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Pakistan's Risk Surges to One-Year High Amid Global Turmoil - Bloomberg Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:21:30 GMT

Bloomberg

Pakistan's Risk Surges to One-Year High Amid Global Turmoil Bloomberg Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has worked to make Pakistan more investor-friendly since winning a $6.6 billion International Monetary Fund loan in 2013 to avert an external payments crisis. The economy is forecast to grow 4.5 percent, an eight-year high ... and more »

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Exiled head returns to Pakistan school after legendary predecessor relents - The Guardian Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:55:06 GMT

The Guardian

Exiled head returns to Pakistan school after legendary predecessor relents The Guardian The British headmistress of a school in one of Pakistan's most remote regions has finally returned to work eight months after an acrimonious dispute with her well-connected predecessor left her in exile in London. Carey Schofield was greeted by crowds ...

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Teachers pack heat at Pakistan university after rampage - New York Post Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:26:00 GMT

New York Post

Teachers pack heat at Pakistan university after rampage New York Post Pakistani students walk past a banner bearing the images of victims of an attack on the Bacha Khan University after it was reopened in the northwestern town of Charsadda on February 15, 2016. Photo: Getty Images ... Pakistan university reopens one month after deadly attackThe Straits Times Bacha Khan University in Pakistan reopens after attack; teachers allowed gunsIndia Today Pakistan Reopens University Where Taliban Killed 21 PeopleABC News RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -Reuters all 203 news articles »

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US approves sale of eight F-16s for Pakistan, drawing criticism from India - Fort Worth Star Telegram Mon, 15 Feb 2016 22:33:57 GMT

Fort Worth Star Telegram

US approves sale of eight F-16s for Pakistan, drawing criticism from India Fort Worth Star Telegram The U.S. government has approved the sale of eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, drawing criticism from India which says it does not believe that the arms sale will help combat terrorism. The fighter jets, built by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort ... India: US sale of F-16 fighters to Pakistan won't fight terrorAirForceTimes.com Pakistan disappointed at India's reaction to F-16 deal with USIndia Today Pakistan is disappointed with India's disappointment about the US giving Pak fighter jetsScroll.in Economic Times all 585 news articles »

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Pakistan Anticipates Putin Visit to Seal Pipeline Deal - Voice of America Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:36:57 GMT

Voice of America

Pakistan Anticipates Putin Visit to Seal Pipeline Deal Voice of America Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit Pakistan in the coming months to inaugurate a gas pipeline project in which Russia will investing billions of dollars. Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif already has sent an invitation and ... Special report: The future of Pakistan-Iran relationsThe Express Tribune all 6 news articles »

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Province in Muslim Pakistan passes landmark Hindu marriage bill - Reuters Mon, 15 Feb 2016 17:35:13 GMT

Reuters

Province in Muslim Pakistan passes landmark Hindu marriage bill Reuters “The objective of this bill is to provide a formal process of registration of marriage for Hindus,” said the bill passed by the legislature in Sindh, where most of Pakistan's Hindus live. The law can be applied retroactively to existing marriages ... and more »

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Despite threats, thousands join anti-polio drive in Pakistan, a last bastion of the disease - Fox News Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:58:00 GMT

Fox News

Despite threats, thousands join anti-polio drive in Pakistan, a last bastion of the disease Fox News KARACHI/ISLAMABAD – More than 100,000 health workers fanned out across Pakistan on Monday, stepping up a drive to eliminate the polio virus this year from one of its last bastions, despite continuing militant threats to vaccination teams. Pakistan ... Despite threats, thousands join anti-polio drive in PakistanThe Hindu all 37 news articles »

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Pakistan: What Stands in CPEC's Way? - The Diplomat Mon, 15 Feb 2016 14:57:10 GMT

The Diplomat

Pakistan: What Stands in CPEC's Way? The Diplomat When Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled the blueprint for the enormous $46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project last year, Pakistan was understandably pleased. The Pakistani government considers the project a game changer for its ... and more »

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US Playing with Fire by Arming Pakistan - The New Indian Express Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:33:59 GMT

Daily Times

US Playing with Fire by Arming Pakistan The New Indian Express Nobody would believe the US explanation that the sale of eight F-16 aircraft to Pakistan with all the attendant equipment, including radars, will strengthen the fight against terrorism. Announced on Friday last, it is the single largest sale of arms to ... Dialogue with Pakistan not linked to Pathankot investigation: IndiaDaily Times Foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan still on, says Indian envoyindiatvnews.com Talks with Pakistan not conditional on Pathankot probe, says Indian envoyPakistan Today DunyaNews Pakistan all 67 news articles »

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Congress Has 30 Days If It Wants To Block Sale Of F-16s To Pakistan - Daily Caller Tue, 16 Feb 2016 01:03:58 GMT

The Diplomat

Congress Has 30 Days If It Wants To Block Sale Of F-16s To Pakistan Daily Caller With the F-16s in hand, the U.S. hopes Pakistan will ensure militants are unable to maintain any operations in Pakistani territory. An official said that members of Congress complained about the financing of the sale by the U.S.'s Foreign Military ... US Approves Sale of 8 F-16 Block 52 Fighters to PakistanThe Diplomat all 7 news articles »