Benazir Bhutto
Pakistan: Imran Khan, from the cricket field to politics
When Pakistanis go to the polls to choose a new prime minister on May 11th, one candidate could seriously shake up the race. Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, who led the…
Pakistan to try former leader Musharraf for treason
Pakistan’s former military ruler General Pervez Musharraf will face charges of treason, punishable by death, for imposing emergency rule in 2007, the country’s Interior minister…
'A life of torture, starvation and executions: inside North Korea's horrifyingly cruel prison camps'
INTERNATIONAL PAPERS - Weds. 21/08/13: International papers focus on the plight of Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf. They also cover criticism about the US's position…
Pervez Musharraf named as suspect in Bhutto assassination
Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf is named the number one suspect in the assassination of political leader Benazir Bhutto. Meanwhile, Afghanistan tops the agenda as US…
Nawaz Sharif: The old ‘lion’ of Pakistan roars back
Throughout his eventful life, Nawaz Sharif has served terms as Pakistan’s prime minister and time in prison. He’s also faced a coup and years in exile. But now the old “lion of…
Pakistanis defy attacks and vote in landmark poll
Millions of voters turned out to cast their ballots in Pakistan's historic election Saturday despite Taliban threats and a series of attacks in a few volatile areas. The poll…
Bombing mars landmark Pakistan vote
Twin bombs exploded in the port city of Karachi on Saturday, as millions of voters across Pakistan cast their ballots in a landmark general election. The lead up to polling day…
Threatened Pakistani parties conduct virtual campaigns
Days ahead of the historic May 11 polls, candidates from three secular Pakistani parties targeted by the Taliban are being forced to conduct virtual campaigns while politicians…
Bhutto murder case prosecutor shot dead
Chaudhry Zulfikar (pictured), the special prosecutor investigating the 2007 assassination of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto, was shot dead on Friday as he left…
Tunisia: the 'Sheraton Affair'
IN THE WORLD PAPERS, 28/12/12: Tunisian papers explore a scandal involving Foreign Minister Rafik Abdessalem. He is accused of embezzling public money and having an extramarital…
Son launches political career on Bhutto anniversary
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the son of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, has promised to defend Pakistani democracy in a keynote speech marking the fifth anniversary of…
Court indicts seven for Bhutto assassination
A Pakistani court on Saturday charged two police officers and five Islamist militants with involvement in the 2007 assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.