Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif resigns from his post hours after the country’s Supreme Court disqualified him over corruption claims against his family. Ryan Brooks reports. Continue reading
28Jul/17
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08Jul/17
Facebook meets Pakistan government after blasphemy death sentence
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN (JULY 7, 2017) (INTERIOR MINISTRY HANDOUT) – A senior Facebook official met with Pakistan’s interior minister on Friday (July 7) to discuss a demand that the company prevent blasphemous content or be blocked.
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10Apr/17
Malala receives highest U.N. honor to promote girls education
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai is appointed a U.N. Messenger of Peace to promote girls education.
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03Jan/16
Shi’ites condemn Saudi execution of cleric
Shi’ites around the world are condemning the execution of Shi’ite Muslim cleric Nimr al-Nimr by Saudi Arabia. Nathan Frandino reports. Continue reading
26Oct/15
Deaf-mute woman stranded in Pakistan returns to India, refuses to recognise ‘family’
The deaf-mute Indian woman, who returned to her homeland after spending over a decade in Pakistan, has refused to recognise a man and his three sons who claimed to be her family members.
26Oct/15
Powerful earthquake strikes Afghanistan, causes deaths in neighbouring Pakistan
Strong earthquake from Afghanistan rattles northeastern Pakistan as well, leaving at least 12 dead, scores injured.
30Sep/15
World Teachers’ Day honors educators worldwide
(REUTERS) – Monday, October 5th marks the 21st annual World Teachers’ Day.
The initiative, started by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization or UNESCO, highlights educators’ efforts worldwide to teach children in all kinds of adverse conditions: intimidation in Pakistan, conflict in Syria or poverty in Vietnam.
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20Sep/15
Colourful shows in Delhi marks 1965 India-Pakistan war anniversary celebrations
A mini Republic Day celebrations is seen at Rajpath, a ceremonial boulevard in New Delhi, marking the 50th anniversary of the 1965 war of India and Pakistan with great pomp.
11Aug/15
Child abuse scandal shocks Pakistan, families angry at police
Parents at the centre of a growing child abuse scandal in Pakistan accuse police of failing to do enough to break up a paedophile ring in Punjab province, the prime minister’s political heartland.
01Jul/15
HIV positive Zambian woman dies in northern India
A Zambian woman, tested positive for HIV, dies in India’s northern Amritsar city. She was in India after Pakistan immigration authorities sent her back for not holding visa to visit their country.