Voice of America | Pakistan Treads Lightly Between Iran, Saudi Arabia Voice of America Pakistan's parliament, after a five-day debate, passed a unanimous resolution last Friday that the country would defend Saudi Arabia's “territorial integrity” and the Muslim “holy places” of Mecca and Medina if they came under threat, but would ... Pakistan's Refusal to Join Yemen Fight Angers Top Trade Partners Pakistan's Neutrality on Yemen Draws Gulf Allies' Ire Hard National Security Choices |
Murky Saudi Relationship Leaves Pakistan Conflicted On Yemen Conflict NPR NPR's Arun Rath talks to Arif Rafiq, an adjunct scholar at the Middle East Institute, on Pakistan's uneasy position in Yemen's conflict. ARUN RATH, HOST: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have been engaged in an awkward diplomatic dance this month. The Saudis ... |
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 Gunmen Launch Deadly Attack in Pakistan's Baluchistan Province |
The Nation | Al Qaeda says US drones kill 2 leaders in Pakistan Fox News ISLAMABAD – U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan killed two leaders of Al Qaeda's South Asia branch earlier this year, a spokesman for the militants said Sunday, confirming a major blow to the affiliate only months after its creation. In an audio message, ... Al-Qaida says US drones kill 2 leaders in Pakistan Drone strike in northwest Pakistan kills four suspected militants |
Daily Mail | Tax fraudster who built his own Buckingham Palace in Pakistan must pay £2.2m Daily Mail A jailed tax fraudster who hid his wealth in the UK while building an estate in Pakistan modelled on Buckingham Palace must pay back £2.2million within six months or face a ten more years in jail. Mohammed Suleman Khan, 43, was sent to prison for four ... |
The National | Why is Pakistan not supporting its old friend? The National Pakistan's refusal to join the Saudi-led operations in Yemen could have serious consequences for its relations with the UAE. This was made clear in comments by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr Anwar Gargash, after a unanimous resolution ... |
New York Times | Pakistani Lawmakers Urge Diplomacy in Yemen Conflict but Decline Combat Role New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The Pakistani Parliament voted on Friday to stay out of the conflict in Yemen, but it urged the government led by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to play a diplomatic role in defusing the crisis. The decision came as international ... Defying Saudis, Pakistani lawmakers vote to stay out of Yemen Pakistan Votes to Stay out of Yemen Conflict, Pakistan won't join Saudis in bombing Yemen's rebels |
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 approves $1.2 billion HBL divestment Pakistan to raise more than $1 billion via Habib Bank sale |
CNN | Suspect in Mumbai attacks released on bail in Pakistan CNN (CNN) A man charged with planning the deadly 2008 Mumbai terror attacks in India has been released on bail in Pakistan after years of detention, prompting sharp criticism from India. Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, a top leader of the terrorist group Lashkar-e ... Pakistani Militant Leader Tied to 2008 Mumbai Attacks Is Freed on Bail Alleged Mastermind of 2008 Mumbai Attack Is Freed From Pakistan Prison Alleged mastermind of Mumbai attacks that left 166 dead leaves Pakistan jail |
Foreign Policy (blog) | Drone Strike Kills Four in Pakistan; New UN Report on … Foreign Policy (blog) On Sunday, a U.S. drone strike killed four suspected Taliban militants in Pakistan's Shawal Valley (ET, Dawn, Reuters). The strike reportedly targeted a house that had been turned into a militant compound, killing members of the Pakistani Taliban ... |