Politico | Senate rejects Rand Paul on Pakistan arms sale Politico In his latest move to buck his party leadership on the floor, the Kentucky Republican invoked an obscure 1970s law to force the Senate to vote on selling $700 million worth of fighter jets to Pakistan. While Paul got his debate on the floor and a roll ... Pakistan F-16 Sale Survives US Senate Dogfight Senate Shoots Down Resolution to Block F-16 Sale to Pakistan |
The Indian Express | India no longer our sole focus, no expectation from it: Pakistan ... The Indian Express The 12-member Pakistani delegation also comprised members of provincial assemblies of Pakistan's Punjab, Sind and Khyber-Pakhtoonkhwa provinces. We don't expect anything from India: Pakistani leader - The Hindu |
Cricbuzz | Pakistan team to arrive in India on March 11 for WT20 Cricbuzz After hectic day-long parleys at various levels, the Pakistan cricket team is set to arrive in the country on Friday (March 11) to participate in the World T20. "It's all clear now. The Pakistan team will arrive in the city on Friday afternoon ... Pakistan cricket team to fly to India today Pakistan Insists on Official Assurance From India for Sending Team Pakistan wants security guarantees |
BBC News | Pakistan to Probe Circumstances of Release of Governor's Son ABC News Pakistan's interior minister on Thursday ordered a probe into circumstances surrounding the release from captivity of the son of a slain governor after claims that a $10 ransom had been paid for his life. Initial reports said a joint Pakistani special ... Shahbaz Taseer: Why was murdered Pakistan governor's son released? Pakistan: a victim of Pakistan The return of Salmaan Taseer's abducted son gives Pakistan another ray of hope |
Washington Post | Pakistan's prime minister is defying the clerics — very carefully Washington Post ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — During a speech to international business leaders here in late November, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif shocked the country's powerful religious community by calling for a new, more “liberal” Pakistan. Amid an outcry, within hours, ... |
Voice of America | Pakistan Arrests 14 Afghan Taliban Insurgents Voice of America Afghan officials say Pakistan has assured a four-nation contact group, which includes China and the United States, that Islamabad will take action against Taliban insurgents on its soil who oppose political reconciliation with Kabul and want to ... Obama has misled Modi on Pakistan and made him a paper tiger The US continues to stumble on Pakistan |
NDTV | Pakistan Needs To Take Decisive Action Against Haqqani Network: US NDTV Washington: If Pakistan cannot leverage its influence to stop militants of the Haqqani network from crossing into Afghanistan, it should "take decisive action" against the dreaded terror group which is the greatest threat to US forces in the war-torn ... |
Daily Times | No change in Pakistan's stand on Kashmir: FO Daily Times In his weekly news briefing, Zakaria said there was no change in Pakistan's principled stand on Kashmir and Pakistan would continue to raise the issue at every forum. “Whenever there are talks between India and Pakistan, the Kashmir issue will remain ... There is no change in Pakistan's stand on Kashmir: FO No change in Pakistan's position on Kashmir, says FO |
Financial Times | Pakistan's Sharif visits Saudi Arabia amid debate over military ties Financial Times The visit by Nawaz Sharif and Raheel Sharif for Thursday's “North Thunder” event comes amid a growing debate in Pakistan over whether it should scale up its military relationship with Saudi Arabia — including taking a bigger role in Riyadh's “military ... |
The Guardian | Son of murdered Pakistan governor rescued after years in captivity The Guardian One of Pakistan's most high-profile kidnap victims – the son of the assassinated businessman and politician Salmaan Taseer – has been rescued after nearly five years in captivity. Shahbaz Taseer, the 33-year-old son of the former governor of Punjab ... Shahbaz Taseer, murdered Pakistan governor's son, found alive Pakistani Politician's Son, Abducted 5 Years Ago, Is Found Alive Kidnapped Son of a Murdered Pakistani Governor Found Alive After Four Years |