The Diplomat | The Torkham Incident: Why Afghanistan and Pakistan Exchanged Fire The Diplomat The week-long conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan at Torkham brought to the fore deep-rooted issues that continue to plague relations between the two South Asian neighbors. The events that led to the impasse at Torkham, the most frequented ... Pakistan, Afghanistan fail to reach border deal after deadly clashes The end of Pakistan's double-games in Afghanistan Mass deportation threat raises stakes in US-Pakistan spat |
The Indian Express | Hindu extremist groups biggest hurdle to normalising Indo-Pak ties: Pakistan Minister The Indian Express Hindu extremist groups biggest hurdle to normalising Indo-Pak ties: Pakistan Minister. The Pakistani minister said in his opinion "extremist groups like RSS, Shiv Sena and Abhinav Bharat were the biggest hurdle in the way of normalisation of ties as ... 'Hindu extremist groups biggest hurdle to Pakistan-India peace' Pakistan and the NSG NSG meets today to review Pakistan, India membership |
BBC Sport | Mohammad Asif: Pakistan fast bowler playing club cricket in Norway BBC Sport Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Asif is playing club cricket in Norway as he continues to rebuild his career following a five-year spot-fixing ban. The 33-year-old was exiled for five years from cricket after he bowled deliberate no-balls in Pakistan's ... Turned down by Pakistan, Mohammad Asif seeks glory in Norway Pakistan depart with eye on ending 20-year wait England v Pakistan: Match-fixers should be banned for life, says Mohammad Amir |
Hindustan Times | Not on talking terms anymore: India, Pakistan NSAs are no longer in touch Hindustan Times Contact between the National Security Advisers of India and Pakistan, which had emerged as a key channel of communication against the backdrop of frayed ties, has snapped for almost three months now, government sources said on Monday. The two top ... |
Reuters | Despite rising economy, Pakistan still hampered by image problem Reuters Saigol's frustration goes to the heart of Pakistan's struggle to attract foreign investment and boost economic growth from 4.7 percent towards above 6 percent, the minimum level experts say is needed to absorb new entrants into the job market in a ... |
Voice of America | Senior Pakistani, Afghan Officials Hold Crucial Border Dispute Talks Voice of America Pakistan, in talks with Afghanistan, has reiterated that “effective management” of their shared border is vital for efforts aimed at countering terrorism, promoting peace and strengthening bilateral relations. A six-member Afghan delegation led by ... |
CNN | Pregnant woman, husband tortured and shot dead after family dispute CNN The killings are the latest in a recent surge of so-called "honor killings" in Pakistan. Earlier this month, another pregnant woman was killed by her family in eastern Pakistan because she married against family members' wishes three years ago ... Pregnant woman and husband 'tortured and shot dead' at Pakistan canal Husband murdered in rare male Pakistan 'honour killing' Pakistan: Pregnant woman killed by disapproving family, police say |
Pakistan Afghanistan Discuss Border Tensions After Clashes New York Times ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Afghanistan held talks Monday in Islamabad on last week's deadly border clashes that killed two Afghan border guards and a Pakistani officer. A statement after the meeting said both nations emphasized the need to create a ... |
The News International | Two more Pakistan boxers fall in Baku The News International KARACHI: Pakistan's hopes to make a cut for Rio Olympics boxing competitions almost ended when two more of its boxers were eliminated from the world qualifying round for Olympics being held in Baku, Azerbaijan. In the lightweight preliminaries on ... |
India Today | Man selling 'Om'-inscribed shoes in Pakistan held The Hindu Police in Pakistan's Sindh province have arrested a shopkeeper who sold shoes with sacred Hindu word 'Om' inscribed on them and seized the offensive foot-wears following protests by the country's minority community. “The shopkeeper was arrested and ... Sale of 'Om' inscribed shoes in Pakistan leave Hindus fuming Pakistani man selling 'Om' inscribed shoes arrested under blasphemy laws Shoe with 'Om' inscription sparks outrage in Pakistan |