'Scary Moms' Are Part Of The Citizen War Against Pollution In Pakistan
Environmental advocates in smog-choked Lahore say the Pakistani government has long downplayed the problem of air pollution. That might be changing.
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Court Imposes Death Sentence For Gen. Musharraf, And Pakistan's Army Balks
Defending the former leader, a military spokesperson says that someone who "served the country for over 40 years, fought wars for the defense of the country can surely never be a traitor."
Life Along Pakistan's Mountain Highway Where China Is Investing Billions Of Dollars
The Karakoram Highway revamp is a key part of China's trade and infrastructure initiative in the region, and local communities' expectations are high.
They're The Bravest, Humblest Civil Servants In Pakistan
The global program Integrity Icon aims to "name and fame" instead of "name and shame." This week, Pakistan honored government employees who did everything from track down killers to evict squatters.
In Pakistan, Angry Mob Of Lawyers Attacks Hospital, Causing Deaths Of 3 Patients
The lawyers were apparently angered by a now viral incident at the hospital in which an attorney was beaten by doctors after he refused to wait in line at the cardiac facility.
Tourists Are Overrunning A Pakistani Region That's Too Friendly For Its Own Good
Locals in Pakistan's northern highlands call tourists "guests," often welcoming them into their homes. But with domestic tourists nearly outnumbering locals, patience is wearing thin.
'Maybe It Will Destroy Everything': Pakistan's Melting Glaciers Cause Alarm
Pollution and global warming are causing glaciers to melt and form unstable lakes in the north of the country. NPR visits a valley where farms were destroyed by glacial floods.
More Than 65 Dead After Fire Engulfs Train In Pakistan
The train caught fire in the eastern province of Punjab after a cooking stove smuggled aboard by a passenger exploded. Some of those killed died while leaping from the moving train, officials said.
Ghost Viruses And The Taliban Stand In The Way Of Wiping Out Polio
The World Health Organization is celebrating the eradication of another strain of the polio virus. Yet major challenges remain in the global effort to get rid of the disease.
Heirs Of Hyderabad's Last King Can Claim Millions Held In U.K. Account, Court Rules
In 1948, the Nizam of Hyderabad put 1 million pounds in the overseas bank account of a Pakistani diplomat. It accumulated interest for the next seven decades as his family fought to get it back.