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Education in crisis: No respite for Mohmand Agency students By Mureeb Mohmand, Express Tribune, May 23, 2013 SHABQADAR: Pakistan spends seven times more on military expenditure than on education, according to a 2012 Unesco report. It ranks 113 out of 120 countries in the Education Development Index. It then comes as no surprise rural areas get the short end of the stick. Basic provisions such

Expert: Pakistan Election Outcome Hinges on Voter Turnout, Safety Asia Society, May 10th, 2013 by Alex Ortolani This weekend Pakistan is slated to have its first transition of power between civilian governments in its 66-year history, but the lead-up has not been smooth. Violence, a kidnapping, and an accidental fall by one of the frontrunners for prime minister have all added to the already

Herald Exclusive: PML-N PTI are Neck to Neck However, expert survey indicates that PML-N and PPP are ahead of PTI in the election race Saba Fatima Mirza and Faiza Shah May 8, 2013 The May 11 election appears too close to call, with two main contenders enjoying almost the same voter approval ratings and the third one being not very far behind, the results of an exclusive public opinion poll