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Pakistani man granted injunction against deportation order weeks before his wedding
The man did not appear in court as he was signing on at the Garda National Immigration Bureau.
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Aug 21st 2019, 6:49 PM
Pakistan prime minister says international inaction over Kashmir is the same as appeasing Hitler
New Delhi last week rescinded years of autonomy enjoyed by the Indian-ruled part of Kashmir.
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Aug 11th 2019, 6:28 PM
'Darkest day in Indian democracy': India abolishes Kashmir's special status with rush decree
The government imposed a security lockdown on the Indian-administered part of Kashmir this morning.
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Aug 5th 2019, 8:48 AM
Pakistani army plane crashes into residential area killing 18 people
One resident said the crash happened at around 2am.
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Jul 30th 2019, 7:58 AM
Police make arrests and investigate footage of fans fighting at Cricket World Cup
The match between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Leeds was marred by crowd trouble.
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Jul 3rd 2019, 1:03 PM
Cat filter accidentally left on during Pakistani minister's live press conference
“I wasn’t the only one, two officials sitting along me were also hit by the cat filter,” the minister said.
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Jun 17th 2019, 10:35 PM
At least one dead after three gunmen storm luxury hotel in Pakistan
“There are reports of a few people sustaining minor injuries,” the home minister said.
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May 11th 2019, 7:14 PM
Asia Bibi, the Christian woman at the centre of a long-running blasphemy row, has left Pakistan for Canada
Bibi has been widely believed to have been held in protective custody by authorities as she awaited an asylum deal in a third country.
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May 8th 2019, 8:57 AM
Ramadan attack at popular Pakistani shrine kills at least five people, wounds 24
Police have said they are still investigating the nature of the blast.
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May 8th 2019, 7:38 AM
Daily Show host Trevor Noah apologises for 'ignorant and racist' Bollywood war joke
Noah was speaking about the tensions between India and Pakistan.
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Mar 3rd 2019, 3:36 PM
Pilot shot down by Pakistan returned to India in 'peace gesture'
Abhinandan Varthaman’s plane was shot downed on Wednesday over Kashmir.
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Mar 1st 2019, 10:15 PM
Pakistan says it will release captured Indian pilot tomorrow as a 'peace gesture'
The move comes after clashes between the nuclear-armed powers ignited fears of a disastrous conflict.
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Feb 28th 2019, 12:35 PM
Explainer: Why are India and Pakistan - both nuclear powers - on the brink of a major confrontation?
The countries have been in a dispute for over 70 years in relation to the Kashmir region.
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Feb 27th 2019, 4:14 PM
Two Indian military jets shot down by Pakistan, one Indian pilot captured
One aircraft had fallen in Pakistani-held Kashmir, while the other crashed on the Indian side.
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Feb 27th 2019, 7:15 AM
Man entering Ireland for sham marriage caught after his texts were checked by immigration officials
He lost every argument he made.
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Dec 1st 2018, 12:05 AM
Who is Asia Bibi and why has her case sparked furious protests?
There have been calls for the Pakistani woman to be offered asylum, including in Ireland.
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Nov 24th 2018, 9:00 PM
'Ireland would like to help': Irish government open to asylum application from Asia Bibi
The justice minister and Tánaiste said Ireland would like to help.
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Nov 17th 2018, 6:30 AM
Ireland still seeking first win at Women's World T20 following 38-run loss to Pakistan
Ireland lost out to Australia in their ICC Women’s World Twenty20 opener.
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Nov 14th 2018, 8:11 AM
Opinion: 'Ireland should, as a matter of urgency, offer asylum to Asia Bibi'
If the referendum was not just about a pointless change, the government should demonstrate its commitment to freedom, equality and modernity by offering Asia Bibi and her family asylum and safety here, writes Paddy Manning.
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Nov 13th 2018, 7:00 AM
Pakistani Christian woman who was sentenced to death for blasphemy, freed from jail
The country’s highest court last week overturned Bibi’s conviction and ordered her release
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Nov 7th 2018, 9:59 PM
'I can't believe it': Woman released as Pakistan Supreme Court overrules death row blasphemy conviction
Blasphemy is an incendiary charge in Pakistan, where even unproven allegations of insulting Islam can lead to violence
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Oct 31st 2018, 9:20 AM
The US military is cancelling $300 million in aid to Pakistan
It’s not happy with how Pakistan is tackling armed groups in the country.
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Sep 2nd 2018, 11:37 AM
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Sep 2nd 2018, 9:00 AM
Nurse who returned to Pakistan under threat of deportation was told the next day that asylum status is under review
Vicky Khokhar spent three years in a direct provision centre and during that time volunteered five days a week at a local nursing home.
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Aug 29th 2018, 6:41 PM
Cricket hero Khan claims victory as Pakistan election marred by rigging allegations
International observers are due to give their observations on the voting process tomorrow.
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Jul 26th 2018, 6:45 PM
Over €1 million worth of heroin labelled as household goods seized at Dublin Airport
The drugs were sent from Pakistan.
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Jun 19th 2018, 5:05 PM
Pakistan minister shot and wounded in suspected assassination bid
He was shot in the arm.
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May 6th 2018, 5:00 PM
Almost 1,000 executions were recorded last year, including beheadings and lethal injections
Most executions took place in China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Pakistan – in that order.
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Apr 12th 2018, 2:50 PM
Malala has returned to Pakistan for the first time since she was shot by a Taliban gunman
The 20-year-old wiped away tears as she gave a speech today.
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Mar 29th 2018, 10:44 AM
Pakistan officials arrest gang in spinal fluid scam
Many women were left with disabilities following the surgery.
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Feb 13th 2018, 9:10 PM
Pakistan accused of supporting militants who killed nearly 100 in suicide bombing yesterday
The Afghan government the attack was carried out by the Taliban-linked Haqqani network with Pakistani backing.
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Jan 28th 2018, 8:17 AM
Two people killed in protest against rape and murder of eight-year-old girl
Hundreds of people attended the protest in Kasur, which turned violent.
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Jan 10th 2018, 9:30 PM
Pakistan summons US ambassador over Trump tweet
The US President used his first tweet of 2018 to tear into Islamabad.
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Jan 2nd 2018, 7:38 AM
Trump: 'Pakistan has given nothing but lies and deceit in return for billions in funding'
He said Pakistan thinks of US leaders as ‘fools’.
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Jan 1st 2018, 5:29 PM
Nine killed and dozens injured after burqa-clad gunmen storm Pakistani college
The Taliban militants targeted students in today’s raid.
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Dec 1st 2017, 12:12 PM
The venue has been confirmed for Ireland's historic first Test match next May
Malahide will host Ireland’s meeting with Pakistan.
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Nov 21st 2017, 11:38 AM
Airline says sorry for forgetting two corpses in New York
Pakistan International Airlines apologised for the error, saying it was “caused due to negligence”.
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Nov 4th 2017, 8:15 AM
North American family freed from Taliban captivity after 'Kafkaesque nightmare'
Caitlan Coleman and Joshua Boyle were kidnapped during a backpacking trip in Afghanistan in 2012.
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Oct 12th 2017, 5:47 PM
Ireland to face Pakistan on home soil in historic first Test next year
After being given full Test status in June, they’ll make their Test cricket debut next May.
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Oct 12th 2017, 1:56 PM
Deadly heat waves could hit South Asia this century
Global warming could lead to uninhabitable temperatures, a study found.
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Aug 6th 2017, 10:30 AM
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