AFP | Pakistan's governor escapes missile attack Reuters KALAYA, Pakistan (Reuters) - Militants fired two missiles at a rally led by the governor of Pakistan's northwestern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday, killing one person and wounding four, but the governor was not hurt, security officials said. ... Pakistani governor escapes rocket attack Pak governor survives bid on life at rally Six wounded in Pakistan rocket attack |
The Guardian | Pakistan cricketers wanted to sabotage Afridi captaincy, agent claimed The Guardian Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian Pakistan players were plotting to sabotage Shahid Afridi's captaincy of their Twenty20 team at the time of alleged spot-fixing during the fourth Test against England at Lord's last year, a court heard on Tuesday ... Court hears Pakistan players wanted to removed Shahid Afridi from captaincy PCB concern over more Pak players' names emerging Pakistan players wanted Afridi out - court hears |
Washington Times | Pakistan's role in Afghanistan Washington Times America and Pakistan share apprehension regarding the future of Afghanistan, an epicenter for war for the last three decades. America first entered Afghanistan to counter Soviet encroachment. Ten years ago, the United States launched a military effort ... Afghanistan, Pakistan and the US: Repairing relations COMMENT: Diplomatic bargaining at the edge — I —Prof. Ijaz Khan Made in Pakistan carpets back in demand |
AFP | Pakistan president appoints new cricket chief AFP KARACHI — Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday appointed close friend Zaka Ashraf as chairman of the cricket board to replace the controversial Ijaz Butt, despite never having played the game. Butt had reportedly sought a six-month extension ... Pakistan names senior banker as its new cricket chief SC moved for recovery of ZTBL losses Zaka Ashraf is new PCB chairman |
Pakistan rail woes DAWN.com PAKISTAN Railways is a country unto itself — a large unmanageable country meekly trying to avoid a breakup. Yesterday's edition of this paper carried three more ominous stories about the state of affairs in PR. For the second time in a fortnight, ... |
AFP | Pakistan court stays hanging of governor's killer AFP Hundreds of people staged rallies across Pakistan last Friday demanding the release of Qadri and the judge who handed down the death sentence has not turned up for work since the verdict, apparently over fears for his safety. Rehman said the court had ... Pakistan court suspends death sentence of governor's killer Hundreds in Pakistan rally for convicted governor's assassin as he appeals ... Hundreds in Pakistan rally for governor's killer |
AFP | Pakistan PM in Balochistan pledge BBC News Balochistan - Pakistan's largest province - is currently gripped by a separatist insurgency, sectarian violence and Taliban suicide attacks. While rich in minerals it is under-developed with high poverty levels. Mr Gilani called on all militants in ... Pakistan PM pledges 20000 jobs in violent region PM reaches out to angry Balochs PM asks militants to be peace part |
The Express Tribune | Situation in Pakistan likely to remain volatile: Panetta The Express Tribune PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON: After weeks of a public spat between Pakistan and the United States over the Haqqani Network, US Secretary for Defense Leon Panetta on Tuesday said that while the situation in Pakistan is likely to remain volatile, ... US 'fighting a war' in Pakistan: Panetta Pakistan increasing nuclear arsenal: Panetta Pakistan's Long March to isolation |
PIA passengers may buy tickets through Easypaisa The News International KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) passengers will be able to buy their tickets from any Easypaisa shop, Telenor Pakistan centre, Tameer Bank branch or from their own mobile phones via an Easypaisa Mobile Account, a statement said. ... Pakistan a Proving Ground for Innovations in Mobile and Agent Banking |
The Nation, Pakistan | PPP, PML-Q move privilege motion against Dr Tahir Javed Pakistan Daily Times LAHORE: At least 137 members belonging to the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) on Tuesday jointly moved a privilege motion in the Punjab Assembly against the Unification Bloc's parliamentary leader Dr Tahir Ali ... Privileges motions submitted in Senate, Punjab Assembly against Tahir Javed PML-Q agrees to give three Sindh ministries to MQM PA pro-dissolutionist PPP, PML-Q submit privilege motion against Tahir Javed |