NPR | Finding A Path For Pakistan At The Karachi Literature Festival NPR Friends in Karachi had me over for a beer Sunday evening. It wasn't hard for them to do. Alcohol is broadly outlawed in Pakistan, but with so many exceptions and so little enforcement, you can usually find something — in this case, tallboy cans of ... |
The News International | Pakistan risks sanctions over Iran gas deal: WSJ DAWN.com (blog) WASHINGTON: Pakistan risks imposition of stringent US and UN sanctions if proposed Iran-Pakistan pipeline deal goes through, Wall Street Journal says in a report. “Washington has made it clear that it will impose economic sanctions on Islamabad if it ... 'US may impose sanctions on Pakistan over Iran gas deal' Pakistan Reaches Out to Iran on Energy, Security Pakistan to bolster trade ties with Iran |
The Guardian | Senior Pakistani Taliban commander captured in Afghanistan The Guardian Maulvi Faqir Mohammad, described as a top-ranking Pakistani member of the Taliban, was captured on Monday, along with three of his bodyguards and a small cache of weapons, in Mohmand Dara district, which shares a border with Pakistan's Khyber ... |
DAWN.com | Steyn, Amla rested for Pakistan T20s DAWN.com JOHANNESBURG: South Africa have retained Faf du Plessis as captain of their T20 squad for the two-match cricket series against Pakistan starting on March 1 after AB de Villiers asked not to be considered for the role. De Villiers will remain in charge ... Du Plessis appointed full-time T20 captain South Africa names squad for ODI, T20 series against Pakistan |
DAWN.com | A positive column on Pakistan DAWN.com I have been under immense pressure for writing negative columns about my beloved country. All the paparazzi, twitteratis, blogoratti have shamed me for using the talent of my brush and pen only to bring out negative aspects of Pakistan. So, this week I ... |
New York Daily News | 'Zero Dark Thirty' finds little audience in Pakistan New York Daily News ISLAMABAD — Pakistan stars in “Zero Dark Thirty,” from early scenes at a detention site to the dramatic closing minutes as Navy SEALs assault the hideout of Osama bin Laden. But the Academy Award-nominated film about the hunt for the Al Qaeda leader ... |
Top Member of Taliban in Pakistan Is Captured New York Times KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghanistan authorities have captured a senior member of the Pakistan Taliban in a stretch of mountains near the frontier between the two countries, Afghan and Pakistani officials said on Tuesday. One Afghan official said the ... |
DAWN.com | Saudi beheads Pakistani for drug trafficking DAWN.com RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday beheaded by the sword a Pakistani man convicted of drug trafficking, the interior ministry said. Aqeel Khan Mohammed Riyad was convicted of attempting to smuggle heroin into the ultra-conservative Muslim kingdom, ... |
DAWN.com | Nokia launches Lumia 920, 820, 620 in Pakistan DAWN.com KARACHI: Nokia Pakistan is all set to lead the change for Windows phone with the launch of it's highly anticipated Lumia Range phones in the country, in partnership with Mobilink. The devices unveiled consisted of flagship device the Nokia Lumia 920 ... Nokia Lumia 920, 820, 620 launched in Pakistan |
NPR | Controversial Cleric Stirs Protests Upon Return To Pakistan NPR In Pakistan, a controversial Muslim cleric has been shaking up the political scene. Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri returned to his home country late last year, after spending eight years in Canada. Since coming back, he has ignited a disgruntled electorate and has ... |