CNN | Pakistani military airstrikes targeting militants kill 15 CNN Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- The Pakistani Army carried out airstrikes late Wednesday that targeted militant hideouts in the country's volatile northwest, killing 15 people, the military said. "Foreign fighters" were among those killed in the strikes ... Pakistan launches air strikes on Taliban Pakistan halts talks with Taliban Pakistan bombs militant hideouts in tribal areas |
Pakistani Airstrikes Target Militants in Tribal Areas New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Fighter jets and helicopter gunships pounded areas believed to be Taliban hide-outs in the tribal regions of northwestern Pakistan late Wednesday and early Thursday, as the prospects for a peace initiative appeared to evaporate. |
BBC News | Balochistan: The untold story of Pakistan's other war BBC News Pakistan's on-off dialogue with the Taliban has been commanding headlines and the attention of politicians and diplomats. But there has been little interest in a dialogue that could end the longest civil war in Pakistan's history, says guest columnist ... |
DAWN.com | Pakistan to hold 3G, 4G auctions in April: finance minister DAWN.com ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will hold long-awaited auctions for 3G and 4G telecoms licences this April, the finance minister said on Friday, a step that could help boost the cash-strapped country's foreign reserves. A 3G licence will cost $295 million and a 4G ... 3G, 4G technology ready for auctions in Pakistan Pakistan gears up for spectrum auction in April Pakistan to hold long awaited auctions for 3G, 4G telecoms licences |
TheBlaze.com | Pakistani Army Carries Out Multiple Strikes in Retaliation for Taliban Attacks TheBlaze.com Pakistan's army carried out multiple airstrikes early Thursday morning, killing foreign fighters in retaliation for more than 40 attacks against its government by the Taliban over the past month, Pakistani officials confirmed to TheBlaze. A military ... |
The Express Tribune | Pakistan Cricket Board in talks with New Zealand board for ODI series ahead of ... NDTV A senior Pakistan Cricket Board official said on Friday that a proposal had been sent to the New Zealand board as it would help both teams prepare for the World Cup, to be jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Press Trust of India | Last updated ... Pakistan seeks roadmap for politicised sport Wanted: A roadmap for Pakistan cricket |
Pakistani PM approves air strikes on militant hideouts Reuters Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif authorized the air strikes, a source in his office said - a possible sign he was finally giving in to pressure from the military for tougher military action against Pakistani Taliban strongholds. "After restraining the army ... |
The Guardian | Pakistan urged to release British man sentenced to death for blasphemy The Guardian A group of politicians and academics have called for the release of a British man sentenced to death in Pakistan for blasphemy, so that he can receive mental health treatment. In an open letter published in the Independent, the group raised concerns ... Mohammad Asghar case: Act now to save Briton on death row in Pakistan for ... Pakistan faces criticism for harsh blasphemy law Appeal to Pakistan leader to free Mohammed Ashgar |
the Diplomat | Pakistan Purchases F-16s From Jordan the Diplomat According to Pakistani sources, Pakistan's Air Force has purchased one squadron of F-16 multi-role fighter aircraft from Jordan. The 13 F-16s were in service in the Royal Jordanian Air Force and will be inducted into the Pakistani air force next month ... |
BBC News | Pakistan warns Iran not to send in troops after guards kidnapped Reuters On Monday, Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli was quoted as saying Iran might consider sending its forces onto Pakistani soil if Pakistan did not take the steps necessary to fight against militants. "Iranian forces have no authority to ... Iran 'may send forces to Pakistan' after capture of guards Iran 'May Send Forces Into Pakistan' Iran Says May Send Forces Into Pakistan Territory |