Financial Times

China and Pakistan: An alliance is built Financial Times Relations on an even keel: PNS Aslat, the fourth Zulfiqar class frigate for the Pakistan Navy to be built jointly with China, at its launch in Karachi last month. The countries are also collaborating on fighter jets … Xinhua Gallery photo exhibition launched in PakistanXinhua 100 Pakistani students visit Pakistan Embassy CollegeAssociated Press of Pakistan 'Beautiful China' marks 60 years of Sino-Pak friendshipThe News International all 7 news articles »

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Christian Science Monitor

Senate confirms Petraeus as CIA chief; Pakistan confirms his job will be tough Christian Science Monitor But Pakistan signals that fighting terror – a top priority – will be hard, closing a base to US drones. Army General David Petraeus gestures during the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on his nomination to be director of the Central Intelligence … and more »

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expressandstar.com

Zardari meets British deputy PM, discusses ties Times of India Zardari and Clegg also spoke on Britain's support to Pakistan's access to European markets, Associated Press of Pakistan reported. Zardari, during the day, also met a delegation of British businessmen. He said Britain and Pakistan need to work closely … CPC to actively, prudently carry out political structural reform: Hu JintaoAssociated Press of Pakistan Afghan withdrawal on talks agendaBelfast Telegraph all 223 news articles »

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China Daily

Pakistan'kills 40 militants' in tribal belt AFP Ghalanai is the main town in Mohmand, where Pakistan has recently stepped up raids on militant hideouts, as it faces American pressure to conduct a separate offensive against the Al-Qaeda-linked Haqqani network in North Waziristan. … Pakistan says security forces kill 40 militants in northwestReuters Canada Fate of Af-Pak, India too interlinkedPakistan Observer COMMENT: Obama's Af-Pak strategy: tossing away the COIN —Dr Mohammad TaqiPakistan Daily Times The Express Tribune -Huffington Post (blog) all 196 news articles »

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Pakistan have been pencilled in to tour India for a full series of Test and one-day cricket matches next year, in what would be a breakthrough in relations that were hit by the deadly 2008 Mumbai attacks.

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The Express Tribune

Bangladesh daring to hope The Daily Star Bangladesh footballers enjoy a light moment at a city hotel yesterday, following their 3-0 victory over Pakistan in the 2014 World Cup pre-qualifier first leg match on Wednesday. The booters head to Lahore today for a return match on July 3. … Bangladesh wipes out Pakistan in rain soaked battleSportPulse.net Pakistan flop under pouring rainThe News International Bangladesh beat Pakistan 3-0 in home match of World Cup pre-qualifierFinancial Express Bangladesh The Express Tribune -Bangladesh News 24 hours -DAWN.com all 52 news articles »

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100 Pakistani students visit Pakistan Embassy College Associated Press of Pakistan BEIJING, JUNE 30 (APP): A group of about 100 students belonging to various schools of Pakistan visited the Pakistan Embassy College Beijing (PECB) here Thursday morning. Invited by the Chinese National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language … Pakistani students seek culture, friendship in ChinaChina.org.cn all 5 news articles »

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Facing domestic political pressure, Pakistan’s government escalated the war of words with the United States by repeating calls for the U.S. to stop using an air base for drone strikes.

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Indian Express

Animal rights activists request permission to decorate bin Laden compound Ha’aretz People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) ask Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari to cover compound with slogans promoting peace and veganism. By DPA Tags: Osama bin Laden A British animal rights organization has asked the Pakistani government … Remarks by the President on Osama Bin LadenWTOL.com Osama maintained 'phenomenal security' at hideoutRediff Osama Bin Laden's 'intriguing handwritten notes'BBC News AFP -Indian Express -The Associated Press all 492 news articles »

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Reuters Africa

Wars to Leave $4 Trillion Hole in US Budget: Study Wall Street Journal (blog) AP The wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan will cost between $3.2 trillion and $4 trillion, ultimately, according to a new Brown University study. The figure, sure to be controversial, includes future medical care and disability for … Cost Of Wars In Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan To Reach $3.7 Trillion: Report (VIDEO)Huffington Post The Costs of War: 225000 Lives, $4 Trillion And ClimbingChicagoist US cost of wars $3.7tr and countingThe Nation, Pakistan Daily Mail -GlobalPost -UN Dispatch all 274 news articles »

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Pakistan News