New York Times | In Death, Qandeel Baloch, Pakistani Social Media Star, Is Celebrated as a Feminist Hero New York Times The killing of Qandeel Baloch, a social media star some called the Kim Kardashian of Pakistan, provoked an outcry on social media from Pakistani feminists and others who saw the 26-year-old as a symbol of women's empowerment. Ms. Baloch had attracted ... Brother of Pakistan's Qandeel Baloch charged with crime against state Pakistan Bars Family From 'Forgiving' Son For Honor Killing Of Qandeel Baloch Pakistani Police Say Qandeel Baloch's Brother Must Face Punishment |
NBCNews.com | Awais Shah Kidnapping: Son of Pakistan Judge Found Hidden Under Burqa NBCNews.com ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The kidnapped son of a powerful Pakistani judge was found hidden under a burqa as his abductors tried to sneak him across the border to Afghanistan, the army announced Tuesday. Pakistani Army spokesman Lt. Gen. Asim Bajwa ... Pakistan top judge's kidnapped son rescued after gun battle Kidnapped son of Pakistan judge rescued Pakistan army rescues chief justice's son, kidnapped in June |
Wall Street Journal | Pakistan Grapples With Long Arm of the Islamic Law Wall Street Journal ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—The difficulties confronting a group of Pakistani lawmakers in trying to shut down a religious arm of the state illustrate the struggle the country faces in determining Islam's place in society. The human-rights committee of ... |
Daily Beast | Murdered Pakistani Icon Qandeel Baloch Had Zero F***s Left to Give Daily Beast It is only by having zero fucks left to give that a woman in today's Pakistan could promise to strip online if her country's national cricket team won against India. It is only by having zero fucks left to give can a woman in today's Pakistan pluck up ... Brother of Pakistan's Qandeel Baloch: I'm 'proud' of strangling my sister Brother confesses to killing Pakistani model over racy photos Brother Admits 'Honor Killing' of Pakistani Social Media Star |
Foreign Policy (blog) | Pakistan Has Lost Its 'Angel of Mercy' Foreign Policy (blog) In May 2002, police discovered the mutilated body of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in Karachi, Pakistan. When it was time for Pearl's remains to be collected and prepared for the long trip back to the United States, the police who found the ... |
ESPNcricinfo.com (blog) | Lord's 2016: a second revolution in Pakistan cricket ESPNcricinfo.com (blog) Lord's, 1982. Pakistan's target to win the Test is a simple 76. Pakistan don't do simple. They do complex and unfathomable. It's the final session of the Test and rain clouds rush towards St John's Wood. Pakistan last won a Test in England 28 years ... That's im-press-ive Pakistan beat England in First Test at Lord's as Jonny Bairstow leads brave failed resistance Trevor Bayliss hints at two spinners for second Test against Pakistan England vs Pakistan 2016 preview: Squad selections, tickets, prediction and betting odds ahead of the second Test |
Telegraph.co.uk | Imran Khan accused of endorsing military coup in Pakistan Telegraph.co.uk “People would celebrate and distribute sweets if there was a military takeover in Pakistan,” Mr Khan said at a rally in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Sunday. “Democracy here is threatened by Nawaz Sharif's monarchy, not the military.” Mr Khan went on to ... Sharif health concerns keep Pakistan on edge Pakistani opposition leader says 'sweets would be shared' after a military coup Politicians nervous as Imran Khan pushes for army takeover in Pakistan |
Pricing dispute hits supply of TB drugs in Pakistan Reuters Pakistan has world's fifth-highest TB rate. * Price caps on key drugs not raised significantly since 2001. * Drugs firms seek average 30 pct price hike - lobby. * Regulator says has recommended a workaround. * Novartis says looking to exit Pakistan TB ... |
Deutsche Welle | Rio Olympics and the dismal state of sports in Pakistan Deutsche Welle Pakistan is a sports-loving nation, which once prided itself on producing extraordinary athletes, mostly in the game of hockey and squash. The country's hockey team, which won various Olympic medals in the 1980s and 1990s, has not performed well for ... |
Times of India | IAF planned to bomb targets in Pakistan during Kargil conflict Times of India Instead, the cabinet committee on security on May 25 clearly instructed then IAF chief Air Chief Marshal AY Tipnis that his fighter jets must not cross the Line of Control under any circumstances, leave alone undertake deep strikes into Pakistan ... India Was Minutes Away From Bombing Pakistan During Kargil War: Report |