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Did a 'soft coup' just happen in Pakistan? - Washington Post (blog) Fri, 29 Aug 2014 22:06:34 GMT

The Guardian

Did a 'soft coup' just happen in Pakistan? Washington Post (blog) For much of Pakistan's independent existence, the country's politics have been dominated by its powerful military. The generals have a long history of interrupting and meddling with civilian rule. The election last year of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ... The Pretender to Pakistan's ThroneForeign Policy (blog) Political crisis in Pakistan as media, politics and the military join the frayThe Guardian Pakistani Premier Denies Asking Army to MediateABC News New York Times -Aljazeera.com -Financial Times all 1,922 news articles »

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Humaima Malick's cross-border Bollywood kiss sparks row in Pakistan - The Guardian Fri, 29 Aug 2014 16:31:32 GMT

The Guardian

Humaima Malick's cross-border Bollywood kiss sparks row in Pakistan The Guardian Kissing scenes have only been a recent phenomenon in Bollywood after the relaxation of strict censorship rules. Prior to that, stars were restricted to conveying passion through stares and the implied raunchiness of dance routines. However, in Pakistan ... Raja Natwarlal faces trouble in Pakistan over Humaima Malick's kissing sceneThe American Bazaar all 202 news articles »

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Pakistan made a spectacle… but we will not hesitate to talk, says Modi - Indian Express Fri, 29 Aug 2014 22:07:55 GMT

Indian Express

Pakistan made a spectacle… but we will not hesitate to talk, says Modi Indian Express modi "We were disappointed that Pakistan sought to make a spectacle of these efforts and went ahead with talks with secessionist elements from Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi just prior to the meeting of the Foreign Secretaries," Modi said. (Source: PTI ... Pakistan made a 'spectacle' of bid to resolve issues, Narendra Modi saysTimes of India Leadership Needed to Solve India-Pakistan ConflictThe Diplomat Modi blames Pakistan for making 'spectacle' of bilateral talksDAWN.com The Express Tribune -The Indian Republic -Hindustan Times all 1,081 news articles »

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US: Too Soon Evaluate Pakistan Offensive - ABC News Fri, 29 Aug 2014 19:29:52 GMT

US: Too Soon Evaluate Pakistan Offensive ABC News U.S. military leaders say it's too soon to tell if Pakistan's offensive against militants in North Waziristan has been effective or simply symbolic, but they say the operations have temporarily disrupted the enemy and sent insurgents fleeing into ... and more »

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Ajmal return buoys Pakistan in series decider - ESPNcricinfo.com Fri, 29 Aug 2014 13:37:14 GMT

ESPNcricinfo.com

Ajmal return buoys Pakistan in series decider ESPNcricinfo.com A gap of three days between games can sometimes be a luxury in the manic schedule of an international cricketer. For Pakistan, the break and the ensuing change of scenery as the series shifts to Dambulla, is a chance to process the implosion in ... Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Time, TV Info and PreviewBleacher Report Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2014, 3rd ODI at Dambulla Preview: Series decider to ...Cricket Country Pakistan (Pak) vs Sri Lanka (SL) 3rd ODI: Preview, Live Score, Streaming ...Pakistan Tribune Cricbuzz -The Express Tribune -dunyanews.tv all 42 news articles »

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Journalists Protest After Media Workers Killed in Pakistan - Wall Street Journal Fri, 29 Aug 2014 13:26:30 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Journalists Protest After Media Workers Killed in Pakistan Wall Street Journal KARACHI, Pakistan—Journalists in Pakistan's strife-torn southern Baluchistan province held demonstrations Friday to protest the killing of three media workers, an incident that underscored the risks faced by media workers in the region. Two ... Gunmen target minority sect in PakistanAljazeera.com Pakistan shrine gunman attackindiatvnews.com all 54 news articles »

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Pakistan 'soft coup' fears as army chief holds talks with protest leaders - The Guardian Fri, 29 Aug 2014 09:04:03 GMT

The Guardian

Pakistan 'soft coup' fears as army chief holds talks with protest leaders The Guardian Pakistan's army chief took centre stage in a national political crisis on Thursday night by holding talks with two protest leaders who have been agitating on the streets of Islamabad for the overthrow of the elected government for the last two weeks ...

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Skirmishes Put Feeling of Wartime on India-Pakistan Border - New York Times Thu, 28 Aug 2014 06:04:01 GMT

New York Times

Skirmishes Put Feeling of Wartime on India-Pakistan Border New York Times JORA FARM, India — The habits of wartime have crept back into life here along the border between India and Pakistan. In the mornings, villagers stitch up shrapnel wounds on the hides of their water buffalo, and climb up to the rooftops to examine ... Because Pakistan crossed the lineIndian Express J&K legislative council resolution seeks India-Pakistan talksTimes of India India lodges strong protest with Pakistan over ceasefire violationsEconomic Times NDTV -India Today -The Asian Age all 341 news articles »

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Pakistan Army Chief Intervenes in Political Crisis - Wall Street Journal Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:59:24 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Pakistan Army Chief Intervenes in Political Crisis Wall Street Journal ISLAMABAD—Pakistan's powerful army chief intervened publicly in the country's political crisis late Thursday, agreeing to mediate between the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and protesters demanding his resignation, government and military ...

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Pakistan's powerful army steps in to resolve political crisis - Reuters Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:46:58 GMT

Reuters

Pakistan's powerful army steps in to resolve political crisis Reuters Pakistan has been gripped by mass rallies for more than two weeks, with protesters led by cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and firebrand cleric Tahir ul-Qadri camped outside parliament demanding Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif resign. Attempts to ...