Kathy Gannon, Associated Press Updated 1:36 am CDT, Tuesday, October 9, 2018 FILE - This March 2009, file photo, shows Zalmay Khalilzad, special adviser on reconciliation in Kabul, Afghanistan. Zalmay Khalilzad, Washington’s newly named point man, tasked with finding a peaceful end to Afghanistan’s 17- year war, is in Pakistan to seek the new government’s help pushing the Taliban to the table, according to a U.S. Embassy statement Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. less FILE - This March 2009, file photo, shows Zalmay Khalilzad, special adviser on reconciliation in Kabul, Afghanistan. Zalmay Khalilzad, Washington’s newly named point man, tasked with finding a peaceful end to ... more Photo: Rafiq Maqbool, AP Photo: Rafiq Maqbool, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - This March 2009, file … [Read more...] about US envoy on Afghan peace takes his mission to Pakistan
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Pakistan to seek IMF loan to avert meltdown
Updated 10:58 pm PDT, Monday, October 8, 2018 In this Jan. 20, 2017, photo, villagers collect clean water from a broken water supply line in the suburbs of Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan says it will seek a bailout loan from the International Monetary Fund to address a mounting balance of payments crisis, Finance Minister Asad Umar said Monday. less In this Jan. 20, 2017, photo, villagers collect clean water from a broken water supply line in the suburbs of Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan says it will seek a bailout loan from the International Monetary Fund ... more Photo: B.K. Bangash, AP FILE In this Dec. 7, 2015, file photo, vendors visit a wholesale market to buy Jaggery, in Peshawar, Pakistan. Pakistan says it will seek a bailout loan from the International Monetary Fund to address a mounting balance of payments crisis, Finance Minister Asad Umar said Monday. less FILE In this Dec. 7, 2015, file photo, … [Read more...] about Pakistan to seek IMF loan to avert meltdown
The elusive and enigmatic First Lady of Pakistan
By Faiza Iqbal Published: October 8, 2018 0 SHARES Share Tweet Email Bushra Maneka has remained an elusive presence in Imran Khan’s private life. PHOTO: FACEBOOK/ PTI OFFICIAL Imran Khan’s political gusto may have weathered several storms, but his penchant of collecting various wives over the years has been a constant source of amusement to his political opponents as well as voters in Pakistan. From his playboy days of yesteryear to his days of peddling a more Islamic demeanour, Imran’s wives have adapted to his constantly evolving personas. I was merely 12-years-old when I discovered Jemima Goldsmith was marrying Imran. I was in awe of a man who happened to snag a blushing, demure and outrageously beautiful daughter of a British billionaire. From watching their first interview together when they coyly evaded questions about ‘love’ and inter-religious marriage, I was convinced Imran had found the one. Goldsmith was besotted and Imran … [Read more...] about The elusive and enigmatic First Lady of Pakistan
Last appeal of Christian on Pakistan death row for blasphemy
Kathy Gannon, Associated Press Updated 10:41 pm CDT, Sunday, October 7, 2018 FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2016, file photo, supporters of a Pakistani religious group shout slogans demanding hanging of a Christian woman, Aasia Bibi in Lahore, Pakistan. Pakistan's Supreme Court is set to hear the final appeal of the Christian on death row since 2010 accused of insulting Islam's prophet, a crime that incites mobs to kill and carries an automatic death penalty. less FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2016, file photo, supporters of a Pakistani religious group shout slogans demanding hanging of a Christian woman, Aasia Bibi in Lahore, Pakistan. Pakistan's Supreme Court is set to hear ... more Photo: K.M. Chaudary, AP Photo: K.M. Chaudary, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2016, file photo, supporters … [Read more...] about Last appeal of Christian on Pakistan death row for blasphemy
Men in Green vs Mighty Australia: Has Pakistan selected the best team for the job?
By Abdul Basit Sayeed Published: October 6, 2018 0 SHARES Share Tweet Email Australia's Josh Hazlewood (L) is congratulated by teammate Nathan Lyon after dismissing Pakistan's Wahab Riaz (R) during Day 2 of the first Test on December 16, 2016. PHOTO: AFP How do we even assess the embarrassing performance exhibited by Pakistan at the 2018 Asia Cup? If we briefly sum it up, we can definitely detect complacency, lack of mental durability and a mismanagement of human resources. Now, after its heart-wrenching exit from the event, Pakistan cricket’s next adventure is a two-match Test series against Australia, which starts tomorrow. The Inzamamul Haq-led selection committee has announced a 17-member squad to face the team that ranks third in Test rankings. However, it seems the selection committee hasn’t learned from past mistakes and has picked players that are either inexperienced or unsuitable for the longest format of the game. The following is an assessment … [Read more...] about Men in Green vs Mighty Australia: Has Pakistan selected the best team for the job?