Teenage girl shot for anti-Taliban views
The Taliban’s attempt to kill a 14-year-old girl, famous for speaking out against Islamic militants, has triggered a wave of revulsion in Pakistan.
Jon Boone
Pakistan sees red over US drones
The death of al-Qaeda’s second in command has underscored its opposition to the remote bombers. Jon Boone and Jason Burke report.
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Raped Afghan woman released from jail
In a move that has highlighted ‘moral crimes’ in Afghanistan, a woman who was jailed after being raped by a cousin has been released from prison.
Taliban-style dress code for Afghan weddings
Justice ministry proposes that ceremonies be policed for modesty to crackdown on lavish events that put families in debt.
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‘It felt more like fortune-telling than detective work’
Long-term weaknesses in United States intelligence gathering have been ruthlessly exposed over the past fortnight.
