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Will new law stop Pakistan's women living in fear? - CNN Fri, 23 Dec 2016 01:55:10 GMT

CNN

Will new law stop Pakistan's women living in fear? CNN The Pakistan government has finally done something about these brutal crimes, which originate from tribal and cultural practices and are often meted out as punishment for behavior viewed as bringing dishonor to a family or village. A new law will see ... and more »

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Khawaja talks down Pakistan momentum - cricket.com.au Fri, 23 Dec 2016 10:15:17 GMT

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Khawaja talks down Pakistan momentum cricket.com.au Australian batsman Usman Khawaja has dismissed talk that Pakistan's cricketers might have the momentum heading into the Boxing Day Test. While Pakistan are 1-0 down in the three-Test series, they nearly pulled off a record run chase in the first Test ... Pakistan: 'Every team will panic'NEWS.com.au VIDEO: Pakistan team meets Australian fans during practice session in MelbourneDaily Pakistan Pakistan looks forward to red ball, hard MCG pitchNew Zealand Herald ABC Online -DAWN.com all 118 news articles »

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Pakistan has to ensure peaceful atmosphere for talks: India - Economic Times Fri, 23 Dec 2016 15:16:58 GMT

The Indian Express

Pakistan has to ensure peaceful atmosphere for talks: India Economic Times Reacting to recent comments by Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif that Islamabad wants peaceful settlement of matters with India, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said, "We have never refused talks, but Pakistan has to ensure a ... Ready for talks but ensure peaceful atmosphere: India tells PakistanThe Indian Express all 8 news articles »

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Eye on Pakistan, India starts process to tap Indus waters - Times of India Sat, 24 Dec 2016 01:15:20 GMT

Times of India

Eye on Pakistan, India starts process to tap Indus waters Times of India NEW DELHI: With India looking at full exploitation of its rights under the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, a high-level inter-ministerial task force held its first meeting on Friday, focussing on bringing Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir on board for ... India mulls blocking Pakistan's water flouting IWTDaily Pakistan all 16 news articles »

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'They always choose the prettiest': How girls are enslaved for debt payment in Pakistan - Times of India Fri, 23 Dec 2016 09:20:18 GMT

Times of India

'They always choose the prettiest': How girls are enslaved for debt payment in Pakistan Times of India More than 2 million Pakistanis live as " modern slaves+ ," according to the 2016 Global Slavery Index+ , which ranks Pakistan in the top three offending countries that still enslave people, some as farm workers, others at brick kilns or as household staff. and more »

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The Pakistani who missed the Nobel - The Straits Times Fri, 23 Dec 2016 19:56:21 GMT

The Straits Times

The Pakistani who missed the Nobel The Straits Times One standout personality who did not waste a moment of his life, and will perhaps be immortal among his people, was Pakistan's Mr Abdul Sattar Edhi. It is not quite possible to tally the contribution Mr Edhi had made to his adopted land by the time he ... and more »

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Pakistan Stock Exchange Says Chinese Consortium Has Top Bid for 40% Stake - Wall Street Journal Thu, 22 Dec 2016 19:00:42 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Pakistan Stock Exchange Says Chinese Consortium Has Top Bid for 40% Stake Wall Street Journal ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—A Chinese-led consortium, including the Shanghai Stock Exchange, emerged as the top bidder Thursday for a 40% stake in the Pakistan Stock Exchange, one of the best-performing markets in Asia this year. The Pakistan Stock ... China group buys into Pakistan bourseShanghai Daily (subscription) Chinese Consortium Buys 40% Stake in Pakistan Stock ExchangeNews18 Chinese consortium wins 40% stake bid in Pakistan bourseThe Star Online Business Standard -The Express Tribune all 28 news articles »

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Kashmir will become Pakistan: Zardari - The Hindu Sat, 24 Dec 2016 01:26:50 GMT

The Hindu

Kashmir will become Pakistan: Zardari The Hindu Former Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday ended his 18-month self-imposed exile and returned to Karachi from Dubai, ahead of the death anniversary of his wife and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. On his return, Mr. Zardari said he ... Ex-Pakistan president Zardari back from self-imposed exileTimes of India Touchdown: Zardari lands in Pakistan after 18 months in self-imposed 'exile'DAWN.com Zardari back in Pakistan after 18-month self-imposed exilegulfnews.com Geo News, Pakistan -The Asian Age -Hindustan Times all 182 news articles »

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Why Minority Muslim Sects Are At Most Risk In Pakistan - Huffington Post Fri, 23 Dec 2016 19:02:49 GMT

Why Minority Muslim Sects Are At Most Risk In Pakistan Huffington Post Yes, there is no doubt that religious minorities suffer a lot in Pakistan but there is a category (which has various sub-categories) which has suffered even more in Pakistan. This category is not a fixed category as the basis for inclusion in this ...

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Why Pakistan's decision to lift Bollywood ban isn't surprising - Livemint Fri, 23 Dec 2016 07:12:32 GMT

Livemint

Why Pakistan's decision to lift Bollywood ban isn't surprising Livemint New Delhi: Last weekend, Pakistani newspaper Dawn, among others, reported that the country's cinema houses that had suspended the screening of Indian films, will resume the same this week. The Pakistan government had banned all television and radio ... and more »