ABC Online | Men accused of blasphemy, Zafar Bhatti and Muhammad Asghar, shot in ... ABC Online The British High Commission in Islamabad said in a statement: "We can confirm that a British national has been injured in prison in Pakistan. We are providing consular assistance." Asghar's family has urged the British government to intervene to bring ... Pakistan Policeman Shoots Man Convicted of Blasphemy Christian Pastor Accused of Blasphemy Killed in Pakistan Jail Pakistani Guard Shoots Prisoner Convicted of Blasphemy |
Reuters | Mistrust between Afghanistan and Pakistan soars as US forces depart Washington Post KABUL — As Taliban fighters kill a growing number of Afghan soldiers, the country's leaders are blaming Pakistan, an accusation that has sent the neighbors' relations to one of the lowest points in more than a decade. Afghan officials say their ... Afghanistan's Karzai criticizes US, Pakistan in farewell speech Karzai criticises US, Pakistan in farewell speech |
BBC News | Can Pakistan's new ISI spy chief Rizwan Akhtar restore security? BBC News Pakistan's army has chosen a new head of the country's controversial spy agency. Seen as experienced in counter-insurgency operations, Lieutenant-General Rizwan Akhtar is being called "a professional soldier". But as M Ilyas Khan reports, the question ... Pakistan military denies backing anti-govt campaigns Pakistan Rising? How new DG ISI defended Islam in the US |
Firstpost | Asian Games hockey: Emotions run high but India vs Pakistan fails to deliver Firstpost Former India coach Michael Nobbs wrote in his match preview that goals are typically at a premium when India plays Pakistan because the stakes are so high and the match is emotionally charged. But in this game, skill and creativity were at a premium too. Incheon Asian Games, Hockey LIVE: India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2014 Day 6 Live: Pakistan beat India 2-1 in men's hockey Pakistan beat India 2-1 in Asian Games hockey match |
New Afghan Government Seeks Better Relations With Pakistan Voice of America Afghanistan's newly-elected government says improved economic relations with Pakistan are a must for reducing tensions and strengthening cooperation to deal with terrorism and other challenges facing the region. Pakistani leaders say they also look ... |
Daily Beast | New Chief of Spy Unit Is Appointed in Pakistan New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The Pakistani military chief, Gen. Raheel Sharif, on Monday appointed a close ally as head of the powerful Inter-Services Intelligence spy agency, consolidating his power at a time of sharp tension with the country's civilian ... Pakistan?s New Top Spy Once Suggested Peace With India Pakistan appoints Rizwan Akhtar to head intelligence agency Pakistan Army Chief Names New Head of ISI |
The Daily Star | Pakistan: Police Investigator Survives Attack in Karachi New York Times A senior police investigator survived an assassination attempt on Thursday in Karachi after a bomb hit his convoy, police officials said. The investigator, Farooq Awan, a senior superintendent who leads a unit that tracks terrorists and militants, was ... SSP Farooq Awan Targeted in Bomb Attack in Karachi, Pakistan Eight Injured In Bomb Attack Targeting Pakistan Police Convoy Car bomb kills two, injures six in Pakistan |
The Hindu | Talks Possible Only if India Takes Initiative, Says Pakistan NDTV India had called off foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan in August over its envoy Abdul Basit's engagement with Kashmiri separatists. Islamabad's interference in its internal affairs is "unacceptable", New Delhi had said. Pakistan hit back ... Pakistan 'spoiled the talks' by talking to Hurriyat: Swaraj Pakistan 'spoiled the talks' by talking to Hurriyat: Sushma Swaraj India over reacted on Hurriyat leader meeting our High Commissioner: Pakistan |
RT | 8 killed in suspected US drone strike in Pakistan, sources say CNN Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- Missiles fired by what is thought to be a U.S. drone killed eight suspected militants and injured an unspecified number of other people in Pakistan's tribal region of North Waziristan on Wednesday morning, Pakistani ... US drone strike kills as many as 10 in Pakistan Officials: US Drone Kills 10 in Northwest Pakistan Drone strike kills suspected militants in Pakistan, officials say |
Times of India | India's Mars mission a giant leap for S Asia: Pakistan's explorer Economic Times ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani woman explorer, who will be the country's first person to go into space, today congratulated India for its triumph in maiden Mars mission, calling it a giant leap for South Asia. Namira Salim, the only Pakistani member of Sir ... 'First Pakistani in space' congratulates India on Mars mission Mars Orbiter Mission success draws praise from Pakistan India reaches Mars, Mangalyaan successful: What Pakistan, other foreign media ... |