KARACHI, FEB 7 - Pakistan's former cricket captain Shoaib Malik was dropped from the limited overs squad for the series against England on Tuesday. All-rounder Shahid Afridi returned to the 16-member one-day squad after Pakistan, led by Misbah-ul-Haq, completed a 3-0 test whitewash against England. Right-handed batsman Hammad Azam, who played the last of his five one-dayers against Ireland in …
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 New York Times |
US General to visit Pakistan to brief on border killings, try to heal rift
Washington Post WASHINGTON — A senior US military commander will visit Pakistan this month in what could be an important step in healing the rift between the two nations, officials said Tuesday. Gen. James Mattis, commander of US Central Command, will meet with … US Sending Commander to Repair Ties With Pakistan US General to visit Pakistan Pakistani Minister Urges Reopening Border to NATO |
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 Daily Caller |
Khyber Club's bartender had front-row seat to history in Pakistan
Washington Post PESHAWAR, Pakistan — As US-funded Afghan jihadists battled the Soviets in the late 1980s, the unassuming American-run bar in this ancient frontier city bulged with gossiping foreigners. Today, with another Afghan conflict winding down, the watering … A different kind of American ambassador in Pakistan |
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 The Nation, Pakistan |
Pakistan PM in talks with Qatar's emir
AFP DOHA — Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani held talks on Tuesday with Qatar's emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, on the second-day of an official visit expected to focus on Afghan peace efforts. Gilani arrived in Doha Monday on a three … Qatar, Pakistan sign pacts to boost bilateral relations Pakistan, India can't afford war Pakistan eyes Qatar to overcome energy crisis |
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Pakistan must stem risks to a “highly vulnerable” economy that include inflation projected at 12 percent, a widening budget deficit and declining currency reserves, the International Monetary Fund said.
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Pakistan's cricket team put its numerous problems behind them through consistent performances as they wiped out the world's best team England 3-0 with captain Misbah-ul Haq aiming to move on to further heights.
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 The Express Tribune |
Pakistan, Iran enjoy brotherly ties, says Hafeez Shaikh
Pakistan Daily Times ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has said that Pakistan and Iran enjoy strong brotherly ties and the historic relationship provides basis for strong economic relations. Inaugurating a bilateral trade meeting, along with Iran's … IP gas project: Alienating US, Pakistan and Iran signal firm resolve 'Pakistan will not succumb to int'l pressure on IP pipeline' Gas accord will be honoured, Iran assured |
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 Gulf Times |
Qatar, Pakistan sign pacts to boost bilateral relations
Gulf Times Qatar and Pakistan signed several agreements and memoranda of understanding here yesterday following a session of official talks chaired by HE the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani and Pakistan's Prime … Pakistan eyes Qatar to overcome energy crisis Pakistan, Qatar reach agreement for importing 500 million cfpd of LNG Pakistan PM cites example of Indian democracy |
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Pakistan must stem risks to a “highly vulnerable” economy that include inflation projected at 12 percent, a widening budget deficit and declining currency reserves, the International Monetary Fund said.
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The Nation, Pakistan |
Pakistan, India can't afford war
The Nation, Pakistan ISLAMABAD - Calling for resolving all issues through dialogue, diplomacy, prudent policy and national consensus, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said Pakistan and India cannot afford another war in the 21st century and described talks as the only … 'Pakistan backs Kashmir solution as per people's wishes' Kashmir issue cornerstone of Pakistan's foreign policy: Prime Minister Pak can't afford another war over Kashmir: Gilani |
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