NBCNews.com (blog) | Red Cross halts most Pakistan aid in wake of doctor's beheading NBCNews.com (blog) PESHAWAR, Pakistan -- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said late Tuesday it was halting most aid programs in Pakistan due to fears over deteriorating security – a concern underscored early Wednesday when 19 soldiers and militants ... Red Cross halts most Pakistan aid after beheading Red Cross to resume but vastly scale back operations in Pakistan after killing ... |
DAWN.com | Pakistan A-bomb scientist tries politics DAWN.com ISLAMABAD: The man who made Pakistan into a nuclear power and later admitted to leaking atomic secrets to Iran, North Korea and Libya is going into politics, aiming to shake up the country ahead of national elections. That could provoke some grumbling ... Notorious Pakistan A-bomb Scientist Tries Politics |
Firstpost | Militants Attack Pakistan Army Post, Kill 8 Troops ABC News ISLAMABAD August 28, 2012 (AP). Taliban militants ambushed a Pakistani army post near the Afghan border before dawn Wednesday, killing eight soldiers, in a reminder of the threat posed by insurgents despite numerous military offensives against them. US confirms killing of Haqqani leader in Pakistan |
The Nation | Australia's pace wins through against Pakistan's spin Chicago Tribune SHARJAH, Aug 29 - Australia's fast bowlers, led by man of the match Mitchell Starc, narrowly outshone Pakistan's spinners as Michael Clarke's side edged to a four-wicket win in the opening one-day international of their three-match series in Sharjah. Misbah rues Pakistan batting failure in defeat Pakistan, Australia seek revival in United Arab Emirates Australia edge out Pakistan |
The Express Tribune | Pakistan looking forward to talks with India in Tehran: Khar The Express Tribune TEHRAN: As President Asif Ali Zardari jetted off to Tehran to participate in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) conference, Pakistan is looking forward talks with India on the sidelines to resolve important issues between the two neighbouring countries. In ... Pakistan going ahead with Iran gas pipeline Pakistan's Khar taunts India on hate sms goof-up Govt to confront Pakistan with uploading of hate web pages |
Firstpost | Am sure Pakistan will note verdict on Kasab: Krishna New York Daily News Tehran, Aug 29 — India Wednesday expressed the hope that Pakistan will take note of the Supreme Court verdict upholding the death penalty for 26/11 convict Ajmal Kasab, the lone Pakistani terrorist caught alive after the 2008 terror attack on Mumbai. I'm sure Pakistan won't fail to take note of verdict: Krishna 26/11 verdict out, India may allow another Pakistan panel to visit Indian top court upholds Kasab death penalty |
BBC News | Free Rimsha Masih Now and End The Blasphemy Law Witch Hunts in Pakistan Examiner.com Pakistan's latest victim of the notorious blasphemy laws, is an 11 year old girl suffering from Downs Syndrome. Rimshah Masih was taken from her mother by an angry mob intent on killing her. Burnt religious texts mysteriously appeared in a bag she was ... Blasphemy Laws Embarrass Pakistan Pakistan blasphemy case Christian girl 'is 14' Pakistan postpones hearing for teenage Christian girl jailed for alleged blasphemy |
Eight soldiers killed in Pakistan checkpost attack New York Daily News Eight Pakistani soldiers and 18 militants were killed when an army checkpost was attacked in Pakistan's South Waziristan district. The attack came during a military operation against militant hideouts which netted a huge cache of arms and ammunition. |
PakistanToday.com.pk | Pakistan stocks end lower as investors book profits Reuters KARACHI Aug 29 (Reuters) - Pakistani stocks ended lower on Wednesday as investors booked profits after recent gains, traders said. The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) benchmark 100-share index ended 0.55 percent, or 83.17 points, lower at 15,151.31, ... KSE bears the brunt of foreign selling apprehension |
The Express Tribune | Pakistan considering importing LNG from Qatar via India The Express Tribune ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is considering importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar via India, which will receive the gas at its terminal and supply through a planned pipeline from its territory to Pakistan's border. “A proposal was under consideration ... Pakistan, India to hold talks on gas tariff today |