DAWN.com | Iran Demands Pakistan Free Abducted Guards ABC News Iran's president phoned the Pakistani prime minister Wednesday to demand "serious action" to free border guards abducted by al-Qaida-affiliated militants that operate in the lawless frontier area, the official news agency reported. The agency says ... Iran warns Pakistan after abducted border guard feared killed Pakistan condemns killing of abducted Iranian border guard by militants Iran warns Pakistan after abducted soldier feared executed |
BBC News | First day of Pakistan Taliban peace talks concluded BBC News A first day of peace talks between the Pakistani government and the Pakistani Taliban has concluded in the tribal region of North Waziristan. Local media reported that a ceasefire has been extended, but there was no official confirmation from either side. Pakistan holds peace talks with Taliban: 5 things you need to know (+video) Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif government holds its first talks with Taliban Pakistan Officials and Taliban Meet for First Peace Talks |
Trade not the only issue in composite dialogue: Pakistan Times of India NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's hopes of leaving a proud legacy with Pakistan have unravelled fast in the past few weeks. While India holds Pakistan responsible for the failure to use trade relations as a vehicle to peaceful ties, Pakistan ... Should Pakistan and India be equal trade partners? |
Hindustan Times | Modi returns fire, calls Arvind Kejriwal Pakistan agent 'AK-49' Hindustan Times Three AKs — AK-47, AK Antony and AK-49 (Arvind Kejriwal) — had emerged as Pakistan commanders on the Indian side, Modi said at a poll rally in Jammu's Hiranagar, barely 5km from Pakistan border. AK-47 was being used to bleed India, he said. Modi launches anti-Pakistan assault on AAP 3 "AKs" helping Pakistan, says Narendra Modi targeting Arvind Kejriwal Arvind Kejriwal, Antony agents of Pakistan: Narendra Modi |
The Express Tribune | Former Pakistan cricket greats criticise Bangladesh flag ban Arab News Bangladesh was part of Pakistan before the 1971 war of independence, in which it says three million people were killed — most at the hands of the army of the Islamic republic and its allied militias. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made the ruling ... World T20: Pakistan cricket fraternity slams BCB order Former Pakistan cricketers criticise Bangladesh flag ban Former Pakistani Greats Criticize BCB Flag Ban |
Pakistan lawmaker battles to raise punishment for child marriage Reuters ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A bill introduced in Pakistan's National Assembly to increase the punishment for guardians, clerics and spouses involved in child marriages should be supported by religious leaders, the legislator behind the move said on Wednesday. |
Pakistan officials, Taliban to hold 1st direct talks CBC.ca A Pakistani government team was en route Wednesday to a secret location in the country's northwest for the first-ever direct talks with the Taliban, according to a cleric representing the militants. The negotiations are part of a push by the government ... |
Pakistan team holds first direct talks with Taliban CNN (CNN) -- Pakistani government representatives on Wednesday met the Taliban for peace talks in the tribal region of North Waziristan, in the first direct contact between the two sides. Militants from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, have long ... |
Voice of America | Pakistan Lawmaker Battles for Increased Child Marriage Punishment Voice of America ISLAMABAD — A bill introduced in Pakistan's National Assembly to increase the punishment for guardians, clerics and spouses involved in child marriages should be supported by religious leaders, the legislator behind the move said on Wednesday. |
Daily News & Analysis | Afghanistan says Pakistan behind deadly Kabul hotel attack Reuters Afghanistan usually speaks of unnamed foreign powers when it wants to hint at a suspected Pakistani role in an incident, but the statement by Afghanistan's NDS intelligence agency pointed its finger directly at Islamabad. Pakistan's foreign ministry ... Pakistan rejects 'disturbing' Afghan attack claims Afghanistan accusing ISI of Kabul hotel attack 'highly disturbing': Pakistan Afghanistan Blames Pakistan for Attack at Luxurious Kabul Hotel |