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More Than 300 Killed in Pakistani Factory Fires - New York Times Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:03:34 GMT

New York Times

More Than 300 Killed in Pakistani Factory Fires New York Times KARACHI, Pakistan — Fire ravaged a textile factory complex in the commercial hub of Karachi early Wednesday, killing almost 300 workers trapped behind locked doors and raising questions about the woeful lack of regulation in a vital sector of Pakistan ... Pakistan fires kill 283, lax safety laws blamedBusinessweek Pakistan factory fires kill 283, lax safety laws blamedChicago Sun-Times all 2,314 news articles »

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Pakistan Shiites face rising militant attacks from Sunnis - New York Daily News Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:02:09 GMT

Business Recorder

Pakistan Shiites face rising militant attacks from Sunnis New York Daily News The sectarian bloodletting adds another layer to the turmoil in Pakistan, where the government is fighting an insurgency by the Pakistani Taliban and where many fear Sunni hardliners are gaining strength. Shiites and rights group say the government ... Pakistan Shiites Face Rising Militant AttacksABC News all 401 news articles »

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Afridi carries Pakistan hopes at World Twenty20 - Hafeez - Chicago Tribune Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:12:17 GMT

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Afridi carries Pakistan hopes at World Twenty20 - Hafeez Chicago Tribune COLOMBO (Reuters) - Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez expects Shahid Afridi to recover from injury in time to play a decisive role in his country's attempt to win another ICC World Twenty20. Afridi is hoping to overcome a thumb injury before the ... Hafeez banks on Pakistan's T20 experienceESPNcricinfo.com Aussie defeat helps Pakistan for World T20Ninemsn all 101 news articles »

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Warren Weinstein, American Kidnapped In Pakistan, Asks Israel For Help - Huffington Post Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:47:07 GMT

AFP

Warren Weinstein, American Kidnapped In Pakistan, Asks Israel For Help Huffington Post ISLAMABAD -- A 71-year-old American aid worker kidnapped over a year ago in Pakistan asked Israel's prime minister for help in meeting al-Qaida's demands so that he could be freed, in a new video released by the group Wednesday. Warren Weinstein did ... American captured last year in Pakistan seeks Israel's helpCNN all 127 news articles »

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Dr. Afridi's Warning: Pakistan's Hatred of the United States - Daily Beast Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:54:29 GMT

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Dr. Afridi's Warning: Pakistan's Hatred of the United States Daily Beast The Pakistani doctor, Shakil Afridi, who was arrested a year ago for allegedly trying to help America find Osama bin Laden, then tortured by the Pakistani intelligence service, has told reporters that the ISI believes America is Pakistan's enemy No. 1. Pakistan Security Brief - September 12, 2012Critical Threats Project Save the Children regrets Pakistan ordering staff to leaveAFP all 149 news articles »

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Pakistan drawing ever closer to China: PM Ashraf - The News International Thu, 13 Sep 2012 01:44:41 GMT

Daily Mail

Pakistan drawing ever closer to China: PM Ashraf The News International While responding to a query in a one-on-one session of the WEF, he successfully dispelled the impression that Pakistan's proximity with China was directed against any other country. The PM was speaking during a special session titled 'An Insight, An ... 'Pakistan will bring 26/11 attackers to justice' says PM AshrafDaily Mail PM lauds Gordon Brown's aim to spread education in PakistanPakistan Daily Times China, Pakistan premiers see eye-to-eye on all issuesThe Express Tribune Associated Press of Pakistan all 112 news articles »

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Pakistan 'blasphemy' family tell of fire threat - BBC News Wed, 12 Sep 2012 04:26:54 GMT

BBC News

Pakistan 'blasphemy' family tell of fire threat BBC News The family of a young Pakistani Christian girl, known as Rimsha, who is accused of blasphemy, say their Muslim neighbours threatened to burn them alive inside their home. Speaking to the BBC under tight security, Rimsha's father said he feared for ... Rimsha and her family refuse to leave Pakistan despite fearsThe News International In the name of the Lord: The politics of blasphemy in PakistanEgypt Independent all 148 news articles »

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Pakistani Hindus flee to India claiming persecution - Pakistan Daily Times Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:40:04 GMT

Pakistani Hindus flee to India claiming persecution Pakistan Daily Times JAIPUR: A group of 170 Hindus from Pakistan who travelled to India on pilgrim visas have said they will not return home due to alleged persecution. Officials in the western Indian state of Rajasthan have reported an increase in Hindu refugees, but ... and more »

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Pakistan itself invited UN working group, NA told - Pakistan Daily Times Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:41:41 GMT

Pakistan itself invited UN working group, NA told Pakistan Daily Times ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Wednesday said the United Nations human rights team is visiting Pakistan on the government's invitation. She told the National Assembly that the team had also visited as many as a dozen countries and ... and more »

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More Than 300 People Die in 2 Pakistan Fires - New York Times Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:15:50 GMT

New York Times

More Than 300 People Die in 2 Pakistan Fires New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — More than 300 people were killed on Tuesday when fires engulfed two factories in two major cities, officials said, renewing concerns about lax building safety measures and dismal working conditions for factory workers in Pakistan.