Tag: Pakistan

US: Too soon evaluate Pakistan offensive

US: Too soon evaluate Pakistan offensive

Lolita Baldor · August 29, 2014 7:21 pm

A supporter of Pakistan's cricket celebrity-turned-politician Imran Khan takes part in an anti-government rally with writing on her forehead "Go Nawaz Go," in Karachi, Pakistan, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014. Pakistani police have registered allegations of abetting murder against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his brother over the June killing of 14 supporters of a cleric who is currently leading thousands of anti-government demonstrators in Islamabad. (AP Photo/Shakil Adil)

Pakistani premier denies asking army to mediate

Munir Ahmed · August 29, 2014 3:30 pm

A supporter of Pakistan's cricket celebrity-turned-politician Imran Khan takes part in an anti-government rally with writing on her forehead "Go Nawaz Go," in Karachi, Pakistan, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014. Pakistani police have registered allegations of abetting murder against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his brother over the June killing of 14 supporters of a cleric who is currently leading thousands of anti-government demonstrators in Islamabad. (AP Photo/Shakil Adil)

Pakistan army to mediate between PM, protesters

Asif Shahzad · August 28, 2014 9:20 pm

Sept. 24, 2010 - A protester in Islamabad, Pakistan, holds a photo of Aafia Siddiqui, a.k.a. Lady al Qaeda, during a rally condemning her imprisonment. (AP Photo/B.K.Bangash)

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‘Lady al Qaeda’s’ U.S. education draws complaints about student visas

Susan Crabtree · August 28, 2014 9:00 am

A supporter of Pakistan's cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan uses her cell phone to take picture of Khan during a protest near the parliament building in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, Aug. 25, 2014. Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and Muslim cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri are besieging parliament in the capital to pressure Sharif to resign over alleged election fraud. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Pakistan minister urges opposition to ease demands

Munir Ahmed · August 27, 2014 11:41 am

Supporters of Pakistani religious party Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam attend pro-government rally in Karachi, Pakistan, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri are besieging parliament in the capital to pressure Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to resign over alleged election fraud. (AP Photo/Shakil Adil)

Pakistan cleric at rally warns of 48-hour deadline

Zarar Khan · August 25, 2014 2:44 pm

Pakistan’s largest city thirsts for a water supply

adil-jawad · August 24, 2014 9:30 am

Supporters of anti-government cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri flash victory signs during a protest in front of the parliament building in Islamabad, Pakistan, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014. Thousands of Khan's supporters are besieging parliament for a second day Thursday to pressure Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to resign over alleged election fraud. (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)

Pakistan protest leader backs out of talks

Munir Ahmed · August 21, 2014 1:30 pm

Supporters of anti-government cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri block an entrance of the parliament, seen in background, during a protest at Islamabad's high-security Red Zone in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014. Jubilant anti-government demonstrators in Pakistan are claiming victory after tearing down barricades and occupying a key road outside Parliament, where they are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Pakistan army chief wants negotiated end to rally

ASIF SHAHZADMUNIR AHMED · August 20, 2014 6:07 pm

Pakistan's Ambassador to India Abdul Basit speaks during a press conference at the Foreign Correspondence Club in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014. Basit spoke to reporters in New Delhi two days after India called off diplomatic talks with Pakistan because Basit met with Kashmiri separatist leaders in the violence-wracked region. He defended his recent talks with the separatists on Wednesday, saying that including them in the dialogue is the only way to find a lasting peace between the South Asian rivals. (AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal)

Pakistani envoy defends meeting Kashmiri leaders

Nirmala George · August 20, 2014 3:09 pm

Tens of thousands march on Pakistani parliament

ASIF SHAHZADZARAR KHAN · August 19, 2014 8:47 pm

Malala urges young people to campaign for change

Malala urges young people to campaign for change

Edith Lederer · August 19, 2014 1:41 am