Life in IDP Camps "Traumatic": Psychologist
10 November 2010
PAKISTAN: Trauma follows IDPs to camps, IRIN, 10 November 2010
EXCERPT: "'The people of the tribal areas have a strong bond with their land and traditions. Moving away from their homes along with women and children is very traumatic for them,' said Nilofer Qazi, a clinical psychologist at the Shafiq Psychiatric Hospital in Peshawar. Qazi told IRIN most of those coming to her 'suffered severe depression', something she...
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Interview with Pervez Musharraf on Pakistan, Regional Politics
10 November 2010
A Conversation with Pervez Musharraf, Council on Foreign Relations, 9 November 2010
EXCERPT: "[Q] I would like to start with the meeting in India, which has been quite interesting to watch from here. And President Obama endorsed India's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. Were you surprised that the president was so up-front with that endorsement? [A] Well, frankly, I didn't expect it. And may...
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Pakistan Disappointed over US Support for Indian Security Council Seat
10 November 2010
, AFP, 10 November 2010
EXCERPT: "The Pakistani government on Wednesday condemned US backing for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council for arch-rival India as 'incomprehensible'. A federal cabinet resolution 'expressed its serious concern and strong disappointment on the decision of the United States to support a permanent seat for India on...
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