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Modernity and Muslims Encroach on Unique Tribe in Pakistan - Wall Street Journal Wed, 03 Jun 2015 22:31:04 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Modernity and Muslims Encroach on Unique Tribe in Pakistan Wall Street Journal CHITRAL, Pakistan—The Kalash tribe's annual celebration of Joshi, a unique festival that marks spring's arrival in their remote corner of the Hindu Kush mountains, is no longer the carefree affair it once was. The festival is still a riot of color and ...

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Defence Minister Parrikar's 'Terrorist-for-Terrorist' Remark Gave Pakistan a ... - NDTV Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:52:42 GMT

NDTV

Defence Minister Parrikar's 'Terrorist-for-Terrorist' Remark Gave Pakistan a ... NDTV Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah today said that the comments made by Pakistan Army chief Raheel Sharif about Kashmir show that we are at a bad point in India-Pakistan relations. General Sharif had said that Pakistan and Kashmir ... Kashmir unfinished agenda of partition: Pakistan army chiefTimes of India Kashmir is 'unfinished agenda' of partition: Pakistan army chief General ...The Indian Express Chief of Army Staff says Pakistan and Kashmir are inseparableForeign Policy (blog) The Hindu -Firstpost -India Today all 295 news articles »

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The inside story of the Pakistani pigeon spy arrested in India - Quartz Wed, 03 Jun 2015 10:45:47 GMT

Quartz

The inside story of the Pakistani pigeon spy arrested in India Quartz Last week, Indian authorities “arrested” a pigeon on charges of spying for Pakistan. The bird was spotted by a teenage boy in an Indian village close to the border. Since it had a message written in Urdu on its feathers, the pigeon was detained by the ... Pigeon From Pakistan Captured In India. Is It A Spy?NPR 'spy pigeon' detained in IndiaBBC News Indian police arrest spy pigeon that carries secret message from Pakistan. VideoPravda all 12 news articles »

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News, 17 hours ago Pakistan names their squad for Test Series in Sri Lanka - International Cricket Council Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:33:48 GMT

International Cricket Council

News, 17 hours ago Pakistan names their squad for Test Series in Sri Lanka International Cricket Council Misbah-ul-Haq will lead the 15-member squad named for the Tests against Sri Lanka. Chairman PCB Shaharyar Mohammad Khan has approved Pakistan Test squad for the forthcoming three-Test away series against Sri Lanka following the recommendation ... Pakistan name Sri Lanka Test squadcricket.com.au Pakistan announce squad for Sri Lanka TestsGeo News, Pakistan Pakistan recall for opener Ahmed ShehzadSkySports Yahoo! Maktoob News -Yahoo Eurosport UK all 90 news articles »

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Polio in Pakistan: Drop of 70% recorded this year - BBC News Wed, 03 Jun 2015 21:03:53 GMT

The Express Tribune

Polio in Pakistan: Drop of 70% recorded this year BBC News Polio cases in Pakistan have dropped by 70% this year as troops make territorial advances in the north against militants opposed to vaccination programmes, government officials have told the BBC. They say that so far in 2015 there have been about 25 ... Crippling disease: Pakistan, Afghanistan to put up joint fightThe Express Tribune Pakistan, Afghanistan agreed for joint vigilance on PolioSAMAA TV all 8 news articles »

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Manohar Parrikar holds nothing back, taunts Pakistan with Andhra chillies ... - The Indian Express Thu, 04 Jun 2015 02:49:37 GMT

The Indian Express

Manohar Parrikar holds nothing back, taunts Pakistan with Andhra chillies ... The Indian Express Taunting Pakistan with a reference to the spicy chillies of Andhra, and claiming that Ganesha idols made in China have smaller eyes, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar held nothing back during a seminar in New Delhi Wednesday. Parrikar's latest remarks ... 'Pakistan ko mirchi lagi hai, wo bhi Andhra ki,' says Manohar Parrikar on Pak ...IBNLive Manohar Parrikar mocks China made Ganesh idols, says terrorist statement ...Economic Times Pakistan has got a taste of Andhra mirchi: ParrikarIndia Today Daily Mail all 38 news articles »

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War casualties in Afghanistan, Pakistan total 149000, new study says - CNN Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:26:56 GMT

CNN

War casualties in Afghanistan, Pakistan total 149000, new study says CNN A new study from the Costs of War project at Brown University estimates 149,000 war-related deaths, with an additional 162,000 serious injuries, in Afghanistan and Pakistan since 2001. And even these numbers don't tell the whole story, which includes ... Wars in Pakistan and Afghanistan leave 150000 dead, US study estimatesThe Guardian 149000 people have died in war in Afghanistan and Pakistan since 2001, report ...Washington Post (blog) Afghan President Demands Pakistan Do More to Rein in TalibanWall Street Journal Washington Times -Newsweek all 723 news articles »

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How Pakistan tried to teach its children Mandarin and failed - Quartz Tue, 02 Jun 2015 04:16:46 GMT

How Pakistan tried to teach its children Mandarin and failed Quartz A Pakistani programme to teach Mandarin to thousands of its schoolchildren has collapsed spectacularly—but undeterred, authorities have decided to try again. Perhaps in reciprocity to the massive investments that the Chinese government has been ...

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Mass tax avoidance chokes Pakistan - Financial Times Wed, 03 Jun 2015 06:16:10 GMT

Financial Times

Mass tax avoidance chokes Pakistan Financial Times As an industrialist in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi recounts his woes, from frequent power cuts to a shortage of trained workers, his accountant barges in with a question. “Sir, how much should we earn from the farm this year?” ...

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Pakistani cleric 'claims women who wear jeans cause earthquakes and terrorism' - Express.co.uk Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:07:08 GMT

Express.co.uk

Pakistani cleric 'claims women who wear jeans cause earthquakes and terrorism' Express.co.uk It is also claimed he demanded that uncovered women wear sacks and stay inside their homes – so the Taliban doesn't attack Pakistan. He reportedly said: "The Taliban are our brothers and their angst against the state is justified. "As brother Ansar ... Pakistan cleric: Jeans clad women 'cause earthquakes and terrorism'International Business Times UK all 66 news articles »