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Pakistan: Teenager detained over blasphemy - Aljazeera.com Sun, 20 Aug 2017 17:11:21 GMT

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Pakistan: Teenager detained over blasphemy Aljazeera.com Pakistani police have detained and imprisoned a teenager for allegedly burning pages of the Quran outside a shrine, according to officials. Asif Massih, an 18-year-old Christian, was arrested on blasphemy charges on the night of August 12, shortly ... Pakistan Christian teen detained over 'Koran burning'Deutsche Welle Christian teen imprisoned in Pakistan over blasphemyArab News all 3 news articles »

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Suspect Raising Money for IS Granted Bail in Pakistan - Voice of America Sun, 20 Aug 2017 19:52:04 GMT

Voice of America

Suspect Raising Money for IS Granted Bail in Pakistan Voice of America An anti-terrorism court in Peshawar has granted bail to a suspect allegedly involved in generating funds for the so-called Islamic State in Pakistan's northwestern region. Earlier this month security forces arrested Zahid Ullah, a resident of Peshawar ... and more »

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Pakistan granted nationality to 298 Indians in past 5 years, says its interior ministry - Livemint Sun, 20 Aug 2017 09:51:26 GMT

Livemint

Pakistan granted nationality to 298 Indians in past 5 years, says its interior ministry Livemint Islamabad: Pakistan has granted nationality to at least 298 Indian emigrants in the last five years, according to the interior ministry. “From 2012 till 14 April, 2017, a total number of 298 Indian emigrants have been granted Pakistani citizenship ... Pakistan grants citizenship to 298 Indians in last five years, says ministryNews Nation all 7 news articles »

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Pakistan buries revered German humanitarian Ruth Pfau - Aljazeera.com Sat, 19 Aug 2017 13:18:16 GMT

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Pakistan buries revered German humanitarian Ruth Pfau Aljazeera.com Hundreds of people have attended a state funeral for Ruth Pfau, a German nun who spent more than 50 years helping Pakistan's most vulnerable people and fighting against leprosy. Huge crowds gathered for the procession and funeral service in the ... German nun called 'Pakistan's Mother Teresa' to receive state funeralCNN International Ruth Pfau: State funeral for Pakistan's 'Mother Teresa'BBC News State funeral for Pakistan's 'Mother Teresa'The Japan News ABC News -Reuters all 149 news articles »

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Pakistan must ensure its soil is not used for terror activities: US - Economic Times Sun, 20 Aug 2017 05:51:00 GMT

Economic Times

Pakistan must ensure its soil is not used for terror activities: US Economic Times Pakistan must ensure its soil is not used for terror activities: US. PTI|. Updated: Aug 20, 2017, 11.21 AM IST. During the visit, he called on Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ... US Central Command chief visits Pakistan as Trump weighs relationshipReuters Top US General Visits Pakistan's Waziristan RegionVoice of America UNHCR declares Pakistan largest host of refugeesPakistan Today Radio Pakistan (press release) -The Nation -TOLOnews all 87 news articles »

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Beyond Borders: Abu Dhabi event celebrates India, Pakistan friendship - gulfnews.com Sun, 20 Aug 2017 18:36:46 GMT

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Beyond Borders: Abu Dhabi event celebrates India, Pakistan friendship gulfnews.com Abu Dhabi: “When you set aside politics, we are one people with a common culture and ethos!” This was the common sentiment shared by Indian and Pakistani women and their family members at an event titled 'Beyond Borders' that celebrated the friendship ... and more »

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Two China cricketers to play in Pakistan Super league - The Indian Express Sun, 20 Aug 2017 16:13:00 GMT

The Indian Express

Two China cricketers to play in Pakistan Super league The Indian Express Two Chinese cricketers have been drafted to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) next year, giving a boost to the fledgling sport in China. The two players of China national cricket team will represent Peshawar Zalmi in the next edition PSL ... and more »

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As Pakistan Marks 70 Years Of Independence, Its Minorities Struggle For Space - NPR Mon, 14 Aug 2017 18:25:00 GMT

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As Pakistan Marks 70 Years Of Independence, Its Minorities Struggle For Space NPR The children pile into the stadium in shiny clothes, clutching green-and-white Pakistani flags. Their parents light the area with cell phones to record the event as they scream, chant and cheer, watching soldiers close a gate that separates India from ... Pakistan and India seem shockingly different — but they're depressingly similarWashington Post Pakistan marks 70 years of independence with pageantry, reflectionCNN “The People of Pakistan Are in No Mood for Authoritarian Rule”Slate Magazine BBC News -Aljazeera.com all 1,294 news articles »

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Gilgit: People oppose acquiring of land for Pakistan's ISI - Times of India Sun, 20 Aug 2017 09:46:17 GMT

Times of India

Gilgit: People oppose acquiring of land for Pakistan's ISI Times of India "Thousands of acres of land worth billions illegally allotted to the ISI and the FCNA shows ample testimony to the fact that how state owned and non-state owned land is being sold to the Pakistan army at throwaway prices", Ghulan Shah, a local in Gigit ... and more »

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Pakistan scholarship scheme extended for extra two years - STV News Sun, 20 Aug 2017 10:58:57 GMT

STV News

Pakistan scholarship scheme extended for extra two years STV News A scholarship programme to give 2400 young Pakistani women and children the chance to continue their education has been extended for a further two years. Nicola Sturgeon announced the expansion £650,000 in funding to the programme, which has been ... and more »