Pakistan

Iraqi School Books Criticised for Sectarian Bias

Minorities say new religious curriculum places unfair emphasis on Shia Islam.

15 Feb 10

IWPR trainees produce radio programmes and more of their articles appear in the local press.

12 Feb 10

Fed up with government press restrictions and media self-censorship, they find their voice on web.

2 Feb 10

2 Feb 10

25 Jan 10

Elections and nuclear impasse have dulled hopes for an accommodation with the US on Afghanistan.

22 Jan 10

Students attending IWPR classroom discussions say they’ve acquired a better understanding of rights issues.

11 Jan 10

Tajikistan’s culture ministry plans to regulate the flow of students going abroad to study at Islamic colleges.

9 Jan 10

Afghan analysts and some senior officials not convinced by new Obama military strategy.

8 Jan 10

Traders complain traditional handicrafts being swamped by cheap competitors.

6 Jan 10

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