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Pakistan restores mobile services after terror shutdown
Nov 16, 2012 14:05 EST
Pakistan late Friday restored mobile phone networks shut down for eight hours in two major cities to prevent terror attacks at the start of the Muslim holy month of Muharram, officials said.
Pakistan 'blasphemy school' headteacher released on bail
Nov 14, 2012 14:36 EST
A Pakistani headteacher caught in a blasphemy row over a piece of homework allegedly containing derogatory references to the prophet Mohammed was Wednesday released on bail, his lawyer said.
Fears blight 'Malala Day' in schoolgirl's hometown
Nov 10, 2012 14:52 EST
Pakistan marked "Malala Day" Saturday on a global day of support for the teenager shot by the Taliban for promoting girls' education, but in her home town security fears meant her schoolmates could not honour her in public.
Pakistan president congratulates Obama
Nov 07, 2012 10:01 EST
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated his US counterpart Barack Obama on his re-election Wednesday, saying he was confident their countries' relations would "continue to prosper".
Pakistan's president Zardari congratulates Obama
Nov 07, 2012 08:50 EST
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated his US counterpart Barack Obama on his re-election Wednesday, saying he was confident their countries' relations would "continue to prosper".
Pakistan 'blasphemy school' headteacher remanded
Nov 03, 2012 09:05 EDT
A Pakistani court on Saturday refused bail to the headteacher of a school caught in a blasphemy row over a piece of homework allegedly containing derogatory references to the prophet Mohammed.
Kabaddi takes centre stage for Pakistan and India
Nov 02, 2012 11:31 EDT
As long-frozen cricket ties between Pakistan and India thaw, the two arch-rivals are also hoping this weekend's Kabaddi Asia Cup can bring the countries closer together.
Pakistan 'blasphemy' teacher in hiding
Nov 02, 2012 09:28 EDT
A Pakistani teacher at the centre of a blasphemy row was in hiding Friday as her school management denied all responsibility for the "dirty act" and called for her to be punished.
Pakistan backs day-night Tests
Nov 02, 2012 09:06 EDT
Pakistani cricket authorities have given their support to the idea of hosting day-night Tests, saying they would increase the "product value" of the matches.
Pakistan school head held over 'blasphemous' test
Nov 01, 2012 12:45 EDT
Pakistan police arrested a headmaster on blasphemy charges on Thursday, officers said, after a mob ransacked his school over allegations a test paper insulted the Prophet Mohammed.
US rejects Pakistan militant's offer of storm aid
Oct 31, 2012 16:34 EDT
The United States Wednesday rejected an offer of help for Americans hit by superstorm Sandy from the founder of a Pakistan-based Islamist group blamed for the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Pakistan militant group founder offers US storm aid
Oct 30, 2012 10:28 EDT
The founder of a Pakistan-based Islamist group blamed for the 2008 Mumbai attacks, who is under a $10 million US bounty, Tuesday offered humanitarian aid to the United States as it battles superstorm Sandy.
Pakistan mull Malik's bid to be batting coach
Oct 29, 2012 07:16 EDT
Pakistan cricket chiefs have made no decision yet on disgraced former captain Salim Malik's bid to become the national side's batting coach, an official said Monday.
Pakistan hopeful of Bangladesh visit
Oct 28, 2012 17:33 EDT
Pakistan's cricket board said Sunday it hopes to arrange a tour by Bangladesh as part of efforts to revive international cricket in the country.
Al-Qaeda leader calls on Muslims to kidnap Westerners
Oct 26, 2012 18:45 EDT
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has urged Egyptians to restart their revolution to press for Islamic law and called on Muslims to kidnap Westerners, the SITE Intelligence Group said Friday.
Jaguars owner says race insults hardened his resolve
Oct 25, 2012 16:13 EDT
Pakistan-born billionaire Shahid Khan has told US television newsmagazine "60 Minutes" that racist remarks when he bought the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars last November made him more determined to succeed.
Disgraced Malik seeks Pakistan batting coach job
Oct 25, 2012 13:34 EDT
Disgraced former Pakistan captain Salim Malik Thursday said he has applied for the job of national batting coach, insisting he is not barred after a court lifted his life ban four years ago.
Afghanistan, Pakistan eye US vote with foreboding
Oct 25, 2012 08:29 EDT
The US election is a side-show on the frontline of the war on terror where Afghans feel abandoned by Washington's looming troop withdrawal, which some in Pakistan fear could cause more violence and instability in their country regardless of who secures the White House.
Pakistan to buy bulletproof buses
Oct 24, 2012 13:17 EDT
Pakistani cricket chiefs on Wednesday approved the purchase of bulletproof buses as part of efforts to persuade foreign teams to return after a long suspension over security fears.
Pakistan ready for international cricket - touring stars
Oct 22, 2012 09:03 EDT
Players from the visiting International World XI Monday said overseas teams should return to tour Pakistan soon, after two Twenty20s against an all-star home side passed off successfully at the weekend.
