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Catastrophic Pakistan Fires Prompt Calls for Tighter Safety Laws - Voice of America Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:04:13 GMT

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Catastrophic Pakistan Fires Prompt Calls for Tighter Safety Laws Voice of America ISLAMABAD — Critics in Pakistan are blaming hazardous working conditions and the failure to implement labor laws for this week's tragic deaths of about 300 workers in two separate factory fires. The fire at a shoe-making factory in the eastern city of ... Pakistan fires kill 283; lax safety laws blamedUSA TODAY Pakistan police register murder case against factory owners, managers after ...Washington Post Pakistan files murder case over factory disasterNew York Daily News all 2,738 news articles »

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Farmers angry at counterterror tactic in Pakistan - Businessweek Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:33:22 GMT

Farmers angry at counterterror tactic in Pakistan Businessweek MIR ALI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan's effort to cut off the flow of fertilizer to militants using it to make bombs in this key tribal sanctuary along the Afghan border has outraged local farmers, who complain the policy has cut their crop yields in half ... and more »

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Pakistan, Other Countries Block Controversial YouTube Video - PCWorld Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:25:30 GMT

Pakistan, Other Countries Block Controversial YouTube Video PCWorld Pakistan will block access within the country to a YouTube film trailer that mocks the Prophet Muhammad and sparked protests at U.S. embassies this week in Libya and Egypt earlier this week, and in Yemen on Thursday, a spokesman for the country's ... and more »

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Pakistan: On The Innocence Of The Muslims - Global Voices Online Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:57:34 GMT

Pakistan: On The Innocence Of The Muslims Global Voices Online People across the globe took to social media websites to voice opinions about the attacks and pay tribute to the late Ambassador. The reactions in the Pakistan Twittersphere however were mixed. @mehreenkasana: I saw the trailer of the anti-Islam film ... and more »

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American Kidnapped in Pakistan Urges Israeli Help - Voice of America (blog) Thu, 13 Sep 2012 07:45:25 GMT

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American Kidnapped in Pakistan Urges Israeli Help Voice of America (blog) An American kidnapped in Pakistan last year is appealing to Israel's prime minister to help secure his release. Gunmen kidnapped 71-year-old Warren Weinstein from his home in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore in August of 2011, just days before he ... American captured last year in Pakistan seeks Israel's helpCNN New video of US aid worker kidnapped in PakistanHuffington Post US hostage in Pakistan appeals to Netanyahu for help in al-Qaida videoHaaretz all 168 news articles »

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DYER: Blasphemy in Pakistan - North County Times Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:05:12 GMT

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DYER: Blasphemy in Pakistan North County Times Two other witnesses came forward against Chisti, and Hafiz Mohammad Ashrafi, the chairman of the All Pakistan Ulema Council, a body of senior Muslim clerics, declared that "Our heads are bowed with shame for what Chisti did." Ashrafi added that Chisti ... Girl's plight offers hope on Pakistan's blasphemy injusticeThe Canberra Times Rimsha and her family refuse to leave Pakistan despite fearsThe News International all 159 news articles »

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After Pakistan fire, police probe factory owners - The Associated Press Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:44:00 GMT

After Pakistan fire, police probe factory owners The Associated Press KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police registered a murder case against the owners and managers of a garment factory in the southern city of Karachi after a fire swept through the building and killed 258 people, many of whom were unable to escape ...

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Pakistan orders anti-Islam video block on YouTube - DAWN.com Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:53:02 GMT

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Pakistan orders anti-Islam video block on YouTube DAWN.com “Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proactively blocked and vigorously preventing all access to anti-Islamic video placed on worldwide web via YouTube with the name of 'Innocence of Muslims',” it said in a statement. – File photo. ISLAMABAD ... and more »

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Pakistan - Market factors to watch - Sept 13 - Reuters Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:08:30 GMT

Pakistan - Market factors to watch - Sept 13 Reuters Sept 13 (Reuters) - Following is a list of events in Pakistan as well as news stories and press reports which may influence financial markets. (Reuters News welcomes your feedback and for any queries please contact Michael Georgy in Islamabad editorial ...

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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 ... India, Pakistan in World Twenty20 tune-upOman Daily Observer Pakistan must overcome mental battle: MisbahDAWN.com India to face Pakistan in World T20 tune-upKhaleej Times bettor.com (blog) -PakistanToday.com.pk all 283 news articles »