Christian Couple Accused of Blasphemy Burned Alive in Pakistan

11/06/14 3:21 PM PST

Shahbaz Maseeh and his wife, Shama Bibi, were first beaten up by an angry mob and then burned alive in a brick kiln

World Religion Crime

Tags: pakistan, brick kiln, christian couple, blasphmey, burning koran, quran, pages, verses, holy, religious text

Flag Ceremony Held at Wagah Border, 1 Day After Attack

11/06/14 10:27 AM PST

Each day before sunset, security personnel from India and Pakistan participate in a ritual called "beating retreat"

Tags: india, pakistan, flag lowering ceremony, beating retreat, military ritual, wagah border

Blast at Wagah Border in Pakistan: 55 Dead, 200 Injured

11/04/14 1:52 PM PST

On November 2nd, a suicide bomber blew himself up at one of the gates at Wagah border in Pakistan

World

Tags: wagan border, lahore, pakistan, india, border, 55 dead, civilians, militant, taliban, beating retreat, flag lowering ceremony

Burka Avenger Has New Enemy: Polio

11/03/14 2:09 PM PST

After fighting various evil characters, Pakistan's cartoon superheroine will now fight polio

Health Arts & Entertainment

Tags: pakistan, burka avenger, polio, cartoon, taliban

India Slips 13 Spots to 114th in Latest Gender Gap Index

10/30/14 2:06 PM PST

The World Economic Forum measured countries on gender equality based on the criteria of economic, political, educational, and health

World Economy

Tags: wef, world economic forum, gender gap report, india, 114, bangladesh, nepal, sri lanka, pakistan

Chaos at London's 'Million March' When Pakistani Politician Appears

10/29/14 9:10 AM PST

Soon after Bilawal Bhutto appeared at the 'Million March' in London, people started booing and shouting slogans against him

Tags: bilawal bhutto, ppp, pakistan, million march, london

India to Acquire Israel's Spike Anti-Tank Guided Missiles

10/28/14 4:55 PM PST

India's new defence purchases come at a time when it is facing tensions at its borders with China and Pakistan

World

Tags: india, spike, javelin, israel, usa, china, pakistan, anti tank missiles, submarines, defence

Convicted Bangladeshi War Criminal Dies at Age 91

10/24/14 3:04 PM PST

Ghulam Azam was serving a 90-year prison sentence for crimes against humanity, when he passed away on October 23, 2014

World Crime

Tags: ghulam azam, bangaldesh, war crimes, pakistan, 90 years, july, jamaat e islami

Pakistani Cleric Tahirul Qadri Ends Islamabad Sit-In

10/23/14 11:58 AM PST

Tahir-ul-Qadri supporters end Islamabad sit-in after failing to force PM Nawaz Sharif to resign

World

Tags: islamabad, constitution avenue, nawaz sharif, tahirul qadri, cleric, pakistan, imran khan

Pakistan Suspends ARY News TV Channel

10/23/14 8:55 AM PST

ARY News was reportedly suspended for airing a program critical of Pakistan's judicial system

Media

Tags: pakistan, ary news tv, defamation, judicial system, judges, lucman, pemra

Outrage Over Robbery of Pakistani Philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi

10/22/14 10:54 AM PST

Robbers make away with about 5 kilograms of gold and cash, worth $200,000, from Pakistan charity

World

Tags: abdul sattar edhi, karachi, edhi foundation, robbery, pakistan, philanthropist

Pakistan’s Thriving Scorpion Trade

10/10/14 3:36 PM PST

Scorpions are used in cancer treatment and medical research, and there is huge demand from countries like U.S., Australia, Europe, and China

World

Tags: pakistan, sindh, scorpion, sting, traders, hunters, ecosystem