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News Brief: Trump Visits Pittsburgh, Americans Divided On #MeToo, Pakistan Blasphemy Case

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

After a visit to Pittsburgh, President Trump resumes campaigning tonight in Florida. Also, new NPR-Ipsos polls show the country deeply divided on sexual assault and harassment.

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Pakistan's Supreme Court Overturns Blasphemy Conviction

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Pakistan's Supreme Court has overturned the blasphemy conviction of a Christian woman who had been sentenced to death for insulting the Prophet Muhammad.

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Pakistan's High Court Acquits Asia Bibi, Christian Woman On Death Row For Blasphemy

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

The woman, a 51-year-old illiterate farmhand, was convicted in 2010 after an argument with her Muslim co-workers. The country's religious right has called for her execution.

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Pakistan Releases Taliban Co-Founder In Possible Overture To Talks

Friday, October 26, 2018

The release of Mullah Baradar more than eight years after he was detained in Karachi is seen as a goodwill gesture with the potential to bring the Taliban to the table.

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In Pakistan, Learning Chinese Is Cool — And Seen As A Path To Prosperity

Tuesday, October 09, 2018

China's billions in infrastructure investment have led to growing number of Pakistanis eager to learn Mandarin and study in China. Beijing is giving thousands of scholarships to Pakistanis.

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Pakistani Journalist Faced Court Hearing On Treason Charges

Monday, October 08, 2018

One of Pakistan's most prominent journalists, Cyril Almeida, attended a court hearing before the High Court in Lahore for a case surrounding accusations of treason and sedition.

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In Pakistan, Stepped Up Security Seems To Calm Violence In Karachi

Monday, September 24, 2018

Sunni militants have often attacked the yearly religious processions of Pakistan's Shiite minority as they mourn the seventh-century slaying of the prophet Mohammed's grandson.

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For Karachi's Water Mafia, Stolen H2O Is A 'Lucrative Business'

Monday, September 10, 2018

In Pakistan's port city, gangs siphon off water from government pipes and resell it to residents. Surprisingly, the municipal water board is now partnering with the mafia to distribute it.

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Pentagon Chief Mattis Makes Unannounced Trip To Afghanistan

Friday, September 07, 2018

Defense Secretary James Mattis has arrived in the Afghan capital Kabul on an unannounced visit to the country. Mattis was expected to meet with Afghan, U.S. and NATO military commanders and others.

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Zalmay Khalilzad Appointed As U.S. Special Adviser To Afghanistan

Wednesday, September 05, 2018

The Afghan-born former diplomat served as U.S. ambassador in Kabul under President George W. Bush. In Afghanistan, views of Khalilzad are mixed, with some blaming him for many of the country's woes.

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During A Tense Time, Pompeo Prepares To Visit Pakistan

Tuesday, September 04, 2018

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to visit Pakistan on Wednesday, a visit that comes at a particularly rough time for U.S.-Pakistan relations. The U.S. is canceling military aid to Pakistan.

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News Brief: Kavanaugh Confirmation Preview, U.S. Pakistan Aid, Myanmar Journalists

Monday, September 03, 2018

We preview Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing this week. Also, the U.S. says it's cutting military aid to Pakistan and a Myanmar court has sentenced two Reuters journalists to years in prison.

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The Policy Priorities Of Pakistan's New Government

Sunday, September 02, 2018

Pakistan's new prime minister is promising change — to end corruption and pull people out of poverty. But his government first has to save Pakistan's economy.

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Imran Khan: From Swaggering Cricketer To Populist Prime Minister

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Imran Khan has been a world champion cricketer, a playboy splashed across gossip columns, and the husband of a British heiress. Now, he's poised to be the next prime minister of Pakistan.

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Former Cricket Star Declares Himself New Prime Minister Of Pakistan

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Pakistan's cricket hero, Imran Khan, has claimed victory in the country's general election, despite claims from other parties that the vote was rigged.

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Pakistan Election Begins Amid Allegations Of Intimidation And Rigging

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Pakistani voters go to the polls Wednesday. Human rights activists, journalists and candidates say the campaign has been tainted. A spate of terrorist attacks has killed civilians and politicians.

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Pakistan's National Elections Are Marred By Violence

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Tens of millions of Pakistanis are casting votes in the country's national elections. The balloting has been scarred by violence — including a suicide bombing that killed more than two dozen people.

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What To Expect From Pakistan's General Elections

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Voters in Pakistan head to the polls Wednesday, and will transfer power from one civilian government to another for only the second time in the country's history.

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The Mood Ahead Of Pakistan's Elections

Sunday, July 22, 2018

Pakistan heads to general elections on Wednesday. But voters are polarized and extremist groups are openly campaigning, despite pressure on Pakistan to crack down on militant organizations.

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Previewing Pakistan's Election

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Pakistan heads to the polls next week. But critics allege the election campaign has been marred by interference to ensure one party's victory.

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