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Tag: Pakistan
Trump Indictment Is a First for the U.S. but Not for Other Nations
Scholars say it is important to hold the powerful legally accountable, but there are likely to be charges — well-founded or not — that prosecutors have political motives.
Imran Khan Makes Court Appearance and Chaos Breaks Out
Supporters of the former prime minister of Pakistan have repeatedly clashed this week with the security forces, keeping the country on edge. “Show you can fight,” he told supporters.
A Pakistani Aid Worker Responds to Her Country’s Dire Needs
Dealing with refugees and record flooding, Shabnam Baloch is leading efforts in Pakistan for the International Rescue Committee.
Italy Shipwreck Kills Soccer Player from Pakistan
Shahida Raza, a national soccer and field hockey player, wanted her disabled son to have a better life. The boat carrying her to Italy crashed just off the coast.
Your Monday Briefing: A Testy Exchange Between the U.S. and China
Also, Vladimir Putin’s war narrative takes hold in Russia.
Militants Wage Deadly Battle in Karachi Police Headquarters
The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the assault, the latest in a string of attacks from the group that have shaken many Pakistanis’ sense of security in recent months.
Musharraf’s Legacy: A Conflicted Pakistan and a Bristling Military
The former Pakistani general and ruler, a central player in post-9/11 global tensions, ultimately lost his hold on the Pakistani public, and even on his own military establishment.
Your Monday Briefing: The U.S. Shoots Down China’s Balloon
Also, Pervez Musharraf died and Beyoncé could have a big night at Grammy Awards.
Pervez Musharraf, Former Military Ruler of Pakistan, Dies at 79
Mr. Musharraf took power in a bloodless coup in late 1999 but resigned under threat of impeachment in 2008. He drew fire for his ties to Washington.