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Pakistani Muslims

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the Pakistani singer who is known for bringing Qawwali music to a global audience.

This record label helped put Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on the global map

Music

In 1989, musician Peter Gabriel launched Real World Records as a way to give international artists wider exposure. Now 25 years later, the label is still going strong.

Ali Gul Pir, Talal Qureshi and Adil Omar in a screenshot from from #KholoBC video.

Pakistani artists say their country’s YouTube ban is about politics, not religion

Lifestyle & Belief

Former Pakistani leader indicted for ‘Shakespearean’ murder of Bhutto

Pervez Musharraf Charged Over Benazir Bhutto Assassination

Conflict & Justice

Historic election marks transition in Pakistan

Global Politics
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Regional implications of Musharraf resignation

Reaction to the resignation of President Pervez Musharraf from Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Washington DC.

Pakistan assassin finds support on Facebook

Lifestyle & Belief

The man accused of murdering Pakistani governor Salmaan Taseer has found support on Facebook.

Opinions about new Pakistani PM from around the corner

The intrepid John Hockenberry goes to a Pakistan tea house in NYC to discuss the new Pakistani prime minister’s visit with President Bush.

Malala Yousafzai Addresses United Nations

The consequences of violence will not stop one of the most genuine voices of our time. Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai turns 16 today, but she’s already seen a lot in her short life. Last October, Malala was shot in the head as she left her school in Pakistan. Members of the Taliban claimed responsibility […]

Prospective Pakistan Prime Minister Gives Conflicting Views on War on Terror

Global Politics

Nawaz Sharif, the man most likely to become Pakistan’s next prime minister has set two priorities: Boosting his country’s economy, and peace for Pakistan. Journalist Beenish Ahmed tells host Marco Werman that Sharif has some worrisome comments for the US.

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