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Border Clashes Seen Forcing Pakistan to Boost Defense Spending - Bloomberg Wed, 24 May 2017 22:51:25 GMT

Bloomberg

Border Clashes Seen Forcing Pakistan to Boost Defense Spending Bloomberg Pakistan's powerful military will probably push for an increase in defense spending ahead of Friday's national budget as border clashes with neighboring India and Afghanistan mount. Pakistan's relations with its neighbors have drastically deteriorated ... Pakistan Says India Fired at UN Observers in KashmirVoice of America For all the chest-thumping, India cannot win a war against PakistanQuartz Pakistan activates forward bases, warjets fly near Indian airspaceThe Indian Express India Today -Livemint -Times of India all 472 news articles »

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Two Chinese language teachers kidnapped in Pakistan - Reuters Wed, 24 May 2017 13:10:00 GMT

Reuters

Two Chinese language teachers kidnapped in Pakistan Reuters China's ambassador to Pakistan and other officials have often urged Islamabad to improve security, especially in the province of Baluchistan, where China is building a new port and funding roads to link its western regions with the Arabian Sea. Gunmen Kidnap Chinese Nationals in SW PakistanVoice of America Two Chinese nationals kidnapped in PakistanSAMAA TV Chinese couple kidnapped in PakistanThe Australian Xinhua -Geo News, Pakistan all 41 news articles »

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Is heroin being smuggled on Pakistani planes into Heathrow? - BBC News Wed, 24 May 2017 23:42:59 GMT

BBC News

Is heroin being smuggled on Pakistani planes into Heathrow? BBC News Pakistan's national carrier says it is taking measures to ensure its planes are not used to carry drugs after heroin was found on two of its London-bound aircraft. Aviation authorities are also investigating how the drugs might be making their way on ... and more »

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We will give a befitting response to any misadventure by enemy, says Pakistani air chief - Economic Times Wed, 24 May 2017 10:55:54 GMT

India Today

We will give a befitting response to any misadventure by enemy, says Pakistani air chief Economic Times Tensions between India and Pakistan have run high since the attack on an Indian army base in Uri in September last year in which 18 Indian soldiers were killed by militants based in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Ten days after the attack India launched ... Desperate to downplay India? After its Army, now Pakistan Air Force and Naval chiefs warn IndiaIndia Today Pakistan jets fly near Siachen, 'Indian air space not violated'Times of India Tensions escalate as Pakistan flexes its muscles in SiachenBusiness Standard Livemint -Firstpost -The News International all 90 news articles »

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Trump administration proposes cut in aid to Pakistan - The Hindu Wed, 24 May 2017 14:23:00 GMT

The Hindu

Trump administration proposes cut in aid to Pakistan The Hindu Pakistan will be among several countries that will be affected if cuts in military aid to partners proposed by the White House is passed by Congress. The Trump administration has proposed that the military aid to Pakistan in 2018 be reduced to $100 ... Grant or loan: US keeps options open on military aid to PakistanEconomic Times Trump administration proposes massive $190 million cut in aid to PakistanTimes of India Donald Trump Seeks To Convert US Military Grant To Pakistan Into LoanNDTV all 42 news articles »

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US says Pakistan harbouring terrorists; hints at reducing military aid to Islamabad - Times of India Wed, 24 May 2017 16:58:03 GMT

Times of India

US says Pakistan harbouring terrorists; hints at reducing military aid to Islamabad Times of India WASHINGTON: A top US intelligence official said on Tuesday that Pakistan is harbouring terrorists+ and using them as reserve in Afghanistan to counter India, even as the Trump administration has indicated it intends to cut down+ the dole and military ... Pakistan harbouring terrorists in Afghanistan: US intel officialsEconomic Times all 5 news articles »

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The ICJ and Jadhav: What say Pakistan? - Hindu Business Line Wed, 24 May 2017 15:51:43 GMT

Hindu Business Line

The ICJ and Jadhav: What say Pakistan? Hindu Business Line For Pakistan, the verdict of the International Court of Justice is bad news. India has asked the ICJ for “immediate suspension of the sentence of death” to Kulbhushan Jadhav and to restrain “Pakistan from giving effect to the sentence awarded by the ... Pakistan parliamentary panel unhappy with Sharif govt's response over Jadhav's caseTimes of India Pakistan court orders release of 350 Indian fishermenEconomic Times Indian media claim on Jadhav captured in Iran termed baselessGeo News, Pakistan India Today -Firstpost all 82 news articles »

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Pakistan Cricket Board to discuss financial losses in meeting with BCCI - Hindustan Times Wed, 24 May 2017 16:36:00 GMT

Hindustan Times

Pakistan Cricket Board to discuss financial losses in meeting with BCCI Hindustan Times Top officials of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will meet in Dubai on May 29 to discuss the financial losses, which Pakistan had suffered due to India's constant refusal to play bilateral series as ... and more »

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Chinese Nationals Abducted in Pakistan - Wall Street Journal (subscription) Wed, 24 May 2017 16:19:00 GMT

Chinese Nationals Abducted in Pakistan Wall Street Journal (subscription) ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—Armed men abducted two Chinese nationals in the city of Quetta in southwestern Pakistan Wednesday, police said, a rare incident that is likely to raise security concerns around the country's many China-backed infrastructure projects.

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Pakistan Cracks Down on Social-Media Critics of Military - Wall Street Journal (subscription) Tue, 23 May 2017 14:16:45 GMT

Wall Street Journal (subscription)

Pakistan Cracks Down on Social-Media Critics of Military Wall Street Journal (subscription) ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—Pakistan's government is cracking down on social-media critics of the nation's powerful military, a move many activists and opposition lawmakers say is aimed at suppressing free speech and political dissent. Authorities targeted 27 ... Pakistan investigates army critics on social mediaEngadget all 23 news articles »