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Rehman Malik

Pakistanis question government’s use of bans on cell phones, other tech

Pakistan’s government likes to ban things. On New Year’s eve, it instituted bans on particular ways of using motorbikes. But that’s perhaps one of the milder bans. On several occasions this year, the government has banned the use of cell phones, social media and even motorbikes entirely.

Pakistanis outraged after Taliban try to assassinate outspoken girl, 14

Pakistani politician calls on U.S. to ban blasphemy

Lifestyle & Belief

Ban on Cell Phone Use in Pakistan

Conflict & Justice
The World

Pakistani Government Joins Anti-Islam Film Protest

Conflict & Justice
The World

Pakistan military base attack over

Global Politics

Pakistani troops have ended a siege by militants who attacked a naval base in the city of Karachi. The Pakistani Taliban says the raid was to avenge Osama Bin Laden’s killing by US special forces on May 2. Madiha Tahir reports from Karachi.

The World

Pakistanis still homeless from floods blame government corruption

Environment

The BBC’s Jill McGivering reports that many of the victims say government officials are corrupt and are withholding resources, including blankets, money and shelter. But Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik disagrees.