US drone strikes ineffective solution to combat terrorists in Pak says report

Pakistan News.Net - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

US drone strikes in Pakistan's tribal regions are an ineffective solution to the problems they try to address, according to a new report. The US has used drones since 2004 to target militants in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), a restive semi-autonomous region on the country's border with Afghanistan. According to an Obama administration official, at least 20 of al ...

Pak all-rounder Hafeez says playing against India always special

Pakistan News.Net - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez, who is gearing up for the Champions Trophy clash against India, has said that any encounter between the rivals on the cricketing field is 'always very special'. The Daily Times quoted Hafeez, as saying that the players were eagerly awaiting the match against India, as it would also determine their chances of qualifying for the knockout stage of the ...

Pak batsman Mohd Yousuf rubbishes media reports of retirement from intl cricket

Pakistan News.Net - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf has rejected media reports which said that he has retired from international cricket. The 38-year-old cricketer said that he is already out of the Pakistan team and haven't played top class cricket for a while now, so there is no need for him to announce any retirement, reports the Daily Times. Yousuf last played for Pakistan in an ODI against South Africa in ...

Jimmy Shergill looking forward to work with Pakistan film industry

Pakistan News.Net - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

Jimmy Shergill has said that Hindi and Punjabi films have a huge audience from Pakistan - especially in Canada. It's been a super busy year for the Bollywood actor. With over 50 Hindi and Punjabi films under his belt, Shergill has proven himself as the versatile actor he always dreamt of being, even if it took him 17 years. While he loves to do Punjabi films, Shergill says that his bread ...

Coke Ad Hawks Pop Peace to India Pakistan

Pakistan News.Net - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Massive corporations like Coca-Cola have a primary goal: Sell their products to make money. Sometimes, if they're lucky, that goal aligns with another endeavor: Make peace. A new three-minute advertisement released by the beverage company this week aims to do both. Coca-Cola filmed the advertisement in two locations: Pakistan and India, South Asia's nuclear-armed neighbors mired in ...

Kashmiris in London protest against the killing of their leader in Pakistan

Pakistan News.Net - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Protesters from the Kashmir National Party (KNP) demonstrated in front of the Pakistan High Commission in London against the recent killing of their leader Arif Shahid in Pakistan. "It was a targeted killing and the purpose was to get rid of Arif Shahid because of the struggle he was pursuing. He was a thorough nationalist and many people admire his struggle. He becomes a martyr in the freedom ...

Ex-PCB chairman Tauqir demands imposition of ad-hoc on board

Pakistan News.Net - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Lieutenant General (retired) Tauqir Zia, along a few former and current players and administrators, have serious reservations on the mechanism adopted by the PCB, and is demanding the imposition of ad-hoc on the board. The Daily Times quoted Tauqir as saying that ad-hoc for at least three months is the need of the hour to fix ...

Talks with Taliban only option for Pakistan Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan News.Net - Tuesday 21st May, 2013

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif, has told newly elected lawmakers that Pakistan has no other option apart from negotiating with the Taliban in the interest of peace. The Express Tribune quoted Nawaz, as saying that the Taliban invitation for dialogue should be taken seriously. Nawaz said the bullet is not a solution, adding they want to use each and every option ...

Chinas Premier Seeks Stronger Ties with Pakistan

VOA - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

A soldier walks near a bus as he helps to secure the area and clear the roads before the motorcade of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang passes by in Islamabad, May 22, ...

Chinese Premier In Islamabad To Boost Strategic Ties

RadioFreeEurope - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang is in Pakistan for a two-day visit aimed at bolstering economic and strategic cooperation. Li arrived in Islamabad following a trip to India earlier in the week. The Chinese premier is being accompanied by cabinet ministers, other senior officials, and businessmen. Li is meeting with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and outgoing Prime Minister Mir ...

China-Pakistan have all-weather strategic ties

New Kerala - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

Islamabad, May 22 : Li Keqiang left India for Pakistan Wednesday, the second stop of his first overseas trip as China's premier. Xinhua described the Islamabad-Beijing ties as an "all-weather strategic ...

FSB liquidates group of terrorists from Russia trained in Pakistan

Itar Tass - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

Late on Monday, May 20, Russia’s FSB officers carried out an anti-terrorist operation in Orekhovo-Zuevo outside Moscow, in which two gunmen were killed and one more was seized. The investigators believe all three were trained for a terrorist act in the Afghan-Pakistan region and intended to stage a blast at a public place in ...

Pakistan politician Imran Khan leaves hospital after fall during election campaign

ABC Australia - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

Pakistan Imran Khan has left hospital two weeks after breaking bones in his back in a fall at a rally for Pakistan's general election, where his party scored a major breakthrough.The 60-year-old was ordered to remain immobile in bed after he fractured vertebrae and a rib in a dramatic tumble from a hoist lifting him to a stage just days before the May 11 general election.The former ...

Chinese PM pledges stronger partnership with Pakistan

West Australian - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

ISLAMABAD (AFP) - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang vowed to strengthen his country's partnership with Pakistan as he arrived Wednesday for a visit less than two weeks after the country's general election.The long-time allies will look to use the two-day trip to boost trade ties, and Li will meet prime minister-elect Nawaz Sharif -- who has not yet been sworn in -- as well as holding talks ...

UPDATE 1-Chinas Li offers to help end Pakistan energy crisis

Reuters - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

Wed May 22, 2013 4:42am EDT (Adds China comment, security) By Nick Macfie ISLAMABAD May 22 (Reuters) - China and Pakistan should make cooperation on power generation a priority, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said, as Islamabad seeks to end an energy crisis that triggers power cuts of up to 20 hours a day, bringing the economy to a near standstill. Li arrived in the Pakistan capital under ...

Chinese premier begins 2-day visit to Pakistan

San Diego Union-Tribune - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

A man walks next to huge portraits of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, right, and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, left, displayed near the presidency in Islamabad, Pakistan. Keqiang will arrive in Islamabad on May 22 on a two day official visit to hold talks with Pakistani leadership to discuss international, regional issues and enhance co-operation in bilateral ties. (AP Photo/Anjum ...

Chinese Premier arrives in Pak on two-day visit

Times of India - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

Li Keqiang was accorded a red carpet welcome as he arrived here today on a two-day maiden visit to "iron brother" Pakistan for talks on bilateral and regional issues focusing economic cooperation. ...

Premier Li arrives in Islamabad to solidify Pakistan friendship

The Standard - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

(43 mins ago) Premier Li Keqiang vowed to strengthen Beijing’s partnership with Pakistan as he arrived today for a visit less than two weeks after elections in the country. The long-time allies will look to use the two-day trip to boost trade ties, and Li will meet prime minister-elect Nawaz Sharif – who has not yet been sworn in – as well as holding talks with senior ...

Imran Khan leaveas hospital back at his home in Pak city of Lahore

KeralaNext - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

Cricket News: Imran Khan had fractured three vertebrae and a rib when he fell 15 feet from a forklift truck at a campaign event in Lahore on May ...

China-Pakistan relations of equality mutual trust stand weatherproof

Global Times - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang left India for Pakistan Wednesday, the second stop of his first overseas trip as China's new head of government.It is worth noting that Li is the first foreign leader to visit Pakistan in the wake of the country's general elections.The two "firsts" testified to the "all-weather strategic partnership" between China and Pakistan, which was ...

Mobile services shut in Pakistan ahead of Chinese PMs visit

Times of India - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities on Wednesday shut mobile services in Islamabad and the nearby garrison city of Rawalpindi over security concerns on the arrival ...

India Ink Kashmir Pressing Delhi for Aid for Quake-Hit Victims

New York Times - Wednesday 22nd May, 2013

Patients were evacuated from a hospital in the town of Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir after an earthquake struck the region on May 1. NEW DELHI —After an earthquake in Jammu and Kashmir state on May 1 left thousands of people homeless and caused 6 billion rupees in infrastructure damage, state officials said Tuesday that they are petitioning the central government for a special relief ...