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Pakistani Cinema's New Wave - New York Times Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:59:36 GMT

Pakistani Cinema's New Wave New York Times KARACHI, Pakistan — After years of economic doldrums and creative drought, Pakistani movies are pulling in crowds at home and garnering awards at international film festivals. It's a miraculous restart for an industry that has seen more highs and lows ... and more »

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Pakistani school to be renamed for teen who died tackling bomber - CNN Mon, 13 Jan 2014 20:03:08 GMT

Voice of America

Pakistani school to be renamed for teen who died tackling bomber CNN (CNN) -- The northern Pakistani school where a teenage boy died while tackling a suicide bomber last week will be renamed in his honor, a top provincial official announced Monday. The school will be named after Aitazaz Hassan Bangash, the 14-year-old ... Pakistan Honors Youth Who Died Saving StudentsVoice of America Pakistan: School To Be Named After Hero PupilSky News Aitezaz Hasan, Pakistan's Young Hero Who Took on a Suicide Bomber to Save ...Global Voices Online RTE.ie -gulfnews.com -DAWN.com all 107 news articles »

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'Truth tracker' keeps tabs on Pakistan election pledges - BBC News Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:51:50 GMT

BBC News

'Truth tracker' keeps tabs on Pakistan election pledges BBC News As you turn off the main road just south of Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore, it soon seems as if you have travelled 50 years back in time. At Sitara Colony Number Two, leaking sewage pipes and abandoned bulldozers belie Lahore's reputation as one of ...

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New Pakistan coach to be named on short-term basis: Sethi - NDTVSports.com Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:22:11 GMT

NDTVSports.com

New Pakistan coach to be named on short-term basis: Sethi NDTVSports.com Karachi: The acting Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Najam Sethi has informed the members of the interim management committee (IMC) that a new coach would only be appointed on a short-term basis after the conclusion of the series against Sri ... Pakistan hopes for spin-friendly pitch during third Test against Sri Lanka in ...Cricket Country Pakistan look to pitch to level Sri Lanka seriesEmirates 24/7 Wicket-shy Ajmal vows to bounce back for PakistanThe West Australian all 83 news articles »

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Infanticide is on the rise in Pakistan - Al Jazeera America Tue, 14 Jan 2014 09:44:04 GMT

Al Jazeera America

Infanticide is on the rise in Pakistan Al Jazeera America As Pakistan becomes more urbanized, Karachi's population has grown exponentially. Most of the migrants who move from villages to the city in search of better economic opportunities end up living in densely packed, illegal housing settlements like ...

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Pakistani MP arrested after five people found living chained up in DUNGEON at ... - Mirror.co.uk Tue, 14 Jan 2014 07:47:54 GMT

Mirror.co.uk

Pakistani MP arrested after five people found living chained up in DUNGEON at ... Mirror.co.uk A local MP in Pakistan has been arrested for running a private dungeon at his home after five people were found chained up. Some of the captives had been held in Abdul Rehman Khetran's cellar for several years. The dungeon only came to light after ... Pakistan lawmaker arrested for private dungeon, attack on policeReuters Seven rescued from Pakistan lawmaker's 'private jail'gulfnews.com all 32 news articles »

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Judge criticises parents after children went missing on Pakistan flight alone - BBC News Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:10:57 GMT

ITV News

Judge criticises parents after children went missing on Pakistan flight alone BBC News A High Court judge has criticised parents whose children went missing after being sent on an unaccompanied flight to Pakistan. Alyssa Din, 15, and her sisters Safia, five, and Amani, now four, flew to Karachi via Islamabad in October after leaving ... Children may have been put on plane to PakistanITV News all 17 news articles »

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Indian Army chief's statement provocative: Pakistan - Times of India Tue, 14 Jan 2014 06:42:24 GMT

Times of India

Indian Army chief's statement provocative: Pakistan Times of India In a clear warning to Pakistan, General Bikram Singh said on Monday any militant who crosses the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir would be fired at. Pakistan's Inter-Service Public Relations ( ISPR) said in a press release later that it is ... Pakistan says Indian Army chief Gen Bikram Singh's remarks 'provocative'Zee News Pakistan Security Brief - January 14, 2014Critical Threats Project Pakistan says Indian Army chief's remarks 'provocative'Livemint Hindustan Times all 217 news articles »

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Pakistan activists work to float own version of AAP - Times of India Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:18:46 GMT

Times of India

Pakistan activists work to float own version of AAP Times of India NEW DELHI: Now, there's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) effect across the border too. Inspired by Arvind Kejriwal's battle against corruption, a small bunch of activists in Rawalpindi and Islamabad are working to float their own version of the party by March.

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Vintage cars are the suprise driving force in an India and Pakistan peace rally - The Independent Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:13:25 GMT

The Independent

Vintage cars are the suprise driving force in an India and Pakistan peace rally The Independent If all goes to plan – it remains if – 100 members intend to drive a convoy of 40 classic cars and 10 motorbikes across the Pakistan border. On the other side they will be met by 30 classic cars owned by Pakistani enthusiasts who will escort them to Lahore. and more »