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Dera Ismail Khan
Dera Ismail Khan , town (1981 pop. 64,358), N central Pakistan, c.1 mi (1.6 km) on the western bank of the Indus River. A district administrative center, it is known for its lacquered woodwork, glass and ivory ware, mats, and sarongs. Newer industries include soap factories and textile, rice, flour, and oil mills. The old town, founded in 1469 by a Baluchi chief, was washed away by the Indus River; the new town was laid out in 1823. The city is seat of Gomal Univ. (est. 1974) and numerous colleges affiliated with Peshawar Univ.
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Ismail `Tom Jones' is back to entertain
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times; 11/29/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...Taib New Straits Times 11-29-2009 Ismail `Tom Jones' is back to entertainByline...talents of the Vigilantes, with lead singer Ismail Haron, dubbed the "Tom Jones of Singapore...for 15 weeks. You may also recall that Ismail and Anita Sarawak teamed up and the duo...
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Ismail lights up cigar passion abroad
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times; 6/27/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...Manavalan New Straits Times 06-27-2004 Ismail lights up cigar passion abroad Byline...oil rig engineer-turned- entrepreneur Ismail Tahir a success story: he is exporting...Australia, writes THERESA MANAVALAN. ISMAIL Tahir laughs when people call him the...
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Ismail Signs $26.2 Million Deal to Rocket to Canada
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 4/21/1991; ; 700+ words
; ...Notre Dame wide receiver Raghib "Rocket" Ismail signed a four-year, $26.2 million...history. According to a source close to Ismail, who was considered to be the likely...the Los Angeles Kings' playoff game. Ismail sat in the skybox of Bruce McNall, who...
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Ismail's return a winner: '91 season with Irish
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 10/24/1990; ; 700+ words
; ...Ind. Notre Dame's Raghib "Rocket" Ismail answered one big question Tuesday. Even...speculation he might turn pro next year, Ismail dismissed such talk, though he admits...there may be more untested weapons in the Ismail arsenal. For example, can he throw...
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Ismail enters draft; N.E. thinking
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 1/25/1991; ; 700+ words
; Raghib Ismail confirmed yesterday that he will leave...National Football League draft. Next, Ismail will either become: - a Patriot; - an...draft day, April 21, whether to take Ismail with the No. 1 pick or trade it, likely...
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Ismail management team at odds
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 4/11/1991; ; 700+ words
; ...marketers representing Raghib (Rocket) Ismail. Ed Abram and Louis Duvernay of Morcom...with the Patriots this week. Instead, Ismail yesterday visited the Toronto SkyDome...Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Ismail viewed the Red Sox-Blue Jays game from...
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Ismail offends another legendary composer
News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times; 6/16/2007; 592 words
; Mumbai, June 16 -- Ismail Durbar has done it again. He has ended...Ga Ma Pa". In Saturday's episode, Ismail targets composing genius Khayyam by challenging his decision. "A row arose between Ismail and Khayyam saab when the latter eliminated...
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Ismail: a Castaway No More; After Four Teams in Six Years, Wideout Anchors Ravens' Receiving Corps
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 8/7/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...offseason, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Qadry Ismail had a conversation with Minnesota's Cris Carter. Ismail sought out the seven-time Pro Bowl wide...I'm coming in here as a backup,' " Ismail said. "He said you always have to have...
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Ismail Gets Shot at a Former Team
News Wire article from: AP Online; 10/10/2002; ; 695 words
; ...00-0000 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Qadry Ismail has no special plans for Sunday's game...after last season. The hardest thing for Ismail, now with the Indianapolis Colts, will...You're playing for the wrong team,' Ismail said Wednesday. Indianapolis is Ismail...
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Tagliabue Says Ismail's Defection Won't Hurt League
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 4/22/1991; ; 700+ words
; ...receiver-kick return specialist Rocket Ismail, to the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian...Tagliabue downplayed the effect of the loss of Ismail, who probably would have been the top...the league." When asked if he thought Ismail's leaving would affect the friendly...
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Ismail Pasha
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Ismail Pasha Ismail Pasha (1830-1895) was the charming but spendthrift pasha and khedive of Egypt during the decade prior to British occupation. Ismail Pasha was born in Cairo, the grandson of Mohammed Ali and second son...
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Gaspirali, Ismail Bey
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Russian History
GASPIRALI, ISMAIL BEY (1851 – 1914), Crimean...movement among Russian Turkic peoples. Ismail Bey Gaspirali was born March 8, 1851...bibliography Fisher, Alan W. (1988). "Ismail Gaspirali, Model Leader for Asia...
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Merchant, Ismail
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers
MERCHANT, Ismail Producer and Director. Nationality: Indian. Born: Ismail Noormohamed Abdul Rehman in Bombay, 25 December...Or ) Publications By MERCHANT: books — Ismail Merchant's Indian Cuisine (cookbook), New York...
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Sayyid Ismail al-Azhari
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Sayyid Ismail al-Azhari Sayyid Ismail al-Azhari (1898-1969) was a political leader of the Sudan and is often called the father of the Republic of the Sudan. Sayyid Ismail al-Azhari was born in Omdurman, the son of a religious notable...
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Ismail
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Ismail 1646?-1727, sultan of Morocco (1672-1727). He organized corps of...in Morocco, regaining Larache and Arzila. Encouraging trade with Europe, Ismail signed a commercial treaty with France (1682) and corresponded with Louis...
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