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Pakistan: Imran Khan Seeks Vote Inquiry - New York Times Wed, 15 May 2013 22:55:04 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

Pakistan: Imran Khan Seeks Vote Inquiry New York Times According to the latest official tally, the party of Nawaz Sharif, the presumptive prime minister, leads with 124 seats in the 272-seat assembly. The Pakistan Peoples Party, the former governing party, won 31 seats, while Mr. Khan's party won 27. The ... With Steel Magnate Sharif Back in Power, Pakistan Looks to BuildBusinessweek Pakistan's turbulent elections present an opportunityForeign Policy (blog) Imran Khan agrees to cooperate with rival Sharif in PakistanIndian Express NDTV -Zee News -DAWN.com all 226 news articles »

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Role Reversal: Pakistan Fears Terrorists From Afghanistan - Wall Street Journal Thu, 16 May 2013 02:33:00 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Role Reversal: Pakistan Fears Terrorists From Afghanistan Wall Street Journal MINGORA, Pakistan—The busy Green Market in this scenic valley town was once known as "Bloody Square" because Taliban militants hung the bodies of opponents in the street. The Pakistan military drove the Taliban from the area in 2009 and embarked on ... and more »

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Afghans voice wariness of Pakistan's Sharif - Washington Post Wed, 15 May 2013 17:36:55 GMT

ABC News

Afghans voice wariness of Pakistan's Sharif Washington Post KABUL — Afghan President Hamid Karzai, calling to congratulate Pakistan's prime minister-elect this week on his victory in parliamentary elections, said he hoped the new government in Islamabad would create a “brotherly and peaceful atmosphere with ... Sharif's win sparks hope for Pakistan-India tiesMiamiHerald.com Battles in Pakistan Tribal Area Displace ThousandsABC News Pakistan election: Voters' viewsBBC News Reuters Blogs (blog) -New York Times -UPI.com all 1,972 news articles »

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Rice Sales From India May Drop From Record on Vietnam, Pakistan - Bloomberg Wed, 15 May 2013 22:23:33 GMT

Rice Sales From India May Drop From Record on Vietnam, Pakistan Bloomberg Rice exports from India, the world's second-largest grower, are poised to slump from a record as supplies from Vietnam, Myanmar and Pakistan widen a global glut, according to the International Rice Research Institute. Shipments including the aromatic ... and more »

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Meet the Woman Behind Pakistan's First Hackathon - Wired Wed, 15 May 2013 10:33:11 GMT

Wired

Meet the Woman Behind Pakistan's First Hackathon Wired Despite the fact that in Pakistan, many women are not allowed to finish primary school, much less graduate from college and start their own company, she decided to start The Second Floor café, not letting the fact that she didn't have any money or ... and more »

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Pakistan's Hopeful Election - New York Times Wed, 15 May 2013 01:26:55 GMT

Pakistan's Hopeful Election New York Times The news from Pakistan is often terrible, as it was last week when the government expelled a New York Times bureau chief. There was also violence leading up to the parliamentary election over the weekend. At least Pakistan did manage to have an ...

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The real Obama scandal: fighting illegal wars in Libya and Pakistan - The Guardian Wed, 15 May 2013 19:59:22 GMT

The Guardian

The real Obama scandal: fighting illegal wars in Libya and Pakistan The Guardian Washington DC appears to have reached peak hysteria this week. The confluence of not one, not two, but three potential scandals involving the White House has given practically every Beltway scribe a case of the vapors as they don their ... and more »

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London police launch probe against Altaf Hussain - DAWN.com Wed, 15 May 2013 22:09:39 GMT

The Asia Foundation - In Asia

London police launch probe against Altaf Hussain DAWN.com Earlier in the day, British High Commissioner to Pakistan Adam Thomson told newsmen that the London police department had been “flooded” with complaints regarding Hussain's statements. “We are well aware of Altaf Hussain's remarks immediately after ... May 15, 2013Pakistan's Elections Give Grounds for HopeThe Asia Foundation - In Asia Pakistan should take serious notice of Altaf's remarks: UK HCGeo News, Pakistan 49 Pakistan poll stations record over 100 per cent votingTimes of India Pakistan Daily Times -Inter Press Service -UN News Centre all 306 news articles »

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After Vote in Pakistan, Some Hope in India - New York Times Mon, 13 May 2013 23:54:56 GMT

After Vote in Pakistan, Some Hope in India New York Times NEW DELHI — The bitter and sometimes violent rivalry between India and Pakistan shows no signs of abating, but many in New Delhi greeted Sunday's election results in Pakistan with measured optimism on Monday.

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Sohail Tanvir: Hampshire to sign Pakistan bowler - BBC Sport Wed, 15 May 2013 12:25:49 GMT

BBC Sport

Sohail Tanvir: Hampshire to sign Pakistan bowler BBC Sport Pakistan's Sohail Tanvir is to join Hampshire for their Twenty20 campaign, his agent has told BBC Radio Solent. The left-arm paceman, 28, is due to join Hampshire on 23 May, subject to his gaining a visa. Tanvir has appeared in 50 one-day and 28 T20 ... Tanvir wants to shed T20 specialist tagPakistanToday.com.pk all 4 news articles »