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China Readies $46 Billion for Pakistan Trade Route - Wall Street Journal Fri, 17 Apr 2015 02:59:53 GMT

Wall Street Journal

China Readies $46 Billion for Pakistan Trade Route Wall Street Journal Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to unveil a $46 billion infrastructure spending plan in Pakistan that is a centerpiece of Beijing's ambitions to open new trade and transport routes across Asia and challenge the U.S. as the dominant regional power ... Chinese president to visit Pakistan, hammer out $46-billion dealReuters Xi Submarine Sale Raises Risk of Indian Ocean Nuclear ClashBloomberg China Invests Billions in Its 'All-Weather Friendship' …Foreign Policy (blog) Daily Times -The Express Tribune all 144 news articles »

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In 'Song Of Lahore,' A Race To Revive Pakistani Classical Music - NPR (blog) Sat, 18 Apr 2015 08:57:04 GMT

NPR (blog)

In 'Song Of Lahore,' A Race To Revive Pakistani Classical Music NPR (blog) In his home in Lahore, Pakistan, Saleem Khan holds up his late father's violin. There are no strings, the wood is scratched and the bridge is missing. "There was a time when people used to come to Lahore from all over the world to hear its musicians ... and more »

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Pakistan: 47 Indian Fishermen Arrested - New York Times Sat, 18 Apr 2015 22:42:24 GMT

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Pakistan: 47 Indian Fishermen Arrested New York Times Pakistani marine forces on Saturday arrested 47 Indian fishermen who were accused of violating Pakistan's territorial waters in the Arabian Sea, the police said. Pakistan's Maritime Security Agency also seized eight boats belonging to the fishermen ... 47 Indian fishermen arrested in PakistanEconomic Times Pakistan detains 47 Indian fishermengulfnews.com Pakistan arrests 47 Indian fishermen: policeLivemint all 38 news articles »

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The long, troubling consequences of India's partition that created Pakistan - Washington Post Sat, 18 Apr 2015 01:35:22 GMT

The long, troubling consequences of India's partition that created Pakistan Washington Post 'Every instinct will persuade you that there should not be a Pakistan,” the Los Angeles Times declared in 1943. The paper's hostility had American roots. As it went on to explain, “Only an old-school Southerner who thinks Appomattox was a shocking bad ... and more »

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Pakistan agrees to send ships to block arms shipments to Yemen rebels - McClatchy Washington Bureau Fri, 17 Apr 2015 18:41:04 GMT

Channel News Asia

Pakistan agrees to send ships to block arms shipments to Yemen rebels McClatchy Washington Bureau ISLAMABAD — Yielding to pressure from staunch ally Saudi Arabia, Pakistan has agreed to help an Arab military coalition enforce an arms embargo against Houthi rebels in Yemen and is expected to announce the deployment of navy warships to the busy ... Pakistan divided over Yemen conflictChannel News Asia Pakistan and the Gulf: Brothers but not allies?Al-Arabiya all 2,173 news articles »

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Pakistan call Umar Gul for remaining ODIs in Bangladesh - SkySports Sat, 18 Apr 2015 11:13:13 GMT

SkySports

Pakistan call Umar Gul for remaining ODIs in Bangladesh SkySports Veteran seamer Umar Gul has been called into the Pakistan squad for the remaining one-day internationals with Bangladesh. Gul replaces another pace bowler Ehsan Adil, who has been ruled out of the series with a hamstring injury, Adil becoming the ... Bangladesh see opportunity to clinch first series win against PakistanBangladesh News 24 hours Pakistan will lose to Bangladesh…againThe Express Tribune (blog) Gul to replace injured Adil in Pakistan ODI squadSBS News Tribe all 111 news articles »

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China Reaches Out to Pakistan With Massive Economic Plan - Voice of America Fri, 17 Apr 2015 21:22:11 GMT

Voice of America

China Reaches Out to Pakistan With Massive Economic Plan Voice of America BEIJING—. Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Pakistan next week where the two countries are expected to agree on economic and energy deals worth more than $40 billion. Leaders are highlighting how the trip will transform the relationship to focus ... China submarine sale to Pakistan ups nuclear clash riskEconomic Times An 'All Weather' Encounter: China's Xi Jinping Heads to PakistanThe Diplomat Online survey confirms China-Pakistan ironclad friendshipXinhua The Hindu -Wall Street Journal all 280 news articles »

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Bangladesh vs. Pakistan, 2nd ODI: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info, Preview - Bleacher Report Fri, 17 Apr 2015 19:40:11 GMT

Bleacher Report

Bangladesh vs. Pakistan, 2nd ODI: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info, Preview Bleacher Report Bangladesh showed that their recent World Cup exploits were no fluke by beating Pakistan in the first game of their three-match ODI series in Mirpur on Friday. The sides meet again on Sunday with the hosts hoping to claim a maiden series victory over ... Bangladesh bats too much for Pakistancricket.com.au Bangladesh Beat Pakistan After 16 YearsNDTVSports.com Hosts expose Pakistan's inexperienceESPNcricinfo.com International Cricket Council -Stuff.co.nz -Cricbuzz all 429 news articles »

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The State Department Just Okayed $1 Billion in Helicopters and Missiles to ... - RollingStone.com Fri, 17 Apr 2015 19:59:48 GMT

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The State Department Just Okayed $1 Billion in Helicopters and Missiles to ... RollingStone.com On April 6th, the State Department green-lit a nearly $1 billion arms sale to the government of Pakistan. The proposed deal includes 15 Viper attack helicopters, 1,000 Hellfire missiles and all the technology and training needed to operate them. But ... and more »

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Guest Post: Shifting Allegiances – Rethinking US-Pakistan Relations - Council on Foreign Relations (blog) Sat, 18 Apr 2015 16:33:38 GMT

Council on Foreign Relations (blog)

Guest Post: Shifting Allegiances – Rethinking US-Pakistan Relations Council on Foreign Relations (blog) Pakistan's president Mamnoon Hussain and China's president Xi Jinping talk after a signing ceremony at the Xijiao State Guesthouse in Shanghai on May 22, 2014. (Fukuhara/Courtesy Reuters) ... Afghan Military Chief, in Pakistan, Urges Increased CooperationVoice of America Pakistan, Afghanistan face threats by non-state actors: Afghan army chiefThe Express Tribune Afghanistan for boosting counter-terrorism cooperation with PakistanRadio Pakistan (press release) Khaleej Times -Economic Times -Business Recorder (press release) (blog) all 77 news articles »