Reuters | Pakistan anti-government protests draw determined crowd Reuters The unrest raises questions about Pakistan's stability at a time when the nuclear-armed nation of 180 million is waging an offensive against Pakistani Taliban militants and the influence of anti-Western and sectarian groups is growing. Riot police ... Tens of thousands in Pakistan capital rally against government Thousands join Khan, Qadri anti-government march on Pakistan's capital Pakistan: Fuse lit for Independence Day fireworks |
Bleacher Report | [[ VIDEO ]] Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights – 2014 – 16th August Twinkie Town Pakistan, 2nd Test: Day 3 Highlights, Scorecard and Report Pakistan failed to take advantage of Sri Lanka's 320 first innings on Saturday, posting 332 to keep the second Test wide open in Colombo.Pakistan cricket will be remembered in history for many ... Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan, 2nd Test: Day 3 Highlights, Scorecard and Report Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 2nd Test, SSC, 3rd day Sri Lanka v Pakistan: Rangana Herath takes nine wickets |
Aljazeera.com | Opposition in Pakistan Is Drenched but Not Doused New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Tens of thousands of opposition supporters, led by a former cricket star, Imran Khan, and a cleric, Muhammad Tahir-ul Qadri, converged on the Pakistani capital late Friday for what they billed as an extended protest movement to ... Tens of thousands protest Pakistan's government Q&A: Pakistan's Tahir ul-Qadri on protests Pakistan: Imran Khan, Tahirul Qadri address marchers going to Islamabad |
ESPNcricinfo.com | Seamers make it Pakistan's day ESPNcricinfo.com Jayawardene arrived at the crease for the 251st time, to a guard of honour by the Pakistan team and with the crackle of the firecrackers in the background, 25 minutes before tea. He was 137 short of 3000 runs at the venue but could only shave off four ... Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan, 2nd Test, Day 2: Highlights, Scorecard and Report Sarfraz fifty keeps Pakistan afloat Live Cricket Score: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test, Day 2 |
The Economist | Politics in Pakistan The wrath of Khan The Economist WHEN Nawaz Sharif won a landslide election victory last year, many dared hope that Pakistan was entering a new, democratic era free of turmoil on the streets and of meddling generals. The election was a milestone, the first time in the country's ... |
Thousands Heading to Opposition Rally in Pakistan ABC News Thousands of Pakistani opposition supporters were on the road for a second day Friday, heading in two separate convoys to the capital, Islamabad, for a massive rally meant to pressure the country's prime minister to resign over allegations of rigging ... |
CNN | Huge 'march of independence' sparks fears of clashes in Pakistan CNN (CNN) -- Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters are expected to join a march on Pakistan's capital as the country celebrates its independence. The protest was called by former Pakistan cricket captain and leader of the Tehreek-e-insaaf (PTI ... |
BBC News | Pakistan clashes after 'shots fired' at Imran Khan BBC News Clashes have erupted in Pakistan after an attack on a convoy of protesters heading to the capital Islamabad, led by opposition politician Imran Khan. A crowd pelted the convoy with stones in the city of Gujranwala. Officials from Mr Khan's party said ... |
New York Times | Protest March Bears Down on the Leader of Pakistan New York Times A smaller group, also bound for Islamabad, was led by Muhammad Tahir-ul Qadri, a cleric who has promised a “peaceful revolution” in Pakistan. The march, timed to coincide with the 67th anniversary of Pakistan's independence, followed weeks of growing ... |
The National Interest Online | If India and Pakistan Went to War: 5 Weapons Pakistan Should Fear The National Interest Online Recently India alleged a series of ceasefire violations—in the form of automatic weapons fire—by Pakistan on the border between the two countries. According to India, it was the sixth attack in just five days. Such events are a reminder that tension ... Pakistan hope for peace with India through football series Clashes with Pakistan 'always special': Chhetri India vs Pakistan Preview: Arch-rivals face off in friendly encounter |