<< Back

---

In Pakistan, China Presses Built-In Advantage for 'Silk Road' Contracts - New York Times Wed, 14 Jun 2017 01:32:33 GMT

In Pakistan, China Presses Built-In Advantage for 'Silk Road' Contracts New York Times ISLAMABAD — Last year, Pakistan held informal talks with General Electric, Siemens and Switzerland's ABB to build the country's first high-voltage transmission line. Chinese power giant State Grid committed to building the $1.7 billion (1.33 billion ... and more »

---

England are on a roll and Pakistan are in their path - Telegraph.co.uk Tue, 13 Jun 2017 19:16:00 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

England are on a roll and Pakistan are in their path Telegraph.co.uk Momentum. This is what will carry England over the semi-final line against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy - at least four times out of five. It would be one of the biggest upsets if this England team - so skilfully coached by Trevor Bayliss and Paul ... Pakistan are a threat but England have shown why they are favourites to win the Champions Trophy... and now they ...Daily Mail Arthur urges Pakistan to go 'one step further'Independent Online Pakistan keen to carry on Cardiff love-affaircricket.com.au SkySports -ESPNcricinfo.com -Times of India all 784 news articles »

---

China says will investigate reports Chinese pair abducted in Pakistan were missionaries - Reuters Wed, 14 Jun 2017 01:51:00 GMT

CNN International

China says will investigate reports Chinese pair abducted in Pakistan were missionaries Reuters The pair, identified by Pakistan authorities as Lee Zing Yang, 24, and Meng Li Si, 26, were abducted by armed men pretending to be policemen on May 24 in Quetta, the provincial capital of Baluchistan province. Last week, Islamic State's Amaq news ... Pakistan says slain Chinese misused business visas, were missionariesCNN International Chinese Couple Abducted in Pakistan Have Been Killed, Officials SayNew York Times What we know about ISIL's killing of two Chinese citizens in PakistanQuartz Washington Post -Voice of America -Times of India all 126 news articles »

---

Man in Pakistan sentenced to death for blasphemous Facebook comments - TechCrunch Tue, 13 Jun 2017 07:46:24 GMT

TechCrunch

Man in Pakistan sentenced to death for blasphemous Facebook comments TechCrunch There's disturbing news from Pakistan, where a man has been handed the death sentence for allegedly making blasphemous comments on Facebook. The Guardian reports that Taimoor Raza was founded guilty of insulting the prophet Muhammad by a court ... Pakistan Sentences Man To Death For 'Blasphemy' On Social MediaNPR Man Sentenced To Death For Blasphemous Facebook Comments In ...Gizmodo Australia Pakistan: man sentenced to death for blasphemy on FacebookThe Guardian all 24 news articles »

---

Champions Trophy: England's Jason Roy set to be dropped for - BBC - BBC Sport Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:22:18 GMT

BBC Sport

Champions Trophy: England's Jason Roy set to be dropped for - BBC BBC Sport England are set to drop opening batsman Jason Roy for Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against Pakistan in Cardiff. England turn to Bairstow for Champions Trophy semi-final against PakistanThe Guardian Where the England vs Pakistan Champions Trophy semi-final will be won and lostTelegraph.co.uk ICC Champions Trophy 2017 schedule: When is the England vs Pakistan Semi-Final? How can I watch it on TV?Evening Standard Hindustan Times -News18 all 40 news articles »

---

Pakistan eyes 2018 start for China-funded mega dam opposed by India - Economic Times Tue, 13 Jun 2017 13:44:58 GMT

Economic Times

Pakistan eyes 2018 start for China-funded mega dam opposed by India Economic Times Iqbal, the Islamabad lead on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), said a Chinese company from a Beijing-picked shortlist and a local partner would build the dam over a 10-year period, and work should begin in the "next financial year", which ... and more »

---

US Strike Reportedly Kills Haqqani Network Commander in Pakistan - Voice of America Tue, 13 Jun 2017 21:05:23 GMT

Voice of America

US Strike Reportedly Kills Haqqani Network Commander in Pakistan Voice of America A suspected U.S. drone strike reportedly killed a key Haqqani network commander in a remote Pakistani tribal district, according to Pakistani security officials. The attack Monday night, which has not been confirmed by the Pentagon, targeted a leader ... Haqqani Network Commander Reportedly Killed By Drone Strike In PakistanRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Can China Help Mediate Between Afghanistan and Pakistan?The Diplomat China Eyes Mediator Role To Ease Afghan-Pakistani TensionsTOLOnews all 92 news articles »

---

Man sentenced to death for 'blasphemy' on Facebook in Pakistan - Washington Post Mon, 12 Jun 2017 11:06:12 GMT

Washington Post

Man sentenced to death for 'blasphemy' on Facebook in Pakistan Washington Post A 30-year-old man in Pakistan has been sentenced to death after conviction for committing “blasphemy” on Facebook, the latest incident in the country's widening crackdown on dissent on social media. An anti-terrorism court in the city of Bahawalpur on ... Pakistani man sentenced to death for posting 'blasphemy' on FacebookThe Verge Pakistan, in a First, Sentences Man to Death Over Blasphemy on Social MediaNew York Times Pakistan: Death penalty for blasphemy on FacebookAljazeera.com The Atlantic -CBS News -Telegraph.co.uk -The Guardian all 114 news articles »

---

CPEC-loving Pakistan needs to learn from Beijing's recent treatment of Muslims - Economic Times Wed, 14 Jun 2017 01:31:12 GMT

Economic Times

CPEC-loving Pakistan needs to learn from Beijing's recent treatment of Muslims Economic Times NEW DELHI: China is walking an extra mile to operationalise China-Pakistan Economic Corridor under the One Belt One Road (OBOR) project but Beijing's recent treatment of Muslims in Xinjiang region has lessons for Islamabad, which is relying heavily on ... and more »

---

Pakistani PM hopes for swift solution to crisis over Qatar - ABC News Tue, 13 Jun 2017 05:49:01 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Pakistani PM hopes for swift solution to crisis over Qatar ABC News Pakistan's prime minister on Tuesday expressed hopes for a swift resolution to the crisis with the energy-rich nation of Qatar, which has seen major Arab countries and others cut ties and move to isolate the Gulf Arab state. Nawaz Sharif's office ... Pakistan's ties with the Gulf countriesAljazeera.com Gulf: Latest News, Videos and Photos | Times of IndiaTimes of India all 3,367 news articles »