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Pakistan averts, for now, two new crises - Washington Post Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:21:22 GMT

The Economist

Pakistan averts, for now, two new crises Washington Post ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — After days of anti-government protests, sectarian violence and political turmoil, Pakistan managed on Thursday to retreat from the brink of the kind of chaos that has often ushered in military rule during the nation's 65-year ... The soldiers' dangerous itchThe Economist Pakistan cleric, government reach accordLos Angeles Times Pakistan Protest Ends After TalksVoice of America CNN International -TIME all 2,439 news articles »

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Pakistan urges India to cool rhetoric over Kashmir - Reuters Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:38:58 GMT

Times of India

Pakistan urges India to cool rhetoric over Kashmir Reuters NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Pakistan urged India on Thursday to tone down the "Pakistan bashing" over a spate of military clashes in Kashmir between the nuclear-armed neighbors, and again offered foreign minister-level talks to try to cool tensions. "I think ... Ready to probe 'gruesome' beheading, Pakistan high commissioner Salman ...Times of India Pakistan had no hand in the killings of Indian soldiers, reiterates Salman BashirIBNLive India Stands Up to PakistanWall Street Journal- India New York Times -the Diplomat all 3,299 news articles »

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Pakistani Cleric, Government Reach Deal to End Protest - Voice of America Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:07:26 GMT

Pakistani Cleric, Government Reach Deal to End Protest Voice of America A Muslim cleric who led street protests in Pakistan's capital this week demanding the resignation of the country's government says he has reached a deal to end four days of demonstrations. Muhammad Tahir-ul Qadri told supporters in Islamabad Thursday ...

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Former CIA officer explains the politics of Pakistan - Washington Post Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:17:14 GMT

Former CIA officer explains the politics of Pakistan Washington Post As protests escalate in Pakistan before the spring elections, former CIA officer and Brookings Institution fellow Bruce Riedel offers a glimpse into the country's complex political process. The Fold/ The Washington Post. Correction: Clarification ... and more »

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Pakistan cleric ends protest after government concessions - Reuters Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:28:07 GMT

Pakistan cleric ends protest after government concessions Reuters Qadri's appearance at the forefront of Pakistan's political scene has fuelled speculation that the army, with its long history of involvement in politics, has tacitly endorsed his campaign in order to orchestrate a soft coup against a government it ...

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In Pakistan, Savings Circles Beat Banks - Businessweek Fri, 18 Jan 2013 02:17:38 GMT

In Pakistan, Savings Circles Beat Banks Businessweek Ali has been selling wall clocks and wristwatches in a crowded Karachi market for 15 years. He's been participating in savings circles with fellow shopkeepers for just as long, and has used the proceeds to buy a car and acquire a new store. Now he's a ... and more »

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Cleric adds to Pakistan uncertainty - Aljazeera.com Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:56:08 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Cleric adds to Pakistan uncertainty Aljazeera.com Speaking to a crowd of protesters, Qadri - a Pakistani-Canadian - warned the Pakistani government to "dissolve assemblies immediately or face the people's wrath", insisting it set up a "neutral caretaker setup before elections" scheduled to take place ...

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Pakistan deal reached to end cleric Qadri's protest - BBC News Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:13:07 GMT

BBC News

Pakistan deal reached to end cleric Qadri's protest BBC News The Pakistani government has reached a deal with cleric Tahirul Qadri to end his mass protest near parliament in Islamabad, the two sides say. Mr Qadri wanted the government to resign ahead of elections due in May. The government agreed to dissolve ...

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Lending tycoons the Luqman brothers flee to Pakistan - The Guardian Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:52:04 GMT

The Guardian

Lending tycoons the Luqman brothers flee to Pakistan The Guardian Two multimillionaire brothers from Manchester, who are said to have defrauded £100m from the property loans business they ran, have fled the UK despite having had their passports confiscated, wearing electronic tags and having their worldwide assets ... and more »

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Pakistan's tumultuous politics Ready for sacrifice - The Economist Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:39:51 GMT

The Economist

Pakistan's tumultuous politics Ready for sacrifice The Economist JUST before setting off for their “long march” to Islamabad, on January 13th, supporters of Tahir ul Qadri, a populist cleric who has burst onto Pakistan's political scene, cut the throat of a bull that lay trussed in the back of a lorry. A quartet of ...