Voice of America | Pakistan Warns of Islamic State's Growing Reach Voice of America A senior Pakistani intelligence official admitted on Wednesday that the Islamic State group (IS) is a growing threat in Pakistan, according to media reports. It was the strongest admission by a high-ranking government official of an IS footprint in ... Intelligence Bureau chief says IS is growing in Pakistan Daesh gaining foothold in Pakistan, says top civilian spy chief |
Bloomberg | Putin Embraces Old Foe Pakistan to Curb Afghan Terror Threat Bloomberg “Russia is increasingly concerned about the security situation in Afghanistan and recognizes the critical role that Pakistan would have to play in the reconciliation process between the Taliban and Afghan government," said Michael Kugelman, a South ... Pakistan opposes preconditions for Afghan reconciliation |
Deutsche Welle | Pakistan turns to Qatar to meet its burgeoning energy needs Deutsche Welle The pact on the long-term purchase of liquefied natural gas (LNG), worth $15 billion (13.3 billion euros), was signed by the two countries on Wednesday, February 10, in the presence of Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Pakistani Prime ... Qatar and Pakistan sign '$16 billion' gas deal Pakistan Signs 'Game-Changing' Deal With Qatar For Gas Qatargas Clinches 15-Year Contract to Supply LNG to Pakistan |
cricket.com.au | Pakistan name squad amidst security fears cricket.com.au Pakistan's participation in the March 8-April 3 tournament across the border depends on government clearance as there are specific threats and it has already been communicated to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Khan told reporters in Lahore. Pakistan Cricket Team 2016: Squad, Schedule For World T20, Asia Cup As India Match Draws Near Pakistan await govt OK for India World T20 Pakistan may pull out of World Twenty20: reports |
Daily Times | Pakistan Can Grow With Reforms World Bank Group KARACHI, February 10, 2016—World Bank Group (WBG) President Jim Yong Kim concluded a two-day visit to Pakistan by urging the country to raise the ambition of its economic reforms while also encouraging the private sector to take a bigger role in ... Pakistan has a chance to boost economy: WB president WB president lauds Pakistan's economic performance World Bank chief pushes Pakistan to keep up momentum |
DefenseNews.com | Ukrainian Defense Cooperation Push With Pakistan Unrealistic DefenseNews.com ISLAMABAD — Ukraine's efforts to increase its defense relationship with Pakistan are unlikely to succeed due to the turmoil in that country and Pakistan's growing relationship with Ukraine's nemesis Russia, according to analysts. The push by Ukraine ... |
World Bank Group (blog) | How to become a digital innovator in Pakistan World Bank Group (blog) Students learning at the Earn through Freelancing training. Credit: Empower Pakistan/World Bank It is possible today to be sitting almost anywhere in the world and -- provided you have access to a computer and the internet -- you can be working on ... |
cricket.com.au | Watson blasts 79 in Pakistan T20 league cricket.com.au Shane Watson has shown why he was picked up for $1.98 million in the recent Indian Premier League auction by hitting a blistering 79 off 47 balls in the Pakistan Super League overnight. The all-rounder struck seven sixes as he helped his side Islamabad ... |
Pakistan's growing nuclear stockpile, doctrine pose risk: Pentagon Economic Times "Pakistan's nuclear weapons continues to grow. We are concerned that this growth, as well as the evolving doctrine associated with tactical weapons, increase the risk of an incident or accident," Defence Intelligence Agency Director Vincent Stewart ... |
Wall Street Journal (blog) | Lawmaker Blocks Deal to Sell F-16s to Pakistan Wall Street Journal (blog) WASHINGTON — A senior Republican senator is blocking the Obama administration's subsidized sale of as many as eight new F-16 jet fighters to Pakistan because of Islamabad's relationship with a militant group known for targeting U.S.-trained security ... |