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Pakistan's blasphemy law worries opponents of extremism
BARAKHAO, Pakistan (AP) — Two ornate minarets pierce the evening sky and frame the emerald green dome of a shrine to Mumtaz Qadri. He was hanged for killing a politician who criticized Pakistan's blasphemy law — a measure that can bring a death sentence for anyone insulting Islam. READ MORE…
Former warlord's return could shake up Afghan politics
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The only insurgent leader to sign a peace pact with Afghanistan's government will return to the country within weeks, his chief negotiator says, in a move that could shake up Afghan politics and complicate the much wider war against the Taliban. READ MORE…
Pakistani groups note drop in violence, credit the military
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Two Pakistani research groups have noted that the country saw a significant drop in militant violence last year, crediting the military for the decrease in attacks. READ MORE…