4 police killed in violence wracked Pakistani city Albany Times Union Family members of a target killing victim mourn his death in Karachi, Pakistan on Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011. At least seven people died in the latest violence included a former parliamentarian of ruling party in the port city of Karachi, ... Pakistan mosque bombing: one of country's worst attacks Suicide bomber kills at least 40 at Pakistan mosque Suicide bomber kills at least 40 in Pakistan |
Pakistan's 'most influential media outlet' Washington Post Independent Media Corporation, owner of the Geo brand, is one of Pakistan's largest media conglomerates. Geo's popularity and ad revenue thrive on a blend of rumor-filled talk shows, hit films, sensationalist news and progressive programming. ... |
The Express Tribune | Killings, Abductions Spike in Pakistan Among Journalists, Rights Workers Voice of America August 19, 2011 Killings, Abductions Spike in Pakistan Among Journalists, Rights Workers Lisa Schlein | Geneva The office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says it has received numerous reports of abductions, disappearances and extrajudicial ... UN urges Pakistan to probe journalist killings UN urges Pakistan to probe journalist killings Amnesty asks Pakistan to tackle threats to journalists |
The Hindu | Karachi ambush targets plain-clothes police Aljazeera.net Police in Karachi, Pakistan's financial capital, have been ambushed by a group of gunmen, sparking violent battles in which three officers were killed and dozens more wounded, officials said. Late on Friday, the police commandos, dressed in plain ... 12 more killed in Karachi as violence continues Ethnic gang war in Karachi Pakistan | Over 60 killed in 2 days | JUST IN ... Why Karachi is seething |
Boston Globe | US remains puzzled by abduction of popular development expert msnbc.com Mike Redwood / AP By Amna Nawaz A senior international development official in Pakistan who worked with kidnapped US contractor Warren Weinstein over the last two years tells NBC News that Weinstein was "popular" and "well-known," particularly in ... Pakistan Release Sketches Of US National's Suspected Abductor American Mystery in Pakistan: Cops Release Kidnapping Suspect Sketch US Special Rep: Pakistan Cooperating with FBI in Search for Kidnapped American |
The Express Tribune | How Pakistan Drifted Away from Itself Huffington Post With the partition of the Indian subcontinent, the Dominion of Pakistan came into existence on Aug. 14, 1947. The valiant and astute Muhammad Ali Jinnah led the minority Muslim community of United India to the fulfillment of its dream for a separate ... Postcard from Turkey |
The Express Tribune | Pakistan critical front in war against terror, says US DAWN.com File Photo WASHINGTON: While drawing a list of states sponsoring terrorism, the US State Department has resisted calls to place Pakistan on the list and instead depicted it as “a critical front” in the war against terror. Since the May 2 raid on Osama ... US acknowledges Pak anti-terror efforts 76pc suspects avoid conviction due to ineffective laws: US Pak faced severe king of terrorism in 2010: US FO Report |
Cricket Nirvana | Unwise selection may cost Pakistan The Nation, Pakistan ISLAMABAD - Pakistan cricket team is set to tour Zimbabwe which starts from 25th of this month. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a relatively young and inexperienced side to face a high-flying Zimbabwe side whose moral is sky high after ... Pak-US relations improving:Ahmed Mukhtar Zimbabwe no less opponents than India: Cheema Pakistan hand Ijaz Ahmed coaching role |
International News Network | Pakistan seeks closer links with Xinjiang The Hindu Pakistan has sought closer economic links with China's far-western Xinjiang region and has pledged to assuage the country's security fears in the wake of recent attacks which Chinese officials have blamed on Pakistan-based terror groups. ... Negative forces will fail in creating wedge in Pakistan-China relations: Masood Inimical forces bound to fail in creating wedge in Pakistan-China relations ... |
ABC News | Kabul Attack on British Compound Linked to Pakistan, Police Chief Says ABC News (Dar Yasin/AP Photo) Kabul's police chief claimed today the brazen dawn terror attack on a British compound in the Afghan capital that killed eight was planned and directed by senior Taliban members hiding out in Pakistan. Gen. ... Eyewitnesses to Kabul explosions Kabul Rock City |