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3 priorities for Pakistan's new government

After 14 years, Nawaz Sharif is back at the helm in Pakistan. The nuclear-armed country faces a welter of problems, from terrorism to tensions with Afghanistan, India, and the United States. To move Pakistan forward, Mr. Sharif must focus on three priorities.
Pakistan elections: Who's running?

This election will mark the first transfer of power from one government to another without any military interference. Here is a look at the main candidates for prime minister.
Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Change Agents

They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
Correspondent reflections: The 10 news events that shaped 2011
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Big win for Pakistan protesters

The government agreed Monday to restore deposed judges. Activists want further reforms.
Following Pakistan's protest march, a long trail of Twitters

Tweet alert: ice cream at chief justice's house.
Pakistan's crackdown on protests creates fissures in ruling party
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.
Pakistan tries to derail popular cross-country protest

Authorities arrested hundreds of lawyers and activists and banned public gatherings in two provinces.
Pakistan: Political turmoil over Nawaz Sharif's ban from office
Freed, British detainee details abuses

Binyam Mohamed returned to London Monday a free man after spending the past seven years in a tangle of military prison camps, where he claims he was tortured.
Taliban warn Obama: Leave Afghanistan

Analysts say the war will be one of the new president's toughest challenges.
Launch point for Mumbai attacks, Karachi faces rising militancy

City officials fear Pakistan's commercial capital could be paralyzed if militants become more unified.
Pakistan tested by battles with Al Qaeda, Taliban

The US pursuit of Al Qaeda with airstrikes complicates Pakistan's struggle against the Taliban, who launched their largest attack in months over the weekend.
My Karachi, and how it's changed
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Eight die in Pakistan offensive against militants in the Khyber Pass

The effort, launched on the main supply route to Afghanistan, has suspended supplies sent to US and NATO forces there.
Afghanistan: Soviet failures echo for US

Control of roads and rural areas vexes coalition effort.
Shoe-tossing journalist was abused, Iraqi judge says

Thousands of protesters are calling for the release of journalist Mundtadhar al-Zeidi.
Public anger strains Indian-Pakistani cooperation

The Mumbai attacks have brought old suspicions to the fore. Indians suspect militants from Pakistan; Pakistanis reject what they call a typical blame game.
Reporters on the Job
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Pakistan pressed on India attacks

Condoleezza Rice calls for Pakistan's 'cooperation.' She will visit India Wednesday.
Mumbai attacks raise pressure on a beleaguered Pakistan

While conclusive evidence is elusive, blame is being leveled on a Pakistan-based militant group, Lashkar-e-Taiba, further stressing ties between the neighbors.
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Taliban hijacking threatens key NATO supply route

Militants in Pakistan seized 13 Afghanistan-bound trucks – one carrying two Humvees – without firing a single shot.
American aid worker killed in Pakistan

Militants' increasingly brazen attacks highlight Pakistan's inability to prevent violence.
Pakistan eyes 'peace pipeline' for region

It hopes a deal to ship Iranian gas to India via Pakistan can boost its energy supply, regional ties.
N.G.O.s put more Pakistanis in school

Many kids get no education or attend madrassahs, which may cover few subjects or even teach radical Islam.