Pakistan's High Court Ousts Prime Minister Sharif In Panama Papers Fallout
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's third term in power comes to a dramatic end after a corruption scandal linked to his family's financial dealings.
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Tribal Council Orders 'Revenge Rape' In Pakistan
A 12-year-old girl was raped in a field. Then, on the orders of the tribal council, the girl's brother sexually violated the sister of the first rapist.
Pakistani Ride Sharing App Puts A Matchmaker In The Car
The Careem app ran a campaign: Book a car — and a matchmaker will join you. The company thought it was funny. But a lot of women hated it.
Font Could Be The Key To Corruption Probe Of Pakistan's Prime Minister
An investigation into Nawaz Sharif's wealth found forensic evidence that papers were forged to "camouflage truth." A document dated 2006 uses Calibri, a font that wasn't widely available until 2007.
At Least 150 People Killed After Oil Truck Catches Fire In Pakistan
Hundreds of people had gathered around to try to collect oil after an oil tanker truck overturned and began leaking. Someone lighting a cigarette may have sparked the fire.
Dozens Of People Killed In A Bloody Day Of Attacks Across Pakistan
Between twin bombings at a Parachinar market, a car bombing near a police office in Quetta and a shooting in Karachi, Pakistan is reeling from attacks claimed by several extremist groups.
Fans Of Pakistan's Cricket Team Arrested For Sedition In India
Last weekend's victory over India marked a seminal moment for the Pakistani national team. For some of the team's fans in India, however, celebrating the win spelled deep legal trouble.
Pakistan Sentences Man To Death For 'Blasphemy' On Social Media
Amnesty International says this is the country's harshest sentence yet for a cybercrime related offense. The Pakistani government is pushing a campaign against blasphemy on social media.
CHART: Where The World's Refugees Are
A report from the U.N. Refugee Agency shows some surprising trends in the world's refugee crisis.
For Refugees In Germany, Hope And Frustration Mark Path Toward Integration
Refugees were seen as the answer to Germany's declining population and worker shortage. But the mood has darkened, and those refugees who reach Germany face long waits as they struggle to assimilate.