Politics

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Politics

  2018-08-17

  Pakistan looks on in hope as Imran Khan becomes prime minister

  Khan's government faces myriad challenges ranging from population growth to simmering extremism, but many are hoping he can steer the country in the right direction.

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  Politics

  2018-07-30

  PTI begins coalition talks as rivals solidify opposition

  Imran Khan's PTI is in talks with independents and small parties to form a coalition government, while rival parties vow to launch a protest 'movement'.

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  Politics

  2018-07-06

  Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years for corruption

  The future of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party is now in question ahead of July 25 elections.

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  Politics

  2018-06-21

  FATA-KP merger stirs hopes of peace, economic development

  Residents of the tribal districts are hoping the democratic change will bring improved security, rule of law, economic development and durable peace.

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  Politics

  2018-05-24

  Pakistan set to enable FATA-KP merger

  If enacted, a new constitutional amendment would mainstream the Federally Administered Tribal Areas and merge it with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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  Politics

  2018-04-27

  Expected peaceful transfer of power augurs well for Pakistan's democracy

  The transfer of power next month will mark only the second time in Pakistan's history that an elected government has completed its tenure.

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  Politics

  2018-04-25

  Pakistani army to scale down FATA security checkpoints, address local concerns

  Local residents have welcomed the army's pledge, which is seen as part of the government's strategy to address recent protests from the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement.