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Villain to some, hero to others: Asif Ali Zardari returns as Pakistan president
Few have been such a constant, and often controversial, presence in Pakistani politics as widower of Benazir B…
- Forced marriage, Global development, Pakistan, Society, South and Central Asia, Women, Women's rights and gender equality, World news
‘I’m not a toy’: how an antiquated tradition of forced marriage wrecked one girl’s life
Despite a ban on ‘ghag’ forced marriages, a man laid claim to Inteha when she was 12 years old. Now she lives …
- Afghanistan, Global development, Human rights, Migration and development, Pakistan, Refugees, South and Central Asia, World news
Pakistan under fire for ‘shocking’ $830 exit fee for refugees who fled Taliban
Afghans waiting to be resettled in the UK and other western countries face steep charge in ‘unprecedented’ mov…
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Pakistan starts mass deportation of undocumented Afghans
Authorities go ‘door to door’ to round up and return thousands – many who fled from the Taliban – on first day…
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Ex-Pakistan PM warns of deepening crisis as fears of new election delay grow
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi says parliament has lost its credibility as military continues to wield political powerA …
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Pakistan’s outgoing PM denies vendetta against Imran Khan
Exclusive: Shehbaz Sharif accuses jailed predecessor of ‘shabby treatment’ of political rivals in final interv…
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Pakistan government faces backlash over ‘draconian’ arrest powers
Amendment to bill would allow intelligence agencies to search ‘enemies’ and their premises without warrantThe …
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Pakistan media decry de facto ban on giving airtime to Imran Khan
Journalists say directive on hate speech issued by regulator indirectly affects coverage of former PMBroadcast…
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Calls grow for Pakistan’s zoos to close after death of 17-year-old elephant
Case of Noor Jehan in Karachi draws criticism of conditions and renewed accusations of neglect at country’s fa…
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Pakistan’s Punjab elections to go ahead as court confirms ruling
Supreme court stands by decision to order elections next month in move that seemingly pits judiciary against g…
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Pakistan court orders police to halt efforts to arrest Imran Khan
High court move follows violent clashes between police and supporters outside former PM’s house in LahoreA cou…
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Imran Khan denies corruption over $2m worth of state gifts
Former Pakistan PM denies allegations he illegally sold items given to him by Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin…
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Fake encounters with Pakistani forces lead to torture and death
Outcry is growing in Balochistan over the number of people abducted by security officials who often disappear …
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Imran Khan wounded in ‘assassination attempt’ in Pakistan
Former prime minister shot when his convoy came under fire in eastern Punjab provinceA gunman opened fire at a…
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‘People are getting sick’: destitution in flood-hit Pakistan
With their homes destroyed by worst flooding in living memory, people in Jaffarabad appeal for helpIn the mids…