CBS News | In-laws bury girl burned alive by mother for eloping CBS News LAHORE, Pakistan -- In-laws of a 17-year-old girl burned alive by her own family for eloping with the man she loved quietly buried her body in a funeral ceremony Thursday in Lahore. Police said Zeenat Rafiq's mother, Parveen, tied her to a cot and ... 'She was gone': Pakistani teen burned to death by family, police say Pakistan: Zeenat Rafiq who was burnt for eloping is buried Pakistan mother burned her daughter alive and then proudly shouted about in the street |
Chicago Tribune | To defeat terrorism, stop the U.S.-Pakistan drift Chicago Tribune The relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan, long a pillar of security and democratic solidarity against threats from Russia and nonstate actors like al-Qaida, is faltering. The rift has been laid bare in recent weeks as a faction within the U.S ... Don't Be Scared to Squeeze Pakistan Drone attacks against Pakistan's sovereignty: China China asks world community to respect Pakistan's sovereignty |
NDTV | China To Invest $8.5 Billion To Upgrade Pakistan's Rail Network, Build Gas Pipeline: Report NDTV The cost of upgrading of Pakistan Railways existing Mainline (ML-I) and establishment of a dry port near Havelian is USD 8.2 billion, which the Chinese government will finance with a USD 7 billion concessionary loan, The Express Tribune reported. |
Economic Times | Pakistan concerned over growing India-US ties Economic Times Meanwhile Sartaj Aziz, has contacted the foreign ministers of Russia, New Zealand and the Republic of Korea, as part of Pakistan's diplomatic efforts for mobilising support for membership in the NSG. "Calls were made as part of Pakistan's continuing ... US is a 'selfish friend': Pakistan Pakistan upset over growing strategic ties between India and US: Sartaj Aziz Other Views: Pakistan must be discussed |
Firstpost | Ensure territory not used for planning attacks in India: US to Pakistan Firstpost Washington: The US has asked Pakistan to ensure that its territory is not used for planning attacks in India, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said terrorism is being "incubated in India's neighbourhood". "This is one of the steps that the US is ... Countering PM Modi's strategy to isolate Pakistan Pakistan accuses India of using Pathankot attack to derail dialogue Pakistan, India and the NSG |
Boing Boing | Why did 31 people suddenly die in a Pakistan village? A horrible mystery solved Boing Boing In India and Pakistan, the variety of traditional sweets prepared for special occasions seems infinite. One popular treat is laddu (or ladoo), sweet little sugary carb balls. They're basically cookies, and they're munched at big celebrations--weddings ... |
ESPNcricinfo.com | Pakistan job has a 'massive attraction' - Arthur ESPNcricinfo.com Pakistan's new coach Mickey Arthur has said the opportunity of associating with a subcontinent team was a "massive attraction". Soon after his arrival in Lahore, his first visit to Pakistan after his appointment, Arthur spoke to the media and explained ... Arthur defensive as he meets Pakistan press Mickey Arthur sets out his plans for Pakistan's national cricket team Want to make Pakistan No. 1 in all forms of the game: Arthur |
The Express Tribune | Why Pakistan weathers the storm The Express Tribune Haven't we grown up listening to dire pronouncements of Pakistan's collapse? Intriguingly, the chatter started generations back when Lord Mountbatten observed with Jawaharlal Nehru that a “truncated Pakistan” was “bound to come back later”. We heard ... |
The Express Tribune | China hands over 505 vehicles as aid to Pakistan The News International ISLAMABAD: China, on Thursday, handed over free assistance of 505 vehicles, including 425 pickups and 80 ambulances, in addition to office equipment to Pakistan. China signed an agreement to provide the free assistance to Pakistan during Chinese ... Tax matters: 'OECD will invite Pakistan to become signatory' Pakistan, China sign deal to enhance LEAs capability |
Obama and Modi need to start talking about Pakistan Chicago Tribune U.S. officials seem finally to be losing patience with Pakistan's double-dealing in Afghanistan and its support for key Taliban factions. In recent weeks, the U.S. has sent two unmistakable messages to the Pakistani military brass, killing Taliban ... |