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Why is Britain keeping quiet about Pakistan’s assault on free speech? | Jon Boone
The Foreign Office should be protesting about the kidnap and torture of social media activists, not pandering to the generals, says former writer on Pakistan for the Guardian Jon Boone
Jon Boone
15, Jan, 2018 @2:07 PM
‘She feared no one': the life and death of Qandeel Baloch
She was known as Pakistan’s Kim Kardashian, a social media star who courted controversy. One year on, why has no one stood trial for her killing?
Jon Boone
22, Sep, 2017 @11:00 AM
Pakistan launches crackdown as Isis shrine attack toll rises to 88
Military demands that Afghanistan hand over suspects as dozens of militants killed and arrested after deadliest attack in Pakistan in years
Jon Boone in Islamabad
17, Feb, 2017 @12:06 PM
Disappearances spark fears of crackdown on leftwing dissent in Pakistan
Four prominent online campaigners with anti-military views believed abducted since Friday
Jon Boone in Islamabad
10, Jan, 2017 @9:17 AM
Former Pakistan army chief Raheel Sharif to lead 'Muslim Nato'
Flood of criticism greets general’s appointment as commander of Saudi-led Islamic Military Alliance to Fight Terrorism
Jon Boone in Islamabad
08, Jan, 2017 @2:37 PM
Pakistani activist fears he will be killed like father after blasphemy fatwa
Fatwa issued against Shaan Taseer for allegedly insulting Islam six years after his governor father died in similar controversy
Jon Boone and Kiyya Baloch in Islamabad
03, Jan, 2017 @5:34 PM
Pakistan transgender leader calls for end to culture of 'gurus'
Nadeem Kashish says unwanted children handed over to the care of gurus are sexually abused and financially exploited
Jon Boone in Islamabad
25, Dec, 2016 @7:00 AM
Pakistani media on alert after TV channel’s libel defeat in British court
Ruling against ARY could act as a deterrent for stations that broadcast in UK and carry out defamatory attacks on public figures
Jon Boone in Islamabad
16, Dec, 2016 @12:15 PM
Arab sheikhs banned from bustard hunts by Pakistani province
Houbara bustard’s meat is prized for its supposed aphrodisiac qualities and the bird is considered to be at risk of extinction
Jon Boone in Islamabad
12, Dec, 2016 @5:24 PM
Pakistan PM celebrates scientist from minority sect, risking hardliners' fury
Nawaz Sharif orders university to name institution after the Nobel-winning physicist Abdus Salam, a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community
Jon Boone in Islamabad
05, Dec, 2016 @3:41 PM
'Terrific guy, fantastic country': Trump heaps praise on Pakistan's leader
Pakistan’s government has released details of an extraordinary telephone call between the US president-elect and Pakistan’s prime minister Nawaz Sharif
Jon Boone in Islamabad
01, Dec, 2016 @7:29 AM
Taliban facing financial crisis as civilian deaths deter donors
Departure of most foreign combat troops and infighting between rival groups has weakened perceived legitimacy of war
Jon Boone and Sami Yousafzai in Karachi
29, Nov, 2016 @5:00 AM
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