The Guardian | Lawyer for doctor in Bin Laden search flees Pakistan The Guardian The main lawyer for a Pakistani doctor who helped the CIA find Osama bin Laden has fled Pakistan after receiving death threats from militants, his colleagues has said. The lawyer had represented Shakil Afridi since his arrest following the killing of ... Pakistan: Lawyer of Doctor Who Helped CIA Has Fled Lawyer for Pakistani doctor who helped CIA track bin Laden flees country after ... |
Voice of America | Pakistan's controversial chief justice steps down Los Angeles Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan's controversial chief justice, who helped oust President Pervez Musharraf and broaden human rights even as critics accused him of overstepping his mandate, retired Wednesday. The assertive Chief Justice Iftikhar ... Judge Swap Signals a Shift in Pakistan Pakistan's Highest Court Loses Independent Chief Pakistan's High-Profile Chief Justice Retires |
Usman Khan added to Pakistan T20 squad ESPNcricinfo.com Pakistan have added the uncapped left-arm seamer Usman Khan to the T20 squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka in the UAE, beginning on Wednesday. In his maiden season, the 19-year-old took 5 for 9 to help Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) ... |
ESPNcricinfo.com | Afridi leads Pakistan to tense win ESPNcricinfo.com The crowd may remember the big blows that carved a chunk from the required total, but Afridi's thoughtful singles were as vital to Pakistan's victory, as he lionised the strike while Pakistan's remaining batting talent dwindled, largely thanks to ... Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka, 1st T20: Scorecard, Report and More from Dubai 1st T20: Shahid Afridi stars in Pakistan's 3-wicket win over Sri Lanka Cricket - Afridi steers Pakistan to victory |
RT (blog) | America's 'client' state: Is it time for Pakistan to shift foreign policy? RT (blog) Here are few of the highlights of Pakistan's involvement in the US led war on terror that has dragged on for more than 12 years: Over 40,000 deaths, $80+ billion in losses, growing insecurity and mounting fear among its citizens. The war that was ... China, Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to work for peace China keen to work with Pakistan, Afghanistan The Third China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue Held in Kabul |
Voice of America | Sharif extends another invite to PM to visit Pakistan Times of India NEW DELHI: Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has again reissued his invite to his counterpart Manmohan Singh to visit Islamabad. The invite, likely in the form of a letter, will be delivered to Singh by Sharif's special assistant Tariq Fatemi Thursday. Despite Tensions, Some Signs of Progress in Afghan-Pakistan Relations Pakistan Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif to meet PM today Op-Ed: Hagel warns Pakistan to end drone protests or lose aid |
BBC News | Pakistan cleric Maulana Sami ul-Haq backs polio campaign BBC News A prominent religious seminary in Pakistan has backed polio vaccinations, saying they are not un-Islamic. The decree was issued by the school's head, Maulana Sami ul-Haq, who urged parents to immunise their children. The fatwa comes amid a ... 'Father of Taliban' backs polio vaccines in Pakistan Father of Taliban backs polio vaccines in Pakistan |
The News International | Pakistan debuts women's wrestling team Aljazeera.com Pakistan has sent its first women's team to India for the Kabaddi World Cup. It is a tough competition involving tag team wrestling, and it is the first time they have sent women to take part. In a country where religion is sometimes at odds with ... Pakistan in the final of Kabbadi World Cup Indian eves get past Pakistan in World Cup Kabaddi semis Pakistan pulverise US for place in final |
Mobile Phones for Innovative Governance Solutions in Pakistan World Bank Group Their behavior was very good,” reads a text message from a resident of Toba Tek Singh, a district in Punjab, Pakistan's largest province. The sender had visited a government-run emergency room the day before and was responding to an automated message ... |
New York Times | Visiting Pakistan, Hagel Seeks to Shore Up Alliance New York Times Mr. Hagel arrived in the Pakistani capital for meetings to shore up one of Washington's most complicated alliances, meeting with civilian and military officials in an effort to improve a relationship that has often broken down over differences on how ... Hagel warns Pakistan to resolve drone strike protests, open shipping routes Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel talks drones with Pakistan PM amid tensions In Pakistan, Hagel links protecting supply routes with continued aid |