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UN chief monitoring situation at India-Pakistan border Mr Ban again urges India and Pakistan to resolve their differences through dialogue. NATIONAL   Zardari on warpath against PML-N Declares end to reconciliation, warns of 'disastrous consequences'. NATIONAL   Islamabad flights suspended for air show rehearsal Airfield at Benazir Bhutto Intl will remain closed from 10:30am-1pm and 3:15pm-4:45pm from Aug 31-Sept 6. WORLD   Blast at Syria's Palmyra prompts fears for famed temple The jihadists have carried out a sustained campaign of destruction against heritage sites in areas under their control. NATIONAL   Gas tariff increased by up to 67pc The increase in gas rates was one of the key requirements of the International Monetary Fund. NATIONAL   Three relief centres for villagers hit by Indian shelling Indian BSF continued unprovoked shelling which left many people dead and several houses damaged. BLOG   Hacking to blackmail women: A new evil in our 'honour' system Such blackmail and revenge is an everyday reality for young women, with no avenue for help.   Top 5 articles in last 24 hours Gibraltar, Grand Slam and war Heavy losses will be inflicted on India if war imposed on Pakistan: Asif Trump attacks Clinton's Muslim aide, her husband Suspect involved in Wasim Akram shooting submits apology The fast men: Before Akhtar, there was Zahid Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Copyright © 2015 Dawn Media Group, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences    View this email in your browser