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Hoping to extend maritime reach, China lavishes aid on Pakistan town - Reuters Sun, 17 Dec 2017 01:48:44 GMT

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Hoping to extend maritime reach, China lavishes aid on Pakistan town
Reuters
When China suggested a 7,000 meter runway for the new airport, Pakistan pushed for a 12,000 meter one that could accommodate planes as large as the Airbus 380 and be used for military purposes, according to Sajjad Baloch, a director of the Gwadar ...
Is Chinese Militarization Of Pakistan Beginning?The Daily Caller

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Fear, shame preserve silence of abuse by clerics in Pakistan - ABC ... - ABC News Sat, 16 Dec 2017 06:09:51 GMT

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Fear, shame preserve silence of abuse by clerics in Pakistan - ABC ...
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In this Aug. 18, 2017, a Pakistani boy, center, who said he was raped by a religious cleric, stands before villagers in Vehari, Pakistan. Naeema Kishwar, a federal lawmaker, said that laws exist to tackle sexual abuse of minors, not only in madrassas ...
Fear, shame preserve silence of abuse by clerics in PakistanWashington Post

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Lawmakers Seek Clarification on Pakistan's Role in Saudi-led Counterterror Group - Voice of America Sun, 17 Dec 2017 01:57:00 GMT

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Lawmakers Seek Clarification on Pakistan's Role in Saudi-led Counterterror Group
Voice of America
Pakistani senators have again raised concerns about Pakistan's role in the Saudi-led counterterrorism coalition and have demanded that the government provide the rationale for being part of it. The senators are seeking clarification amid concerns that ...


Pakistan judiciary works independently, faces “no pressure”: CJP - The Hindu Sat, 16 Dec 2017 12:35:11 GMT

The Hindu

Pakistan judiciary works independently, faces “no pressure”: CJP
The Hindu
Pakistan's judiciary works “independently” and faces “no pressure” from anyone, Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar said on Saturday, rejecting the ruling PML-N's allegations that the Supreme Court was against the party and ousted Prime Minister Nawaz ...
Do not doubt judiciary's integrity, says Chief Justice of PakistanGeo News, Pakistan

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"Processing" Visa Of Kulbhushan Jadhav's Mother, Wife: Pakistan - NDTV Sat, 16 Dec 2017 21:15:22 GMT

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"Processing" Visa Of Kulbhushan Jadhav's Mother, Wife: Pakistan
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Mohammad Faisal, spokesperson for Pakistan's foreign office, said in a tweet "Visa applications of mother and wife of Commander Jadhav received for their visit on humanitarian grounds. Being processed." However, no time lines have been mentioned. All ...
Pakistan 'processing' visa applications of Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife, motherEconomic Times
Pakistan processing visa applications of Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife and motherZee News
Visa applications of Jadhav's mother, wife being processed: FOGeo News, Pakistan
India Today -Hindustan Times -Financial Express
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Concern Grows In Pakistan Over Cases Of Disappearance - NPR - NPR Thu, 14 Dec 2017 10:09:05 GMT

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Concern Grows In Pakistan Over Cases Of Disappearance - NPR
NPR
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan counted more than 700 alleged disappearances last year. Since 2001, the group estimates that as many as 10000 people have gone missing.

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Pakistan: One step forward, two steps back | Asia | DW | 15.12.2017 - Deutsche Welle Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:32:44 GMT

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Pakistan: One step forward, two steps back | Asia | DW | 15.12.2017
Deutsche Welle
When the year 2017 draws to a close, Pakistan finds itself swamped by the politics of darkness and deceit. After 70 years, it remains a state in transition in terms of both economy and polity, writes Harris Khalique.

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Dual standard of law won't be accepted: Nawaz - Geo News, Pakistan Sat, 16 Dec 2017 18:10:48 GMT

Geo News, Pakistan

Dual standard of law won't be accepted: Nawaz
Geo News, Pakistan
“This deal won't be accepted in Pakistan,” he said. “Around two weeks back, I had said that Nawaz will be disqualified yet again in the verdict of the reference against Imran and Tareen, and that is exactly what has happened.” Nawaz, along with his ...
Pakistan court rejects petition to disqualify Imran KhanWashington Post
Pakistan's top court rejects Imran Khan parliament banBBC News
Pakistan's Supreme Court Rejects Bid To Disqualify KhanRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
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Pakistan: Government Shutters International Groups | Human Rights ... - Human Rights Watch Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:00:28 GMT

Human Rights Watch

Pakistan: Government Shutters International Groups | Human Rights ...
Human Rights Watch
The Pakistani government's decision to shut down at least 10 organizations without providing valid reasons violates rights to freedom of expression and association.
Global civil society groups tell Pakistan to reverse NGO banANI News

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Time for Pakistan to Apologize to Bangladesh - The Diplomat Fri, 15 Dec 2017 16:21:42 GMT

The Diplomat

Time for Pakistan to Apologize to Bangladesh
The Diplomat
During the 1971 conflict, the Jamaat-e-Islami had allied itself with Pakistani security forces and had supported military efforts to quell the uprising in what was East Pakistan at the time. Mollah, a leader of the party during that period, was ...
Vijay Diwas: Your key to understanding Indo- Pakistan war of 1971 and liberation of BangladeshTimes Now

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