Abdul Sattar and Amir Shah, Associated Press Updated 4:05 am PST, Thursday, December 27, 2018 FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2018 file photo, Pakistani security personnel move in the compound of Chinese Consulate following a deadly attack, in Karachi, Pakistan. Aslam Baloch, one of the leaders of the Baluch Liberation Army, blamed for masterminding the attack on the consulate has been killed in a bombing in Afghanistan, Pakistani officials and the separatist group said Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. less FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2018 file photo, Pakistani security personnel move in the compound of Chinese Consulate following a deadly attack, in Karachi, Pakistan. Aslam Baloch, one of the leaders of the Baluch ... more Photo: Shakil Adil, AP Photo: Shakil Adil, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image … [Read more...] about Separatist behind Pakistan attack is killed in Afghanistan
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11 years later, both Pakistan and PPP are suffering the loss of Benazir Bhutto
By Raza Habib Raja Published: December 27, 2018 0 SHARES Share Tweet Email Former Pakistan Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto, center, visits the family home of Zaheer Abbas Bolas, a Pakistan Peoples Party supporter killed in the suicide bombing aimed at assassinating Bhutto in Karachi in October, on the outskirts of Lahore, Pakistan, on Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. PHOTO: GETTY I still remember the date. It was October 18, 2007, the day Benazir Bhutto returned from self-exile. I was posted in Karachi at the time, and it seemed as if an electric vibe was going through the entire city. As I returned from the office, I could see cars and buses full of people, many of whom were waving the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) flag. I was with a colleague who, after seeing those PPP supporters, could not hide his disgust and remarked: “Jahil qaum hai. Itni corrupt aurat ko welcome kar rahi hai. Yeh Bhuttos mulk loot ker kha gaye. Tab hee mein kehta hoon democracy humare mulk ke … [Read more...] about 11 years later, both Pakistan and PPP are suffering the loss of Benazir Bhutto
Pakistan’s journalists complain of increasing censorship
Kathy Gannon, Associated Press Updated 10:32 pm PST, Tuesday, December 25, 2018 In this Thursday Dec. 20, 2018 photo, jobless newspaper workers protest near the Parliament, in Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan’s military and security agencies are exerting more pressure than ever on local media. The newly elected government is meanwhile slashing its advertising budget, squeezing a key source of revenue for private newspapers and TV stations. less In this Thursday Dec. 20, 2018 photo, jobless newspaper workers protest near the Parliament, in Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan’s military and security agencies are exerting more pressure than ever on local ... more Photo: B.K. Bangash, AP Photo: B.K. Bangash, AP Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Image 1 of 8 In this Thursday Dec. 20, … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s journalists complain of increasing censorship
Why 2018 will go down as an unforgettable year in Pakistan’s democratic history
By Imad Zafar Published: December 25, 2018 0 SHARES Share Tweet Email For many, this year offered a lot to be optimistic about when it comes to the future of Pakistan. This year can rightfully be termed the year of change for Pakistan. After all, the General Elections held this year saw the rise of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) into the power corridors. While the political temperature in Pakistan remains high despite the cold weather of December, the following are glimpses of the main political events that had an impact on Pakistan’s political dispensation this year. January: US President Donald Trump lashed out at Pakistan in a tweet and withheld aid worth millions of dollars. February: Renowned human rights lawyer and activist Asma Jahangir passed away.March: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Nihal Hashmi, Talal Chaudhry and Daniyal Aziz were disqualified on charges of contempt. Meanwhile, PML-N emerged the largest party in the … [Read more...] about Why 2018 will go down as an unforgettable year in Pakistan’s democratic history
In order to bring their A-game, Pakistan needs to concentrate on their A team
By Zaid Hassan Published: December 25, 2018 0 SHARES Share Tweet Email Another thing which Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) needs to work on with regards to the A team is to have permanent coaches and staff members like the national team instead of appointing new ones for different tours. PHOTO: PCB It is often said that the gap between International cricket and Pakistan domestic cricket is way too wide for new youngsters in the Pakistan team to bridge. Pakistan Super League (PSL) tries to minimise that gap when Pakistani domestic cricketers not only compete with international cricketers but also learn how international cricketers prepare themselves for a match by sharing the dressing room with them. But is that enough exposure to prepare them for international cricket? Indian Premier League (IPL) takes centre stage in the world of cricket every year during which no or very little international cricket takes place. Even though many Pakistanis deny watching it or watching only … [Read more...] about In order to bring their A-game, Pakistan needs to concentrate on their A team