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Possible coup in Pakistan? 4 key questions
Pakistan’s government is facing a period of prolonged uncertainty about its future, four years after the country returned to democratic rule. Here are four key questions to explain the issues.
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Pakistan's court order to arrest the prime minister unsettles nation (+video)
The Supreme Court ordered the arrest of Prime Minister Ashraf, sparking rumors of a conspiracy against the country's democracy. But analysts are calling for calm.
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Pakistani prime minister buys time in Supreme Court conflict
Pakistani Prime Minister Ashraf could face removal from office if he doesn't resolve the deadlock between the Supreme Court and the government.
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Global News Blog Pakistan's Texas-sized problems
Despite the some cultural overlaps, the American and Pakistani paths are parting ways.
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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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New prime minister unlikely to end Pakistan's political scuffles
Raja Pervez Ashraf was selected to be the new Pakistani prime minister today, just three days after his predecessor was ousted by the Supreme Court in an ongoing political struggle.
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Court issues arrest warrant for Pakistani prime minister nominee
Pakistan's ruling party chose its candidate to replace ousted Prime Minister Gilani, but the nominee was immediately hit with an arrest warrant linked to a drug importation scandal.
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Pakistan arrests French Al Qaeda leader amid turmoil with prime minister
The arrest of a French national, reportedly linked to the 9/11 mastermind, highlights the challenges Pakistan is facing as it tries to pull itself out of a deepening political crisis.
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Q&A with Ahmed Rashid: What's going on with Pakistan's prime minister?
Pakistani analyst Ahmed Rashid helps unpack the sudden dismissal of Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, and what it could mean for Pakistani democracy and US relations.
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Gilani 'disqualified' from office by top court
Pakistani Prime Minister Gilani has not responded yet to a court decision that could touch off political turmoil in Pakistan.
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Talks with Pakistan on NATO supply route stalled as US withdraws team
The US has pulled out of negotiations with Pakistan to reopen NATO supply lines. One of the sticking points was the conviction of the Pakistani doctor who helped the US track Osama bin Laden.
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Terrorism & Security US drone strike in Pakistan highlights divergent interests of US, Pakistan
An end to the US drone campaign has been a key demand of Pakistan in exchange for reopening NATO supply routes, highlighting the differences the US and Pakistan have to overcome.
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Pakistani official: Position to soften on NATO supply line
An assistant to the Prime Minister says the country will show flexibility on the issue after NATO clearly expressed its displeasure in Chicago.
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Why Pakistan still hasn't reopened NATO supply lines
The government of Pakistan is facing domestic political pressure to keep NATO's supply routes to Afghanistan closed, while the US resists apologizing or paying a high per truck fee.
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Bin Laden raid one year later: Pakistan's Army untouched
The US Navy SEAL operation that killed Osama bin Laden last May threw the Pakistan Army into international disrepute. But in Pakistan, the Army has rebounded.
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Osama bin Laden's family deported to Saudi Arabia. Case closed?
Osama bin Ladens three wives and 11 children left Pakistan early Friday, closing an awkward chapter for Pakistan, but leaving unanswered questions about complicity of Pakistani state.
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Pakistan's top court convicts prime minister
Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's conviction is triggering turmoil in a government already struggling with major economic and security challenges amid tense US relations.
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Pakistan moves to reopen NATO supply lines, but US ties remain frayed
Parliament outlined how US-Pakistan relations ought to proceed, but gave an unofficial okay to reopening NATO supply lines to Afghanistan.
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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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Pakistani PM charged with contempt, job on the line in court showdown
The judges are set to charge Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani with contempt for defying their orders to reopen an old corruption case against his political ally, President Asif Ali Zardari.
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In landmark trial, Pakistan prime minister charged with contempt
The indictment of Pakistan Prime Minister Gilani has polarized public opinion, with some seeing a victory for rule of law, but others worried about an antidemocratic precedent.
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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 high court to charge prime minister with contempt
Pakistan’s highest court said on Feb. 2 it would charge Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani with contempt of court for refusing to reopen a corruption case against President Asif Ali Zardari.
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Terrorism & Security Obama admits 'worst-kept secret': US flies drones over Pakistan
For the first time, President Obama publicly acknowledged US drone attacks in Pakistan, which could allow Washington to better explain its strategy to Pakistani critics.
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Possible coup in Pakistan? 4 key questions
Pakistan’s government is facing a period of prolonged uncertainty about its future, four years after the country returned to democratic rule. Here are four key questions to explain the issues.
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Pakistan PM Gilani wins key backing in Parliament
Pakistan's Parliament passed a key resolution Monday that backed Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani as he faces pressure from the Army and the Supreme Court.
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