The Guardian | Abdul Sattar Edhi honoured with Pakistan state funeral The Guardian Abdul Sattar Edhi, the founder of one of Pakistan's largest public welfare charities, has become the first Pakistani in more than a quarter of a century to be honoured with a state funeral. Edhi, believed to be in his early nineties, died of kidney ... Pakistan's "living saint" got the country's first state funeral in 30 years Pakistan: State-funeral to be held for philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi Charity unlimited: Pakistan's Abdul Sattar Edhi dies at 88 |
New York Times | Asia Pacific|Pakistan's Prime Minister Returns Home After Heart Surgery in London New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returned to Pakistan on Saturday after an absence of more than a month because of heart surgery in London, but his health problems have not softened the political opposition he faces. Mr. Sharif, 66 ... Sharif returns to face bitter fight in Pakistan Pakistan PM returns home after surgery in London Nawaz Sharif Returns To Pakistan After Heart Surgery In UK |
Voice of America | Pakistan Rejects Afghan Claims on Terrorism Voice of America Pakistan on Saturday reacted sharply to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's latest aspersions on Islamabad's counterterrorism efforts. The Afghan leader told the NATO summit in Warsaw earlier in the day that Kabul was receiving cooperation from regional ... Pakistan regrets Afghan Presidents hostile remarks at NATO Summit Peace initiatives with Pakistan meet failure Pakistan disappointed over Afghan President's hostile remarks |
Telegraph.co.uk | England will face rejuvenated Pakistan but tourists still look well short of winning series Telegraph.co.uk But since the appointment of Misbah ul-Haq, who achieved a masters in business administration before using some of those skills in his captaincy, Pakistan's Test team has been transformed. No more of the friction which has constantly marred the ... England need to attack against Pakistan, not repeat the same mistakes such as giving Gary Ballance another chance Ballance surprised by England recall England vs Pakistan: Toby Roland-Jones ready to take his chance after belated call-up |
Telegraph.co.uk | Pakistan burst into life against Sussex as Wahab Riaz comes to the fore Telegraph.co.uk A burst of four overs – during which Sussex lost four top-order wickets – illustrated how Pakistan's style of cricket remains different from that of any other country. When most Test countries bowl, they attack with the new ball then try to keep it ... Sussex's Harry Finch and Luke Wells shine before Pakistan fight back Pakistan's bowlers struggle at Hove Harry Finch, Luke Wells expose chinks in Pakistan's bowling |
Voice of America | Afghan Refugees Remain Under Pressure in Pakistan Voice of America Authorities in a Pakistani border province say steps are being taken to prevent police harassment of Afghan refugees, but those with no legal status still will be arrested and deported. Pressure has grown — particularly from host communities ... |
The Guardian (blog) | Amir has swing in his step as Pakistan prepare to face reshuffled England The Guardian (blog) In one department at least Pakistan should be able to equal or surpass England, especially if the Duke ball swings in a humid July. England head to Lord's on Thursday without their two best swing bowlers – Jimmy Anderson and Ben Stokes are sidelined ... England vs Pakistan: Mohammad Amir playing at Lord's will make me feel sick, says Graeme Swann Mohammad Amir 'deserves abuse' and only has himself to blame, says Pakistan batting coach Grant Flower |
The Guardian | Pakistan hoping to avoid more controversy as England series starts The Guardian Intikhab Alam is the manager of the Pakistan team. He is 74 now but there is spring in his step and sparkle in his eye. He is a familiar figure, who has been involved with Pakistan cricket for six decades as a player in 47 Tests, a coach/manager on ... |
Express.co.uk | EU turns blind eye to human rights horrors - grants Pakistan ZERO% import deal Express.co.uk Pakistan was granted duty free access to the European market under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) in 2013. But a group of MEPs have called for the status to be removed and Brussels has come under fire for ploughing money into Pakistan ... |
Telegraph.co.uk | Jos Buttler faces race to be fit for England v Pakistan ODI series Telegraph.co.uk Jos Buttler is facing a race to be fit for the one-day series against Pakistan after breaking his left thumb playing for Lancashire on Friday night. Buttler will see a specialist on Monday for further confirmation of the injury but it could be up to ... |