New York Times | Pakistan, Brushing Aside Pleas for Mercy, Executes Man Convicted at 15 New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The prison authorities executed a Pakistani man on Wednesday who human rights groups say was tortured by the police into confessing to a murder while he was still a teenager. The execution, which took place despite pleas for ... Pakistan executes man who was 15 when convicted of murder Pakistan executes man who was minor when convicted Pakistan hangs 'innocent' Aftab Bahadur Masih after 23 years on death row |
The Express Tribune | Breaking monopoly: Volkswagen to plant its feet in Pakistan? The Express Tribune A 14-member business delegation of Germany businessmen is visiting Pakistan including representatives of automobile company, Volkswagen, said Dr Cyrill Nunn, German Ambassador to Pakistan on Tuesday. He was addressing a press conference to ... German based Volkswagen is planning to step into Pakistan |
Geo News, Pakistan | A startling sight in Pakistan: Fast, affordable, air-conditioned buses Washington Post Pakistan, one of the world's fastest-growing countries, has long lacked an efficient public transportation system. Instead, Pakistan's 180 million residents have jammed onto unreliable buses and vans prone to breakdowns and grisly traffic accidents. Shahbaz links defeat of terror, extremism with education |
Hindustan Times | As India conducts strikes in Myanmar, Pakistan warns against cross-border ... Hindustan Times Pakistan's interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and top military commanders responded to Indian minister of state Rajyavardhan Rathore's remarks that the raid by special forces against militants inside Myanmar was a message to Pakistan and groups ... Pakistan warns India, says its army fully capable of responding to any adventurism Indian Army Attacks Rebels in Myanmar... Interview: Why Myanmar operation can't be replicated in Pakistan? |
Times of India | 'Modi's remarks in Bangladesh aimed at fanning hatred against Pakistan' Times of India ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks in Bangladesh were aimed at fanning hatred against it and called on the UN to take notice of India's "open admission" of indulging in subversive activities to destabilize the ... Modi's remarks in Bangladesh to sour our ties with Bangladesh: Pak hits out at ... Pakistan furious over Modi's nuisance remarks in Bangladesh Bangladesh stands by India; slams Pakistan for statement that India interfered ... |
The Independent | What is behind Pakistan's dramatic rise in executions? BBC News Last December Pakistan lifted a seven-year moratorium on executions in response to a deadly Taliban attack on a school in Peshawar. Since then at least 157 people have been put to death - many of whom were not convicted of terror offences. The BBC's ... Pakistan performs 150 executions in six months, more than Saudi Arabia Pakistan Catches Up On Executions After Moratorium Lift Pakistan Performs 150 Executions in 6 Months, Beats Saudi Arabia |
ESPNcricinfo.com | Mubarak back in Test squad for Pakistan series ESPNcricinfo.com Jehan Mubarak has made a comeback to the Sri Lanka Test squad after nearly eight years, for the upcoming home series against Pakistan. Three younger players were also included in the 16-man squad: offspinner Tharindu Kaushal, uncapped fast bowler ... Pakistan coach Waqar Younis confident as team begins Sri Lanka tour Sri Lanka name Test squad for Pakistan series Mubarak named in Sri Lanka squad for Pakistan Tests |
Voices: For Pakistani journalists, danger is ever present USA TODAY I have worked with Pakistani journalists in their country and mine for the past five years. I marvel at their resilience in a region swarming with terrorists and religious fanatics who view the news media as an archenemy. A recent email hammered home ... |
Foreign Policy (blog) | Persecution Without Prosecution Foreign Policy (blog) On Sunday morning, March 15th, 22-year-old Akash Bashir volunteered to guard the gates outside of St. John's Catholic Church in Lahore, Pakistan. As the service drew to a close, an armed gunman strapped with explosives sprinted towards the entrance, ... Christian Massacre Prevented in Pakistan After Muslim Leaders Stand Up to ... |
Firstpost | Lack of home cricket has affected Pakistan cricket 'enormously': Zaheer Abbas Firstpost Well known for his penchant for big scores and one of a select band of cricketers to have scored 100 first-class hundreds, Zaheer said the absence of international cricket in Pakistan had stunted the growth of young players. "The rest of the cricket ... Lack of home cricket affecting Pakistan players: Zaheer Abbas No international cricket hurting Pakistan players: Zaheer Abbas Zaheer Abbas blames downslide on lack of cricket in Pakistan |