ESPNcricinfo.com | Why Pakistan's teams are not travelling to India yet ESPNcricinfo.com The PCB's decision to defer the departure of its men's and women's teams to the World T20 in India pending, "an assurance against specific threats to the Pakistan team from various political parties and groups during the tour," is the end result of ... World Twenty20 2016: India-Pakistan venue changed to Kolkata Pakistan delay World T20 departure despite India match switch to Kolkata Venue changed for high-voltage Pakistan-India clash |
BBC News | Shahbaz Taseer: Why was murdered Pakistan governor's son released? BBC News The kidnapped son of murdered Pakistani governor Salman Taseer has been reunited with his family, more than four years after being seized by gunmen in Lahore. Many questions surround Shahbaz Taseer's abduction and release - and there are few clear ... Pakistan: a victim of Pakistan |
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, ... |
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 ... Focus on Pakistan's interest first |
The Guardian | Shahbaz Taseer: Pakistan's high-profile kidnap victim reunited with family The Guardian Before his death, Salmaan Taseer had been demonised by radical mullahs for his criticism of Pakistan's infamous blasphemy laws. He had also campaigned for a pardon for a poor Christian woman named Asia Bibi who had been sentenced to death despite ... Pakistani Politician's Son, Abducted 5 Years Ago, Is Found Alive Shahbaz Taseer, murdered Pakistan governor's son, found alive Kidnapped Son of a Murdered Pakistani Governor Found Alive After Four Years |
CNN International | A Trump presidency doesn't worry Pakistan, top official says CNN International Washington (CNN) Pakistan, a U.S. ally and majority-Muslim country, is not overly concerned about the possibility of Donald Trump occupying the White House or his proposal to ban all Muslims from entering the United States, according to a top official. |
Firstpost | Progress in India-Pakistan ties hindered by cross-border violence, says top Pentagon commander Firstpost Washington: Progress in India-Pakistan ties has been hindered by cross-border violence and territorial disputes, but leaders of both the countries have demonstrated commitment to reinitiate the comprehensive dialogue, a top Pentagon commander has said. |
The News International | US senator does not expect Pakistan F-16 sale to be blocked Reuters Republican Senator Rand Paul in late February invoked legislation known as the Arms Export Control Act in the hope of stopping the sale by passing a Resolution of Disapproval, calling Pakistan "an uncertain ally." Cardin told reporters he opposed Paul ... Sale of F-16 jets to Pakistan, US Senate to discuss bill today |
Hindustan Times | Pakistan is helping China consolidate its position in South Asia Hindustan Times The Sino-Pakistan relationship, especially after Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Beijing's description of Pakistan as China's “only one real ally”, has begun to change the texture of bilateral ... Loans for CPEC projects: Pakistan, China divided over tax exemptions |
Marvi for strengthening Nepal, Pakistan medical ties Daily Times Pakistani Ambassador Mazhar Javed urged the Nepali doctors to make maximum use of the extraordinary facilities offered by the Pakistani higher medical institutions in particular the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan (CPSP). Dr Dharma Kanta ... |