DAWN.com | Pakistan yet to ship any wheat from barter deal with Iran DAWN.com Under the barter deal agreement, the first shipment of 100,000 tonnes was supposed to be delivered to the Iran in mid-Feburary. International and local trade sources said progress on the deal could be slowed further by Iran's finding ways to work ... |
DAWN.com | Pakistan, India set to resume snooker rivalry DAWN.com ISLAMABAD: Pakistan snooker authorities Wednesday got clearance from the government to revive fixtures against arch-rivals India after a gap of eight years, with a series planned for next month. The neighbours have not played a snooker series since ... Snooker: Indian players issued NOC for Pakistan visit Indian team gets permission to take part in snooker series in Pakistan |
DAWN.com | Iran's top leader says Pakistan should ignore US opposition to gas pipeline deal Washington Post TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's top leader told the visiting Pakistani president on Wednesday that the two countries should ignore U.S. opposition to construction of a gas pipeline. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran was the only secure source of ... Iran tells Zardari pipeline must advance despite US opposition Pakistan, Iran agree to complete gas pipeline in 15 months Iran, Pakistan share strategic views on bilateral ties: Ahmadinejad |
DAWN.com (blog) | Pakistan's chance to hit back DAWN.com (blog) DURBAN: Pakistan have a chance to hit back after a trouncing in the Test series when they meet South Africa in the first of two Twenty20 internationals at Kingsmead on Friday. The tourists were outclassed in the Tests, losing all three matches, but can ... De Villiers Ready To Take On 'Dangerous' Pakistan |
DAWN.com (blog) | Pakistani stocks close higher; rupee strengthens DAWN.com (blog) KARACHI: Pakistan's stock market closed higher on Wednesday, supported by an interest in power and oil companies, traders said. The Karachi Stock Exchange's (KSE) benchmark 100-share index ended 1.04 per cent, or 186.01 points, higher at 18,080.90. Positive developments help KSE gain 186 pts Market watch: Institutional selling pulls KSE below 18000 |
NDTV | India finances trouble in Pakistan: Hagel DAWN.com WASHINGTON: India has over the years financed problems for Pakistan from across the border in Afghanistan, says Senator Chuck Hagel, US President Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of defence. Mr Hagel, who faces a confirmation vote in the US ... Pakistan welcomes Hagel Pakistan Security Brief - February 27, 2013 Pakistan asks India, Afghanistan to clear positions |
BBC News | Pakistan naval officer injured in Karachi shooting BBC News A Pakistani naval officer has been shot and injured in an attack in the port city of Karachi. Police in Karachi say that the officer was travelling alone in his car when he was shot, and that they believe there may have been more than one attacker. The ... At least four killed in Karachi violence Pakistan Navy's senior officer injured in Karachi firing Pakistan Navy officer sustain injury in Karachi targeted firing |
The Nation | Pakistan bracing itself for US withdrawal, says Sherry DAWN.com WASHINGTON: Pakistan was bracing itself for the consequences of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, Ambassador Sherry Rehman said on Tuesday while underlining the country's policy options after 2014. “If there's no negotiated resolution of the Afghan ... Pakistan's envoy to U.S. accused of blasphemy |
News Tribe | Raja writes to Nisar, seeks names for caretaker PM DAWN.com The prime minister said: “I would request you (Chaudhry Nisar) as leader of the opposition to propose the names of persons who in your opinion are eminently qualified to be appointed as caretaker prime minister of Pakistan. “I would be grateful if you ... Pakistan's premier urges Opp leader to propose names for caretaker PM PM asks Opp leader to give nominations for caretaker PM |
BBC News | Pakistan army chief Kayani vows no interference in polls BBC News Pakistan's army Chief of Staff, Gen Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, has said that the army has no intention of interfering with upcoming parliamentary elections. He said it was his "dream" that fair elections would take place on time. Polls due in May would mark ... Pakistan: Free and fair elections are my dream, Kayani says News Analysis: Pakistan's army chief supports peaceful power transfer, poll res… EDITORIAL : General Kayani's dream |