Wall Street Journal | Pakistan Activist Faces Military's Wrath Wall Street Journal KARACHI, Pakistan—Playing host to Mama Qadeer Baloch is a dangerous act in Pakistan. The 73-year-old human-rights campaigner routinely receives death threats; his hosts at public appearances have been targeted for assassination; and on Wednesday, ... |
BBC News | Pakistan school attack 'leaves one dead' BBC News One person has been killed and several others injured in an attack on a school in a tribal area in western Pakistan, local media reports say. Gunmen are said to have opened fire during a football match at the Alizai High School. Blasts were also heard. One dead as Pakistan police foil attack on football match One dead as Pakistan police foil terrorist attack Pakistan: Terrorists Attack School Football Match In Kurram Agency |
BBC News | What lies behind Pakistani charges of Indian 'terrorism' BBC News Why would Pakistan's army accuse Indian intelligence of "whipping up terrorism" in Pakistan? The accusation levelled at India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) came in a statement issued by the army's media wing. There was no mention of any specific ... Pakistan accuses India's external intelligence agency RAW of 'whipping up ... Pakistan Army accuses India of backing terrorism in rare rebuke India's cycle of delusion and terror with Pakistan |
Yahoo News | Zimbabwe satisfied with security ahead of Pakistan tour Yahoo News ISLAMABAD (AP) — Despite a grave warning from a major players' group, Zimbabwe was "very excited" about touring Pakistan this month, Zimbabwe Cricket managing director Alistair Campbell said on Wednesday. FICA warns against touring Pakistan Zimbabwe 'excited' for first Pakistan tour since 2009 Zimbabwe's cricketers told not to tour Pakistan after safety warning |
Yahoo News | Younis, Azhar tons lift Pakistan to 323-3 on day 1 Yahoo News DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Centuries from Younis Khan and Azhar Ali powered Pakistan to a daunting 323-3 against an undermanned Bangladesh attack on the first day Wednesday of the second test. Last chance for Pakistan to salvage pride Azhar, Younis put Pakistan on course for big total Bangladesh, Pakistan 50-50 for second Test |
After years of tension, anti-American sentiment ebbs in Pakistan Washington Post ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — During a dozen visits here since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Montana resident Doug Chabot sometimes stuck a Canadian maple leaf on his bag. Even then, he dreaded the inevitable lectures from Pakistanis angered by U.S. ... |
Financial Times | Pakistan economy enjoys run of good news Financial Times Like many public officials in Pakistan, a country on the frontline of the fight against Taliban militants, central bank governor Ashraf Wathra takes security seriously. At the bank's headquarters in Karachi, visitors' phones are removed lest they be ... |
Sky News Australia | Bishop gives $24 million aid to Pakistan Sky News Australia Visiting Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has announced a $A23.93 million aid package for Pakistan that includes help for border areas hit by conflict and natural disasters. Ms Bishop made the pledge on Wednesday during a two-day visit to ... Bishop announces $24m aid for Pakistan, 'deeply concerned' about rise of IS Pakistan, Australia agree to further enhance bilateral trade Australia announces $19m aid for Pakistan |
Yahoo News | Texas shooter was 'heartthrob' in Pakistan: schoolmates Yahoo News Nadir Soofi, one of the gunmen who attacked a Texas venue hosting a contest to draw the Prophet Mohammed, was a charismatic "ladies' man" as a teenager, contemporaries from an elite Pakistani school told AFP Wednesday. Texas shooter at Prophet Mohammad cartoon event was 'heartthrob' in Pakistan ... Members of the FBI Evidence Response Team investigate the crime scene ... |
Firstpost | US arms Pakistan with 14 combat aircrafts, 59 trainer jets, 374 armoured carriers Economic Times According to the internal report prepared by Congressional Research Service (CRS)-- an independent research wing of the Congress-- Pakistan has either made full payment or will make payments from its national funds towards the purchase of 18 new ... US hands over combat aircraft, trainer jets to Pakistan US gives Pakistan USD 5.4 billion worth of military equipment The United States Helps Pakistan |