Aljazeera.com | Missing Turkish teacher 'deported from Pakistan' Aljazeera.com Islamabad, Pakistan - A Turkish school official, who disappeared three weeks ago, has been deported from Pakistan after being accused by Ankara of having links with the banned Gulen movement, the official's colleagues told Al Jazeera. Mesut Kacmaz ... Pakistan deports Turkish school network's former director and family PAKISTAN |
The Independent | Sri Lanka to play Pakistan in Lahore, becoming first major nation to return since 2009 attack The Independent Sri Lanka will be the first major international team to return to Pakistan since the 2009 attack on their team bus left eight dead and nine injured. The attack, which saw 12 gunmen fire AK-47s, rocket-propelled grenades and hand grenades at the convoy ... Azam, Shadab complete Pakistan's incredible comeback Azam, Shadab lift Pakistan to 32-run victory in 2nd ODI Sri Lanka decide to play in Pakistan for first time since 2009 |
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty | Suspected US missiles kill 20 militants in NW Pakistan Washington Post DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan — Missiles apparently fired by a U.S. drone struck a militant compound in the Kurram tribal region close to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border Monday evening, killing 20 extremists, two intelligence officials said Monday. Suspected US Drone Strikes Kill 20 Militants Near Pakistani-Afghan Border Four troops killed in landmine blasts in Pakistan 5 killed in alleged US drone attack in NW Pakistan |
Economic Times | Pakistan needs USD 17bn to cover rising current account deficit: WB Economic Times "Pakistan is facing headwinds in the external sector and a rising fiscal deficit that could put macro-economic management at risk," the Bank said, after it concluded talks with a visiting Pakistani delegation on the sidelines of the annual meeting of ... World Bank asked to rectify error about loan payable by Pakistan |
Aljazeera.com | Pakistan's angel of death | Pakistan | Al Jazeera Aljazeera.com Kala Shah Kaku, Pakistan - Malak al-Maut (the angel of death) was once, it is said by Islamic theologists, one of God's favoured angels; a loyal servant who was ... |
BBC News | 100 Women: The Pakistani women shamed for their lifestyle - BBC ... BBC News Pakistan is a country of stark contrasts, and when it comes to the treatment of women, they are even clearer, writes the BBC's Shumaila Jaffery. |
Evening Standard | Pakistan government accused of 'mainstreaming' misogyny after legally endorsing honour killing advocates Evening Standard Lawyers have condemned a Pakistan government decision to support notoriously violent tribal councils, arguing that the country is “mainstreaming” misogyny. The councils, called jirgas, have been known to order civilians to carry out honour killings and ... |
News18 | Saqlain Mushtaq Hits Out at PCB; Says He is Most Qualified Coach in Pakistan News18 "I don't feel disappointed at not being given a job by the Pakistan board. I feel disheartened at the way the system works and what you need to do to get a job," he said. Saqlain who is currently working as spin consultant with the England and Wales ... |
Economic Times | Pakistan civil, military leadership at loggerheads again Economic Times "Pakistan's external account has shown a strong performance in the first two months of the current fiscal year and misinterpretation of data (by the World Bank) to deliberately paint a negative picture is uncalled for," said a spokesman for the ... Nation, govt and Pakistan Army are one body: Ahsan Iqbal |
The Hindu | Activists affirm belief in a liberal Pakistan The Hindu Prominent Pakistani political and human rights activists, intellectuals and journalists gathered in London for a conference this weekend to affirm their faith in a “liberal, democratic secular and progressive Pakistan”. They warned that without a ... |