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Indo-Pak talks put off
ISLAMABAD: The Indo-Pak bilateral dialogue process has been postponed indefinitely in view of continuing political uncertainty in India, official sources here said. A new schedule for the talks process would be announced only after the new government takes over in New Delhi, they said. Two important interactions between the two countries at various levels were to take place this month in Islamabad including the one between the ministers from both sides on the humanitarian issues.
Farmer ends life
HYDERABAD: A cotton farmer committed suicide at Vaman Nagar village, in Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh, yesterday. Police here said the farmer, Ramji, consumed pesticide as he was unable to repay the mounting debts incurred for raising cotton crop.
Betting probe
ISLAMABAD: Barely had it recovered from the sudden resignation of coach Javed Miandad, Pakistan cricket was plunged into turmoil once again today with skipper Wasim Akram and other players beingsummoned for final questioning8217; by the judge probing the betting and match-fixing allegations.
Cricketer convicted
EAST LONDON: South AFRICAN cricket authorities fired Makhaya Ntini, the only black cricketer selected for the upcoming World Cup, after he was found guilty today of raping a young woman. Ntini was convicted by magistrate Deon Roussouw of raping 22-year-old neighbour after offering her a lift home on December 2. The rape took place in the toilet of a cricket stadium.
