 Observer |
Pakistan: A Hard Country by Anatol Lieven – review
The Guardian Unblinkered view … a Pakistani displaced woman in Jalozai camp near Peshawar, Pakistan, in 2009. Photograph: Paula Bronstein/Getty Images Pakistan, Anatol Lieven writes in his new book, is "divided, disorganised, economically backward, corrupt, … Hardcover: UK: New fiction from Sri Lanka Investment banks' dubious authority |
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 The Express Tribune |
AllWorld launches Pakistan Fast Growth 100
Daily Times ISLAMABAD: AllWorld Network has launched the Pakistan Fast Growth 100 in the presence of an audience comprising 1500 business leaders, entrepreneurs and students attending TieCon Pakistan 201—the largest conference of and for entrepreneurs in Pakistan… Entrepreneurs: AllWorld Network launches Pakistan 100 TiECON looking to encourage dreamers, achievers |
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 The Express Tribune |
Prosperity is aim but not at the cost of honour: Kayani
The News International RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said on Saturday that the people of Pakistan were destined to move towards prosperity but the country's dignity and honour would not be compromised to achieve this objective. … 'Pakistan Army have backing of nation' Pakistan a sovereign country, no decision to be taken against its interest: Kayani Youm-e-Shuhada: Army has sacrificed a lot, Kayani |
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 DAWN.com |
PPP-PML-Q power sharing draft finalised
Pakistan Observer Islamabad—The draft for power sharing agreement between Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) was finalised on Saturday. The draft will be presented to President Asif Ali Zardari today by PML-Q in Aiwan-e-Sadr. … PML-Q s joining PPP govt to further divide the party A union on the rocks from the get-go Deputy PM or Punjab governorship? |
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 The Age |
Pakistan look to pile on misery for Windies
AFP BRIDGETOWN — Pakistan will look to stay on track for a series sweep when they face West Indies in the fourth one-day international on Monday at Kensington Oval but skipper Shahid Afridi has warned his team over complacency. … West Indies v Pakistan: Ramnaresh Sarwan recalled to one-day squad Betting Cricket: Pakistan have taken the lead over West Indies Sarwan replaces Smith in West Indies one-day squad |
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 The Hindu |
Pakistan inching towards giving MFN status to India: Khullar
The News International AMRITSAR: Indian Commerce Secretary, Rahul Khullar, who returned after talks with his Pakistani counterpart Zafar Mahmood, said Pakistan is inching ahead to bestow Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India. completed by November. … SAARC CCI terms Pak-India trade talks good initiative Committee to identify barriers in Pak-India trade Pak-India talks encourages saarc traders |
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — When it comes to money, Pakistan has a troubled image. Its business establishment is known for chronic tax evasion and loan defaults, and many of its politicians have been implicated in corruption scandals that exposed their cozy relations with bankers and bureaucrats.
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 The Express Tribune |
Afghanistan to be US base for drone attacks in Pakistan
Times of India PTI | May 1, 2011, 05.49am IST WASHINGTON: US is shifting its terror-killer drones from Pakistan to Afghanistan after Islamabad asked it to shut down UAV bases on its territory , but America has vowed to continue hitting militants in Pakistan's tribal … Pakistan, US to hold defence talks Will Pakistan erupt like Egypt? US misgivings |
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 Los Angeles Times |
With philanthropist under attack, hometown comes to his defense
Los Angeles Times Amid allegations that Greg Mortenson misused funds and distorted the facts about how he built schools for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan, many in Bozeman, Mont., express disappointment but support. By Kim Murphy, Los Angeles Times Greg Mortenson … Doubts about book may be Pakistan's loss MacDonald: The fall of Greg Mortenson Central Asia Institute's questionable finances |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-FAT-018-2011 April 30, 2011 An article from National Trade Union Federation forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission
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