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Pakistani Journalist Faced Court Hearing On Treason Charges

Monday, October 08, 2018

One of Pakistan's most prominent journalists, Cyril Almeida, attended a court hearing before the High Court in Lahore for a case surrounding accusations of treason and sedition.

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In Pakistan, Stepped Up Security Seems To Calm Violence In Karachi

Monday, September 24, 2018

Sunni militants have often attacked the yearly religious processions of Pakistan's Shiite minority as they mourn the seventh-century slaying of the prophet Mohammed's grandson.

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For Karachi's Water Mafia, Stolen H2O Is A 'Lucrative Business'

Monday, September 10, 2018

In Pakistan's port city, gangs siphon off water from government pipes and resell it to residents. Surprisingly, the municipal water board is now partnering with the mafia to distribute it.

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Pentagon Chief Mattis Makes Unannounced Trip To Afghanistan

Friday, September 07, 2018

Defense Secretary James Mattis has arrived in the Afghan capital Kabul on an unannounced visit to the country. Mattis was expected to meet with Afghan, U.S. and NATO military commanders and others.

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Zalmay Khalilzad Appointed As U.S. Special Adviser To Afghanistan

Wednesday, September 05, 2018

The Afghan-born former diplomat served as U.S. ambassador in Kabul under President George W. Bush. In Afghanistan, views of Khalilzad are mixed, with some blaming him for many of the country's woes.

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During A Tense Time, Pompeo Prepares To Visit Pakistan

Tuesday, September 04, 2018

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to visit Pakistan on Wednesday, a visit that comes at a particularly rough time for U.S.-Pakistan relations. The U.S. is canceling military aid to Pakistan.

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News Brief: Kavanaugh Confirmation Preview, U.S. Pakistan Aid, Myanmar Journalists

Monday, September 03, 2018

We preview Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing this week. Also, the U.S. says it's cutting military aid to Pakistan and a Myanmar court has sentenced two Reuters journalists to years in prison.

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The Policy Priorities Of Pakistan's New Government

Sunday, September 02, 2018

Pakistan's new prime minister is promising change — to end corruption and pull people out of poverty. But his government first has to save Pakistan's economy.

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Imran Khan: From Swaggering Cricketer To Populist Prime Minister

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Imran Khan has been a world champion cricketer, a playboy splashed across gossip columns, and the husband of a British heiress. Now, he's poised to be the next prime minister of Pakistan.

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Former Cricket Star Declares Himself New Prime Minister Of Pakistan

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Pakistan's cricket hero, Imran Khan, has claimed victory in the country's general election, despite claims from other parties that the vote was rigged.

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Pakistan Election Begins Amid Allegations Of Intimidation And Rigging

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Pakistani voters go to the polls Wednesday. Human rights activists, journalists and candidates say the campaign has been tainted. A spate of terrorist attacks has killed civilians and politicians.

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Pakistan's National Elections Are Marred By Violence

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Tens of millions of Pakistanis are casting votes in the country's national elections. The balloting has been scarred by violence — including a suicide bombing that killed more than two dozen people.

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What To Expect From Pakistan's General Elections

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Voters in Pakistan head to the polls Wednesday, and will transfer power from one civilian government to another for only the second time in the country's history.

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The Mood Ahead Of Pakistan's Elections

Sunday, July 22, 2018

Pakistan heads to general elections on Wednesday. But voters are polarized and extremist groups are openly campaigning, despite pressure on Pakistan to crack down on militant organizations.

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Previewing Pakistan's Election

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Pakistan heads to the polls next week. But critics allege the election campaign has been marred by interference to ensure one party's victory.

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News Brief: Trump Criticizes May, Family Reunifications, Nawaz Sharif Arrest

Friday, July 13, 2018

President Trump criticized Theresa May in a new interview published as he visits the U.K. Also, the latest on family reunifications of children and former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

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Nawaz Sharif Returns To Pakistan Despite Imminent Arrest

Friday, July 13, 2018

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is about to return to Lahore and be immediately arrested. Thousands of protesters and police are expected to show for his arrival.

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Once Ruled By Taliban, Residents Of Pakistan's Swat Valley Say Army Should Leave

Saturday, June 02, 2018

Nearly a decade after the Pakistani army pushed out the Taliban from a scenic mountain region known as the "Switzerland of Pakistan," residents say the military has overstayed its welcome.

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Why It's So Hard To Wipe Out Polio In Pakistan

Saturday, May 26, 2018

A report from the front lines. Obstacles range from violence aimed at vaccinators to social media campaigns against vaccines. Not to mention classism.

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Breaking Pakistan's Ramadan Fasting Laws Has Serious Consequences

Friday, May 25, 2018

The holy month of Ramadan is meant to be a blessed time. Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. But what if you can't fast? In Pakistan, it's illegal to eat and drink in public during fasting times.

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