Pakistan Protests
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Pakistan police storm Imran Khan’s home as former PM heads to courtImran Khan was not in the home, having traveled to Islamabad to appear before a judge to face charges he sold state gifts while in office and hid his assets.WorldMar 18, 2023
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Canada says safety of Pakistan woman Asia Bibi top priorityCanadian officials say Bibi's safety is a priority but didn't comment on her asylum status.WorldJan 29, 2019
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Top Pakistani court frees Asia Bibi, Christian woman acquitted of blasphemyAsia Bibi will finally be able to join her daughters who earlier fled to Canada where they have been given asylum.WorldJan 29, 2019
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Canada could grant asylum to Asia Bibi, woman acquitted of blasphemy in PakistanAsia Bibi, who spent eight years on death row in Pakistan before being released, is in protective custody because her life is in danger from those who disagree with the acquittal.CanadaNov 13, 2018
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Pakistan blocks social media access, restricts news coverage of anti-blasphemy protestsThe Pakistani government has blocked access to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and ordered private news channels off the air, as Islamist protests that began in the capital Islamabad began to spill into other parts of the country.WorldNov 25, 2017
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