ABC News | Villagers Afraid: 18 Dead in Pakistan-India Fight ABC News Troops trading heavy fire between Pakistan and Indian-controlled Kashmir have plunged civilians on both sides into grief with 18 villagers killed and dozens wounded this week, prompting many to question how two nations committed to a 2003 cease-fire ... Five more civilians killed in worst India-Pakistan fighting for years India rules out talks to de-escalate tensions till Pakistan stops firing Fully ready to respond to Pakistan's provocation, India tells UN |
News24 | In dry Pakistan, deaths from toxic liquor continue Washington Post ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — In a dry country such as Pakistan, it can be hard to find a drink. And those who can often turn to bootleggers for concocted brews of who knows what. This week, that search for a buzz during Eid celebrations led to deadly ... Homemade liquor kills 18 in Pakistan Homemade liquor kills 21 during Pakistan Eid celebrations Police launch crackdown on homemade liquor after 21 killed by poisoning in ... |
The Guardian | India and Pakistan exchange fire in Kashmir border clashes The Guardian Since Sunday, the violence has spread to more points along the 125-mile (200km) border between Pakistan's Punjab province and the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir. That lower-altitude border, guarded by paramilitary border forces, is lined on both ... |
Zee News | PM Modi takes tough stand, says no talks with Pakistan till border firing ... Zee News Jammu: In the wake of intensifying ceasefire violations along the border in Jammu and Kashmir, India has cleared that talks with Islamabad will not be possible unless Pakistan stops cross-border firing. According to reports, New Delhi has responded ... |
India, Pakistan Exchange Fire Over Kashmir Border For Second Day Huffington Post The violence is one of the worst violations of a 2003 ceasefire between India and Pakistan. While minor skirmishes have been somewhat common over the years, many were shocked that this week's fighting fell over the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha and ... |
Ceasefire violation: What Pakistan is reading Times of India After five Indian civilians were killed and 34 injured in heavy fire from across the border in Arnia sub-sector of Jammu on Monday, followed by continuous firing by Pakistan troops till Wednesday morning, India has also retaliated in even greater measure. |
Hindustan Times | Pakistan intensifies firing across border, 2 more killed Hindustan Times Earlier, a BSF spokesperson said "Pakistani Rangers again resorted to unprovoked mortar shelling and heavy firing on BSF posts all along IB since 8pm last night." As many as 50 BSF BoPs were affected by the fire from Pakistan side, he said, adding ... Pakistan extends shelling to newer areas, two women killed Ceasefire violations: India, Pakistan blame each other during DGMO meet, says ... MHA officials out of tune with govt stand on Pakistan? |
Bloomberg | Pakistan Calls Meeting as Border Row With India Continues Bloomberg Sharif's administration hasn't had direct contact with India's government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi since the shooting began, Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan's adviser on foreign affairs, said today in a phone interview. Pakistan will decide its next ... |
Polio becomes 'public health emergency' in Pakistan as number of cases soars Washington Post ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — As world health officials struggle to respond to the Ebola epidemic, Pakistan has passed a grim milestone in its efforts to combat another major global health crisis: the fight against polio. Over the weekend, Pakistan logged its ... Pakistan logs its 200th new polio case of 2014 Polio Spreads in Pakistan |
ESPNcricinfo.com | Smith ton sets up big Australia win ESPNcricinfo.com Steven Smith embarked on this tour as a key Test player without a clear role in Australia's one-day side, but his first ODI century might change that. Smith struck 101 to set up Australia's comfortable 93-run victory over Pakistan in the first ODI in ... |