CTV.ca | Pakistan 'CIA doctor' Shakeel Afridi appeals conviction New York Daily News Pakistani doctor Shakeel Afridi, who helped track down Osama bin Laden, is appealing his conviction after being sentence to 33 years in jail for “treason over ties to militant groups”. The appeal claims the allegations were “false, concocted and ... The Strange Story of Pakistan's Shakil Afridi: From Surgeon to Spy to Militant ... Pakistan: Doctor's Conviction Appealed Pakistani lawyer files appeal against the conviction of physician who helped ... |
International Business Times | US Liaisons Are Restored to Outpost in Pakistan New York Times WASHINGTON — In a small step toward repairing the badly frayed relations between the United States and Pakistan, two American military officers have quietly returned as liaisons to a major Pakistani Army headquarters in Peshawar, the gateway to the ... U.S. military trickles back into Western Pakistan | The Republic US military trickles back into Western Pakistan US Military Liaison Officers Return To Pakistan On Request |
ArabianBusiness.com | Misbah call for Pakistan to play arch-rival India New York Daily News Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq called for a quick revival of Indo-Pak cricket for the well being of fans. Last month President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held discussions about cricket in hopes of reigniting ties. India-Pakistan series at home would be the best thing to have: Dhoni Misbah calls for Pakistan, India games Misbah says cricket fans desperate to see Indo-Pak series |
Cricket365.com | Sri Lanka ease to T20 win over Pakistan New York Daily News Sri Lanka secured a 37-run victory over Pakistan in the first Twenty20 match. The second and final match will be played on Sunday. Sri Lanka put on a brilliant bowling and fielding performance to post a comfortable 37-run victory over Pakistan in their ... Willing to play for Pakistan anytime, says Yousuf Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in T20 opener Pakistan fall well short in Hambantota |
IBNLive.com | Pakistan hikes defence budget by 10 percent New York Daily News Islamabad, June 2 — Pakistan has increased its defence budget by nearly 10 percent to 545 billion rupees ($5.8 billion) for the 2012-13 fiscal year. The government had earmarked 495 billion rupees in the 2011-12 fiscal year. Pakistan hikes defence allocation 10 per cent Pakistan hikes defence allocation by 10 per cent Rs545.386 bn allocated for defence |
The Hindu | India defeat rivals Pakistan in field hockey New York Daily News India beat Pakistan 2-1 in field hockey today. They were lucky enough to score in the final minute, securing a surprise win. New Zealand on Thursday booked their first ever appearance in the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup with a crushing 4-1 win ... Sunil's late winner helps India overcome Pakistan Azlan Shah Cup: India ride on Sunil strike to down Pakistan |
Pakistan Cuts Taxes, Raises Wages Risking Deficit as Vote Looms BusinessWeek By Haris Anwar and Farhan Sharif on June 01, 2012 Pakistan cut taxes and raised government salaries in an election-year budget that risks missing a target to narrow the deficit from a three-year high. The government pledged to narrow the budget gap to ... |
Pakistan expect 'breakthrough' in India cricket ties New York Daily News Pakistan expect an "imminent breakthrough" in the revival of cricket ties with India, four years after they were severed, a senior cricket official said on Wednesday. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf and chief operating officer Subhan ... |
AFP | Pakistan Announces Rs. 2.96 Trillion Budget For 2012-2013 ValueWalk By Paul Shea Pakistan's government has unveiled its budget for the coming year. The plan includes outlays of Rs 2.96 trillion. The budget was announced earlier today by Finance Minister Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh. Opposition parties protested the proposal ... Pakistan reduces taxes Slaps and scuffles overshadow Pakistan budget Pakistan Parliament turns into boxing ring |
AFP | Pakistan Rupee Falls to a Record on Speculation IMF Loans Needed Bloomberg Pakistan's rupee fell to a record on a Wall Street Journal report, rebutted by the central bank, that the nation may seek loans from the International Monetary Fund to pay debts. The South Asian country's trade deficit could make it difficult to meet ... Pakistan rupee sinks to record low against dollar Pakistan 'heading for new financial crisis without reforms' Rupee sinks to record low against dollar |