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Could a student's death change Pakistan's blasphemy laws? - BBC News Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:04:03 GMT

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Could a student's death change Pakistan's blasphemy laws? BBC News The brutal mob killing of a university student who was accused of committing blasphemy has caused outrage in Pakistan. The country has strict and controversial blasphemy laws - which human rights groups say are often used to unfairly target religious ... Two new videos of Mardan lynching case surfaceGeo News, Pakistan Pakistani Student's Views, Social Media Presence Stand Out After LynchingRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty PAKISTAN: Abolish blasphemy laws entirelyScoop.co.nz (press release) all 73 news articles »

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Pakistan to welcome US efforts to improve ties with India: Dar - Kasmir Monitor Sat, 22 Apr 2017 18:13:45 GMT

Kasmir Monitor

Pakistan to welcome US efforts to improve ties with India: Dar Kasmir Monitor He said that more than half of the world's population lived in the region, which is directly affected by relations between India and Pakistan, particularly the Kashmir dispute. “So, any effort to help improve this situation is welcome,” said the ... Pakistan says Kashmir issue 'main stumbling block' to peace in South AsiaLivemint Pakistan's nuclear assets completely safe: DarThe Nation all 17 news articles »

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Mob attack over blasphemy claim in Pakistan's Chitral - Aljazeera.com Sat, 22 Apr 2017 05:57:41 GMT

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Mob attack over blasphemy claim in Pakistan's Chitral Aljazeera.com A mob attacked a man accused of blasphemy during Friday prayers in a northern Pakistani town and injured six police officers after they intervened to rescue him. It was the third blasphemy-related incident in the country this month after a student was ... Another Pakistani man attacked for 'blasphemous remarks'Khaleej Times all 19 news articles »

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Younis may play on at Pakistan's request - cricket.com.au Sat, 22 Apr 2017 02:08:50 GMT

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Younis may play on at Pakistan's request cricket.com.au "But I think the right time to retire is when people want you to stay, not when they are thinking your time is up. So I think it is a good time for me retire." But asked if he would think about prolonging his Test career, Younis said it depends on ... West Indies v Pakistan: Mohammad Amir claims fifer for Pakistan on curtailed Day TwoSkySports Poor covers delay West Indies, Pakistan TestJamaica Observer West Indies vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Kingston, Day 2 highlights: Amir shines on rain-hit dayHindustan Times Reuters UK -The Hindu -Daily Pakistan all 227 news articles »

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Pakistan: Man eats leaves, fresh wood for 25 years, has never fallen ill - Hindustan Times Sat, 22 Apr 2017 13:55:00 GMT

Hindustan Times

Pakistan: Man eats leaves, fresh wood for 25 years, has never fallen ill Hindustan Times A man in Pakistan's Punjab province has been surviving on fresh leaves and wood for the last 25 years and has never fallen ill. Mehmood Butt, 50, who hails from Gujranwala district in Punjab province, started surviving on leaves at the age of 25 as he ... Pakistani man survives on leaves for 25 yearsgulfnews.com all 8 news articles »

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5 Pakistani athletes held for shouting 'Go Nawaz Go' - Economic Times Sat, 22 Apr 2017 15:55:00 GMT

Economic Times

5 Pakistani athletes held for shouting 'Go Nawaz Go' Economic Times LAHORE: Five Pakistani athletes were today arrested for shouting "Go Nawaz Go" against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during an annual sports event here, two days after he escaped disqualification in a corruption case. "The railways police arrested five ... Panama Papers and Nawaz Sharifs waterloo: How Pakistan SC made the PM a pawnDailyO Pakistan PM avoids ouster after court rules on Panama Papers linkCNBC Nawaz Sharif: Pakistan's top court rejects call to disqualify Prime Minister over corruption allegationsABC Online CNN -New York Times -Aljazeera.com all 994 news articles »

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Uncapped Akhtar in Pakistan Women's World Cup squad - ESPNcricinfo.com Sat, 22 Apr 2017 06:34:40 GMT

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Uncapped Akhtar in Pakistan Women's World Cup squad ESPNcricinfo.com Pakistan women have recalled Marina Iqbal and Kainat Imtiaz and included uncapped Waheeda Akhtar in their 15-member squad for the ICC Women's World Cup, which begins in June in England. Pakistan Women squad announced for 2017 World CupGeo News, Pakistan Trinidad Express Newspapers: Sports | Windies Women take on ...Trinidad & Tobago Express all 13 news articles »

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Iran ready to export gas, electricity to Pakistan: Zarif - Press TV Sat, 22 Apr 2017 14:15:00 GMT

Press TV

Iran ready to export gas, electricity to Pakistan: Zarif Press TV Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has stressed the importance of the strengthening of economic cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad, saying Tehran is ready to export gas and electricity to Pakistan. Zarif made the remarks in a meeting ... Pakistan's security important for Iran: ZarifThe Nation all 9 news articles »

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Pakistan airline sacks its German CEO over graft charges - Khaleej Times Sat, 22 Apr 2017 11:38:43 GMT

Khaleej Times

Pakistan airline sacks its German CEO over graft charges Khaleej Times The German national, who on April 6 had gone on a 15-day leave, was barred from leaving Pakistan as his name is included in the Exit Control List, The News International reported. Pakistan's investigation agency has launched a probe against Hildenbrand ... PIAs German CEO removed from his post, remains on ECLGeo News, Pakistan all 10 news articles »

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Pakistan customs baggage rules you should know about - Khaleej Times Sat, 22 Apr 2017 11:55:13 GMT

Khaleej Times

Pakistan customs baggage rules you should know about Khaleej Times Apart from Pakistanis, travelers from all over the world visit Pakistan to explore the country's rich cultural heritage and rugged mountainous north. Hence, given the security situation in the country, it is essential to know the dos and don'ts of ...