The Guardian | Pakistan poised to launch military action against Taliban The Guardian Pakistan could launch a full-scale military operation against the Pakistani Taliban in tribal areas near the Afghan border as early as this month, its defence minister said, warning insurgents against violating a ceasefire. Gunmen burst into a ... Time for Pakistan's leaders to stand up for women Violent splinter group mars peace deal with Pakistan Taliban Pakistan considers quick anti-Taliban assault |
ESPNcricinfo.com | Pakistan thrill against Sri Lanka efficiency ESPNcricinfo.com The final's going to be a thriller...to me both the teams have the potential to win the game...handling the pressure well and making no mistakes is the key i believe, but again as a Pakistani would love to see my team perform well and bring home the cup! |
ESPNcricinfo.com | Afridi, Shehzad among Pakistan's injury concerns ESPNcricinfo.com I hope Pakistan will win tomorrow, but Sri Lanka have slightly advantage over Pakistan because they have won last match played between them and some of key Player' s from Pakistan team are injured, Afridi ,Shehzad. However Sharjeel is 98% fit . I ... Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup Final: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info, Preview Asia Cup 2014: Injury-hit Pakistan take on consistent Sri Lanka in final Injury-hit Pakistan up against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final |
The Guardian | 66 students in India expelled for cheering on Pakistan cricket team Fox News Love of cricket -- a legacy of Britain's long colonial role -- is one of the few things on which Pakistan and India can usually agree, despite a long history of mutual animosity that has fueled three wars since the subcontinent's bloody partition in ... University suspends cricket fans for cheering Pakistan's win over India 66 Students Expelled for Cheering Pakistan Cricket Furore over Kashmiri Student Cricket Fans' Support of Pakistan Against India |
BBC News | Pakistan: Onion heroin smuggling plot uncovered BBC News Criminals in Pakistan have been caught allegedly trying to smuggle heroin inside hollowed-out onions in an attempt to thwart sniffer dogs, it's been reported. Security forces in Karachi uncovered the plot when they raided a home in the city and seized ... |
CNN | At least 11 killed in suicide attack on Pakistani court CNN Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- At least 11 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a suicide attack Monday on a court building in the Pakistani capital, authorities said. Two militants threw hand grenades, fired guns and then blew themselves up at ... |
Philly.com | AP PHOTOS: Women Brick-Makers in Debt in Pakistan ABC News Tens of thousands of other poor Pakistanis work hard in brick kilns, agriculture fields and other hard labor across Pakistan in what is called "bonded labor" to pay off family loans often passed down through generations. They often have no proper ... Brick by Brick: Pakistan's Women Strain to Pay Off Debt |
BBC News | Pakistan Resumes Taliban Talks as 6 Soldiers Die ABC News Negotiators representing both the government and the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, as the Pakistani Taliban is formally called, met for the first time in three weeks to find a way to end an insurgency that has claimed thousands of lives. The government ... Pakistan Hangu soldiers killed as talks due to resume Taliban Move Brings Halt to Airstrikes in Pakistan Suicide bombers storm Pakistani court complex, killing 11 |
Pakistan sheds light on defence talks with China, S. Arabia DAWN.com ISLAMABAD: Pakistan shed on Thursday rare light on its ongoing discussions with China and Saudi Arabia on defence cooperation. The government has been pursuing plans for a “new era in strategic partnership” with Saudi Arabia, which it wants to be ... |
DAWN.com | 'US wants Pakistan to improve ties with neighbours' DAWN.com WASHINGTON: The United States wants to promote good relations between Pakistan and its neighbouring states, particularly India and Afghanistan, says the State Department. At a briefing on the proposed budget for overseas US involvement in 2015, the ... |