Washington Post | In Pakistan, tolerant Islamic voices are being silenced The Guardian Last week, only three days after a suicide bomb went off in Lahore, an Islamic State supporter struck a crowd of Sufi dancers celebrating in the great Pakistani shrine of Sehwan Sharif. The attack, which killed almost 90, showed the ability of radical ... A wave of terrorist bombings tests Pakistani resolve Sehwan shrine blast may push Pakistan to step up assault against India Lal Shahbaz Qalandar and Pakistan's pluralistic history |
Reuters | Ski resort razed by the Taliban lifts Pakistan's domestic tourism Reuters A series of attacks last week hit all four of Pakistan's provinces and two major cities, killing nearly 100 people and shaking a nascent sense that the worst of the country's militant violence may be in the past. Before the 9/11 attacks in the United ... |
Voice of America | Pakistan, Afghanistan Move to Defuse Border Tensions Voice of America Pakistan and Afghanistan have issued conciliatory statements in an apparent attempt to defuse days of border tensions stemming from charges Afghan soil was used for masterminding last week's terrorist attacks in Pakistani cities. Pakistani troops have ... Pakistan says airstrikes have killed 'dozens' of militants Afghanistan Demands Pakistan Hand Over Militants, Close Training Camps Chaos follows Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure |
Newshub | Grant Elliott six completes thrilling Pakistan Super League win New Zealand Herald Grant Elliott has once again proven he's the man to step up in the most dramatic moments after hitting a six to complete a thrilling one-wicket win in the Pakistan Super League in Sharjah this morning. And he added a bit of swagger to his reputation by ... Video: Former Blackcap Grant Elliott hits six to win Pakistan Super League match, drops bat Lahore grab victory over Islamabad in nail-biting thriller Pakistan Super League: Lahore pull off a one wicket win over Islamabad |
Channel NewsAsia | Pakistan cracks down in PM's heartland after series of attacks Channel NewsAsia Pakistan will seek the help of a paramilitary border-security force to crack down on Islamist militants in Punjab province, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's power base, after attacks that killed more than 100 people last week, a government spokesman said ... Elahi wants grip on 'facilitating minister' |
Tech in Asia | Xiaomi restarts global expansion with Pakistan launch Tech in Asia Chinese gadget manufacturer Xiaomi announced today it's launching in Pakistan – the world's sixth-most populous country – after months of speculation and official denials. Xiaomi has expanded slowly since its 2011 debut in China, focusing mainly on ... Xiaomi finally enters Pakistan - Mashable These are the official prices of Xiaomi phones in Pakistan Xiaomi restarts global expansion with Pakistan launch - The Express ... |
India Today | After Musharraf admits using Kashmir militants as tools, Pakistan defence minister calls Hafiz Saeed a threat India Today Hafiz Saeed can pose a serious threat to the society, claims Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's Defence Minister. Asif was quoted by 'The Nation' at the Munich Security Conference. Hafiz Saeed, mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people ... It's time India changed the foreign policy calculus with Pakistan and China Pakistan buckled under India pressure to detain Hafiz Saeed: Lashkar founder's brother Haifiz Saeed a Threat For Pakistan too: Defence Minister Khwaja Asif |
Khaleej Times | Pakistani women make international rugby debut Khaleej Times They might have won only one match at the Asian Women's Rugby Sevens in Laos on the weekend, but for the Pakistan team - which formed only a year ago - it was a dream debut at an international event. "For everyone it's a huge deal that the women are ... Pakistani Women Take Key First Step in Rugby Sevens Debut |
The Hindu | Centre not for terming Pakistan a 'terror state' The Hindu Independent Member of Parliament Rajeev Chandrasekhar had moved The Declaration of Countries as Sponsor of Countries as Sponsor of Terrorism Bill, 2016 to impose legal, economic and travel sanctions on citizens of countries which promote terror. |
Forbes | Pakistan's Red Hot Market: How High Can It Go? - Forbes Forbes The usual red flags that killed previous market rallies are rising again. |