Pakistan Bans Radical Islamist Party After Deadly Clashes

The move underscores the country’s struggle to contain religious extremism without provoking influential clerics who can summon thousands of supporters to the streets.

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As Unrest in Pakistani Kashmir Turns Deadly, Prime Minister Urges Calm

Days of protest in the regional capital, set off by a convergence of rival marches, are fueled by familiar complaints like high prices and demands for electoral reform.

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Pakistan Says It Expects Truce to Hold as Hotline to India Stays Open

The two adversaries have spent the week since the end of the military confrontation making the case that they emerged victorious.

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Pakistan’s Most Powerful Man Steps Out of the Shadows to Confront India

The army chief, Gen. Syed Asim Munir, who usually works behind the scenes, has been shaping Pakistan’s tone in the crisis over Kashmir with his own tough talk.

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Pakistan’s Leaders May Talk Tough, but War With India Is the Last Thing Pakistanis Want

For many across the country, economic struggles, political malaise and the fear of armed conflict with India now feel like parts of the same burden.

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Pakistan Says It Killed 54 Militants Trying to Enter From Afghanistan

The Pakistani military is under strain on several fronts as it also faces the possibility of armed conflict with India.

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After Militant Attack in Kashmir, Pakistan Braces for Strike by India

The Pakistani government said it did not want an escalation, but in the wake of a deadly attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir by unidentified militants, analysts warned of an unpredictable situation.

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In Pakistan, Imran Khan’s Followers Are Counting on Trump to Free Him

A Trump ally has called on Pakistan to release the former prime minister from prison, inspiring fervent hope among his supporters.

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Pakistan Orders Inquiry After Complaints That Airline Ad Evoked 9/11

An advertisement meant to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris showed a jet pointed toward the Eiffel Tower.

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Protesters Supporting Pakistani Ex-Leader Are Dispersed in Crackdown

Thousands of demonstrators seeking the release of Imran Khan, the jailed ex-prime minister, fled the capital.

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