...
25/12/2011 - Victims of flooding in Cayagan De Oro - Philippines - Philippines - Victims of major flood in Cayagan De...
24/12/2011 - Flooding aftermath in Cagayan De Oro on Christmas Eve - Philippines - Typhoon Washi has killed more than 1,...

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