Jailed British Ahmadi Masood Ahmad in Pakistan blasphemy appeal BBC News A British man of the minority Ahmadi sect is appealing to the UK for help after being jailed in Pakistan on blasphemy charges. Human rights activists say laws in Pakistan, where Ahmadis are considered heretics, are being increasingly used to persecute ... |
Pakistan's Persecuted Christians New York Times Forman is Pakistan's leading Christian educational institution, now celebrating its 150th anniversary. Only 600 of its 6,000 students are Christian; what's remarkable is how fully integrated into campus life they are. Like many non-Christian Pakistanis ... |
Press TV | Exclusive: China commits $6.5 billion for Pakistani nuclear project Reuters "China has complete confidence in Pakistan's capacity to run a nuclear power plant with all checks in place," said Ansar Parvez, chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission which runs the civilian nuclear program. "As things stand, the ... China commits $6.5b for Pakistan nuclear project China to fund Pakistan power project China defends nuclear ties with Pakistan |
ESPNcricinfo.com | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka SkySports Pakistan will hope to seal a series win when they meet Sri Lanka in the fourth ODI in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. The hosts lead 2-1 going into the match having recorded a comfortable win by 113 runs in Sharjah last time out, in large part thanks to an ... Buoyant Pakistan aim for series win Sri Lanka stay up against Pakistan 4th ODI: Pakistan eye series-clinching win against Sri Lanka |
BBC News | Top India and Pakistan military officials hold rare meeting BBC News Top Indian and Pakistani military officials have met for the first time in 14 years to discuss ways to ensure peace along Kashmir's de facto border. The Director Generals Military Operations (DGMOs) met at the Wagah crossing to work out a mechanism to ... DGMOs of India, Pakistan hold 'positive' meeting at Wagah India, Pakistan decide to maintain calm on border India, Pakistan army commanders meet on Kashmir |
The News International | Turkey, Pakistan to conclude PTA in 2014 DAWN.com ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkey on Tuesday agreed to conclude the much-awaited preferential trade agreement (PTA) by the first half of 2014. Understanding to this effect was reached at the conclusion of the 6th round of official-level talks on Pak-Turk ... Pakistan‚ Turkey agree for preferential trade ... Pakistan and Turkey agree to increase cooperation in several sectors Pakistan welcomes Turkish PM Erdoğan with cultural show |
China commits $6.5 billion for Pakistani nuclear project Times of India ISLAMABAD: China has committed $6.5 billion to finance the construction of a major nuclear power project in Pakistan's port city of Karachi as it seeks to strengthen ties with its strategic partner, Pakistani officials said. Pakistani Prime Minister ... |
Aljazeera.com | Pakistan boosts security ahead of procession Aljazeera.com Pakistan is preparing for a spate of religiously-motivated violence during the next 24 hours, introducing security measures that include the suspension of mobile phone services. The Shia Muslim procession of Chehlum takes place on Tuesday, marking the ... Pakistan suspends mobile services for security during Chehlum Cellular services restored in most parts of Pakistan Karachi: Blast near Numaish Chowrangi |
Freeing Pakistan's Economy from the Military's Grip Foreign Policy (blog) Iran and Pakistan are in surprisingly parallel situations this year. Both countries held landmark elections that brought hope for change; both have acknowledged their flailing economies as a key issue; and both have a civilian government that is facing ... |
BBC News | Explosives scare delays treason trial for Pakistan's Pervez Musharraf ABC Online The start of former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf's trial for treason has been delayed after explosives were found near the road he was to take to court. Lawyer Anwar Mansoor Khan told the special treason tribunal that the former general ... Musharraf's Pakistan treason trial delayed after explosives found Pervez Musharraf treason case delayed by bomb scare, say Pakistan police Pakistan court postpones Musharraf trial over bomb threat fears |