CNN | In video, American abducted in Pakistan says he feels abandoned CNN (CNN) -- Captured American Warren Weinstein looks tired and pale and speaks in steady monotone in pleading for his freedom to President Barack Obama. In a video released by al Qaeda on Christmas Day, he says he feels abandoned and forgotten since ... American kidnapped in Pakistan begs Obama to negotiate with al Qaeda for his ... American Abducted in Pakistan Calls for US Help American abducted in Pakistan calls for US help, says he feels 'abandoned' |
New York Times | Pakistan's State of Denial New York Times DHAKA, Bangladesh — It was a Pakistani journalist, Anthony Mascarenhas, who gave the world the first detailed account of Bangladesh's war of independence. In April 1971, soon after the army of Pakistan started suppressing the secessionist movement in ... |
BBC News | Roaring trade of Pakistan's street dentists BBC News More than 13,000 illegal, unqualified dentists sit on the pavements of Pakistan, providing services to people who cannot afford healthcare. Latest reports say that 78% of Pakistanis do not have access to even basic healthcare facilities - and private ... |
Channel News Asia | Suspected US drone strike in Pakistan kills 3 militants Fox News ISLAMABAD – A suspected American drone fired two missiles at a home in a northwestern tribal region of Pakistan bordering Afghanistan, killing at least three foreign militants, Pakistani intelligence officials said Thursday. The U.S. authorities often ... Pakistan to take US drone strike issue to UN Pakistan to raise drone issue at UN Human Rights Council |
ESPNcricinfo.com | Pakistan pick Mohammad Talha for Tests ESPNcricinfo.com Pakistan have picked fast bowler Mohammad Talha for the Tests against Sri Lanka more than four years after he played his only match, in March 2009. They have also recalled fast bowler Umar Gul, who is fit again, and allrounder Mohammad Hafeez, who ... Hafeez inspires Pakistan victory over Sri Lanka Cricket: Hafeez, Ajmal lead Pakistan to series-clinching win vs SL Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka, 5th ODI: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview |
The Guardian | American citizen abducted in Pakistan appeals to US for help The Guardian Warren Weinstein, 72, was seized two years ago while advising the Pakistani government on economic development and his captors have said they would only release him if the US stops all air strikes and releases terrorist suspects around the world. |
Public Radio International | Hallelujah? Christian rock is gaining popularity in Pakistan — under the radar Public Radio International In Pakistan's biggest city, Karachi, the Christian community has traditionally been dominated by Catholics of Goan ancestry — descended from the former Portuguese colony in India. As early as the 1940s, jazz and rock cover bands made up of young Goan ... |
NPR (blog) | American Kidnapped By Al-Qaida In Pakistan Seen In Video NPR (blog) An American development worker and Peace Corps veteran who was kidnapped more than two years ago from his home in Pakistan by men claiming to be affiliated with al-Qaida, asks President Obama in a newly released video "to instruct your appropriate ... |
the Diplomat | Pakistan Begins Producing Block-II JF-17 Aircraft the Diplomat According to reports by DefenseNews and DefenseTalk, Pakistan launched production of the Block-II JF-17 combat aircraft at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex near Islamabad. The Diplomat reported earlier this year that Pakistan expected to begin ... |
BBC News | 'We had so many hopes' - Pakistan's bereaved Christians BBC News It has been a particularly difficult year for Pakistan's Christians, as the community tries to recover from the bloodiest attack on it in the country's history. The BBC's Aleem Maqbool returns to Peshawar, where a double suicide bombing at a church in ... |