CNN | Will new law stop Pakistan's women living in fear? CNN The Pakistan government has finally done something about these brutal crimes, which originate from tribal and cultural practices and are often meted out as punishment for behavior viewed as bringing dishonor to a family or village. A new law will see ... |
ABC Online | Boxing Day Test: Pakistan batting coach unsure which team will show up at MCG ABC Online Last week's first Test in Brisbane is destined to be remembered for a stunning fourth-innings comeback, which almost led to the unlikeliest of Pakistan victories. But just a few days earlier, it was a seven-wicket final session collapse that threatened ... Momentum with Pakistan against weary Aussie bowlers Khawaja talks down Pakistan momentum talk Pakistan seeking reverse swing at MCG |
Wall Street Journal | Pakistan Stock Exchange Says Chinese Consortium Has Top Bid for 40% Stake Wall Street Journal ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—A Chinese-led consortium, including the Shanghai Stock Exchange, emerged as the top bidder Thursday for a 40% stake in the Pakistan Stock Exchange, one of the best-performing markets in Asia this year. The Pakistan Stock ... Chinese-led consortium top bidder for 40 percent stake in Pakistan Stock E... Chinese consortium wins 40% stake bid in Pakistan bourse |
Economic Times | India should make it difficult for Pakistan to attack: Sumit Ganguly Economic Times He suggested 'strategy of deterrence by punishment' to India and said, "Any time Pakistan provokes, be prepared to exact a cost. To inflict pain on Pakistan as was done quiet recently and to remind Pakistan that behaviour of this sort is intolerable ... |
Foreign Policy (blog) | Mike Flynn's Pakistan Problem Foreign Policy (blog) Sixteen paragraphs down, last week's story noted another case in which the general may have mishandled classified material: “Former U.S. officials said that Flynn had disclosed sensitive information to Pakistan in late 2009 or early 2010 about secret U ... Trump must get tough with Pakistan |
Economic Times | Pakistan to attend meet with Russia and China Economic Times ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday said its foreign secretary will travel to Russia to participate in a trilateral meeting with Russia and China next week which will discuss key regional issues including peace process in Afghanistan. “The Foreign ... Facing flak, JK govt clears air on status of west Pakistan refugees India changing Kashmir demographics by resettling non-locals, says Pakistan India trying to change demography of Kashmir: Pakistan |
New Vision | Christmas train to spread tolerance in Pakistan New Vision Adorned with Christmas lights and mock snowmen, and with carriages that have portraits and tributes to notable Christian Pakistanis, the government says it hopes to change mindsets in Pakistan, where attacks and persecution of religious minorities have ... Pakistan to roll out special Christmas Peace Train tomorrow |
The Wire | In Pakistan, the Ahmedi Community Suffers Under the Religious Right The Wire The Ahmedi mosque in Chakwal that was attacked by a mob. Credit: Twitter. On December 12, a mob of nearly a thousand attacked an Ahmedi 'place of worship' in Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan, situated some 90 kilometers away from the capital Islamabad. |
Voice of America | Pakistan to Issue Visas to Afghan Patients at Torkham Entry Point Voice of America Pakistan has decided to issue entry visas to Afghan nationals who want to visit the country for medical treatment. Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan announced the decision this week during a visit to the northwestern Torkham border crossing ... Peace In Pakistan Closely Linked To Afghanistan: Chaudhry Nisar |
cricket.com.au | Pakistan unfazed by Misbah's dip in form ESPNcricinfo.com He had scored just 261 runs in 11 innings until then and actually been dropped from all of Pakistan's squads. A day after the exclusion he went back to domestic cricket and made 284, ensuring a swift return for the tours to New Zealand and Australia at ... Flower throws support behind skipper |