Reuters | Hoping to extend maritime reach, China lavishes aid on Pakistan town Reuters When China suggested a 7,000 meter runway for the new airport, Pakistan pushed for a 12,000 meter one that could accommodate planes as large as the Airbus 380 and be used for military purposes, according to Sajjad Baloch, a director of the Gwadar ... Is Chinese Militarization Of Pakistan Beginning? |
Washington Post | Fear, shame preserve silence of abuse by clerics in Pakistan - ABC ... ABC News In this Aug. 18, 2017, a Pakistani boy, center, who said he was raped by a religious cleric, stands before villagers in Vehari, Pakistan. Naeema Kishwar, a federal lawmaker, said that laws exist to tackle sexual abuse of minors, not only in madrassas ... Fear, shame preserve silence of abuse by clerics in Pakistan |
Voice of America | Lawmakers Seek Clarification on Pakistan's Role in Saudi-led Counterterror Group Voice of America Pakistani senators have again raised concerns about Pakistan's role in the Saudi-led counterterrorism coalition and have demanded that the government provide the rationale for being part of it. The senators are seeking clarification amid concerns that ... |
The Hindu | Pakistan judiciary works independently, faces “no pressure”: CJP The Hindu Pakistan's judiciary works “independently” and faces “no pressure” from anyone, Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar said on Saturday, rejecting the ruling PML-N's allegations that the Supreme Court was against the party and ousted Prime Minister Nawaz ... Do not doubt judiciary's integrity, says Chief Justice of Pakistan |
NDTV | "Processing" Visa Of Kulbhushan Jadhav's Mother, Wife: Pakistan NDTV Mohammad Faisal, spokesperson for Pakistan's foreign office, said in a tweet "Visa applications of mother and wife of Commander Jadhav received for their visit on humanitarian grounds. Being processed." However, no time lines have been mentioned. All ... Pakistan 'processing' visa applications of Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife, mother Pakistan processing visa applications of Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife and mother Visa applications of Jadhav's mother, wife being processed: FO |
NPR | Concern Grows In Pakistan Over Cases Of Disappearance - NPR NPR The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan counted more than 700 alleged disappearances last year. Since 2001, the group estimates that as many as 10000 people have gone missing. |
Deutsche Welle | Pakistan: One step forward, two steps back | Asia | DW | 15.12.2017 Deutsche Welle When the year 2017 draws to a close, Pakistan finds itself swamped by the politics of darkness and deceit. After 70 years, it remains a state in transition in terms of both economy and polity, writes Harris Khalique. |
Geo News, Pakistan | Dual standard of law won't be accepted: Nawaz Geo News, Pakistan “This deal won't be accepted in Pakistan,” he said. “Around two weeks back, I had said that Nawaz will be disqualified yet again in the verdict of the reference against Imran and Tareen, and that is exactly what has happened.” Nawaz, along with his ... Pakistan court rejects petition to disqualify Imran Khan Pakistan's top court rejects Imran Khan parliament ban Pakistan's Supreme Court Rejects Bid To Disqualify Khan |
Human Rights Watch | Pakistan: Government Shutters International Groups | Human Rights ... Human Rights Watch The Pakistani government's decision to shut down at least 10 organizations without providing valid reasons violates rights to freedom of expression and association. Global civil society groups tell Pakistan to reverse NGO ban |
The Diplomat | Time for Pakistan to Apologize to Bangladesh The Diplomat During the 1971 conflict, the Jamaat-e-Islami had allied itself with Pakistani security forces and had supported military efforts to quell the uprising in what was East Pakistan at the time. Mollah, a leader of the party during that period, was ... Vijay Diwas: Your key to understanding Indo- Pakistan war of 1971 and liberation of Bangladesh |