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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.
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Opinion: What Bangladesh – and US retailers – must do to prevent man-made tragedies
Two man-made tragedies have shaken Bangladesh recently: riots over Islamist demands for blasphemy laws and the garment factory collapse. Bangladesh's response to both will show how well it can meet citizens' needs. US retailers must also take responsibility for factory conditions.
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Change Agent Former Islamist seeks to turn the tide of religious extremism in Pakistan
Maajid Nawaz has founded Khudi, the first social movement in Pakistan to challenge extremist religious ideas and instead promote democratic culture among youths.
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Benazir Bhutto's son takes up the family trade in Pakistan (+video)
The son of Pakistan's slain former prime minister, Benazir Bhutto, launched his political career Thursday, vowing to continue his mother's fight for democracy.
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In Pakistan, girl freed but blasphemy debate still stuck
Activists seeking to reform Pakistan's stringent blasphemy laws had hoped this case would spur change.
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Pakistani blasphemy case: Neighbors of the accused girl worry about violence
Neighbors who had fled their homes when the young Christian girl accused of blasphemy was jailed more than two weeks ago are returning home amid an emotionally charged atmosphere.
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Pakistani blasphemy case: latest twist in young girl's fate
The accuser claims that the young Christian girl said to have Down's syndrome is part of an international conspiracy to ridicule Islam, raising concern among observers about a fair trial.
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Opinion: Pakistan Independence Day – not really
The founder of Pakistan, which today celebrates Independence Day, believed in the separation of mosque and state. He would not recognize his country now. Blasphemy laws silence religious expression. On a visit, I was often reminded to lower my voice 'lest the servants hear you.'
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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.
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Pakistan appoints new ambassador to US
Pakistan's civilian government taps Sherry Rehman, a human rights campaigner living under Islamist threats, as the new ambassador to the US. Leaders hope she can soothe strained ties.
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Difference Maker In Pakistan, Asher Hasan brings innovation to health-care cost, at $1.80 per month
Pakistan's low-income families can buy inexpensive health-care insurance through his Nava Jeevan (New Life) program.
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At Christian lawmaker's funeral, Pakistan's PM mum on blasphemy law
Pakistan's prime minister joined mourners at today's funeral service for slain Christian minister Shahbaz Bhatti. Critics say a timid government has emboldened militants and allowed extremists to shape the country’s future.
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Can entrepreneurship save Pakistan?
We know that decades of aid haven't worked, writes guest blogger Dane Stangler. So what do we try now?
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Vice President Biden pushes Pakistan to target militants on Afghanistan border
Vice President Joe Biden, in Pakistan Wednesday, stressed that Pakistan and the United States have a common enemy, and warned of the dangers to the country of tolerating violent extremists.
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Bhutto's son: Pakistanis who praise Taseer assassination are 'covert blasphemers'
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari appears to be the first mainstream Pakistan leader to defend Christians and minorities after the assassination of liberal Gov. Salman Taseer. But he spoke in English from London.
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How Pakistan views the assassination of Salman Taseer
The assassination of the governor of Pakistan's Punjab Province, Salman Taseer, has prompted a litany of responses across Pakistan, from praise to lament.
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Assassination of Pakistani governor Salman Taseer rocks Islamabad
Salman Taseer, the governor of Pakistan's Punjab Province, was seen widely as one of the country's most important political figures.
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Aasia Bibi, Pakistani Christian, will get clemency or pardon: presidential aide
An aide to Pakistan President Zardari told the Monitor that Aasia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian who has been in jail on blasphemy charges, will be granted a pardon or clemency. She was to be executed Nov. 8.
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Militant attack on cricket team in Pakistan could backfire
If militants are home-grown, domestic ambivalence about vilifying such groups could be diminished.
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Gunmen attack Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan
At least six people were killed when militants ambushed the team's convoy.
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