Voice of America | Pakistan Troops Cross Border to Rescue Wounded Afghan Soldier Voice of America Spy agencies of Afghanistan and Pakistan also have recently signed a memorandum of understanding to share intelligence and consider coordinated operations against militant forces operating on both sides of their shared 2,400-kilometer border. Pakistan troops rescue Afghan soldier after crossing border Afghan authorities sought help for evacuation of the soldier.—Reuters/File Injured Afghan soldier rescued by Pakistan Army near Bajaur: ISPR |
Voice of America | Pakistan Army Chief Visits Russia to Forge New Ties Voice of America ISLAMABAD—. Pakistan Army chief General Raheel Sharif visited Russia this week amidst a regional re-definition of old relationships. Russia, which fought against Pakistan-supported “mujahideen" during the earlier Afghan war in the 1980s, has been ... Russia stands with Pakistan in fight against extremism, Army chief told Chairman of Russian Parliament appreciates role of Pakistan for regional peace Russia and Pakistan jointly counteracting terrorism and drug traffic from ... |
Wall Street Journal (blog) | India's Modi Makes Ramadan Call to Pakistan's Sharif Wall Street Journal (blog) In the latest gesture between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif to greet him ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which starts this week. During the conversation ... Kerry reaches out to Pakistan amid tensions with India Leaders of India and Pakistan make gestures to calm tensions PM Narendra Modi calls up Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif, extends Ramzan ... |
The Independent | Majid Ali: Glasgow student 'forcibly' deported to Pakistan 'feared dead' The Independent City of Glasgow College student, Majid Ali, had applied for asylum in the UK in 2011 after consistently accusing Pakistani authorities of raiding his family home in Balochistan – and shooting dead his uncle and cousin – because of their political beliefs. |
Pakistan Seeks To Energize Naval Modernization DefenseNews.com ISLAMABAD — Pakistan hopes to revive its naval modernization program through a warship construction deal with China that will also expand Pakistan's shipbuilding industry. Chinese media reports have outlined a construction program involving six of ... |
'A curse from God' — The stigma of mental illness in Pakistan PBS NewsHour (blog) Although up to 40 percent of the population could have mental health issues, getting help isn't easy in Pakistan. The stigma against mental illness is prevalent, and even for those who do want to get help, psychiatrists are in short supply. As part of ... |
IBNLive | Indian military operation along Burma border opens new rift with Pakistan The Guardian An Indian military operation along its eastern border with Burma has Pakistani leaders rattled, resulting in threats of swift retaliation should India ever try similar manoeuvres along its western border with Pakistan. The Pakistani statements – which ... Pakistan to move UN after Modi cites India's role in 1971 war, says its stand ... Pakistan wants peaceful settlement of Yemen crisis: Sartaj Aziz Pakistan to move UN against PM Modi's statement in Bangladesh |
Reuters | Pakistan doctors live in fear after spike in deadly attacks Reuters KARACHI Dr. Raza was waiting for his next patient when two young men walked into the consultation room, took pistols from a bag and shot him six times. Left for dead, the Pakistani physician was badly wounded but somehow survived. Raza, who gave only ... |
The Express Tribune | Moon-shy: Ramazan to commence from Friday in Pakistan The Express Tribune The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee announced on Wednesday that the moon of the holy month of Ramazan was not sighted in the country and that the first of Ramazan will be observed from Friday, June 19 in the country. The announcement was made by ... Moon not sighted, 1st Ramazan in Pakistan on Friday Two Eids in Pakistan yet again Ramazan starts Friday in Pakistan |
Bleacher Report | Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan, 1st Test: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info, Preview Bleacher Report As far as “Test-readiness” goes, Pakistan have the slight upper hand. Sri Lanka have not played a Test series since the start of the year. Pakistan are fresh off a series against Bangladesh. Although some might argue that Bangladesh hardly present a ... Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Heavy rain spoils first day of test match Sri Lanka, Pakistan set to resume battle #360LIVE: Ball-by-ball updates of Sri Lanka vs Pakistan - 1st Test |