New York Times | Separatists Claim Attack That Killed 20 in Pakistan New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — At least 20 workers were killed by gunmen early Saturday in southwestern Pakistan, officials said, in an attack claimed by separatists in Baluchistan Province. The killings took place in the Turbat district of Baluchistan, where ... Official: Gunmen kills 20 at Pakistan dam project Gunmen kill 20 labourers in SW Pakistan: officials |
New York Times | Defying Saudis, Pakistani lawmakers vote to stay out of Yemen Washington Post ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan's Parliament voted unanimously Friday to remain neutral in the conflict in Yemen, a major blow to Saudi Arabia as it seeks to build support for its offensive against the surging Houthi rebels there. The legislature's ... Pakistani Lawmakers Urge Diplomacy in Yemen Conflict but Decline Combat Role Pakistani Lawmakers Defend Neutral Stance Over Yemen Report: Pakistan rejected Iran offer to join anti-Saudi coalition in Yemen |
Wall Street Journal | Pakistan Gets $1.02 Billion for Habib Bank Stake Wall Street Journal ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—The government sold its entire stake in the country's largest private-sector bank for $1.02 billion Saturday, the biggest so far in a series of divestitures planned to help revive Pakistan's economy. The government approved a ... Pakistan Raises Record $1.02 Billion in Habib Bank Share Sale Pakistan approves $1.2 billion HBL divestment Pakistan to raise more than $1 billion via Habib Bank sale |
New York Times | Pakistani Militant Leader Tied to 2008 Mumbai Attacks Is Freed on Bail New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — In a move that drew furious condemnation from India, a Pakistani high court released on bail on Friday a militant commander accused of orchestrating the 2008 attacks in Mumbai that killed more than 160 people. The commander ... Suspect in Mumbai attacks released on bail in Pakistan Alleged mastermind of Mumbai attacks that left 166 dead leaves Pakistan jail India protest at Pakistan bail for Mumbai attack suspect |
BBC News | Pakistan dam builders shot dead in Balochistan BBC News At least 20 workers accused of working on an army-backed dam construction site in the south-western Pakistani province of Balochistan have been shot dead by a large group of gunmen, officials say. Police say that the gunmen overpowered eight security ... Gunmen Kill 20 At Pakistan Dam Project Gunmen Kill 20 Sleeping Workers at Pakistan Dam Site Gunman kills 20 sleeping dam workers in Pakistan |
Yahoo News | Ali wants Pakistan batsmen to score fast runs Yahoo News At the World Cup, Sarfraz Ahmed was the only Pakistan batsman to hit a century in the tournament — against Ireland. In the absence of injured Umar Gul, Junaid Khan and suspended Saeed Ajmal, fast bowlers Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Irfan and Rahat Ali ... Pakistan will not take Bangladesh lightly, vows Azhar Ali ahead of first ... The woes that plague Pakistan cricket Azhar Ali wants Pakistan batsmen to score fast runs |
Foreign Policy (blog) | Why Obama Won't Visit Pakistan Foreign Policy (blog) Pakistan's foreign office tried its best to ensure that Obama would visit Pakistan, but its efforts were in vain. Obama even told Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a phone call apprising Sharif of his upcoming visit to India, that he would visit ... |
BBC News | Pakistan's snow leopards: Both feared and sought BBC News Snow leopards have been forced to the edge of extinction by hunting and human encroachment and are now one of the world's most endangered animals. In the far north of Pakistan, locals have long feared them but find themselves now relying on money that ... |
ESPNcricinfo.com | Woutersz named SL team manager for Pakistan, India series ESPNcricinfo.com Jeryl Woutersz, the former first-class cricketer and domestic match referee, has been appointed Sri Lanka's team manager for the incoming tours of Pakistan and India. Woutersz's appointment is the latest in a slew of changes effected by the new interim ... |
Pakistan's Dilemma: Should It Assist Saudi Arabia In Yemen Operation? NPR For the last three days, Pakistan's parliament's been wringing its hands over whether to send troops, and possibly aircraft, to help out the Saudis in Yemen. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Here's a dilemma you might've faced in your own life. Your best friend ... |