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Is the government losing control in Pakistan?
When Pakistan's Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti was assassinated for opposing the country's controversial blasphemy law, the majority of his colleagues shunned his funeral. It…
Bahrain: powder keg of the Gulf?
The smallest kingdom in the Arab world is seeing protests against authorities go from strength to strength. The Shiite majority is demonstrating against the Sunni Al Khalifa…
Persecution of Ahmadi community in Pakistan
Pakistan's conflict with Taliban militants is always in the news. What is never reported is the persecution of ethnic minorities there. Members of the Ahmadi community say they…
Portugal sinks in silence
While Europe and the IMF rush to Ireland’s aid, Portugal is sinking deeper into crisis. Faced with the country’s economic difficulties, the government has announced an…
Pakistan: after the flood comes anger
In August, more than a quarter of Pakistan was submerged under water. The floods, sparked by heavy monsoon rains, were the worst Pakistan has ever seen. Around 2,000 people were…
What makes a militant?
Pakistan has become a popular destination for westerners to go and receive Islamic teaching. The Binoria Madrassa in Karachi is one such institute and is world renowned. Those…
Will Islamist aid increase Islamist recruits?
Flooding in Pakistan is opening the door to extremist Islamic groups in the country. With the government struggling to deal with the humanitarian crisis that has left 1,600…
Afghanistan: building an army
In a year’s time, coalition troops will begin leaving Afghanistan and the Afghan army will start taking charge of security. But are they ready? Can Afghanistan’s military…
Karachi, Taliban haven
Several senior militants from Afghanistan have been captured in Karachi in recent weeks, including the Afghan Taliban's second-in-command, Mullah Baradar. The arrests show the…
Pakistan: when violence becomes ordinary
From booby-trapped cars to suicide bombers, the city of Peshawar in Pakistan is the scene of regular deadly attacks, often aimed at the police. FRANCE 24 went to the heart of…
