The Express Tribune | Afghan officials say Pakistan frees 8 Taliban prisoners, more to be released ... Washington Post KABUL, Afghanistan — Pakistan has freed eight Taliban prisoners and has agreed to release many more to help kick start a peace process that could lead to a political resolution of the 11-year-old Afghan war, Afghan officials said Thursday. The ... Pakistan to consider releasing former Taliban second-in-command 'Safe passage' granted: Pakistan frees key Taliban commander, 13 others Pakistan releases Afghan Taliban |
Business Recorder (blog) | Pakistan seeks English help to lift domestic cricket Business Recorder (blog) Moores held meetings with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf in Lahore along with former greats including Javed Miandad, Intikhab Alam, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Aamir Sohail and Inzamam-ul Haq. The 49-year-old, who coached ... Pakistan's bad days in cricket are over: Haroon Lorgat Morris to help improve Pakistan domestic cricket Pakistan seek Lorgat's help for launching T20 league |
BBC News | Pakistani soldier Muhammed Hussain is executed for murder BBC News A Pakistani soldier sentenced to death four years ago has become the first man to be executed in the country for almost four years, officials say. Muhammed Hussain was condemned in 2008 for murdering his senior officer. He was hanged at a jail in ... Pakistan Carries Out First Execution In Four Years Pakistan hangs soldier in first execution in four years Pakistan Carries Out First Execution in 4 Years |
The Express Tribune | Pakistan slams Israel's deadly offensive in Gaza Business Recorder (blog) Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel's new anti-Palestinian offensive in the Gaza Strip, and urged the Security Council, which met in a private emergency session on Wednesday night, to demand an immediate cessation of its military action, according ... At the UN, Pakistan slams Israel's offensive in Gaza |
Moneycontrol.com | Banned at home, Pakistan brewery seizes Hollywood moment Reuters RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (Reuters) - What have Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, underage drinking and Pakistan's only beer maker got in common? It was the arrest of the Hollywood stars' daughter in New York with a can of Murree Brewery's beer last June that ... Pakistan's lone beer maker seeks overseas business |
Pakistan-Russia ties forging new alignments The Japan Times LONDON — Pakistan Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Russia in early October in a renewed attempt to improve relations with Moscow. His visit came after the cancellation of the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Pakistan. |
The Express Tribune | Pakistan's tour of India: Ajmal itching to shine next door The Express Tribune Ajmal had planned to play in the Big Bash League for the Adelaide Strikers but the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) denied permission to him as well as Shahid Afridi (Sydney Thunder) and Umar Akmal (Sydney Sixers). The board wants the players to feature in ... Pakistan bars players from Big Bash league Pakistan ban players from Big Bash No Big Bash for Pakistan trio |
Economic Times | Bal Thackeray, get well soon: Pakistan cricket chief Zaka Ashraf Cricket Country The head of Pakistan's cricket board has sent a "get well soon" message to firebrand Indian politician Bal Thackeray who has demanded Delhi cancel next month's tour by the Pakistani team. Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf said he has wished ... Bal Thackeray critical: From Mumbai to Pakistan, wishes pour in for Shiv Sena ... Thackeray Live: Pakistan Cricket Board chief sends best wishes Pakistan cricket chief prays for Thackeray's recovery |
Firstpost | Pakistan's race for tactical nukes adds new poison to the mix Firstpost Washington: Pakistan is reportedly racing to acquire a threatening arsenal of tactical nuclear weapons – smaller and more readily usable nukes – which creates instability of another dimension altogether in South Asia. If deployed, these battlefield ... |
National interest and Pakistan Army The Nation Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's recent statement was apt, timely and thought-provoking. It is a positive contribution that evoked a lively media debate. Vested interests tried to portray it as the “clash of institutions”. However ... |