DAWN.com | Afghan army chief: 'Pakistan controls Taliban' BBC News Fighting in Afghanistan could be stopped "in weeks" if Pakistan told the Taliban to end the insurgency, the head of the Afghan army has told the BBC. Gen Sher Mohammad Karimi said Pakistan controlled and gave shelter to Taliban leaders, deliberately ... Pakistan's Taliban-Kabul power-share proposal angers Afghans Pakistan pushes Afghan govt. to share power with Taliban: Report Afghan-Pakistani ties in a tailspin, with botched British diplomacy blamed |
Times of Oman | Pakistan's Sharif Seeks Economy Boost in China on Foreign Debut Bloomberg Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif begins a six-day visit to China today as he seeks investment in power and transport projects to revive an economy crippled by electricity shortages and insurgent violence. In picking Beijing for his first overseas ... ëExtremism, energy crisis top Pakistan govt agendaí PM pledges to 'stand together' with Pakistan on terrorism Scores killed in Pakistan bombings |
Press TV | US drone strike kills 4 in NW Pakistan: officials Fox News MIRANSHAH, Pakistan (AFP) – A US drone strike early Wednesday killed four militants in the northwestern tribal area of Pakistan, local officials said. Four unmanned aircrafts fired as many missiles on a compound in the main market area of Miranshah ... US Drone Attack Kills 4 Militants in Pakistan US drones kill 4 Haqqani Network fighters in first strike in Pakistan in ... Terror drone kills 7 in northwesern Pakistan |
Pakistan wants to talk to its Taliban, but doesn't know what to say Christian Science Monitor Despite the Pakistani Taliban's recent deadly attack on 10 foreign climbers, many Pakistanis still want to hold talks with the group to end a decade long conflict that has killed more than 50,000 people, mostly civilians. Skip to next paragraph ... |
The Express Tribune | Pakistan's Aamer hopeful of ban relaxation Fox News LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) – Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Aamer said Tuesday he hoped to play international cricket again "as soon as possible" after the game's governing body said it would consider a request for his ban to be relaxed. Aamer, along with ... ICC meeting: Some people tried to get Pakistan suspended, says Sethi No team ready to visit Pakistan: Sethi Amir could be allowed PCB training facilities |
Lasting terror from TTP makes govt rethink dialogue plan Pakistan Daily Times ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is in a fix over reaching out to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), particularly after the latest spiral of violence by militants and subsequent claims of involvement. According to sources, the latest ... |
BBC News | Pakistan's school for child workers BBC News Malala Yousafzai became the world's most famous schoolgirl after she was shot in the head by the Taliban in Pakistan. The 14-year-old, who had been campaigning for girls in Pakistan to get an education, survived and has undergone surgery in the UK. Malala's friend granted asylum in UK wishes to become doctor and return to ... |
ESPNcricinfo.com | Misbah critical of Pakistan batting failure ESPNcricinfo.com Pakistan were sorely let down by their batsmen in the Champions Trophy. They failed to cross 200 - bowled out for 170 against West Indies, 167 against South Africa and 165 in a rain-affected match against India to get eliminated from the group stage. Captain eyes rebuilding team for 2015 World Cup: Pakistan needs to raise more ... Misbah-ul-Haq hopes Pakistan can rebuild after Champions Trophy collapse Inzamam-ul-Haq denies being offered Pakistan batting coach job |
Voice of America | Archrivals India, Pakistan Renew Peace Efforts Voice of America NEW DELHI — Officials from archrivals India and Pakistan say there is political will on both sides to take the often-contentious relationship to a new level. Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid met with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's ... Pakistan looks for political will from India to better ties India, Pakistan agree for third round of talks on bilateral issues Kerry accepts invitation to Pakistan |
Pakistan's commercial hub faces growing extortion menace Reuters The worsening law and order situation in Karachi, which generates 25 percent of Pakistan's economic activity, presents one of the many challenges new Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif must overcome to fulfill promises to set Pakistan on a path to faster growth. |