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# pakistan - Monday 13 January, 2020
Snow, rain and flash floods leave dozens dead in Afghanistan and Pakistan
At least 43 people are dead in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
# pakistan - Saturday 21 December, 2019
Pakistani professor sentenced to death for blasphemy
Junaid Hafeez was arrested in 2013 for allegedly posting derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammed online.
# pakistan - Tuesday 17 December, 2019
Former Pakistan leader Musharraf sentenced to death in absentia
Musharraf seized power in 1999 by ousting the government of Nawaz Sharif.
# pakistan - Thursday 31 October, 2019
At least 74 people killed after gas cylinders exploded on train in Pakistan
There are reports that some passengers were cooking when the cylinders exploded.
# pakistan - Wednesday 21 August, 2019
Pakistani man granted injunction against deportation order weeks before his wedding
The man did not appear in court as he was signing on at the Garda National Immigration Bureau.
# pakistan - Sunday 11 August, 2019
Pakistan prime minister says international inaction over Kashmir is the same as appeasing Hitler
New Delhi last week rescinded years of autonomy enjoyed by the Indian-ruled part of Kashmir.
# pakistan - Monday 5 August, 2019
'Darkest day in Indian democracy': India abolishes Kashmir's special status with rush decree
The government imposed a security lockdown on the Indian-administered part of Kashmir this morning.
# pakistan - Tuesday 30 July, 2019
Pakistani army plane crashes into residential area killing 18 people
One resident said the crash happened at around 2am.
# pakistan - Wednesday 3 July, 2019
Police make arrests and investigate footage of fans fighting at Cricket World Cup
The match between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Leeds was marred by crowd trouble.
# pakistan - Monday 17 June, 2019
Cat filter accidentally left on during Pakistani minister's live press conference
“I wasn’t the only one, two officials sitting along me were also hit by the cat filter,” the minister said.
# pakistan - Saturday 11 May, 2019
At least one dead after three gunmen storm luxury hotel in Pakistan
“There are reports of a few people sustaining minor injuries,” the home minister said.
# pakistan - Wednesday 8 May, 2019
Asia Bibi, the Christian woman at the centre of a long-running blasphemy row, has left Pakistan for Canada
Bibi has been widely believed to have been held in protective custody by authorities as she awaited an asylum deal in a third country.
Ramadan attack at popular Pakistani shrine kills at least five people, wounds 24
Police have said they are still investigating the nature of the blast.
# pakistan - Sunday 3 March, 2019
Daily Show host Trevor Noah apologises for 'ignorant and racist' Bollywood war joke
Noah was speaking about the tensions between India and Pakistan.
# pakistan - Friday 1 March, 2019
Pilot shot down by Pakistan returned to India in 'peace gesture'
Abhinandan Varthaman’s plane was shot downed on Wednesday over Kashmir.
# pakistan - Thursday 28 February, 2019
Pakistan says it will release captured Indian pilot tomorrow as a 'peace gesture'
The move comes after clashes between the nuclear-armed powers ignited fears of a disastrous conflict.
# pakistan - Wednesday 27 February, 2019
Explainer: Why are India and Pakistan - both nuclear powers - on the brink of a major confrontation?
The countries have been in a dispute for over 70 years in relation to the Kashmir region.
Two Indian military jets shot down by Pakistan, one Indian pilot captured
One aircraft had fallen in Pakistani-held Kashmir, while the other crashed on the Indian side.
# pakistan - Saturday 1 December, 2018
Man entering Ireland for sham marriage caught after his texts were checked by immigration officials Exclusive
He lost every argument he made.
# pakistan - Saturday 24 November, 2018
Who is Asia Bibi and why has her case sparked furious protests?
There have been calls for the Pakistani woman to be offered asylum, including in Ireland.
# pakistan - Saturday 17 November, 2018
'Ireland would like to help': Irish government open to asylum application from Asia Bibi
The justice minister and Tánaiste said Ireland would like to help.
# pakistan - Wednesday 14 November, 2018
Ireland still seeking first win at Women's World T20 following 38-run loss to Pakistan
Ireland lost out to Australia in their ICC Women’s World Twenty20 opener.
# pakistan - Tuesday 13 November, 2018
Opinion: 'Ireland should, as a matter of urgency, offer asylum to Asia Bibi'
If the referendum was not just about a pointless change, the government should demonstrate its commitment to freedom, equality and modernity by offering Asia Bibi and her family asylum and safety here, writes Paddy Manning.
# pakistan - Wednesday 7 November, 2018
Pakistani Christian woman who was sentenced to death for blasphemy, freed from jail
The country’s highest court last week overturned Bibi’s conviction and ordered her release
# pakistan - Wednesday 31 October, 2018
'I can't believe it': Woman released as Pakistan Supreme Court overrules death row blasphemy conviction
Blasphemy is an incendiary charge in Pakistan, where even unproven allegations of insulting Islam can lead to violence
# pakistan - Sunday 2 September, 2018
The US military is cancelling $300 million in aid to Pakistan
It’s not happy with how Pakistan is tackling armed groups in the country.
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# pakistan - Wednesday 29 August, 2018
Nurse who returned to Pakistan under threat of deportation was told the next day that asylum status is under review
Vicky Khokhar spent three years in a direct provision centre and during that time volunteered five days a week at a local nursing home.
# pakistan - Thursday 26 July, 2018
Cricket hero Khan claims victory as Pakistan election marred by rigging allegations
International observers are due to give their observations on the voting process tomorrow.
# pakistan - Tuesday 19 June, 2018
Over €1 million worth of heroin labelled as household goods seized at Dublin Airport
The drugs were sent from Pakistan.
# pakistan - Sunday 6 May, 2018
Pakistan minister shot and wounded in suspected assassination bid
He was shot in the arm.
# pakistan - Thursday 12 April, 2018
Almost 1,000 executions were recorded last year, including beheadings and lethal injections
Most executions took place in China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Pakistan – in that order.
# pakistan - Thursday 29 March, 2018
Malala has returned to Pakistan for the first time since she was shot by a Taliban gunman
The 20-year-old wiped away tears as she gave a speech today.
# pakistan - Tuesday 13 February, 2018
Pakistan officials arrest gang in spinal fluid scam
Many women were left with disabilities following the surgery.
# pakistan - Sunday 28 January, 2018
Pakistan accused of supporting militants who killed nearly 100 in suicide bombing yesterday
The Afghan government the attack was carried out by the Taliban-linked Haqqani network with Pakistani backing.
# pakistan - Wednesday 10 January, 2018
Two people killed in protest against rape and murder of eight-year-old girl
Hundreds of people attended the protest in Kasur, which turned violent.
# pakistan - Tuesday 2 January, 2018
Pakistan summons US ambassador over Trump tweet
The US President used his first tweet of 2018 to tear into Islamabad.
# pakistan - Monday 1 January, 2018
Trump: 'Pakistan has given nothing but lies and deceit in return for billions in funding'
He said Pakistan thinks of US leaders as ‘fools’.
# pakistan - Friday 1 December, 2017
Nine killed and dozens injured after burqa-clad gunmen storm Pakistani college
The Taliban militants targeted students in today’s raid.
# pakistan - Tuesday 21 November, 2017
The venue has been confirmed for Ireland's historic first Test match next May
Malahide will host Ireland’s meeting with Pakistan.
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