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Shaheen Buneri is a journalist from northwestern Pakistan. He studied English literature and political science and graduated from the University of Peshawar in 2000. Shaheen started his journalistic career as a staff reporter with English national daily the Statesman Peshawar in 2001. He reported on politics, society, cultural heritage and censorship issues in the conflict-ridden Tribal Areas and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In 2004, Shaheen joined Asian Vision Television (AVT), the first satellite TV channel in Pashto language that broadcasts for Pashtuns living in Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Pashtun Diaspora abroad. He worked as editor and documentary producer for AVT. In 2006, when Taliban militants dominated the Swat Valley of northwest Pakistan, Shaheen was the first journalist to file comprehensive stories for national and international media on the Taliban’s aggressive campaign against girls' education, musical expressions and anti-polio drops. He has also worked for the BBC World Service from Peshawar, producing radio reports covering the socio-political and cultural issues in the region, including live reports from the camps of the internally displaced people (IDPs). He has worked for United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), Action Aid Pakistan and International Media Corps (IMC) as media and communication consultant. Shaheen currently works as journalist for Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) Mashaal Radio in Prague, Czech Republic. For RFE/RL he produces news bulletins and live shows on the security and development issues in Pashtun-dominated areas along the Pak-Afghan border. He is reporting for the Pulitzer Center as a 2011 recipient of a Persephone Miel Fellowship.
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Female Pakistani Schoolteacher The Latest Victim Of Blasphemy Vigilantes
Safoora Bibi, a Pakistani schoolteacher, was killed by three women, including two students and a fellow teacher, over blasphemy accusations. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of vigilante justice in Pakistan, where blasphemy laws are often misused. Despite the government's stated zero-tolerance policy, critics argue that Islamabad is hesitant to reform these laws due to pressure from hard-line Islamist groups. The article also references past incidents of blasphemy-related violence, underscoring the persistent threat posed by such accusations in the country.
Pashtun Campaigners Complain Of Hurdles Ahead Of Protest In Pakistan
Members of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) allege that military and civilian authorities in Pakistan's Swat Valley are imposing restrictions ahead of a crucial protest on April 29. PTM leaders claim that local officials are pressuring residents to avoid the protest, refusing to print campaign materials, and denying access to venues. The PTM is demanding accountability for civilian suffering during years of unrest and military operations in Swat. The Pakistani military denies accusations of ill-treatment and extrajudicial actions. Despite government negotiations, PTM leaders report arrests and continued persecution of their supporters.
No Justice For Pakistan's Anti-Taliban Icon
Activists and supporters commemorate Bashir Ahmad Bilour, a Pashtun leader and former senior minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, who was assassinated in a suicide attack three years ago. Bilour was known for his fearless opposition to the Taliban and his dedication to non-violence. Despite claims of responsibility by the Pakistani Taliban, authorities have largely failed to prosecute the perpetrators. The article underscores the ongoing violence in Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the need for transparent investigations into the murders of political leaders and activists.
Waifs of War- Orphans of War in Pakistan's Swat Valley
Swat's Female Dancers Struggle With Taliban's Legacy by Shaheen Buneri
Series of articles, analysis and videos on #Pakistan's Swat Valley
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