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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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Five women shot dead in Pakistan for fighting polio
Five female health workers vaccinating children against polio have been shot dead in Pakistan as Islamic militants raise suspicions about immunization efforts.
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Pakistani Taliban claim suicide attack on Karachi barracks
Three Pakistani soldiers were killed and 20 more injured when a suicide bomber drove an explosive-packed truck into a paramilitary compound.
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Change Agent
Pitcher irrigation brings vegetables to Pakistani desertPitcher irrigation – in which buried clay pots release water into the soil – delivers water directly to plant roots rather than spreading it more widely across fields.
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For Pakistanis, bin Laden death anniversary sparks ... nothing (+video)
Polls show that Pakistanis are ambivalent about the Al Qaeda leader, and view his death as a foreign issue. Religious parties, however, may use anti-US sentiment in upcoming elections.
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Pakistan's president visits India, but distrust runs deep (+video)
Pakistani President Zardari and Indian Prime Minister Singh discuss Siachen Glacier and Sir Creek, two border disputes kept alive by lack of trust.
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Pakistan floods: Why Islamabad is slow to implement lessons from last year
A year after historic Pakistan floods left hundreds of thousands homeless, Islamabad's slow response to new floods has prompted a UN appeal.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/27
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What is Pakistan's MQM?
The MQM is a kingmaker in Pakistani politics. Its withdrawal from the ruling coalition is seen by some as a move to 'quit a sinking ship early.'
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Opinion: Want global security from terrorists? Give land to Pakistan's poor.
Distributing house-and-garden microplots as part of flood recovery would help Pakistan's landless poor build better lives for themselves, and fend off Taliban recruiters who prey on their grievances.
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Biggest hurdle to Pakistan flood recovery: Wealthy landowners
The absence Pakistan’s landowners, who use their money and influence to gain seats in parliament, highlights deep social divisions going back to independence.
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Pakistan floods: Want to help? Click here.A list of four organizations approved by CharityNavigator that are helping with Pakistan flood relief.
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Flood relief to stricken Pakistan ramps up
Flood relief to Pakistan has been increased three weeks after the crisis began. The US, Germany and Saudi Arabia all announced new pledges of aid, while Japan said it would send helicopters to help distribute food, water and medicine.
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Terrorism & Security
Pakistan floods continue on rain forecasts, further delaying aid distributionAuthorities battling Pakistan floods have forecast heavy monsoon rains and exceptionally high levels for the Indus River at two dams in Sindh Province.
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Rescue teams race against Pakistan floods and pirate bandits
Despite warnings of Pakistan floods, many people are now marooned on rooftops or in trees by a surging tide infested with snakes. Bands of boat-borne bandits also threaten citizens.
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Terrorism & Security
Pakistan floods now worse than 2005 earthquake, say officialsPakistan floods have already affected as many as 12 million people and destroyed or damaged more than 600,000 homes, say Pakistani officials. That's already worse than the 2005 earthquake, but monsoon season is only half over.
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What's on Pakistan TV talk shows? Extremists.
Pakistan TV talk-show hosts like Zaid Hamid and Amir Liaquat Hussain peddle anti-American conspiracy theories and bash minorities.
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Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India
Dalrymple follows nine Indian devotees as they cling to what’s left of their spiritual traditions.
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Pakistan reslices revenue pie: formula for unity?
The government resolved a two-decade conflict over how to share the nation’s revenue. Redistributing wealth – even by a few percentage points – is a first step toward easing the hostilities that have fueled bloody insurgencies and stalled important energy projects.
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Global News Blog
In Pakistan, Clinton fails to charm professional womenWhen US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with Pakistani women Friday afternoon, many left the meeting feeling frustrated that their concerns – particularly on security issues – had not been heard or addressed.
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Terrorism & Security
Pakistani Taliban attack Shiite childrenOfficials say the Sunni militants have attacked the minority sect as part of their strategy. Four children were targeted as they headed to school.
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Are Pakistani Taliban finding new foothold in south?
Analysts say political leaders could strengthen militants' appeal if they do not manage deep ethnic tensions – which resulted in clashes that killed 30 people last week.
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