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5 Killed As Thousands Of Imran Khan's Supporters Clash With Cops In Pakistan
Pakistan's army has been ordered to "shoot on sight" after clashes with demonstrators killed four soldiers and at least one protester, according to reports.
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New Pakistan Government Will Rely On "Goodwill Of Military", Say Experts
Pakistan's voters expressed their disillusionment with the nation's powerful military in a surprising election result earlier this month. But the army is still poised to have more control from behind the scenes than ever.
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At Midnight Meet, Shehbaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto Seal Power-Sharing Deal In Pakistan
Pakistan's two old-guard political parties agreed to form a government, a move that breaks an almost two-week deadlock and likely keeps jailed former premier Imran Khan's party out of power.
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How Rivals Plan To Shun Out Imran Khan Allies After Pak Poll Results
Pakistan's two main family-controlled political parties are drawing closer to forming a coalition government that would thwart Imran Khan's group, even after the jailed former cricket star's candidates won the most seats.
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As Imran Khan Backed Candidates Lead In Pak, Nawaz Sharif's Backup Plan
Nawaz Sharif said his party will seek talks with rival Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's group on forming a coalition in Pakistan, potentially breaking the deadlock as a contentious election in the South Asian country headed for a hung parliament.
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Pak Airlines Jet Seized In Malaysia For Unpaid Dues, Passengers Stranded
A Boeing Co. 777 jet operated by Pakistan International Airlines Corp. was impounded on May 29 in Kuala Lumpur over unpaid charges to a leasing company, forcing the carrier to send a replacement aircraft to pick up stranded passengers.
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Imran Khan Banned On Pakistan TV Channels For Spreading Hatred
The former prime minister of Pakistan, who has drawn tens of thousands to his rallies in recent months, has encouraged supporters to get arrested to push his demands for an early election.
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Pak Ministers Can't Fly Business Class Or Stay In 5-Star Hotels Abroad
Pakistani ministers can no longer fly business class or stay in five-star hotels abroad. And the government thanks them for taking salary cuts.
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Pak Names New Army Chief, Political Crisis Could Deepen
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appointed General Asim Munir as Pakistan's next army chief, a move that could further deepen the nation's political crisis and exacerbate former premier Imran Khan's high-stakes clash with the powerful military.
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YouTube Becomes Refuge for Pakistan Journalists Battling Censors
For Pakistani journalists, there's only one channel that doesn't exercise the mute button when they report difficult stories that involve their government or the country's powerful military: YouTube.
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Pak Journalist Whose Reports Angered Army To Be Arrested For Treason
A Pakistani court ordered the arrest of prominent journalist Cyril Almeida on charges of leaking sensitive material after he wrote news reports that angered the nation's powerful military.
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No Lunch, Only Cookies At Meetings In Pakistan's Austerity Drive
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan got the word helicopter trending on Twitter recently. Khan took a helicopter ride for a nine-mile journey from his hill-side home to his official residence in Islamabad last month. For a new leader who'd pledged to cut the perks of high office and who is trying to fix an economy in crisis, the incident didn't go...
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In Potential Challenge To Army, Pakistan Seeks India Talks
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said he will seek talks with India and Afghanistan as part of a regional peace initiative and claimed that foreign policy would be determined by the civilian government, setting up a potential clash with the powerful military.
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Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif Will Be Arrested At Airport, Says Minister
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will be arrested upon landing at Lahore airport on Friday as he travels from London to appeal his conviction and face a 10-year jail sentence handed down by an anti-corruption court last week.
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Pakistan To Trump: Pay For Our Border Fence To Reduce Terrorism
Pakistan is pushing for the completion of a fence along its disputed border with Afghanistan -- and it wants the U.S. to help pay for it.
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5 Killed As Thousands Of Imran Khan's Supporters Clash With Cops In Pakistan
Pakistan's army has been ordered to "shoot on sight" after clashes with demonstrators killed four soldiers and at least one protester, according to reports.
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New Pakistan Government Will Rely On "Goodwill Of Military", Say Experts
Pakistan's voters expressed their disillusionment with the nation's powerful military in a surprising election result earlier this month. But the army is still poised to have more control from behind the scenes than ever.
-
At Midnight Meet, Shehbaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto Seal Power-Sharing Deal In Pakistan
Pakistan's two old-guard political parties agreed to form a government, a move that breaks an almost two-week deadlock and likely keeps jailed former premier Imran Khan's party out of power.
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How Rivals Plan To Shun Out Imran Khan Allies After Pak Poll Results
Pakistan's two main family-controlled political parties are drawing closer to forming a coalition government that would thwart Imran Khan's group, even after the jailed former cricket star's candidates won the most seats.
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As Imran Khan Backed Candidates Lead In Pak, Nawaz Sharif's Backup Plan
Nawaz Sharif said his party will seek talks with rival Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's group on forming a coalition in Pakistan, potentially breaking the deadlock as a contentious election in the South Asian country headed for a hung parliament.
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Pak Airlines Jet Seized In Malaysia For Unpaid Dues, Passengers Stranded
A Boeing Co. 777 jet operated by Pakistan International Airlines Corp. was impounded on May 29 in Kuala Lumpur over unpaid charges to a leasing company, forcing the carrier to send a replacement aircraft to pick up stranded passengers.
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Imran Khan Banned On Pakistan TV Channels For Spreading Hatred
The former prime minister of Pakistan, who has drawn tens of thousands to his rallies in recent months, has encouraged supporters to get arrested to push his demands for an early election.
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Pak Ministers Can't Fly Business Class Or Stay In 5-Star Hotels Abroad
Pakistani ministers can no longer fly business class or stay in five-star hotels abroad. And the government thanks them for taking salary cuts.
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Pak Names New Army Chief, Political Crisis Could Deepen
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appointed General Asim Munir as Pakistan's next army chief, a move that could further deepen the nation's political crisis and exacerbate former premier Imran Khan's high-stakes clash with the powerful military.
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YouTube Becomes Refuge for Pakistan Journalists Battling Censors
For Pakistani journalists, there's only one channel that doesn't exercise the mute button when they report difficult stories that involve their government or the country's powerful military: YouTube.
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Pak Journalist Whose Reports Angered Army To Be Arrested For Treason
A Pakistani court ordered the arrest of prominent journalist Cyril Almeida on charges of leaking sensitive material after he wrote news reports that angered the nation's powerful military.
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No Lunch, Only Cookies At Meetings In Pakistan's Austerity Drive
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan got the word helicopter trending on Twitter recently. Khan took a helicopter ride for a nine-mile journey from his hill-side home to his official residence in Islamabad last month. For a new leader who'd pledged to cut the perks of high office and who is trying to fix an economy in crisis, the incident didn't go...
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In Potential Challenge To Army, Pakistan Seeks India Talks
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said he will seek talks with India and Afghanistan as part of a regional peace initiative and claimed that foreign policy would be determined by the civilian government, setting up a potential clash with the powerful military.
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Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif Will Be Arrested At Airport, Says Minister
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will be arrested upon landing at Lahore airport on Friday as he travels from London to appeal his conviction and face a 10-year jail sentence handed down by an anti-corruption court last week.
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Pakistan To Trump: Pay For Our Border Fence To Reduce Terrorism
Pakistan is pushing for the completion of a fence along its disputed border with Afghanistan -- and it wants the U.S. to help pay for it.
