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Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Taliban - The Economist Fri, 06 Mar 2015 01:39:06 GMT

The Economist

Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Taliban The Economist Peace in Afghanistan is inconceivable without help from Pakistan. Machinations by the Pakistani army's spy agency in the 1990s helped bring the Taliban to power. The country's military establishment still backs them and related groups, such as the ... Pakistan 'holds the key to talks' between Afghan Taliban and KabulBBC News Army also wants peace with India, says Pakistan's ambassadorDeutsche Welle all 50 news articles »

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Pakistan's ruling party gaining in upper house election - Reuters Thu, 05 Mar 2015 18:32:12 GMT

The Indian Express

Pakistan's ruling party gaining in upper house election Reuters But early, unofficial results indicate that after Thursday's vote, Sharif's ruling Pakistan Muslim League is expected to win almost equal representation in the upper house. Under the constitution, a bill cannot become law unless it is passed by both ... Nawaz Sharif in Saudi Arabia: Pakistan's Leverage in the GulfThe Indian Express Pakistan Lawmakers Hold Elections For New SenatorsRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty all 56 news articles »

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Outcry and fear as Pakistan builds new nuclear reactors in dangerous Karachi - Washington Post Thu, 05 Mar 2015 18:41:40 GMT

Outcry and fear as Pakistan builds new nuclear reactors in dangerous Karachi Washington Post KARACHI, Pakistan — World leaders have fretted for years that terrorists may try to steal one of Pakistan's nuclear bombs and detonate it in a foreign country. But some Karachi residents say the real nuclear nightmare is unfolding here in Pakistan's ... and more »

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Weather threatens SA v Pakistan - Sport24 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 12:09:47 GMT

Sport24

Weather threatens SA v Pakistan Sport24 Auckland - The weather may play a role in the outcome of Saturday's Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and Pakistan in Auckland, with New Zealand's MetService predicting some heavy rain showers during the afternoon. Should the worst ... Forget India, Pakistan also have a World Cup hoodoo against South AfricaThe Indian Express JAVED MIANDAD: Pakistan batting gaining confidenceInternational Cricket Council Weather threatens Pakistan vs South Africa World Cup clashThe News International International Business Times UK -NDTVSports.com all 153 news articles »

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Inside Pakistan's Religious Schools (PHOTOS) - Huffington Post Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:08:38 GMT

Pakistan Today

Inside Pakistan's Religious Schools (PHOTOS) Huffington Post RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Sitting on the ground, the students sway back and forth, deep in thought as they read Islam's holy book, the Quran. Their white skull caps signify that they are students at one of the tens of thousands of religious schools ... Accused of incubating religious extremism, Pakistani religious schools in ...Pakistan Today all 82 news articles »

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Pakistan secure 129-run victory over UAE at Cricket World Cup - The Guardian Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:01:41 GMT

BBC News

Pakistan secure 129-run victory over UAE at Cricket World Cup The Guardian A second-wicket partnership of 160 between Ahmed Shehzad (93) and Haris Sohail (70) and a quick-fire 65 from the captain, Misbah-ul-Haq, helped Pakistan amass 339 for six in their 50 overs and, although the UAE lost only eight wickets in their reply ... Cricket World Cup 2015: Pakistan cruise past UAE in NapierBBC News Pakistan wins as batsmen come goodInternational Cricket Council Pakistan secure easy win over UAEcricket.com.au The Hindu -BDlive all 750 news articles »

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Saudis to press Pakistan for more troops - Financial Times Wed, 04 Mar 2015 19:37:57 GMT

Daily Times

Saudis to press Pakistan for more troops Financial Times Riyadh has grown more anxious about security after the takeover of Yemen by Shia Houthi rebels, say western diplomats who have followed the Saudi-Pakistan discussions over the past year. “The Saudis are very keen to boost their security apparatus, and ... Pakistan, Saudi Arabia vow to jointly fight extremismDaily Times Saudi Arabia to press Pakistan for more troopsgulfnews.com Terrorism, extremism common enemies of Pakistan, Saudi ArabiaThe News International The Nation all 500 news articles »

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Taliban Assassins Target Pakistan's Polio Vaccinators - National Geographic Tue, 03 Mar 2015 20:17:56 GMT

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Taliban Assassins Target Pakistan's Polio Vaccinators National Geographic In Pakistan's Khyber tribal region, gunmen wounded a polio vaccinator and killed a driver. And in the southwest province of Balochistan, four members of a vaccination team—including a health worker, a driver, and two security personnel—were abducted ... Pakistan Only Country Still Spreading Polio, WHO SaysNBCNews.com Pakistan Uses 'Iron Fist' In Polio FightRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty "How One Country Deals With Anti-Vaxxers: Arrest Them"ThinkProgress New York Post -Deutsche Welle -The News International all 64 news articles »

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Pakistan Blocks Baloch Activist from US Trip - Voice of America Fri, 06 Mar 2015 00:54:55 GMT

Voice of America

Pakistan Blocks Baloch Activist from US Trip Voice of America ISLAMABAD—. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan slammed the government Thursday for stopping three human rights activists from leaving the country to attend a conference in New York. In a written press release, HRCP called it “ridiculous” that ... Pakistan bans Baloch activist from US tripBBC News all 16 news articles »

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Over 500 Pakistani parents arrested for children's failure to get polio vaccine - CNN Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:29:30 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Over 500 Pakistani parents arrested for children's failure to get polio vaccine CNN Such vaccines are credited with wiping out polio in most parts of the world. But Pakistan is an exception, according to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, a public-private partnership that includes the World Health Organization and United Nations ... Pakistan arrests parents for refusing polio vaccinationAljazeera.com Pakistan arrests parents for refusing polio vaccineBBC News Pakistan: Antivaccine Parents ArrestedNew York Times NBCNews.com -ABC News all 238 news articles »