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12th April, 2013
Death toll in Egypt sectarian clashes reaches eight
Another Coptic Christian died Thursday of injuries sustained during clashes, raising the death toll from sectarian violence that began last weekend to eight, an Egyptian security official said.
Another Coptic Christian died Thursday of injuries sustained during clashes, raising the death toll from sectarian violence that began last weekend to eight, an Egyptian security official said.
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27th March, 2013
Putting genies back in the bottle
India has long accused Pakistan of not doing enough to keep the extremist seminaries in check. India has failed to do the same domestically.
India has long accused Pakistan of not doing enough to keep the extremist seminaries in check. India has failed to do the same domestically.
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13th March, 2013
The lynch mob nation
A tale of two cities: One day Lahoris celebrate the reopening of the famed Pak Tea House, the next, a hate-filled mob attacks a Christian neighbourhood.
A tale of two cities: One day Lahoris celebrate the reopening of the famed Pak Tea House, the next, a hate-filled mob attacks a Christian neighbourhood.
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11th March, 2013
My Sunni regrets
"I’m not talking as much as I usually do, because I fear it may be crass to try to enter into your feelings. As crass as writing this piece, will you think?"
"I’m not talking as much as I usually do, because I fear it may be crass to try to enter into your feelings. As crass as writing this piece, will you think?"
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8th March, 2013
Almost Rwanda?
There are comparisons whose similarity suggest an urgency with which Pakistanis must consider sectarian violence beyond simply the paeans of protests.
There are comparisons whose similarity suggest an urgency with which Pakistanis must consider sectarian violence beyond simply the paeans of protests.
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4th March, 2013
My name is Hussain and I don’t want to be a terrorist
Will the state take action now or will it compel members of Pakistan’s Shia community to take up arms?
Will the state take action now or will it compel members of Pakistan’s Shia community to take up arms?
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25th February, 2013
An echo of Pakistan’s tragedy in Delhi
Amit Baruah writes about a gathering of Hazara Shias that pointed to the deliberate, targeted killings of this Muslim community.
Amit Baruah writes about a gathering of Hazara Shias that pointed to the deliberate, targeted killings of this Muslim community.
22nd February, 2013
LJ leader Malik Ishaq detained in Rahim Yar Khan
Ishaq has been detained for one month, police said Friday, less than a week after the Lashkar-i-Jhangvi claimed responsibility for a deadly bombing in Quetta.
Ishaq has been detained for one month, police said Friday, less than a week after the Lashkar-i-Jhangvi claimed responsibility for a deadly bombing in Quetta.
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21st February, 2013
The systematic extermination of Hazaras
How long will the international community keep passively watching the Hazaras collect their dead bodies?
How long will the international community keep passively watching the Hazaras collect their dead bodies?
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20th February, 2013
Murtaza Haider is dead, does anyone care?
Murtaza’s father, Dr Syed Ali Haider spent his life restoring vision to those who could not see. In the end, he and his son, were murdered by those blinded by hatred.
Murtaza’s father, Dr Syed Ali Haider spent his life restoring vision to those who could not see. In the end, he and his son, were murdered by those blinded by hatred.
8th February, 2013
At least 29 killed in car bombs attacks in Iraq
The attacks left nearly 70 others wounded, targeting marketplaces crowded on Fridays, and took the death toll from a week of violence to over 100.
The attacks left nearly 70 others wounded, targeting marketplaces crowded on Fridays, and took the death toll from a week of violence to over 100.
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22nd January, 2013
Another lesson of time
"Befuddle the people with magic, intoxicate them with a charged emotion, and take away their ambition for equality; so that they abandon their claims."
"Befuddle the people with magic, intoxicate them with a charged emotion, and take away their ambition for equality; so that they abandon their claims."
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17th January, 2013
The talkative dead
The Alamdar dead’s voice rose as one and asked: “What started with the Ahmadis is not going to end with the Shias. Who is next?”
The Alamdar dead’s voice rose as one and asked: “What started with the Ahmadis is not going to end with the Shias. Who is next?”
15th January, 2013
Toronto stands in solidarity with Hazaras in Pakistan
In the climate of despair and gloom, there is still some hope left when Sunni students arrange protests to support Shias in Pakistan.
In the climate of despair and gloom, there is still some hope left when Sunni students arrange protests to support Shias in Pakistan.
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27th December, 2012
Faithful fragmentation
As the harrowing truth behind the chaos of this so-called 'Ideology of Pakistan' is suppressed, a whole generation is growing up to the sound of a cosmetic narrative, writes NFP.
As the harrowing truth behind the chaos of this so-called 'Ideology of Pakistan' is suppressed, a whole generation is growing up to the sound of a cosmetic narrative, writes NFP.
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26th December, 2012
The year belonged to the Taliban
The 6000-odd violent deaths in 2012 put Pakistan amongst the most violent and volatile places in the world.
The 6000-odd violent deaths in 2012 put Pakistan amongst the most violent and volatile places in the world.
27th November, 2012
Wave of attacks kills 19 in Iraq
A wave of attacks including six car bombs, nine roadside bombs and a shooting killed 19 people and wounded 71 others on Tuesday in Iraq, security and medical officials said.
A wave of attacks including six car bombs, nine roadside bombs and a shooting killed 19 people and wounded 71 others on Tuesday in Iraq, security and medical officials said.
22nd November, 2012
Low-key Ashura
Is it wrong for officials to suggest that processions be kept low-key affairs and in smaller numbers keeping in mind the increasing number of sectarian attacks?
Is it wrong for officials to suggest that processions be kept low-key affairs and in smaller numbers keeping in mind the increasing number of sectarian attacks?
21st November, 2012
Suicide attack near Rawalpindi Imambargah; 12 dead, 36 injured
A suicide attack near an Imambargah on Misrial Road in Rawalpindi has left at least 12 people dead and 36 others injured, DawnNews reported.
A suicide attack near an Imambargah on Misrial Road in Rawalpindi has left at least 12 people dead and 36 others injured, DawnNews reported.
4th November, 2012
Timeline: Persecution of religious minorities
Dawn.com presents an exclusive timeline of all the major incidents entailing religious persecution witnessed in Pakistan.
Dawn.com presents an exclusive timeline of all the major incidents entailing religious persecution witnessed in Pakistan.
