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Pakistan's Army of Overseas Workers Keeps Economy From Collapse - Bloomberg Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:23:00 GMT

Pakistan's Army of Overseas Workers Keeps Economy From Collapse Bloomberg Living in poverty in a mud shack in Pakistan, Mazhar Ali dropped out of school, sold the family's two buffalo and bought a visa to work in Dubai. The money he sends home is paying for a new house. “We're going to build three rooms with bricks and ... and more »

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Pakistan's Pervez Musharraf: Risking it all? - Aljazeera.com Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:37:40 GMT

New York Times

Pakistan's Pervez Musharraf: Risking it all? Aljazeera.com Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan's former president, is back home after more than four years in self-imposed exile. He is hoping to re-assert his influence ahead of the country's elections in May. Musharraf touched down in Karachi on Sunday morning, despite ... Musharraf Greeted in Pakistan by Threats and Small CrowdsNew York Times Musharraf returns to Pakistan to lukewarm reception and Taliban threatsThe Guardian What Pakistan needs is a South Asian Anwar SadatNational Post Sky News -ABC News all 435 news articles »

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Pakistan's Election Season Begins with Two Very Different Candidates - TIME Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:55:11 GMT

TIME

Pakistan's Election Season Begins with Two Very Different Candidates TIME Pakistan's election campaign kicked off at the weekend with a massive political rally led by Lahore's best-known celebrity—plus the surprise return to the country by a former military ruler. On Saturday, Imran Khan drew an impressive crowd of around ... Manoeuvres and rallies as Pakistan's election campaign heats upNew Statesman Imran Khan's bid for political power in Pakistan hit by bad weatherThe Guardian Pakistan Election 2013 Former Cricketer Imran Khan Wants to Become the Next ...PolicyMic RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -Indiatimes.com all 154 news articles »

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Pakistan Sugar Policy May Cut Local Supply, USDA FAS Says - Bloomberg Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:15:45 GMT

Pakistan Sugar Policy May Cut Local Supply, USDA FAS Says Bloomberg The decision by Pakistan's Economic Coordination Committee of the cabinet and the Federal Board of Revenue “is being heavily criticized as a politically motivated move by the government to garner support from the sugar industry in the upcoming ... and more »

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Amazing Infographic Tells Story of Every Pakistan Drone Strike - Mashable Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:18 GMT

Bureau of Investigative Journalism

Amazing Infographic Tells Story of Every Pakistan Drone Strike Mashable The U.S. drone war in Pakistan is what some of its critics have called a "shadow war," a conflict fought largely in secret and far from public oversight. The CIA is — for now — the main actor behind that war. And because of the secrecy surrounding it ... Graphic new visualisation for CIA's drone war in PakistanBureau of Investigative Journalism all 10 news articles »

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Kerry arrives for Afghanistan visit, will skip Pakistan for now - Los Angeles Times Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:03:17 GMT

DAWN.com

Kerry arrives for Afghanistan visit, will skip Pakistan for now Los Angeles Times KABUL, Afghanistan -- In his debut diplomatic swing, Secretary of State John F. Kerry is sidestepping Pakistan for fear that Pakistanis could misinterpret a visit as American meddling in the country's historic effort to choose a new civilian government ... Kerry skips Pakistan to avoid poll campaignDAWN.com Pakistan sees Afghanistan's Karzai as obstacle to peace with TalibanReuters Pakistan involvement required in peace talks: KarzaiThe News International Antiwar.com -Khaama Press -Pakistan Daily Times all 140 news articles »

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Pakistan's Fight Against Militants Leads to Advanced Treatments for Wounded - Voice of America Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:31:12 GMT

Pakistan's Fight Against Militants Leads to Advanced Treatments for Wounded Voice of America RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN — Pakistan has lost more than 5,000 security personnel in the fight against terrorists and militants since 2001. The campaign has also wounded some 10,000 regular and paramilitary troops. The steep toll has resulted in improved ...

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Musharraf ends Pakistan exile in bid to return as president – video - The Guardian Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:23:16 GMT

The Guardian

Musharraf ends Pakistan exile in bid to return as president – video The Guardian Cheering crowds in Karachi greet the ex-Pakistani president, Pervez Musharraf, back to Pakistan after four years of self-imposed exile. The former army chief grabbed power in 1999 in a coup and resigned in 2008 amid threats of impeachment. Musharraf ...

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Pakistan's batting is in a crisis - ESPNcricinfo.com Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:22:37 GMT

ESPNcricinfo.com

Pakistan's batting is in a crisis ESPNcricinfo.com Once again, it is wound-licking time in Pakistan. Everybody knew the team faced a stern examination in South Africa, but not many expected a Test series whitewash. Expectations from the ODI series were even higher - especially after New Zealand had ... and more »

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Would-Be Terrorist Convicted of Lying About Pakistan Travel - Bloomberg Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:18:12 GMT

Would-Be Terrorist Convicted of Lying About Pakistan Travel Bloomberg A New York man who flew to Pakistan allegedly to join the Taliban or al-Qaeda was found guilty of lying to U.S. agents about the reasons for his trip. A federal jury in Brooklyn, New York, convicted Abdel Hameed Shehadeh, 23, today of three counts of ... and more »