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Pakistan security services pressured utilities over government power deal
Talks that led to expected state savings of nearly $1.5bn described as ‘more an execution than a negotiation’Business - Financial Times - October 13 -
FirstFT: China launches large military exercises near Taiwan
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump backs strong dollar, says adviser, and EY delays start dates for recruitsWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
China's premier inaugurates a Beijing-funded airport at the start of a Pakistan trip
China’s Premier Li Qiang has inaugurated a Beijing-funded airport built in restive southwestern Pakistan as he arrived for a regional security meeting in the capital, IslamabadWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Pakistan roll the dice and gamble on spin trio for second Test with England
Hosts drop regulars and bring in veteran spinners in the hope the Multan pitch used last week will turn this time . “There is no change in the approach,” insisted Azhar Mahmood, Pakistan’s ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Pakistan v England: second men’s cricket Test, day one – live
Over-by-over updates from Multan Cricket Stadium Get in touch! Email your thoughts to Taha 1st over: Pakistan 1-0 (Shafique 1, Saim 0) With Woakes and Atkinson rested, Matthew Potts takes ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Beijing calls for Pakistan to step up security after attacks on Chinese workers
Two killed in latest bombing by ethnic separatists who have targeted Chinese investmentsWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
Violence-hit Pakistan locks down its capital for an Asian security meeting
Pakistani authorities have locked down the capital in a major security move as senior officials from several nations arrive for an Asian security group meetingWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
Kamran Ghulam’s debut hundred gives Pakistan timely lift against England
Second Test, day one: Pakistan 259-5 v England Debutant stars for hosts on intriguing first day It remains to be seen whether the Pakistan team selection, which before play had raised more ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Pakistan v England: second men’s cricket Test, day two – live
Cook latest England player inducted to ICC hall of fame Read our cricket newsletter, The Spin | And mail Daniel 91st over: Pakistan 259-5 (Rizwan 37, Salman 5) Carse has one slip, a gully ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Moscow and Beijing announce further cooperation during international group meeting in Pakistan
Leaders and top officials from an international group founded to counter Western alliances have met in Pakistan’s capital, with Moscow and Beijing announcing they will boost cooperationWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
Pakistan v England: second men’s cricket Test, day three – live
Tourists chasing 297 to win on third day in Multan Read the latest edition of The Spin | Email Jim 56th over: England 246-6 (Smith 17, Carse 3) . Carse is not out As you were, outside the ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Pakistan’s late wickets leave England facing tall order in second Test
Day three: Pakistan 366 & 221; England 291 & 36-2 England openers out cheaply; side need 261 more to win For all the chaos that preceded this game Pakistan find themselves in control. It is not ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Collingwood insists England have belief to chase down ‘tough’ Pakistan target
Coach promises England will attack on day four ‘This team’s capable of some special things’ Paul Collingwood insisted England had not given up hope of beating Pakistan despite ending the third ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Pakistan beat England by 152 runs to level series: second cricket Test, day four – live
Tourists skittled out on the fourth morning in Multan South Africa stun holders Australia | And mail Daniel “Is it time for a reprise of the Stokes/Leach partnership?” . They’ll need ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Pakistan spinners humble England for first win in seven Tests to level series
Pakistan 366 and 221; England 291 and 144 Stokes and Carse go down swinging in 152-run defeat England’s already remote chance of turning the second Test their way evaporated on a steamy Friday ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
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Pointers to ‘Pindi: five things to look out for in the Pakistan v England decider
With the home side basking in the glow of victory in the second Test, an intriguing matchup awaits in Rawalpindi. There’s a sense that both sides learned everything and nothing from a remarkable ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Pakistan use patio heaters and giant fans to prepare pitch for third Test
Shan Masood craving turning surface against England Toss may be vital in Rawalpindi Test series decider After flourishing on a tired, cracked pitch in the second Test, Pakistan are employing ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Judicial Overhaul Squeaks Through After High Political Drama in Pakistan
Supporters of the constitutional amendments said they would curb judicial activism. Critics said judicial independence had been damaged.World - The New York Times - October 21 -
Pakistan’s government curbs judiciary’s power after alleged harassment of MPs
Coalition will now be able to hire and fire judges but faces accusations it bribed and abducted lawmakers to get its way. Pakistan’s government has passed a controversial amendment to the ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
England name Ahmed among three spinners to face Pakistan
England recall Rehan Ahmed as one of three frontline spinners for the series decider against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
2 transgender women stabbed to death at home in northwest Pakistan
Police say two men armed with daggers killed two transgender women at their home in conservative northwest Pakistan overnight before fleeing the scene, a sign of increasing violence against trans ...World - ABC News - October 22 -
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Gillespie’s role as Pakistan Test coach reduced to ‘matchday strategist’
PCB cut duties after first Test loss against England ‘I was not involved in decision-making, I was just there’ Jason Gillespie, Pakistan’s red-ball coach, has described his role as “matchday ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Pakistan v England: hosts 73-3 at stumps after England bowled out for 273 on day one – live reaction
Live updates, play starting at 6am BST in Rawalpindi Read the latest edition of The Spin | And email Tanya 1st over: England 1-0 (Crawley 0, Duckett 0) Sajid Khan to start the Test with ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Wife of Pakistan's imprisoned former premier Imran Khan freed on bail
The wife of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan was released from a high-security prison in the garrison city of Rawalpindi on Thursday, a day after a court granted her bail in a ...World - ABC News - October 24 -
Late Pakistan wickets keep England in hunt after Jamie Smith leads fightback
Third Test, day one: England 267; Pakistan 73-3 Thirteen wickets fall on opening day of third Test From the sport that once brought you leg theory, this was more like chaos theory. Before this ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Pakistan v England: third men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened
Pakistan rallied to take a 77-run lead with Saud Shakeel scoring 134, before England slumped to 24-3 at stumps. 26th over: Pakistan 81-3 (Shan 18, Saud 22) Saud cuts Bashir very nicely for four. ...World - The Guardian - October 25
