Pakistani News for the Rest of Us

These men are the helicopter pilots of Pakistan’s armed forces - perhaps the only group of people in the sordid drama that have delivered more than was ever expected of them. While those in cities and towns - helped mostly by road transport - have perhaps not even noticed their presence beyond the deafening hum …

Most couples only have to convince their in-laws and friends their love is true. The Ahmads have to prove their commitment to the U.S. government. These records and more, soon to be mailed to a Des Moines immigration office, are an attempt to prove Malik Ahmad, 32, a Pakistani citizen, and Amy, 26, a Washburn …

The media in the West has been carrying negative propaganda when it comes to foreigners’ safety in Pakistan, but people here are really friendly, said Ewan Clayton, a calligrapher and a professor of art, design, media and culture. “I burst into tears of joy when I saw the great Islamic structure, Badshahi Mosque”, he said. …

PAKISTAN have turned to Steve Kean, Fulham’s assistant manager, to fulfil their ambition of reaching the World Cup finals in 2010. Their football association, based in Lahore, have offered the Scot a pivotal role in a multi-million pound restructuring plan designed to drag them out of the lower reaches of the FIFA world rankings and …