Washington Post | The world's most bizarre YouTube star is from Pakistan. Here's the proof. Washington Post Two years after "Eye to Eye" baffled the country by giving birth to a huge cult following, the Pakistani singer Taher Shah returned this weekend with a second music video, "Angel," that has gone viral. Topping Twitter's trending list in India and ... Pakistan's most awkward viral star strikes again Pakistani singer Taher Shah's song 'Angel' goes viral |
New York Times | Powerful Earthquake Strikes Pakistan, India and Afghanistan New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A powerful earthquake rattled parts of Pakistan, India and Afghanistan on Sunday, shaking buildings and houses and causing panic in several cities. There were no immediate reports of widespread damage from the quake, which ... Six dead in Pakistan after strong quake rattles South Asia Six Killed In Quake In Pakistan Earthquake Rattles Pakistan, 1 Dead, 30 Wounded |
Anadolu Agency | A New Way of Engaging Pakistan Lawfare (blog) Since 9/11, the United States has furnished Pakistan with some $33 billion dollars in economics assistance, foreign military sales, and lucrative “reimbursements” under the coalition support funds (CSF) program. The United States has also provided ... US envoy, Pakistan army chief discuss Afghan peace process Pakistan-based Haqqani leaders helped to resolve Taliban leadership issues |
Firstpost | After triple rebuffs from Pakistan and China, India must connect the dots and prepare for antagonistic moves Firstpost The triple rebuffs earlier this month need to be taken very seriously. Once we are done pillorying the prime minister and the national security advisor for having tried to engage with Pakistan, serious questions need to be asked about where all this is ... US nudges India, Pakistan to engage in talks The Indo-Pak peace process is going exactly where the Pakistan Army wants it to – nowhere Pakistan Says It's Willing to Wait for Talks With India |
Wall Street Journal | Chinese-Pakistani Project Tries to Overcome Jihadists, Droughts and Doubts Wall Street Journal GWADAR, Pakistan—A Pakistani brigade of 2,000 soldiers guards a small contingent of Chinese workers here from the threat of jihadists and separatists, reflecting the challenge of turning this remote fishing town into the hub of an economic corridor ... China helps Pakistan in poverty alleviation |
The Indian Express | Pakistan to appoint new coach in first week of May The Indian Express The PCB is on the lookout for a new head coach and to appoint new selectors after Waqar Younis stepped down after Pakistan's dismal show in the Asia Cup and World T20 while the board sacked the entire selection committee headed by Haroon Rasheed. 'Pakistan Cup' one-day tournament to start in Faisalabad Sarfraz to lead Sindh in Pakistan ODI Cup |
Geo News, Pakistan | Pakistan Bans Protests in Capital After Recent Unrest ABC News Pakistan on Monday announced a ban on demonstrations in Islamabad after recent rallies by Islamic extremists led to the destruction of property and forced four days of road closures in the heart of the capital. Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan ... Pakistan ready to probe 'Panama Papers', says Nisar Ali Khan PTI chief defers intra-party polls to pursue Panama Leaks issue Nisar denies granting permission to PTI to hold procession in Islamabad |
Hindustan Times | Indian 'spy' languishing in Pakistan jail for 20 years found dead Hindustan Times Kirpal Singh, 50, had allegedly crossed Wagah border into Pakistan in 1992 and was arrested. He was subsequently sentenced to death in a serial bomb blasts case in Punjab province. “Kirpal Singh was found dead at his cell in early hours of Monday at ... |
The Diplomat | China and Pakistan Air Forces Launch Joint Training Exercise The Diplomat The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) kicked off a joint training exercise this weekend, Xinhua news agency reports. The military drill, code-named “Shaheen (Eagle)-5” began on April 9 in Pakistan and is ... Air forces of China, Pakistan launch joint training exercise China, Pakistan Air Force Launch Joint Air Drills |
The Diplomat | The Panama Papers and Pakistan: Beyond Nawaz Sharif The Diplomat In the Panama Papers, over 200 people from Pakistan have been named as having offshore companies; this includes media organizations, businessmen, a sitting and a retired judge, and — most controversially — politicians and their relatives. So far the ... Panama Papers: Why Pakistan doesn't care Petition Demanding Nawaz Sharif's Dismissal Admitted By Pakistan Court Hussain Nawaz off to Saudi Arabia |