CNBC | This country may be next on Trump's travel ban CNBC Pakistan must do more to combat homegrown terrorism or risk joining the Muslim-majority nations on President Donald Trump's travel ban, political risk consultancy Eurasia has warned. "Pakistan's continuing loss of influence with the [U.S.] executive ... |
Channel NewsAsia | Amid Beijing's "Silk Road" splurge, Chinese firms eye Pakistan Channel NewsAsia Chinese companies are in talks to snap up more businesses and land in Pakistan after sealing two major deals in recent months, a sign of deepening ties after Beijing vowed to plough US$57 billion into a new trade route across the South Asian nation. |
Times of India | Proof to prosecute Hafiz Saeed available in Pakistan, says India Times of India While welcoming recent actions taken by Pakistan on "humanitarian grounds" such as the release of an Indian soldier who crossed the Line of Control, India reminded Islamabad that it needed to act credibly against Saeed for his role in the Mumbai attacks. 'India has given sufficient evidence to Pakistan on Mumbai attack' In Fact: Hafiz Saeed's recent arrest is no turning point for Pakistan India itself involved in terrorism in Pakistan: FO spokesperson |
Variety | Pakistan Ends Ban on Indian Films Variety Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif gave the go-ahead last Thursday to end the ban. That was followed a few days later by official notification from the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage. “The Federal Government is pleased ... Indian Films to Return to Pakistani Cinemas Pakistan cinemas to resume screening Bollywood films Nawaz Sharif's go-ahead for Indian films in Pakistan; Kaabil, Raees to be screened |
The Indian Express | Pakistan denies any visa ban on citizens by Kuwait: Reports The Indian Express Pakistan's Ambassador in Kuwait Ghulam Dastagir on Thursday refuted reports of a visa ban placed on the country by Kuwait, as reported by Pakistan news agency Geo TV. In a statement to the media, as quoted by Geo TV, Dastagir reportedly said Kuwait ... Pakistan envoy denies visa ban by Kuwait Pakistanis are welcome in Kuwait, says ambassador After US, Kuwait bans 5 Muslim majority countries including Pakistan |
Wall Street Journal | Pakistan's Middle Class Soars as Stability Returns Wall Street Journal ISLAMABAD—Pakistan, often in the headlines for terrorism, coups and poverty, has developed something else in recent years: a burgeoning middle class that is fueling economic growth and bolstering a fragile democracy. The transformation is evident in ... |
DailyO | How China can aggravate India-Pakistan tensions over Agni-V tests DailyO The Agni-V tests have demonstrated India's capabilities to enter the elite club of ICBM (Intercontinental ballistic missiles) possessing nations. Last December, its fourth successful test to validate the canister launch system has added more teeth to ... |
Times of India | Post ban, Hrithik Roshan's 'Kaabil' 1st Indian film to release in Pakistan Times of India The committee, formed by Sharif, was headed by the country's information minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, who said that the government had decided to lift the so-called ban on Indian films "after reviewing the benefits Pakistani cinema trade can derive ... What if SRK, not Hrithik, had tweeted about film getting love in Pakistan? Kaabil releases in Pakistan, Rakesh Roshan wants India too to move forward Pakistan's Decision to Lift Ban from Bollywood Films is a Healthy Start: Experts |
Pakistan refuses to grant new ID cards to Bin Laden doctor's family The Guardian ID cards are a key proof of citizenship in Pakistan. Without one, Pakistanis cannot get passports or vote, register for a phone number or get utilities installed, buy property or enrol children in school, and could face delays at security checkpoints ... |
Hindustan Times | Survival of India-Pakistan Indus water treaty appears 'weak': UN report Hindustan Times The 40-year-old Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan has been an outstanding example of conflict resolution but scarcity of water in the basin states since the early 1990s has brought the agreement under strain and its “survival appears weak ... |