Latest in: Pakistan
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Fixing Pakistan cricket challenges will bring fun and inspire national unity
The PSL 2017 final reconfirmed how big cricket is in Pakistan, revealing the depth to which cricket is embedded in the mass psyche. Cricket has become a transcendental force, reflecting the expression of national sentiments that...April 6, 2017 1329 0 -
UN investigating Kashmir Line of Control violations; urges peaceful resolution
The United Nations military observer group, tasked with monitoring ceasefire violations in the disputed Jammu and Kashmir region, is investigating the reported violations along the Line of Control, a world body spokesperson said while asking nuclear-armed neighbors, Pakistan and India,...April 3, 2017 1077 0 -
India’s aggressive nuclear rethink poses multiple dangers
Indian Agni Missile, Photo Antônio Milena via Wikimedia Commons India is recasting its nuclear weapons doctrine that would allow it to launch a preemptive nuclear strike against Pakistan’s arsenal in a war. But the policy change would...April 1, 2017 989 0 -
US drone strike in Afghanistan kills terrorist behind bombings in Pakistan
A U.S. airstrike this month in southeast Afghanistan killed the militant behind the Marriott hotel attack in Islamabad and an assault on Sri Lankan cricket team, the Pentagon said Saturday. The killing of al-Qaeda operative Qari...March 26, 2017 1054 0 -
US applauds Pakistani resilience
The United States applauded Pakistani resilience in the face of challenges as senior officials and Pakistani-Americans celebrated Pakistan Day at the country’s embassy on Friday. Ambassador Thomas A. Shannon, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs...March 24, 2017 1155 0 -
US filmmaker for discovering Pakistan’s amazing tourist destinations
Shangrila Resort SkarduPhoto Credit: Zaeem Siddiq via Wikimedia Commons An American documentary maker says Pakistan’s tourist attractions should be a destination for American visitors who want to explore the country’s natural beauty and traditional hospitality of...March 24, 2017 1248 0 -
UN chief lauds Pakistan ‘s role for peace; Over 100 ambassadors attend Pakistan Day event
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres applauded Pakistan’s valuable contribution to international peace and security at a glittering Pakistan Day reception in New York. “Pakistan plays an important role at the United Nations,” Guterres said. Guterres’ comments came...March 24, 2017 1807 0 -
Pakistani Society – The Old vs The New
The “new” is not necessarily the better. This small fact is often trampled before the juggernaut of the new. The “old” is often berated as obsolete and is considered something worthy to be jettisoned in the...March 23, 2017 2969 0 -
Pakistan way ahead of South Asian neighbors on global happiness index
A food street in Lahore, Photo: FaizanM41 via Wikimedia Commons Happiness, as a state of mind and heart, may be difficult to define in absolute terms but Pakistan is definitely making rapid strides up a UN...March 21, 2017 1073 0 -
Pakistan reopens Afghan border on humanitarian grounds
A view into Pakistan from the Afghan border at Torkham Gate. Photo Staff Sgt. Ryan Matson (U.S. Armed Forces) via Wikimedia Commons Pakistan reopened border crossings with Afghanistan on humanitarian grounds, more than a month after they...March 20, 2017 1097 0