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Pakistan under pressure to rein in blasphemy law
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Pakistan under pressure to rein in blasphemy law

One of the most frightening things about Pakistan’s blasphemy law is that the simplest act can spiral into charges that…
Afghan president calls on Taliban to join in peace talks
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Afghan president calls on Taliban to join in peace talks

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday called on the Taliban to take part in peace talks to “save the country,”…
Shifting alliances as Pakistan manages relationship with US
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Shifting alliances as Pakistan manages relationship with US

As Pakistan navigates its troubled relationship with the United States and scrambles to avoid being blacklisted for doing too little,…
Rome’s Colosseum turned red to protest Pakistan blasphemy law
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Rome’s Colosseum turned red to protest Pakistan blasphemy law

Rome’s ancient Colosseum was lit in red on Saturday in solidarity with persecuted Christians, particularly Asia Bibi, a woman condemned…
Global watchdog to put Pakistan back on terrorist financing watchlist: sources
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Global watchdog to put Pakistan back on terrorist financing watchlist: sources

A global money-laundering watchdog has decided to place Pakistan back on its terrorist financing watchlist, a government official and a…
Pakistan Supreme Court rules ousted PM Sharif cannot lead his party
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Pakistan Supreme Court rules ousted PM Sharif cannot lead his party

Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered on Wednesday that ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif be removed as head of the political party…
India says Pakistan ‘will pay’ after Kashmir army camp attack
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India says Pakistan ‘will pay’ after Kashmir army camp attack

India warned Pakistan that it would “pay for this misadventure” following a deadly attack by militants on an army camp…
Afghan officials and Taliban talk despite wave of violence
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Afghan officials and Taliban talk despite wave of violence

Afghan officials are carrying out at least two tracks of talks with the Taliban, The Associated Press has learned, even…
Pakistani rights activist Asma Jahangir dies at 66
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Pakistani rights activist Asma Jahangir dies at 66

The family of respected Pakistani rights advocate Asma Jahangir has confirmed her death from cardiac arrest. She had recently won…
Nine killed as gun battle rages in army camp in Indian-administered Kashmir
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Nine killed as gun battle rages in army camp in Indian-administered Kashmir

Nine people were killed in a gun battle between Indian soldiers and militants that raged into its second day at…
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