Pakistan, as Seen Through its Railways
At every major stop on the long line from Peshawar to the turbulent port city of Karachi lie reminders of why the country is a worry to its people, and to the wider world.
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Pakistan’s Railroads Sum Up Nation’s Woes
A train journey across Pakistan highlights the woes of its rail system, which are a microcosm of larger troubles: corruption, economic disparity, political unrest and neglected infrastructure.
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Gunmen Kill Pakistan Party Official
Police said Zohra Shahid, the vice president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, was killed by gunmen on a motorcycle outside her home in Karachi in southern Sindh Province.
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Mosque Bombings in Pakistan Kill at Least 13
Officials called the explosions in the restive Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province the first major terrorist attack since the general election.
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John Kerry to discuss drones when Sharif becomes prime minister
Secretary of State John Kerry is set to visit Pakistan soon after Nawaz Sharif takes over as prime minister and a new Pakistani government is formed.
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