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Bid to take Pakistan's Geo TV off the air fails - The Guardian Tue, 20 May 2014 19:55:09 GMT

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Bid to take Pakistan's Geo TV off the air fails The Guardian An attempt to take Pakistan's largest and most influential television station off the air descended into farce on Tuesday after the country's broadcasting regulator disowned a decision taken by some of its own board members. Three members of the ... Bitter divisions emerge within Pakistan's TV regulatorBBC News Pakistan's Geo Network Suspended, Still on AirVoice of America Pakistan suspends 3 Geo TV channels for allegations against ISITimes of India NDTV -The Globe and Mail -DAWN.com all 95 news articles »

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Pakistan's Tyranny of Blasphemy - New York Times Tue, 20 May 2014 11:58:37 GMT

Pakistan's Tyranny of Blasphemy New York Times The speaker was Junaid Hafeez, a young poet and Fulbright scholar from the south of Pakistan, telling a radio show host in 2011 why he had given up studying medicine for a life in literature. Today, he is in jail on a blasphemy charge that carries the ... and more »

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Bicyclist from China kidnapped in Pakistan - Washington Post Tue, 20 May 2014 14:31:54 GMT

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Bicyclist from China kidnapped in Pakistan Washington Post ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Taliban militants have kidnapped a tourist from China who was riding a bicycle in northwest Pakistan, the latest incident of violence targeting bicyclists who attempt to make ill-advised trips across the country. Security ... Chinese Tourist Abducted in PakistanABC News Taliban kidnap Chinese national in PakistanAljazeera.com Chinese Tourist Kidnapped in PakistanVoice of America all 96 news articles »

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Narendra Modi: what does his victory mean for America, China and Pakistan? - The Guardian Tue, 20 May 2014 11:31:50 GMT

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Narendra Modi: what does his victory mean for America, China and Pakistan? The Guardian There were also more assertive statements directed at neighbours Pakistan – with which India has fought four wars – and China – with which India has had one conflict – and a promise that Modi in power would create an India that no one could talk down ... Pak begins back-channel diplomacy with BJPEconomic Times In move to boost ties, Pakistan invites Modi to IslamabadBellingham Herald Pakistan must not jump the gunHindustan Times DAWN.com -Indian Express all 2,132 news articles »

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Pakistan drops ammunition case against FBI agent - BBC News Mon, 19 May 2014 11:05:38 GMT

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Pakistan drops ammunition case against FBI agent BBC News A court in the Pakistani city of Karachi has ordered that charges be dropped against a US FBI agent who was arrested for carrying ammunition. Police told the court they were dropping the case after the government confirmed Joel Cox was authorised to ... Pakistan judge dismisses case against FBI agentUSA TODAY Pakistan scraps case against FBI agent arrested at airportReuters Pakistan drops charges against FBI agentAljazeera.com all 120 news articles »

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Pakistan May Surprise Maradona at World Cup in Brazil - Bloomberg Mon, 19 May 2014 19:41:36 GMT

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Pakistan May Surprise Maradona at World Cup in Brazil Bloomberg Whatever soccer legend Diego Maradona says, Pakistan will be a big presence at this year's World Cup in Brazil -- although not because of its playing skills. The nation, ranked 159th by ruling body FIFA, won't be among the 32 teams at sport's most ... and more »

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Pakistan government appeals against Ashraf's return - ESPNcricinfo.com Tue, 20 May 2014 16:40:11 GMT

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Pakistan government appeals against Ashraf's return ESPNcricinfo.com The Pakistan government has lodged an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Islamabad High Court's decision to remove the PCB administration under Najam Sethi chairmanship, annul all its decisions, and reinstate Zaka Ashraf as PCB chairman. Ashraf returns as Pakistan cricket bossSBS Pakistan government appeals Sethi decisionSuperSport Pakistan government appeals decision to sack Njam SethiThe National ABP News -NDTV all 293 news articles »

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With Speed and Spice, MasterChef Takes on Pakistan's TV Realm - NBCNews.com (blog) Sun, 18 May 2014 08:08:34 GMT

With Speed and Spice, MasterChef Takes on Pakistan's TV Realm NBCNews.com (blog) At a sound studio in Karachi, a hijab-wearing Pakistani housewife and shaggy haired male college student high-five over their barbecuing prowess. This is MasterChef Pakistan - and this unlikely pair have made it to the next round. In a country where ...

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Pakistan jobless turn to Taliban in Swat - Aljazeera.com Mon, 19 May 2014 07:26:09 GMT

Pakistan jobless turn to Taliban in Swat Aljazeera.com Business and union leaders in the Pakistani region of Swat Valley are warning unemployment could force many jobless people towards joining the Taliban. The area, which was briefly ruled by the Pakistani wing of the armed group, is struggling to mend ... and more »

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Pakistan ball maker to fulfil World Cup dream - Yahoo!7 News Tue, 20 May 2014 14:51:20 GMT

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Pakistan ball maker to fulfil World Cup dream Yahoo!7 News SIALKOT Pakistan (Reuters) - It was when he felt the roar of the crowd at the 2006 World Cup in Germany that Pakistani factory owner Khawaja Akhtar first dreamt up a goal of his own: to manufacture the ball for the biggest football tournament on the ... Pakistan may surprise viewers at FIFA World CupDaily Times all 12 news articles »