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Military satellite launch exposes Iran's priorities amid pandemic

Politics

2020-04-23

Military satellite launch exposes Iran's priorities amid pandemic

The move shows that Tehran prefers to spend money on trying to demonstrate its military prowess rather than helping its citizens fight the COVID-19 outbreak.

China, Russia and Iran using pandemic to undermine press freedoms

Politics

2020-04-21

China, Russia and Iran using pandemic to undermine press freedoms

Reporters Without Borders says certain regimes are taking advantage of the fact that people are stunned and that it was impossible during this crisis for countermeasures to be adopted.

Controversial Afghan politician fails to drum up support for Tehran in Pakistan

Politics

2020-01-28

Controversial Afghan politician fails to drum up support for Tehran in Pakistan

Mohammad Mohaqiq recently led a 10-member delegation to Pakistan to lobby for Iran's interests. His efforts failed miserably, analysts say.

Christian lawmaker brings representation, empowerment to tribal minorities

Politics

2019-12-30

Christian lawmaker brings representation, empowerment to tribal minorities

Wilson Wazir is the first minority member of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly from the merged tribal districts.

Nomination of minority woman by JUI-F in tribal district 'historic' development

Politics

2019-08-22

Nomination of minority woman by JUI-F in tribal district 'historic' development

Observers are praising the religious party's nomination of Suraiya Bibi, a 45-year-old Christian woman, for strengthening democracy and women's empowerment throughout Pakistan.

KP's 'Good Governance Strategy' eyes timely services, transparency

Politics

2019-04-18

KP's 'Good Governance Strategy' eyes timely services, transparency

Government departments will be required to make more information public on the internet.

KP prepares to extend local government system to tribal districts

Politics

2019-02-04

KP prepares to extend local government system to tribal districts

Local elections in the former tribal districts will be held in the coming months, officials say.

Khan strikes agreement with blasphemy hardliners to avert violence

Politics

2018-11-06

Khan strikes agreement with blasphemy hardliners to avert violence

The government's shaky deal with religious hardliners, enraged over a court's ruling clearing a Christian woman of blasphemy charges, has left her family fearing for her safety.

Pakistan's religious minorities on path towards political empowerment

Politics

2018-09-25

Pakistan's religious minorities on path towards political empowerment

The participation of minority religious groups in the July elections, including the first victory ever by a Hindu running for a general National Assembly seat, is a step in the right direction, observers say.

Khan highlights development, corruption fight in 1st speech as prime minister

Politics

2018-08-20

Khan highlights development, corruption fight in 1st speech as prime minister

He spoke for more than an hour, repeating many of his campaign pledges to build an Islamic welfare state but also touching on problems rarely mentioned by Pakistani prime ministers such as child sex abuse and climate change.