Aleem Maqbool

Egypt Protests: Clock Ticking on Ultimatum for President Mohammed Morsi

The Egyptian army has given President Mohammed Morsi 48 hours to reach a deal with his political opponents. That ultimatum expires Wednesday, and tensions remain sky-high in Cairo.

Egypt Protests: Clock Ticking on Ultimatum for President Mohammed Morsi

Following Taliban Flag Raising in Qatar, Low Expectations for Afghan Peace Talks

Following Taliban Flag Raising in Qatar, Low Expectations for Afghan Peace Talks

Two Tragic Factory Fires Highlight Safety Failures in Pakistan's Garment Industry

Two Tragic Factory Fires Highlight Safety Failures in Pakistan's Garment Industry

US Troops in Afghanistan Face Enemy in Disguise

US Troops in Afghanistan Face Enemy in Disguise

Pakistan's Complicated Ties to Extremist Groups

Pakistan's Complicated Ties to Extremist Groups
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Sachal Orchestra Breathes New Life into Pakistani Jazz

Lahore-based Sachal Orchestra's online-only release has topped the iTunes charts in the US and UK.

Sachal Orchestra Breathes New Life into Pakistani Jazz
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Embarrassed, Pakistanis Deny Bin Laden Was in Their Country

There's a growing sense of anger in Pakistan over the bin Laden killing as well as embarrassment that he was hiding in their country. Did the Pakistani government know that he was there?

Embarrassed, Pakistanis Deny Bin Laden Was in Their Country
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Can Unmanned Drones Save Libya?

The Libyan government has said that an American decision to deploy drone aircraft as part of the NATO operation over Libya will cause more civilian deaths. The decision to use U.S. drones comes as Senator John McCain visits for talks with rebel leaders.

Can Unmanned Drones Save Libya?
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Inside the Mind of a Suicide Bomber

The BBC's Aleem Maqbool spoke with a 14-year-old schoolboy who blew off his own arm as he attempted to blow up a shrine in Punjab province in Pakistan this month. His story reveals how the Taliban convinces young men to carry out suicide missions.

Inside the Mind of a Suicide Bomber
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Pakistani governor assassinated

The influential governor of Pakistan's Punjab province, Salman Taseer, has died after being shot by one of his bodyguards in the capital, Islamabad. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out more from the BBC's Aleem Maqbool in Islamabad.

Pakistani governor assassinated
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Pakistan coalition partner joins opposition

The government of Pakistan is struggling to survive after a key party quit the ruling coalition. Anchor Katy Clark discusses the impact of this for the fight against Islamic extremists with the BBC's Aleem Maqbool in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad.

Pakistan coalition partner joins opposition
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Pakistan's role in Afghanistan war effort

Pakistan needs to do more, according to the Obama administration's official review of the war in Afghanistan. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC's Aleem Maqbool in Islamabad.

Pakistan's role in Afghanistan war effort
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Taking the CIA to court over drone attacks

Pakistani tribesman are taking the CIA to court over allegations that US drone strikes killed their relatives. The BBC's Aleem Maqbool talks with Lisa Mullins about the drone attacks in Pakistan's tribal region.

Taking the CIA to court over drone attacks
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Pakistan blocks NATO supply route

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC's Aleem Maqbool in Islamabad about Pakistan's decision today to close a vital border crossing into Afghanistan, cutting off a NATO military supply line.

Pakistan blocks NATO supply route
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Pakistan flood diary

Six weeks ago floods began to engulf Pakistan. The BBC's Aleem Maqbool has been tracing the path of the destruction by traveling the length of the country on the Indus river. Lisa Mullins talks with him.

Pakistan flood diary