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Soosan Firooz, a possible heroine for Afghan female performers

While there is much focus on 15-year-old Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan, 23-year-old Soosan Firooz of Afghanistan could become a voice of Afghan women through hip-hop.

In the Media by Can Tran

United Nations unveils the 'Malala Plan' education fund

The United Nations and the Pakistani government, on International Human Rights Day, has unveiled a global education fund called the "Malala Plan."

In the Media by Can Tran

British Red Cross doctor beheaded by Taliban in Pakistan

The beheaded corpse of a British aid doctor devoted to "caring for others less fortunate than himself" has been found in Pakistan, almost four months after he was kidnapped, with a note saying he had been killed by the Taliban, police said.

In the Media by Yukio Strachan - 9 comments

Op-Ed: Pakistan threatens to cut ties with US — Blessing or a disaster?

Sydney - The last ten years of dual priorities between the US and Pakistan have come to a head with the friendly fire deaths of 24 Pakistani soldiers. Islamabad is now talking up a storm, with the usual anti-American protests as added décor.

In the Media by Paul Wallis - 3 comments

Six Pakistan-born people charged in Florida with aiding Taliban

Miami - Six people of Pakistani origin, including three US citizenship owners, have been charged in South Florida with assisting in provision of financial aid to Taliban.

In the Media by Ernest Dempsey - 2 comments

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