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Pakistan needs broader tax base, fewer subsidies: IMF board - Business Recorder (blog) Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:13:52 GMT

AFP

Pakistan needs broader tax base, fewer subsidies: IMF board Business Recorder (blog) "(IMF) directors underscored that reducing the large fiscal deficit is essential for restoring macroeconomic and external stability," the IMF said in a summary of the board's discussion on Pakistan last week. The board also called on Pakistan to ... IMF urges Pakistan to reduce budget deficitAFP IMF finds Pakistan in hot water despite progressPakistanToday.com.pk Outflows push forex reserves to 3-year lowThe News International Taxation: News & Information all 19 news articles »

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Maulvi Nazir, Pakistan Militant, Wounded By Suicide Bomber - Huffington Post Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:13:29 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Maulvi Nazir, Pakistan Militant, Wounded By Suicide Bomber Huffington Post DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan -- A suicide bomber on Thursday attacked a prominent Pakistani militant commander in the country's northwest who is believed to have a nonaggression pact with the army, wounding him and killing seven people, officials said. Prominent Taliban Commander Said to Have Been Wounded in Pakistan BombingNew York Times Pakistan militant leader Mullah Nazir injured in blastBBC News Pakistani militia leader wounded in suicide attackTelegraph.co.uk Voice of America (blog) -Reuters -CNN all 340 news articles »

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Pakistan to remain aligned with Afghan Pashtuns - DAWN.com Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:39:08 GMT

PakistanToday.com.pk

Pakistan to remain aligned with Afghan Pashtuns DAWN.com ISLAMABAD, Nov 29: As the endgame in Afghanistan draws near, strategists in Islamabad have decided in principle to remain closely aligned with the Afghan Pashtuns instead of seeking new allies. “Retaining ties with the Pashtuns is a crucial security ... Pakistan believes in peaceful co-existence: HinaAssociated Press of Pakistan Pakistan allows concessions to detained TalibanPakistanToday.com.pk As they ponder the futureThe News International RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -PakTribune.com -Pakistan Daily Times all 73 news articles »

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Pakistan-Russia geopolitics - The Nation Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:36:40 GMT

South Asian News Agency

Pakistan-Russia geopolitics The Nation Today, the world has changed geopolitically in favour of Pakistan. The time has come for Pakistan-Russian friendship to be solidified. Pakistan's Chief of Amy Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's visit to Russia was timely and historic. Even earlier ... India-Pakistan dynamic holds key to Afghanistan's futureCNN (blog) Pakistan, China reiterate support to Afghan peace processBusiness Recorder (blog) Pakistan reaffirms abiding commitment to Afghan peaceAssociated Press of Pakistan Pakistan Daily Times -GreaterKashmir.com all 26 news articles »

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India, Pakistan to set up bank branches soon - Hindu Business Line Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:34:20 GMT

Hindu Business Line

India, Pakistan to set up bank branches soon Hindu Business Line “Pakistan government has taken some steps to move towards full normalisation of trade relations with India by making the transition from a 'Positive list' to a 'Negative list' for imports from India. This process must be taken to its logical end by ... We'll use pace to rattle India, says HafeezThe Express Tribune India to 'issue 3000 visas' for Pakistan cricket fansBBC News Pakistan need to play aggressive cricket against India, feels Mohammad HafeezCricket Country The Hindu -Bernama -DAWN.com all 95 news articles »

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Pakistan, Land of Entrepreneurs - Businessweek Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:48:47 GMT

Pakistan, Land of Entrepreneurs Businessweek On a warm Sunday morning in November, Arif Habib leaves his posh home near the seafront in southern Karachi and drives across town in a silver Toyota Prado SUV. About half an hour later, he arrives to check up on his latest project: a 2,100-acre ... Habib Metropolitan Bank to Tap Small Pakistan Towns for DepositsBloomberg all 3 news articles »

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Pakistan's squad for Kabaddi World Cup announced - The News International Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:49:41 GMT

Associated Press of Pakistan

Pakistan's squad for Kabaddi World Cup announced The News International KARACHI: Pakistan on Thursday unveiled a 16-member team for the 3rd Kabaddi World Cup to be hosted by India in Punjab from December 1-15, Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) said. The team was announced after a meeting of the selection committee ... Pakistan making serious efforts to stop human smuggling: Rehman MalikAssociated Press of Pakistan Pakistan team named for World Kabaddi Cup in IndiaThe Nation Foreign minister convenes high-level meeting on GSP PlusPakistan Daily Times all 16 news articles »

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Violence in Pakistan - The Economist Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:57:35 GMT

The Economist

Violence in Pakistan The Economist All through 2012, Shias, who make up an estimated 30m of Pakistan's 180m people, have been attacked in Karachi and across Pakistan, with shootings and bombings by extremist groups, many of whom have historic links to Pakistan's security services. Anti-Shiite violence rises in Pakistan as Islam's sectarian divide moves ...Kansas City Star Intellectual and other dividesThe News International VIEW : The final battleground — Mohammad AhmadPakistan Daily Times all 21 news articles »

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Pakistan doctor in bin Laden case starts hunger strike - Chicago Tribune Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:36:06 GMT

National Turk English

Pakistan doctor in bin Laden case starts hunger strike Chicago Tribune PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - The Pakistani doctor who helped the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) hunt down Osama bin Laden started a hunger strike in his jail cell this week to protest against his living conditions, prison officials said on ... Pakistani doctor, who helped US track Bin Laden, on hunger strike in jailNational Turk English Osama bin Laden doctor goes on hunger strike in PakistanTelegraph.co.uk all 58 news articles »

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Potential between Pakistan, Scandinavian countries highlight - Pakistan Daily Times Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:30:57 GMT

Potential between Pakistan, Scandinavian countries highlight Pakistan Daily Times Potential between Pakistan, Scandinavian countries highlight. ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a roundtable conference viewed that there was a huge potential of cooperation between Pakistan and Scandinavian countries, which need to be capitalised for their ... and more »