Wall Street Journal | Pakistan at war The Economist FOR almost a decade American officials have moaned about the presence on Pakistani soil of an important safe haven for global terrorists, and the government's stubborn refusal to do anything about it. A succession of American generals and diplomats ... Pakistan Goes After Some Jihadists Pakistan 'unprepared' for refugees fleeing operation against Taliban As Pakistan Advances Against Taliban, Fleeing Civilians Pour Into Northern Towns |
The Guardian | Pakistan Cricket Board seeks early domestic return for Mohammad Amir The Guardian Amir, a prodigiously talented swing bowler who became the youngest in Test history to 50 wickets earlier that summer, is due to complete his ban in September 2015 but the Pakistan Cricket Board is confident of having him back in action locally before then. Pakistan hopes for Aamer's early return Pakistan Hope Rule Change Aids Mohammad Amir Cricket: Pakistan hopes for Aamer's early return |
BBC News | Ad sparks debate over Pakistan's 'obsession' with fair skin BBC News An advert for skin-whitening soap has sparked a debate in Pakistani society about what many are calling the country's 'obsession' with attaining fairer skin. Campaigners say that the idea of having fair skin is unfairly linked to personal and ... |
Foreign Policy (blog) | Pakistan violates ceasefire again, fires at forward Indian posts Indian Express Pakistan violates ceasefire again along LoC in Poonch,India retaliates. In yet another incident of ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing at forward Indian positions in Balakite sector in Poonch district during wee hours of ... Humanitarian Crisis in Pakistan; Thousands Protest in Kabul; Indian Posts ... India's Pakistan groove Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch |
New York Times | Airlines Halt Flights to Pakistan City After Attack on Plane New York Times PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Two major airlines suspended their service to Peshawar in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, after a gun attack on a crowded airliner here that killed a passenger and raised fears of a concerted militant campaign against the ... Pakistan, where pilots turn the lights off before landing Pakistan jet attack: Airlines halt flights to Peshawar Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan Faction, Tariq Geedar, Attacked PIA Flight In ... |
New York Times | Opposition figure returns to Pakistan, vowing 'revolution' and sparking chaos ... Washington Post ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A leading opposition figure returned to Pakistan on Monday, resulting in chaos at two major Pakistani airports and posing a new challenge to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's efforts to keep his grip on power. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri ... Preacher Challenges Pakistani Leaders Returning Cleric Targets Pakistan Government Pakistan: Islamabad police clash with Qadri supporters |
Washington Post | As Pakistan wages an offensive against militants, tensions with Afghanistan rise Washington Post ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan has evacuated more than 450,000 civilians from a terrorist-plagued district in the northwestern part of the country, but its offensive against the militants there is complicated by fresh tension with neighboring Afghanistan. |
BBC News | Why India-Pakistan friendship still looks a long way off BBC News Even before India's new prime minister took office, some said his staunchly nationalist Hindu support base would make it easier for him to deliver a deal with Pakistan. But a month since Mr Sharif accepted Mr Modi's invitation to Delhi for his ... Men of Letters |
Press TV | Over 500k displaced in Pakistan due to army ops: UN Press TV Over half a million people in Pakistan have been displaced due to recent military operations against pro-Taliban militants in the country's North Waziristan region. The displaced people include more than 11,000 families with many escaping to ... |
BBC News | Pakistan plane fired on during Peshawar landing BBC News Gunmen have opened fire on a passenger plane arriving at Peshawar airport in Pakistan, police say. The Pakistan International Airlines flight PK756 had been carrying about 178 passengers from Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. One female passenger was killed and ... Passenger killed in gun attack on Pakistani plane Pakistan Detains 200 After Woman Killed by Shots at Plane 1 dead after shots fired at Pakistani plane |