Pakistani people

Musharraf sentenced to death

"Pervez Musharraf was found guilty under Article 6 of violating the constitution of Pakistan", court officials said. Musharraf was tried for treason because he was alleged to have imposed a state of emergency in 2007, repealing the constitution with a view to remaining in power.
The measure prompted protests, and Musharraf resigned in 2008 to avoid dismissal.

Malala Yousafzai Becomes Youngest Bearer of Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai and India's Kailash Satyarthi have won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.

The Norwegian Committee said on its website they were receiving the prize "for their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education".

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