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Durrani was the dynasty that ruled Afghanistan from 1747 to 1842. It was founded by Ahmad Shah Abdali (1722?–1773), who gained his power and prestige through successful raids on India. He was elected king by a tribal council in Kandahar and...
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The Durrani (Persian: درانی) or Abdali (Persian: ابدالی) tribe is one of the Pashtun tribes, and is also found in large numbers in western Pakistan. They are estimated to be roughly 16% of the population of Afghanistan and number around 5...


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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Astronomer will search skies to start Islamic month of fasting First day of Ramadan depends on what night crescent moon is sighted
12/19/1998: 992 words, approx. 3 pages
When the sun begins to disappear behind the western horizon today, Milwaukee-area resident Mohib Durrani will set out to perform a religious task of astronomical importance. This evening, the internationally known astronomer will help determine for millions of Muslims throughout North America the...
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The Washington Times
Man charged with violating arms act.(NATION)
06/18/2005: 506 words, approx. 2 pages
Byline: Jerry Seper, THE WASHINGTON TIMES A Pakistani national convicted of illegally exporting Hawk missile parts to Iran nearly 20 years ago faces new charges of illegally exporting components for U.S. fighter jet engines to foreign customers, federal authorities said yesterday. ...
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Pakistan urges Sharif not to return
9/8/2007: 767 words, approx. 3 pages
Pakistan's government urged exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif not to return home, saying Saturday he should honor a promise he made to stay away after being ousted from power.Sharif has vowed to fly home from London on Monday to counter President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's...
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Death toll in Pakistan bombing up to 28
4/29/2007: 433 words, approx. 1 pages
PESHAWAR, Pakistan _ The death toll from a suicide bombing that targeted Pakistan's top security official rose to 28 Sunday, the country's information minister said.Interior Minister Aftab Khan Sherpao was left spattered in blood but only slightly injured in the attack Saturday in Charsadda, a...
 


 

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