BBC News | Analysis: Glimmer of hope for cash-starved Pakistan economy as Sharif takes over Reuters ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's economy is in its worst shape in nearly a decade and yet there is a sense of hope that the incoming government not only seems to know what is needed to fix it but, for once, may also have enough determination and clout ... Nawaz Sharif to be sworn in as Pakistani prime minister Sharif to take office for third term as Pakistan PM Pakistan keeping watch on how incoming PM Sharif will deal with Musharraf |
DAWN.com | Report - Concern over Steyn ESPNcricinfo.com There were enough Pakistan supporters at The Oval to give the impression that this warm-up ahead of the Champions Trophy mattered, but in essence it was pointless, not just in terms of the group stages but also in the general scheme of things. Pakistan ... Pakistan rout South Africa in warm-up PAK beat SA by 6 wickets CRICKET: Pakistan cruise to win over SA |
DAWN.com | Pakistan bags two awards at Sri Lanka's SAARC Film Festival DAWN.com Pakistan won awards in the categories of Best Actress and Best Feature Film in this third edition of the annual SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Film Festival, which was held from 26 to 31 May. The film festival focuses on ... |
Pakistan wilts under record heat wave Aljazeera.com Pakistan in recent weeks has suffered its most severe heat wave in decades, with temperatures reaching as high as 51 degrees Celsius (124 Farenheit) on May 19 in Larkana, a city of two million people in southern Sindh province. This was the highest ... |
The Express Tribune | Pakistan's dangerous negligence of climate change DAWN.com Pakistan is no stranger to being plagued by multiple crises. News headlines are usually dominated by issues like terrorism, extremism and power shortage but an even more alarming danger could affect the future of Pakistan if it is not tackled on a ... Global warming: Pakistan may face a big drop in crop yields 'Pakistan is in severe grip of climate change' |
DAWN.com | Pakistan seeks India's help in battle with polio DAWN.com Pakistan's polio campaign suffered a major setback earlier this when a volunteer in the vaccination campaign was killed and her colleague wounded in a militant attack near Peshawar. The attack came soon after nation-wide polio campaign started on May ... Pakistan's Polio Priorities |
The Guardian | Can Pakistan shoot down US drones? Al-Arabiya Once again the U.S. has killed the peace in Pakistan, just when the country badly needed it. U.S. drones assassinated Waliur Rehman Mehsud, the second-in-command of Tehrik Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the militant group in tribal areas engaged in fighting ... US drone attacks are further radicalising Pakistan Pakistan - FATA shenanigans |
DAWN.com | Road rage sparks minor India-Pakistan diplomatic row Zee News The Pakistani angst did not appear to be directed at the Indian government but it warned that "such incidents are uncalled for, unnecessary and do not augur well for the overall bilateral relations, especially at a time when the leadership of the two ... Pakistan concerned over roughing up of diplomat in India Pakistan lodges protest with India over diplomat manhandling Pakistan protests after diplomat manhandled in New Delhi |
The News International | Report: Pakistan, India, China Add Nukes RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said China is now estimated to have 250 nuclear warheads – 10 more than in 2012 – while Pakistan has increased its warheads by about 10, to between 100 and 120. The group said in its annual report ... FLASHPOINTS China , India , & Pakistan Expand Nuke Arsenals While global ... Nuclear weapons: India keeps pace with Pakistan, but focuses on China China Nuclear Stockpile Grows as India Matches Pakistan Rise |
Times of India | Akram, Akhtar back Pakistan ahead of Champions Trophy Times of India "I know we lost to South Africa recently in the series but the South Africans have had a problem winning big events. Just like Bangladesh is still struggling to win Test matches. So in England Pakistan have a good chance of beating South Africa ... |