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Pakistani governor criticizes security forces after bombing – Reuters
The Hindu Pakistani governor criticizes security forces after bombingReutersBy Gul Yousufzai. QUETTA, Pakistan | Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:39am EST. QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) – A provincial official criticized Pakistani security forces on Sunday after a bombing targeting the Shi'ite Hazara … Continue reading
Death Toll in Pakistani Bombing Climbs to 81 – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal Death Toll in Pakistani Bombing Climbs to 81Wall Street JournalQUETTA, Pakistan—A bomb ripped through a crowded vegetable market in a mostly Shiite neighborhood in a southern Pakistani city Saturday, killing at least 81 people and wounding nearly … Continue reading
Pakistani army camp attacked; 1 soldier killed – Ct Post
DAWN.com Pakistani army camp attacked; 1 soldier killedCt PostPakistani police commandos cordon off an area after a blast in Hangu, Pakistan on Friday, Feb 1, 2013. A suicide bomber detonated his explosives outside a Shiite mosque in northwestern Pakistan as … Continue reading
Pakistani officer probing PM graft case found dead – Houston Chronicle
Business Recorder Pakistani officer probing PM graft case found deadHouston ChronicleISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani officer investigating a corruption case against the prime minister was found dead in the country's capital Friday in what was likely an act of suicide, … Continue reading
Chicago Man Sent to Prison for 14 Years for Aiding Pakistani Terrorist Group – New York Times
NDTV Chicago Man Sent to Prison for 14 Years for Aiding Pakistani Terrorist GroupNew York TimesA Chicago businessman was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Thursday for providing material support to overseas terrorist groups, including a Pakistani group that … Continue reading
Pakistani Cleric Qadri Energizes Calls for Reform – Voice of America
Voice of America Pakistani Cleric Qadri Energizes Calls for ReformVoice of AmericaTahir-ul Qadri returned to a hero's welcome in Pakistan in December, attracting thousands with calls for reforms ahead of this year's elections. What is Qadri's background? The 62-year-old Sufi … Continue reading
Pakistani Forces Use Tear Gas on Demonstrators – Voice of America
Voice of America Pakistani Forces Use Tear Gas on DemonstratorsVoice of AmericaPakistani security forces have fired into the air and lobbed tear gas in Islamabad, where protesters are holding an early morning march and calling on the country's political leaders … Continue reading
Thousands rally for 2nd day in Pakistani capital – Houston Chronicle
Business Recorder Thousands rally for 2nd day in Pakistani capitalHouston ChronicleISLAMABAD (AP) — Thousands of anti-government protesters heeding the call of a fiery cleric rallied in the streets of the Pakistani capital Tuesday for a second day despite early morning … Continue reading
Clashes erupt at Pakistani anti-corruption march – BBC News
BBC News Clashes erupt at Pakistani anti-corruption marchBBC NewsPolice in Islamabad have reportedly used tear gas against anti-corruption protesters on a march led by cleric Tahirul Qadri. The clashes erupted after demonstrators threw stones at security forces outside the parliament, … Continue reading
India Calls Alleged Pakistani Attack “Ghastly;” Promises Response – Voice of America (blog)
The Hindu India Calls Alleged Pakistani Attack “Ghastly;” Promises ResponseVoice of America (blog)India's foreign affairs minister has called an alleged attack on Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops “ghastly” and says officials will decide on a response later on Wednesday. Speaking … Continue reading
