BBC News | Bogus help centres spark Pakistan ID card fraud warning BBC News Fraudulent UK help centres are charging hundreds of pounds for fake identity cards for visa-free travel to Pakistan. National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) were launched in 2012 to simplify travel. Online applications opened in August ... |
SBS | Pakistan keen to build on Super League success SBS Since the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was announced last September, the country's cricket board has sold five franchises for $93 million (£66.3 million) and attracted players from 11 different countries. They include big names like West Indies batsman ... Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators |
The Hindu | Pakistan arrests Pathankot attack suspects in Punjab province Economic Times Pakistan has also started investigations regarding the telephone numbers provided by India and used in planning the attacks on the Pathankot airbase. The authorities are looking for those involved directly in the attacks or the facilitators of the ... No option but to engage Pathankot attack: Several arrested in raids in Pakistan's Punjab province Several suspects arrested in Pathankot case: Pakistan |
Wall Street Journal (blog) | Pakistan Super League: Twenty20 Underdogs Quetta Gladiators Emerge as Favorites in Final Wall Street Journal (blog) Millions of people in Pakistan and elsewhere are expected to tune in to the final of Pakistan's first Twenty20 cricket league Tuesday night, officials said, when Islamabad United take on the Quetta Gladiators, the unexpected stars of the month-long ... Haddin stars in Pakistan Super League final Pakistan Super League; the Pakistani cricket dream Smith 73 muscles Islamabad to title win |
Quartz | From Egypt to Indonesia, all Islamic nations must learn from Pakistan's mistakes Quartz Muhammad Ali Jinnah, recognized as Pakistan's Quaid-e-Azam (Great Leader), clearly declared that non-Muslims would be equal citizens in the new country. Reflecting his secular views, Jinnah—himself a Shia—nominated a Hindu, several Shias and an ... |
Voice of America | Pakistani Military's Taliban Ties Seen as Important to Afghan Peace Talks Voice of America Pakistan's military leaders have rarely taken such a public role in the Afghan peace process. The country's spy agency has maintained ties with the Afghan Taliban since the group came to power. Since the 2001 U.S.-led invasion, Afghan and U.S ... Pakistan offers to host first round of Afghan-Taliban talks Pakistan to host Afghan peace talks in March |
Pakistan Frets Over Potential Appeal of Islamic State Wall Street Journal KARACHI, Pakistan—Muslim-majority Pakistan has long been awash with terrorist organizations, including al Qaeda, which has been based in the country since 2001. Now, there are signs that some extremists are shifting allegiance to Islamic State. In ... |
Newsweel ME (satire) (press release) (blog) | Pakistan: The Shame Of It All Newsweel ME (satire) (press release) (blog) The law in Pakistan is based on the principle of forgiveness, whereby a victim may pardon the aggressor, thus exempting them from prosecution. In the case of honor crimes, when the victim is dead, their next of kin takes on the role of forgiver on ... Pakistan Parliament becomes first in world to run entirely on solar power Pakistan PM promises tougher stance on 'honour' killings Pakistan gets the world's first parliament run entirely on solar power |
What It's Like To Be Young And Male In Pakistan NPR Young people's attitude toward sex and relationships is profoundly unhealthy, a study shows. Attention has been paid to women's issues but less so about how young men learn to interact with women. |
Reuters | US Senate committee chairman questions Pakistan F-16 deal Reuters 12 it had approved the sale to Pakistan of up to eight F-16 fighter jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp, radar and other equipment in a deal valued at $699 million. Lawmakers have 30 days to block the sale and Corker has made clear he has doubts about it. Kerry Defends F-16 Deal, Lauds Pakistan Army's Efforts In Terror War US Helping Afghanistan and Pakistan to Fight Terror and Boosting Ties With India: Kerry |