Top court intensifies attack on Pakistan's government

ISLAMABAD – The political crisis engulfing Pakistan deepened Monday when the nation's top court clashed with a beleaguered government already under attack from the powerful army – a combined …

Written on January 17, 2012 | Posted in ISI, Pakistan, UN, ad, army, islam, islamabad, unlmitie | Leave a comment

The Surfer: Watling as New Zealand’s Test keeper is a gamble

So BJ Watling has the inside running to be New Zealand’s next Test wicketkeeper, but of the two contenders in the squad logic and pure numbers suggest Kruger van Wyk should be the frontrunner, says Fred Woodcock, writing for Fairfax NZ News. The logic part is simple – of the two South African-born players, only van Wyk can claim to be a specialist gloveman. The 31-year-old has been doing the job for more than a decade at first-class level both in South Africa and New Zealand, while Watling, six years…

Written on January 17, 2012 | Posted in Cricket, New Zealand cricket, News, Sports, UN, ad, africa, cia, fair, new zealand, uth | Leave a comment

LPG shortage hits Kashmir as snowfall continues

Srinagar, Jan 16 : As moderate to heavy snowfall continued in the Kashmir Valley for the second consecutive day Monday, locals and tourists are now complaining about the scarcity of essential …

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If convicted, Gilani faces 6 months’ jail

There is no immediate threat to Gilani, as the contempt case is expected to be drawn out. But he could be disqualified from holding office and have to step down if convicted of contempt. He also …

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Pakistan in turmoil as courts clash with PM

The Independent's Asia Correspondent Andrew Buncombe is based in Delhi. His dominion ranges over India, Pakistan, Burma, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, occasionally parts of South East Asia and …

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Pakistan's sorry religious-freedom record

At least 161 people were indicted last year under Pakistan's blasphemy law, and 9 people accused of blasphemy were lynched. A Muslim legal scholar estimates that 95% of all blasphemy charges …

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Pakistan's growing civilian-military showdown

In this April 2010 file photo, Pakistan's Army Chief Gen. Ashfaq Pervez Kayani (r.) and Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani watch a military exercise in the Cholistan Desert near …

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Pakistan's PM Agrees to Appear in Court

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has agreed to appear before the Supreme Court later this week to face a contempt notice for failing to reopen a graft case against President Asif Ali Zardar

Written on January 16, 2012 | Posted in Pakistan, US, unlmitie | Leave a comment

Pakistan PM Gilani wins key backing in Parliament

Pakistan's Parliament passed a key resolution Monday that backed Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani as he faces pressure from the Army and the Supreme …

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Taleem-ul-Amal project helps child labourers obtain an education in Pakistan

SIALKOT, Pakistan, 10 January 2012 – Sadness fills the eyes of 12-year-old Chand Khushi Mohammad as he recalls walking the streets, collecting garbage, near Sialkot, a city known for sporting goods …

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