President Asif Ali Zardari

Laughing Through Tragedy

Wajid Ali Syed | Posted 08.01.2011

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Wajid Ali Syed

In a country ruled by the military for most of its existence, where the ruling elites are better known for corruption and thievery, where is the little guy supposed to find relief? Humor is what keeps Pakistanis sane.

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Salman Taseer Funeral Draws Thousands Under Tight Security (PHOTOS)

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) -- Thousands of Pakistani police were on high alert in Lahore on Wednesday ahead of the funeral for an outspoken provincial gove...

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But the Air Base Is Safe, Right?

Allison Kilkenny | Posted 05.25.2011

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Allison Kilkenny

Ineptitude and corruption in Pakistan don't really concern U.S. officials. What concerns them is that Zardari cannot bring stability to a region that is the newest playground for the U.S.'s ever-evolving War on Terror.

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Pakistan's aim is to control Afghanistan for its own survival

Ehsan Azari Stanizai | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ehsan Azari Stanizai

The US has always overlooked Pakistan's underhanded way of milking US money and seeking a foothold in Afghanistan.

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Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan President, Screams 'Shut Up' And Has It Scrubbed From 'Net

The World Newser | Posted 05.25.2011

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Baitullah Mehsud's Death Doesn't Change Pakistan's Perception Of The US

Naveen Naqvi | Posted 05.25.2011

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Naveen Naqvi

The recent killing of Baitullah Mehsud by a US-led drone attack still does not seem to work in favor of the drone attacks.

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Zardari Bans Jokes Ridiculing Him, Gets Ridiculed

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Under Pakistan's new Cyber Crimes Act, anyone who sends an insult or joke "slander[s] the political leadership of the country" through text, email, bl...

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Sharif Acquitted: Pakistani Court Dismisses 1999 Hijacking Charge, Lifts Ban Against Running For Office

AP | RASOOL DAWAR and MUNIR AHMAD | Posted 05.25.2011

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MIR ALI, Pakistan — Pakistani fighter jets flattened a suspected Taliban hide-out in the northwest early Saturday, killing six associates of a t...

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Pakistan Asks US To End Missile Attacks

AP | RYAN LUCAS | Posted 05.25.2011

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ISLAMABAD — Officials say a suicide bomber has killed at least two soldiers in the Pakistani part of Kashmir. Two security officials said the a...

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Pakistan's Genuine Democrats in Peril

Damian Murphy | Posted 05.25.2011

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Damian Murphy

A strong democracy in Pakistan is vital to U.S. interests. The best protectors and promoters of democracy in Pakistan have been its civil society and NGO community.

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Japan Pledges $1B To Pakistan At Donors Conference

The Mainichi Daily News | Posted 05.25.2011

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Countries supporting Pakistan are set to pledge a total of about 4 billion dollars (about 400 billion yen) in aid to the country over the next two yea...

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