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American Model's Cellphone Ad Sparks Outrage in Pakistan - TIME Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:53:00 GMT

TIME

American Model's Cellphone Ad Sparks Outrage in Pakistan TIME ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A newspaper ad featuring a New York-born model has triggered controversy in the conservative Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri, who appeared as a contestant on America's Next Top Model set off ... Nargis Fakhri's Mobilink ad on Pakistani newspaper Jang sparks outrage onlineIndia Today This ad has sparked anger in PakistanBusinessinsider India Obscene? Newspaper advert featuring Bollywood star Nargis Fakhri prompts storm ...Telegraph.co.uk Scoopwhoop -T.Co all 71 news articles »

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The Battle for Pakistan's Schools - Bloomberg View Mon, 21 Dec 2015 23:26:54 GMT

Bloomberg View

The Battle for Pakistan's Schools Bloomberg View In the year that's passed since the Pakistani Taliban murdered 134 children at a military-run school in Peshawar, the army has successfully driven many of their fighters across the border into Afghanistan. To win its wider battle against radicalism ... and more »

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Kevin Pietersen picked by Quetta for Pakistan Super League - BBC Sport Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:38:48 GMT

BBC Sport

Kevin Pietersen picked by Quetta for Pakistan Super League BBC Sport Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen was selected in the player draft for the inaugural Pakistan Super League. Pietersen, 35, was the first Platinum Pick for Quetta Gladiators, while England all-rounder Chris Jordan was chosen by Peshawar Zalmi. Kevin Pietersen selected by Quetta in Pakistan Super League draftThe Guardian Kevin Pietersen picked by Quetta Gladiators for inaugural Pakistan Super LeagueMirror.co.uk all 11 news articles »

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Pakistan-backed Afghan peace talks may restart within weeks - Channel News Asia Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:15:00 GMT

Channel News Asia

Pakistan-backed Afghan peace talks may restart within weeks Channel News Asia ISLAMABAD/KABUL: Pakistan-brokered peace talks between Afghanistan and Taliban insurgents could restart in early January after weeks of pressure from partners including the United States and China, officials in Islamabad and Kabul said. The head of ... and more »

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'Deported' from Pakistan: Dean Jones says visa problem was 'my fault' - Sydney Morning Herald Mon, 21 Dec 2015 04:50:56 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

'Deported' from Pakistan: Dean Jones says visa problem was 'my fault' Sydney Morning Herald When Dean Jones turned up at Benazir Bhutto international Airport in Islamabad at the weekend he didn't count on his arrival becoming an international incident. The former Australian batsman was making his way to Pakistan just in time for the players ... Watson, Haddin snapped up in PSL draftcricket.com.au UAE-based Pakistan Super League – 'the biggest thing that has hit Pakistan ...The National PAKISTAN SUPER LEAGUE DRAFT: LIVE UPDATESABP Live The Indian Express -Waltonian all 258 news articles »

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Only a secular Pakistan can defeat Islamist terror - Washington Post Mon, 21 Dec 2015 22:38:34 GMT

Washington Post

Only a secular Pakistan can defeat Islamist terror Washington Post Pakistan is using jihadists in its proxy wars against Afghanistan and India. Like untamed beasts, radical Islamists sometimes bite their masters, too. Only when these jihadists strike inside Pakistan, as with the Peshawar school attack last year, does ... and more »

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India-Pakistan arms race still in high gear despite thaw - 12/21/2015 9:22:11 PM - Anadolu Agency Mon, 21 Dec 2015 19:31:20 GMT

Anadolu Agency

India-Pakistan arms race still in high gear despite thaw - 12/21/2015 9:22:11 PM Anadolu Agency Despite last week's resumption of peace talks between Pakistan and India, there seems to be no lull in the decades-long arms race between the two nuclear-armed rivals, with frequent increases in their already hefty defense budgets and regular missile ... and more »

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China, Pakistan ink $2 billion deal to build power plant in Sindh - Economic Times Mon, 21 Dec 2015 17:36:00 GMT

The Express Tribune

China, Pakistan ink $2 billion deal to build power plant in Sindh Economic Times BEIJING: China and Pakistan today signed a $2 billion agreement to jointly build a massive coal- fired power station in Pakistan's southern Sindh province. The project will cost in excess R$2 billion, including the exploitation of a 3.8-million-tonne ... China Machinery Engineering to fund Pakistan coal projectsChina Daily China, Pakistan ink $820m Thar coal agreementThe Express Tribune all 16 news articles »

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US issues terror warning for Pakistan - Foreign Policy (blog) Mon, 21 Dec 2015 13:33:00 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

US issues terror warning for Pakistan Foreign Policy (blog) U.S. issues terror warning for Pakistan. On Saturday, the U.S. State Department issued a statement warning of terrorist attacks in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad over the Christmas and New Year holiday (AP, Fox, VoA). The warning noted: “possible ...

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Pakistan Super League Player Draft: Younis Khan Unsold, Mohammad Amir to Play ... - NDTVSports.com Mon, 21 Dec 2015 16:04:00 GMT

NDTVSports.com

Pakistan Super League Player Draft: Younis Khan Unsold, Mohammad Amir to Play ... NDTVSports.com Karachi: Pakistan's Test stalwart Younis Khan, who led the national team to its only World T20 title in 2009, remained unsold while captain Misbah-ul-Haq was snapped up by Islamabad franchise on the first day of Players' Draft for the Pakistan Super ... Pakistan Super League, Day 1: Younis Khan unsold as Misbah ul-Haq picked by ...Zee News all 17 news articles »