ABC News | What You Need to Know About the Violence Erupting Now in Pakistan ABC News Two months of slow-burning protests and rallies against Pakistan's ruling party finally erupted in violence last weekend in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad, a normally quiet city with a heavy security presence. Near midnight on Saturday, anti ... Imran Khan sends Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf MPs back to parliament Why Pakistan's political crisis matters Pakistan protests ease as rival leaders seek negotiated settlement |
BBC News | Pakistan army 'kills 910 militants in Waziristan offensive' BBC News Pakistan's military says it has killed at least 910 suspected militants since launching an offensive in the tribal area of North Waziristan in June. Some 82 soldiers had died fighting the insurgents there and in raids across the country, the statement ... Pakistan Army Says 910 Militants Killed In Anti-Taliban Campaign Pakistan military says 900 militants killed in anti-Taliban operation Army says 910 'terrorists', 82 soldiers killed in North Waziristan |
Times of India | ISIS trying to expand its influence in Pakistan, distributes pamphlets Times of India ISLAMABAD: The dreaded Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is trying to expand its influence in Pakistan, with pamphlets being distributed in Peshawar and border provinces of Afghanistan, seeking support for jihad. A booklet titled 'Fatah' (victory ... Spillover effect: ISIS makes inroads into Pakistan ISIS recruiting in Pakistan ISIS trying to expand its influence in Pakistan |
The Express Tribune | Global Competitiveness Report terms Pakistan third least safe country The Express Tribune ISLAMABAD: The downward slide of Pakistan's overall ranking on Global Competitiveness Index took a break this year, but the country remains the third least safe place on the planet due to fragile security situation, the World Economic Forum said in its ... |
Pakistan's Sharif clings to power as protesters step up assault Washington Post ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was clinging to power Monday as protesters stepped up their assault on government buildings while the capital was gripped with fear and confusion about whether the country's powerful military will step ... |
Who is behind Pakistan's political unrest? Aljazeera.com For more than two weeks, two leading Pakistani opposition figures have mobilised their supporters behind a single goal - to topple the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Imran Khan and Tahir ul-Qadri have been holding sit-ins in Islamabad's ... |
How one-time cricket star Imran Khan could help bring down Pakistan's ... Washington Post There resides Khan: the best cricket player in Pakistani history and once among the finest in the world — an “all-rounder” who could bowl and bat with extraordinary skill. After leading a celebrated social life in London, he turned politician some ... |
'Unfounded' coup rumors spread in Pakistan Los Angeles Times The political crisis in Pakistan deepened Monday as protesters stormed and briefly held the state-run television headquarters and the capital buzzed with talk about whether the army would step in to remove either Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif or the ... |
The Guardian | Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif acts to quell 'rebellion' The Guardian The Pakistani prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, chaired a joint session of parliament as a deepening crisis over violent protests demanding his resignation prompted fears of an army intervention. Sharif enjoys a solid majority in parliament and by ... |
CNN | Opinion: Pakistan's perilous democratic transition CNN (CNN) -- Pakistan's perilous democratic transition has been rocked by the ongoing anti-government protests. The standoff between the government led by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and opposition parties continues to accelerate the political uncertainty ... |