Voice of America | US Embassy in Pakistan Warns of Possible Terror Attacks ABC News The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad said it has received information on possible terrorist attacks in the Pakistani capital in late December, warning Americans to avoid busy public places during the Christmas and New Year holiday period. "Possible targets ... American Embassy in Pakistan Warns of Possible Terror Attacks PAKISTAN: US Embassy warns of possible terror attacks |
Reuters | Pakistan Taliban reject Islamic State leader's claim to be 'caliph' Reuters “Baghdadi is not Khalifa (caliph) because in Islam, Khalifa means that he has command over all the Muslim world, while Baghdadi has no such command; he has command over a specific people and territory,” the Pakistan Taliban said in a statement. Pakistan Taliban reject IS leader's claim |
Foreign Policy (blog) | The False Savior of Pakistan Foreign Policy (blog) Pakistan has finally found a hero in General Raheel Sharif, the army's chief of staff since November 2013. In a short time, he has become one of the most powerful and beloved men in the country. From Peshewar to Karachi, billboards and banners thank ... |
The Indian Express | Don't speak against India, Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif tells ministers The Indian Express Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has directed his ministers and aides not to make anti-India statements that can affect the recently resumed peace dialogue, according to a media report. “There will be statements only that encourage the dialogue ... Don't Speak Against India, Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif Tells His Ministers: Reports Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to his ministers: Don't speak against India Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif tells ministers not to make anti-India remarks: Reports |
The Express Tribune | US has immense fascination for military regimes in Pakistan: Hina Rabbani Khar Economic Times ISLAMABAD: Former foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar has accused the US of supporting military regimes in Pakistan that led to the disruption of democratic process in the country. "The US government has had a long history of immense fascination with ... Military still plays a bloated role in Pakistan's politics: Hina Rabbani Khar |
ESPNcricinfo.com | India-Pakistan series appears difficult - Thakur ESPNcricinfo.com BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur has all but ruled out the India-Pakistan series, given the short window ahead of India's limited-overs tour of Australia, which begins on January 12. "It's 19th already and even if a decision comes in the next week, it ... Anurag Thakur Virtually Rules Out Series With Pakistan Pakistan series appears hard: Thakur Anurag Thakur virtually rules out bilateral series against Pakistan |
ESPNcricinfo.com | Gauhar Hafeez to captain Pakistan for U-19 WC ESPNcricinfo.com Lahore Eagles batsman Gauhar Hafeez has been named as the Pakistan Under-19 captain for the upcoming Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh. Pakistan, placed in Group B, play their first game against Afghanistan on January 28 at the Sylhet International ... |
gulfnews.com | Little to cheer for in Pakistan gulfnews.com If Pakistan's past year was a reflection of its future, the country is poised to carry on with a two-stage journey — that's one step forward, followed by two backwards. The past year began with a new determination led by General Raheel Sharif, the ... Pakistan not focused on terror groups targeting India: US official Pakistan's 'war on terror' failing in fight against extremism: activists Pakistan suspends mobile, internet for security reasons |
New York Times | Pakistan Surprised to Be Included in Saudi-Led Alliance It Never Heard Of New York Times Officials in Pakistan said Wednesday that they had not been consulted by anyone in Saudi Arabia before their nation was described as a founding member of a new, 34-country “Islamic military alliance” to fight terrorism announced late Monday night by ... Another senior official also confirmed that Pakistan was not consulted before ... Pakistan's inclusion in Saudi alliance sparks confusion |
New York Times | Pakistan Military Deals a Blow to Jihadists but Not to Ideology New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — All cellphone coverage was blocked by the government for three hours one recent afternoon in the Pakistani capital, and it did not take people long to discover why: Maulana Abdul Aziz, the radical preacher of the Red Mosque, was ... |