The Weather Channel | Over 150 Dead, Millions Evacuated After Catastrophic Flooding Hits China, Pakistan | The Weather Channel The Weather Channel In Pakistan, heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have claimed at least 30 lives and washed away a mosque and several houses in Ursoon, an area of Chitral. Thirteen people are still missing in Chitral, the district’s deputy commissioner Usama ... Flash floods in Pakistan kill over 40 people Dozens killed by floods across Pakistan and India Flash floods, landslides kill at least 50 people in Pakistan, India, officials say |
The Diplomat | How Will Brexit Impact Pakistan? The Diplomat As world markets endure uncertainty after Brexit, analysts are predicting that the UK's vote to leave the EU will have a relatively small impact on Pakistan's economy. Even Pakistan's minister of commerce has reassured the country that Brexit will not ... |
BBC Sport | Pakistan v Somerset: Marcus Trescothick hits century as tourists left frustrated BBC Sport Pakistan were held to a draw in their tour match with Somerset thanks to a century by veteran Marcus Trescothick. The hosts had been set an improbable target of 468 for victory after Pakistan declared for the second time in the match. Trescothwick, 40 ... Marcus Trescothick scores quick-fire century against Pakistan to earn Somerset draw Marcus Trescothick hits century against Pakistan to give Somerset draw Trescothick keeps Pakistan at bay |
Voice of America | In Pakistan, Funding for 'University of Jihad' Draws Fire Voice of America Weeks of scathing criticism have apparently prompted a provincial government in Pakistan to review a $3 million grant it recently allocated to a controversial Islamic seminary that some critics call the “University of Jihad.” The Darul Uloom Haqqania ... |
Daily Times | Peace: How has Pakistan fared better? Business Recorder (press release) (registration) (blog) In this sea of chaos and carnage, Pakistan was relatively peaceful, essentially because of the successful anti-terrorism military operation Zarb-e-Azb conducted by the armed forces, with a sharper focus on terrorist hideouts in the tribal region ... Pakistan's fight against terrorism Pakistan asked to take effective steps against Haqqani Network: McCain |
The Independent | When I researched Isis recruits in Pakistan, I found that joining up is an unexpectedly middle class affair The Independent As enormous death tolls in Pakistan, Nigeria, and Iraq ceased to be shocking to global audiences, Isis grabbed the world's attention once more by going the opposite way and beheading captives: a brutal, visceral and shocking method to focus back onto ... |
The Guardian | Fran Wilson returns to help England women secure T20 series over Pakistan The Guardian It does not look like it after England won by 35 runs, bowling out Pakistan for 103. Nor did it last for long. But for the first time after a string of wholly uncompetitive fixtures, the hosts were put under something resembling pressure before ... Bowlers help England seal T20I series against Pakistan |
Barron's (blog) | Pakistan Stocks Shrug Off Corruption Allegations Barron's (blog) Despite corruption charges that surfaced in the Panama Papers, with support from the opposition in Pakistan, the small Global X Pakistan Exchange-traded fund (PAK) is up about 15% this year, reflecting MSCI's recent announcement that it will add the ... Pakistan's foreign policy; 21st century approach Civil, military leadership to review challenges after Eid |
SkySports | Pakistan's Mohammad Amir hits Somerset's Tim Rouse on helmet SkySports The 24-year-old struck Rouse on the helmet as he looked to duck a shorter ball. Following their match with Somerset, Pakistan travel to Hove to take on Sussex in another three-day match. They start their four-match Test series against England on July ... Pakistan v Somerset: Mohammad Amir takes three wickets on return Pakistan's Mohammad Amir roars back to post early warning to England England captain Alastair Cook has started a 'campaign' against Mohammad Amir, claims Pakistan legend Inzamam-ul ... |
Arizona Daily Sun | US senators visit onetime al-Qaida stronghold in Pakistan Arizona Daily Sun The U.S. and Pakistan have had fraught relations in recent years, with U.S. officials and many analysts accusing Pakistan of turning a blind eye to some insurgents, including the Afghan Taliban. Pakistan has been critical of the U.S. drone campaign ... Sen. John McCain visits Pakistan's North Waziristan, praises anti-terrorist efforts US Lawmakers Pay Rare Visit to Pakistan's Restive North Waziristan Senator McCain, visiting Pakistan, seeks better ties in Islamist fight |