Topic: Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry
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Is Musharraf's arrest a sign of a political shift in Pakistan?
In a remarkable first, former military dictator Pervez Musharraf was arrested and is being held in police custody just weeks after his return to run for prime minister in Pakistan.
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Pakistan's top court squashes rumors, orders elections as planned
The order comes amid rumor that the military and judiciary want to force out a civilian leader and delay the elections that will mark the first time a civilian government in Pakistan has completed a full term.
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Pakistan's political crisis: Is democracy endangered?
The Supreme Court ordered the arrest of Prime Minister Ashraf, sparking heated debate about the future of Pakistan's democracy.
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Pakistani Taliban shoot teenaged champion of girls' schools
Malala Yousufzai, 14, is renowned for her work promoting education for girls in a region once overrun by the Pakistani Taliban.
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Taliban video shows grisly aftermath of attack on Pakistani soldiers
The bloody attack showed the threat still posed by the Pakistani Taliban, despite army offensives.
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Walter Rodgers Signs of hope in Pakistan – America's prickly ally
It's difficult to make sense of Pakistan's pulsating political chaos, corruption, and instability. Yet pessimistic views of Pakistan, while endemic in the West, differ considerably from the perspective of Pakistani analysts who cautiously point to half a dozen hopeful developments.
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Global News Blog Pakistan Supreme Court rejects prime minister's appeal. What's the next step?
Pakistan Prime Minister Gilani's appeal of his contempt charges was thrown out today, paving the way for indictment. Some say the ruling benefits the powerful military.
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Pakistan's growing civilian-military showdown (+video)
Pakistan has avoided another military coup - so far - but tensions are rising between Prime Minister Gilani and the military establishment.
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Global News Blog US military report shares blame on NATO bombing of Pakistani soldiers (VIDEO)
Relations between US and Pakistan have soured so much that the report on the NATO bombing is likely to have little effect. Instead, Pakistanis fret about rumors of a possible military coup.
12/23/2011 08:31 am -
Under pressure from floods and courts, Pakistan's Zardari likely to keep his job
Ongoing confrontation between Pakistan's President Zardari and the high court has raised concerns about political instability, but some analysts say the lack of appetite for change means the government is likely to finish its term.
10/18/2010 01:25 pm -
Pakistan floods: How new networks of Pakistanis are mobilizing to help
Pakistan flood aid is coming from new quarters as educated Pakistanis raise funds and distribute aid directly to victims of the flood. Activist networks have sprung up as the middle class has become more prosperous and organized.
08/19/2010 10:41 am -
Opinion Should Pakistan prosecute Musharraf?
Targeting only the former president would be unfair. But going after all guilty parties would destabilize the country. Parliament may just have to let the past be the past.
09/02/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Poll: Pakistanis worried about Taliban, economy
The survey found only 10 percent of the population is worried about terrorism, but 69 percent said the Taliban and Al Qaeda were a problem.
05/12/2009 01:00 am -
Why Pakistan's president gave in
President Zardari lacked the full backing of the Army and US that his predecessor Musharraf enjoyed, Pakistani and US officials say.
03/18/2009 01:00 am -
Big win for Pakistan protesters
The government agreed Monday to restore deposed judges. Activists want further reforms.
03/17/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Following Pakistan's protest march, a long trail of Twitters
Tweet alert: ice cream at chief justice's house.
03/16/2009 01:00 am -
Pakistan’s Sharif capitalizes on lawyers’ march
The opposition lawyer has championed the popular protest that began Thursday. Some see a rule-of-law hero; others cite political expedience.
03/13/2009 01:00 am -
Pakistan tries to derail popular cross-country protest
Authorities arrested hundreds of lawyers and activists and banned public gatherings in two provinces.
03/12/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Pakistani woman accused of aiding Al Qaeda operatives appears in court
The case against Aafia Siddiqui, who has been missing since 2003, raises questions about illegal detention centers across Pakistan.
08/06/2008 01:00 am -
Pakistani leaders' rift strains stability
Top parties missed a joint deadline Wednesday to reinstate judges deposed by President Musharraf.
05/01/2008 01:00 am -
Pakistanis reject Musharraf rule, embrace new direction
The opposition wins by a landslide in a surprisingly smooth election, as Musharraf allies concede defeat.
02/20/2008 12:00 am
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