NBCNews.com | Taliban Chief Behind Pakistan School Massacre Promises More Attacks NBCNews.com PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistan was plunged into mourning Tuesday after Taliban militants in suicide vests laid siege to a school, massacring 132 children and 10 teachers during eight hours of sheer terror. In total, 145 people were killed, including ... In Pakistan, domestic threats begin to overshadow India Pakistan votes for insurgents to face military trials Pakistani politicians vote for military courts to try civilians |
Reuters | Kashmir shelling, spat over Pakistan aid mar run-up to Kerry trip Reuters NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Reports of a $500-million Washington aid package to Pakistan and a period of intense border shelling in Kashmir have overshadowed the run-up to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's visit to India in the next few days.Kerry travels ... Thousands flee homes in Kashmir as India-Pakistan clashes spread India-Pakistan clashes force thousands to flee Kashmir Kashmir villagers flee amid India Pakistan cross-border fire |
NBCNews.com | Pakistan Halts Execution of Shafqat Hussain, Who Was Convicted at 14 NBCNews.com Hussain's inclusion on a list of "terrorists" is why his name came up last month when Pakistan lifted its unofficial six-year moratorium on the death penalty in response to a deadly Taliban attack in Peshawar that killed more than 140 children. His ... Pakistan grants Shafqat Hussain stay of execution Teen execution halted in Pakistan Pakistan stops execution of man convicted as teen |
Times of India | US says there will be aid to Pakistan, but it hasn't happened yet Times of India WASHINGTON: When it comes to aid to Pakistan, a "certification" is when the United States administration believes its objectives have been genuinely attained and the assistance can be given in good faith. A "waiver" is when Washington thinks it has ... Confusion prevails over what US promised Pakistan US govt denies okaying any new aid to Pakistan John Kerry denies certifying any aid for Pakistan ahead of India visit |
The Guardian | India and Pakistan trade accusations about Kashmir border killings The Guardian Pakistani troops fired gunshots and mortar shells that killed an Indian soldier in northern Kashmir on Monday after a lull in the countries' cross-border firing, an Indian paramilitary official said. Pakistan blamed India for the violence and said two ... |
NDTV | Pakistan Boat Issue: 'Is Congress Fighting Polls in India or Pakistan,' Asks ... NDTV Bhubaneswar: BJP President Amit Shah joined the war of words over the Pakistan boat issue on Tuesday, accusing the opposition Congress of politicising the Pakistan boat incident and asking whether the party was contesting elections in India or Pakistan. Is Congress fighting polls from Pakistan: Amit Shah Is Congress fighting polls in India or Pakistan? asks BJP chief Amit Shah on ... 'Terror' boat Live: Is Congress fighting elections from India or Pakistan ... |
BBC News | Pakistan boat 'carried suspected terrorists', says India BBC News A Pakistani boat which was intercepted by the Indian Coast Guard on New Year's Eve was carrying "suspected terrorists", India's Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said. Delhi claims that the Pakistani crew were engaged in "illicit activities" and ... Pakistan Seizes Indian Fishing Boats as Doubts Intensify Over Terrorist Claims Pakistan boat explosion: Occupants not smugglers but possible terrorists, says ... Pakistan captures 2 boats with 12 Indian fishermen off Gujarat coast |
Pakistani lawmakers vote for new military courts to try terror suspects Washington Post Sharif proposed the courts two weeks ago after seven Pakistani Taliban militants slaughtered 149 teachers and students in an army-run school in the northwestern city of Peshawar. With much of the country horrified by the Dec. 16 attack, Sharif appeared ... |
International Business Times | India, Pakistan border fighting intensifies before Obama visit Reuters Monday's incidents, in the Samba district south of Jammu along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir, followed the killing of two Pakistani soldiers by Indian forces on New Year's Eve. As the hostilities intensified, India's security agencies ... India-Pakistan Relations: Tensions Rise After Almost A Week Of Cross-Border ... India, Pakistan trade accusations over cross-border violence Pakistan provokes again, cross-border firing kills BSF jawan in J&K's Samba sector |
NDTVSports.com | India and England Have No Positive Attitude Towards Pakistan Cricket, Says ... NDTVSports.com Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) president Zaka Ashraf has alleged that India and England are the reason behind the suspension of spinners Saeed Ajmal and Mohammad Hafeez. Ashraf said that he warned the PCB not to send Hafeez to India for ... |