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Airliner Plot Had Support In Pakistan, Officials Say 
Washington Post - 11 minutes ago
U.S. and European officials described Pakistan yesterday as the hub of a plot to down transatlantic flights, saying the young British men allegedly behind the planned attacks drew financial and logistical support from sponsors operating in Karachi and Lahore.Pakistan captain Inzy feels drug-ban pair's pain AFP via Yahoo! News - 22 minutes ago
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has said he felt the pain of bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif after they were banned for doping, adding that the team would badly miss their pace.Air raid on Pakistan school angers many AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 1:00 PM
Pakistan's attack on an Islamic school that killed 80 people has dented hopes for a diplomatic solution to quashing anti-U.S. militants in the autonomous tribal belt bordering Afghanistan.Car bomb kills three near Pakistan police chief's office AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 4:38 AM
A bomb exploded in a moving car outside a provincial police chief's office in southwest Pakistan, killing three people including a policeman, police said.Car Bomb Kills 2 Policemen in Pakistan Los Angeles Times - Nov 02 3:13 PM
QUETTA, Pakistan -- A car bomb exploded near the police chief's headquarters in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Thursday, killing two policemen and wounding four other people, officials said. The suspected bomber also died in the blast.Three killed by car bomb near Pakistan police chief's office AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 4:04 AM
A car bomb exploded in front of a provincial police chief's office in Pakistan's southwestern city of Quetta, killing three people including a policeman, officials said.Blair to visit Pakistan this month AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 2:40 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair is to travel to Pakistan later this month for talks with anti-terror ally President Pervez Musharraf.Cricket-Pakistan looks to Shabbir after bowlers banned Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 3:04 AM
Pakistan will try to resurrect the career of banned pacer Shabbir Ahmed following the doping bans imposed on Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, an official said on Thursday.Blair to visit Pakistan this month AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 2:03 AM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair is to travel to Pakistan later this month for talks with anti-terror ally President Pervez Musharraf, the Pakistani foreign office said.Charles, Camilla visit Diana gaffe mosque in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo!7 News - 31 minutes ago
LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) - Prince Charles and his wife Camilla visited the Pakistani city of Lahore -- and avoided the mistake of the late Princess Diana, whose short skirt outraged mullahs at a historic mosque.Pakistan's Akhtar to appeal career-threatening ban: doctor AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 02 12:05 AM
Pakistan's Shoaib Akhtar will appeal against a two-year drugs ban, his doctor said, as a tribunal's report showed the paceman took vitamins and herbal medicines without telling team staff.Pakistan Mobilink sells first dollar bond -sources Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
HONG KONG, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Pakistan Mobile Communications (Pvt) Ltd. (Mobilink) has priced its first global bond -- a $250 million issue -- at a yield of 8.625 percent, market sources familiar with the deal said on Friday.Emerging Debt-Pakistan Mobilink bonds up in quiet Asian market Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
HONG KONG, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Newly issued seven-year bonds from Pakistan Mobile Communications (Pvt) Ltd. (Mobilink) firmed on Friday in a quiet market ahead of the release of October U.S. jobs data.Pakistan's Akhtar and Asif banned for doping AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 10:53 PM
Pakistan's top bowler Shoaib Akhtar was banned for two years and teammate Mohammad Asif for one year after they tested positive for a banned steroid, an official said.Cricket-Pakistan's cup of woe spills over after dope bans Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 9:50 PM
Pakistan cricket fans woke up on Thursday to the harsh reality of their team being without its best bowlers for next year's World Cup following the long-term bans on Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif for doping offences.US backs Pakistan on strike AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 9:40 PM
The White House said that it supported Pakistan's deadly air raid on an Islamic school and praised President Pervez Musharraf for showing "determination" to fight terrorism.Bush Brings Afghanistan, Pakistan to the Table Washington Post - Nov 01 9:13 PM
President Bush met yesterday with Afghanistan President Harmid Karzai and last Friday with Pakistan's president, Gen. Pervez Musharraf. Tonight, joined by Vice President Cheney and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, he will bring both men into the old family dining room of the White House for a... PM TALKS UP PAKISTAN AS DESTINATION FOR FDI Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Nov 02 4:16 PM
Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that Pakistan has become an ideal destination for foreign direct investment in the industrial sector.Pakistan Mobilink sells first dollar bond - source Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 02 5:05 PM
HONG KONG, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Pakistan Mobile Communications (Pvt) Ltd. (Mobilink) has priced its first global bond -- a $250 million issue -- at a yield of 8.625 percent, a market source familiar with the deal said on Friday.Pakistan recall trio for Windies tour opener Khaleej Times - 37 minutes ago
KARACHI Pakistan have recalled Asim Kamal, Yasir Hameed and Mohammad Sami for a two-day tour match against the West Indies after the team s recent failures in England and the Champions Trophy.Pakistan, Russian Railways Agree to Cooperate Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 02 4:13 PM
KARACHI, Nov 3 Asia Pulse - Pakistan and Russia have agreed to promote bilateral cooperation in the railway sector. Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed held separate meetings with President of Russian Railways Vladimir Yakunin and Russian Minister for Transportation Alexander Misharin here in this regard on Wednesday.PAKISTAN, RUSSIAN RAILWAYS AGREE TO COOPERATE Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Nov 02 4:16 PM
Transport Pakistan and Russia have agreed to promote bilateral cooperation in the railway sector. Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed held separate meetings with President of Russian Railways Vladimir Yakunin and Russian Minister for Transportation Alexander Misharin here in this regard on Wednesday.PM Talks Up Pakistan As Destination For Fdi Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Nov 02 4:16 PM
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that Pakistan has become an ideal destination for foreign direct investment in the industrial sector.Pakistan s cup of woe Khaleej Times - 37 minutes ago
KARACHI Pakistan cricket fans woke up on yesterday to the harsh reality of their team being without its best bowlers for next year s World Cup following the long-term bans on Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif for doping offences.Bush Cites Progress in Pakistan, Afghanistan Washington Post - Nov 01 11:00 PM
President Bush highlighted anti-terrorism efforts of Afghanistan and Pakistan yesterday, calling the nations invaluable allies despite a surge of violence in southern Afghanistan that has provoked deep suspicions about their ability -- and appetite -- to battle extremists. Amnesty appeals for Guantanamo man rearrested in Pakistan Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - Amnesty International launched a global appeal on Thursday after Pakistan arrested a freed Guantanamo prisoner after he wrote a book on his experience at the controversial US detention facility.Pakistan defends deadly attack on school; rights group demands probe USA Today - Nov 01 4:45 PM
Pakistan's military defended its deadly missile strike on an Islamic school, saying it was necessary to prevent terrorist trainees from escaping. Critics said the government used disproportionate force in the attack, which killed 80 people.Fake notes could have been printed in Pakistan: DRI New Kerala - 22 minutes ago
Chennai, Nov 2: In the wake of the recent seizure of counterfeit Indian currency printed abroad and smuggled into Tamil Nadu, Directorate Revenue of Intelligence today said fake notes could have been printed in Pakistan and did not rule out the possibility of involvement of terrorists in the clandestine activity.The US role against militants in Pakistan BBC News - Nov 02 1:13 AM
Monday's attack on a seminary in Pakistan which killed 80 people has started a debate on who actually carried out the operation, says the BBC's Aamer Ahmed Khan.Prince tours Pakistan's religious sites Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 02 11:12 AM
Prince Charles visited religious sites of Muslims, Christians and Sikhs in Pakistan on Thursday and met with their community leaders as part of efforts to promote inter-faith harmony.British prince tours Pakistan's religious sites Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 02 10:35 AM
LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Charles visited religious sites of Muslims, Christians and Sikhs in Pakistan on Thursday and met with their community leaders as part of efforts to promote inter-faith harmony.Musharraf wants sincerity in Pakistan, India talks People's Daily - Nov 02 4:05 PM
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said on Thursday that Pakistan and India must move forward to resolve conflicts.Lucknow to host Bangladesh-India-Pakistan meet New Kerala - 32 minutes ago
Agra, Nov 3: A three-day conference of representatives from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh is to be held at Lucknow University starting Nov 6. "Time has come to erase the memories of partition.ICC pat Pakistan on the back for drug bans The Star - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
Mohali - Cricket's world governing body yesterday welcomed Pakistan's decision to ban fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif for drug abuse, saying it set a "fine precedent."Pakistan defends deadly attack on school AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 1:14 PM
Pakistan's military defended its deadly missile strike on an Islamic school, saying Wednesday it was necessary to prevent terrorist trainees from escaping. Critics said the government used disproportionate force in the attack, which killed 80 people.Car bomb blast in Pakistan kills 3, injures 5: police People's Daily - Nov 02 4:05 PM
Two policemen and one passerby were killed and five other persons were wounded in a car bomb blast Thursday in Quetta, capital of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, the private GEO TV reported here.Jaswant says India has to live with US-Pakistan ties Dawn - 2 hours, 18 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, Nov 2: India will have to live with the fact that the US will continue to rely on Pakistan as a key ally in the war against terror, says India s former minister for external affairs Jaswant Singh.CDM Constructors gets big Pakistan job UPI - Nov 02 1:15 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Agency for International Development will pay CDM Constructors Inc. of Cambridge, Mass., as much as $120 million for work in Pakistan.Dengue fever patients up to 813 in Pakistan People's Daily - Nov 02 4:55 PM
The total number of patients declared positive for dengue virus across the country stood at 813 by Thursday evening as against 741 positive cases by Wednesday evening, said a press release issued by Pakistan health ministry here Thursday.Car bomber kills 2 policemen, wounds 4 others in Quetta, Pakistan CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 02 8:25 AM
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) - A massive car bomb exploded near the police chief's headquarters in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Thursday, killing two police and wounding four others, police said. The bomber also died.AXGJ: Signs LOI to Introduce its Home Building Technology in Pakistan Nasdaq - Nov 02 6:59 AM
Axia Group, Inc. (AXGJ) announced that it has begun shipment of panels to begin building a model home in Pakistan for evaluation in the earthquake affected regions of that country.UPDATE 3-Cricket-Pakistan bans Shoaib and Asif for doping Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 10:05 AM
A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) drugs tribunal banned Shoaib Akhtar for two years and fellow fast bowler Mohammad Asif for one year on Wednesday after finding them guilty of doping offences.Scan Geophysical to Shoot 2D Seismic Offshore Pakistan Rigzone - Nov 02 11:00 AM
SCAN Geophysical ASA has signed a contract with GEMS International N.V. that calls for SCAN to acquire approximately 3,000 km of 2D seismic data offshore Pakistan for the Government of Pakistan.Pakistan defends attack on school Boston Globe - Nov 02 12:51 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- The military defended its missile strike on an Islamic school, saying yesterday it was necessary to prevent terrorist trainees from escaping. Critics said the government used disproportionate force in the attack, which killed 80 people.Pakistan, Russia cooperate in rail sector UPI - Nov 02 9:30 AM
MOSCOW, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Russia and Pakistan plan to cooperate in rail projects that include linking Pakistan with Iran and Afghanistan.Suicide bomber kills policeman, bystander, wounds 4 others in Pakistan CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 02 7:02 AM
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) - A suicide car bomber killed a policeman and a bystander in a massive explosion near the police chief's headquarters in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Thursday, an officer said.Pakistan continues school-attack debate The Philadelphia Inquirer - Nov 02 12:35 AM
Pakistan's military yesterday defended its deadly missile strike on an Islamic school, saying it was necessary to prevent terrorist trainees from escaping. Critics said the government used disproportionate force in the attack, which killed 80 people.Pakistan reeling from doping bans as cricket controversies mount Slam! Sports - Nov 02 6:24 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - The doping bans handed down to top fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammed Asif are a disaster for Pakistan cricket, already reeling from controversies that have hurt its chances in next year's World Cup, former players said Thursday.US should lean on Pakistan over terrorism: report rediff.com - Nov 02 9:58 AM
The report also suggested that Washington should review Pakistani efforts to deny terrorists a safe haven and reassess its policy regarding Pakistan.Pakistan defends deadly attack on school; rights group demands probe Gloucester Daily Times - Nov 02 9:05 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan's military defended its deadly missile strike on an Islamic school, saying yesterday it was necessary to prevent terrorist trainees from escaping. Critics said the government used disproportionate force in the attack, which killed 80 people.Pakistan bans dope-tainted Akhtar, Asif AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 8:01 AM
Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been banned for two years and fellow pace bowler Mohammad Asif for one year after they tested positive for a banned steroid, an official said.Cricket-Pakistan's Shoaib and Asif banned for doping Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 01 7:36 AM
A Pakistan Cricket Board drugs tribunal banned Shoaib Akhtar for two years and fellow fast bowler Mohammad Asif for one year on Wednesday after finding them guility of doping offences.British premier to visit Pakistan this month Pakistani Newspaper - Nov 02 11:04 AM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 2: British Prime Minister Tony Blair is to travel to Pakistan later this month for talks with anti-terror ally President Pervez Musharraf, the Pakistani foreign office said Thursday.Pakistan, Belgium agree to further enhance bilateral relations The Pakistan Link - Nov 02 9:52 AM
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and Belgium Wednesday held fruitful and productive discussion covering whole range of bilateral relations, regional and international issues....1960 cases of Dengue fever so far reported in Pakistan: Nasir Khan Pakistani Newspaper - Nov 02 10:49 AM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (APP): Minister for Health Nasir Khan Thursday said 1960 cases of Dengue fever have so far been reported in Pakistan, mostly from Sindh.India, Pakistan agree to increase freight trains rediff.com - Nov 02 4:16 AM
India and Pakistan on Thursday decided in principle to introduce freight services in the Munabao-Khokhrapar rail sector and increase the frequency of freight trains between Wagah and Attari to facilitate cross-border movement of goods.Seminary bombing in Pakistan barbaric: Qureshi Outlook India - Nov 02 9:10 AM
A separatist leader in Jammu and Kashmir today denounced the bombing of a religious seminary in Pakistan as a "barbaric act". "We condemn the barbaric bombing of students of a religious seminary in the tribal area of Pakistan.Pakistan: Car Bomb Kills Two India Daily - Nov 02 9:15 AM
A car bomb exploded in a parking lot next to the Balochistan office of the chief of police Nov. 2 in the southwestern city of Quetta, Pakistan, killing a police officer and a civilian. Responsibility has yet to be determined.Car bomb kills three in Pakistan Khaleej Times - Nov 02 7:35 AM
ISLAMABAD - A car bomb explosion killed three policemen and a passerby in Quetta, capital of Pakistan s restive Balochistan province, on Thursday evening.Pakistan Islamic group vows to rebuild bombed religious school People's Daily - Nov 02 5:50 AM
Pakistan's main Islamic group announced on Thursday that within three months it will rebuild the religious school which was bombed in the tribal region on Monday.ICC chief hails Pakistan's tough line against doping violations Yahoo! India News - Nov 02 2:30 AM
The International Cricket Council on Thursday hailed Pakistan's decision to ban top pace bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif for doping violations as an example to other cricket playing nations. Outside inquiry urged into Pakistan bombing International Herald Tribune - Nov 01 8:50 AM
The U.S.-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch on Wednesday urged the Pakistan government to allow an independent investigation into the bombing of a religious school that killed 80 people.Pakistan Mobilink cuts bond-yield guidance-sources Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 02 12:04 AM
HONG KONG, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Pakistan Mobile Communications (Pvt) Ltd. (Mobilink) is expected on Thursday to price its first global bond -- a $250 million issue -- at a yield of 8.625 percent, lower than initially indicated, market sources said.Islamabad, Pakistan one year after earthquake Florida Baptist Witness - Nov 02 7:16 AM
A family in Pakistan camps near the graves of loved ones killed in the Oct. 8, 2005, earthquake.Army brass to meet as Pakistan weighs talks with India Khaleej Times - Nov 02 4:35 AM
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan army commanders will meet next week to discuss the forthcoming talks with India on normalizing the soured relations between the two countries, media reports said on Thursday.ICC praise Pakistan iafrica.com - Nov 02 7:19 AM
Cricket's world governing body on Thursday welcomed Pakistan's decision to ban fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif for drug abuse, saying it set a fine precedent.Pakistan Mobilink lowers bond yield guidance-source Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 01 11:36 PM
HONG KONG, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Pakistan Mobile Communications (Pvt) Ltd. (Mobilink) has lowered the yield guidance for its first global bond worth $250 million, a market source said on Thursday.Pakistan defends missile strike Aljazeera - Nov 02 1:24 AM
Pakistan's military has defended its missile strike on a study centre, saying the attack was to stop terrorists from escaping.ICC commends Pakistan stance on steroids The Age - Nov 01 11:37 PM
ICC President Percy Sonn has commended Pakistan for taking stern action against fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif. Ahktar was given a two-year ban while Asif received a one-year suspension by the PCB Anti-Doping Commission after testing positive for the banned steroid nandrolone.Pakistan media harsh on Asif, Akhtar The Hindu - Nov 02 1:56 PM
Islamabad: Displaying contempt of sorts towards disgraced fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, Pakistan media was ruthless in its projection of the stories relating to the ban imposed by the Pakistan Cricket Board on them. Dawn ...Pakistan Face World Cup Rethink Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Nov 01 9:09 PM
Pakistan will have to rethink their World Cup plans after Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif were given lengthy bans for failing drugs test.Royal Couple To Visit Pakistan Mosque Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 01 10:06 PM
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are to visit Lahore on the fourth day of their official visit to Pakistan. They will be shown round a mosque, a Sikh temple and a Christian cathedral.Cricket-Imran Khan says Pakistan dope bans 'harsh' Cricmania - Nov 02 12:52 AM
KARACHI (AFP) - Former Pakistan cricket legend Imran Khan said the "harsh" bans handed to Pakistan's two key pace bowlers had dealt a major blow to the team's World Cup chances.Pakistan Kashmir judiciary raises stink over Chief Justice's appointment New Kerala - Nov 02 5:23 AM
Islamabad, Nov 2: The legal community in Pakistan Kashmir has raised a stink over the appointment of Justice Riaz Akhtar Chaudhry as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.Pakistan military attack comes under fire; 80 die Daily Bulletin - Nov 02 12:25 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A leading human rights group called for an independent investigation Wednesday into an air raid that killed 80 people at a seminary the government claims was used for militant training and had been visited by al-Qaida's No. 2 leader.Female medical teams work wonders in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan OneWorld South Asia - Nov 02 3:52 AM
14th October 2006, Muzaffarabad Pakistan - When the earthquake struck on 8 October 2005, Larmirjan s house collapsed. She was badly injured, and her 18-year-old son was killed. Throughout northern Pakistan, 73,000 died and 3.5 million were left homeless.Imran Khan says Pakistan dope bans harsh Khaleej Times - Nov 02 12:06 AM
KARACHI - Former Pakistan cricket legend Imran Khan said Thursday the harsh bans handed to Pakistan s two key pace bowlers had dealt a major blow to the team s World Cup chances.Probe urged into Pakistan raid BBC News - Nov 01 9:07 AM
Human Rights Watch urges Pakistan to allow an inquiry into Monday's Islamic school bombing in which 80 died.Interview: A Christian Citizen of Pakistan Blogcritics.org - Nov 02 3:20 AM
[The interviewer was introduced to Mr. Tehman Lall, a young Lahore-based MBA student, during his trip to Pakistan in September, 2006.] I'm glad to have Mr. Tehman Lall with me. Mr. Lall, you are a Christian citizen of a Muslim Pakistan. Are you a pious believer? Hello Mayank. To be honest, I'm not very religious, but I do consider myself a practicing Christian. There are, however, Pakistan Defends Raid As Preventive Move CBS News - Nov 01 10:16 AM
Opponents of Pakistan's military ruler are finding the outcry over Monday's raid on an alleged al Qaeda target ? an Islamic school ? a perfect chance to criticize the government's alliance with the U.S. Farhan Bokhari reports from Islamabad.USAID Signs Earthquake Reconstruction Contract in Pakistan [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Nov 02 9:06 AM
The U.S. Agency for International Development mission in Pakistan has signed a five-year contract worth up to $120 million with CDM Constructors, Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts, to conduct reconstruction projects in the earthquake affected areas of Northwest Frontier Province and Azad Jammu Kashmir.Pakistan must allow probe into airstrike: rights group AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 31 11:01 PM
US-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch has urged the Pakistan government to allow an independent investigation into the bombing of a religious school that killed 80 people.Pakistan looks to Shabbir after bowlers banned ThatsCricket.com - Nov 02 5:16 AM
Pakistan will try to resurrect the career of banned pacer Shabbir Ahmed following the doping bans imposed on Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, an official said today.I WENT TO PAKISTAN ON FAMILY BUSINESS Daily Record - Nov 02 2:28 AM
MURDER accused Zeeshan Shahid yesterday denied fleeing Britain to escape justice for the death of Kriss Donald. Shahid, 28, told a jury he went to Pakistan within weeks of schoolboy Kriss's kidnap and brutal slaying.Pakistan: Islamabad Defends Madrasah Attack Amid Questions And Criticism Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Nov 02 9:33 AM
Tensions remain high in Pakistan's tribal regions near the Afghan border three days after Pakistan's army carried out air strikes on a madrasah (religious school), killing some 80 suspected militants. Reports today say pro-Taliban militants shot dead a local man near the madrasah and left a note on his body that accused him of spying for Pakistani and U.S. authorities. Meanwhile, thousands of Cricket: Pakistan pair banned icWales - Nov 02 1:56 AM
PAKISTAN pace bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif were yesterday handed bans for doping offences.World Bank OKs plan for troubled Pakistan project Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 01 6:09 PM
WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The World Bank on Wednesday endorsed a plan to address environmental and flooding problems associated with a troubled irrigation project funded by the development agency in southern Pakistan in 1997.Axia Group Inc. Signs Letter of Intent to Introduce its Home Building Technology in Pakistan [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Nov 02 6:20 AM
Axia Group, Inc. announced today that it has begun shipment of panels to begin building a model home in Pakistan for evaluation in the earthquake affected regions of that country.PAKISTAN FACE WORLD CUP RETHINK Sporting Life - Nov 01 8:45 PM
Pakistan will have to rethink their World Cup plans after Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif were given lengthy bans for failing drugs test. Shoaib received a two-year suspension from the Pakistan Cricket Board's tribunal for use of the anabolic steroid nandrolone while Asif was given 12 months.Pakistan claims 172 more dengue patients People's Daily - Nov 02 12:02 AM
Pakistan has claimed 172 more dengue patients in last 24 hours, and the number of patients with symptoms similar to dengue fever have been admitted to different hospitals reaching 2,350 across the country, it was reported on Thursday.Campbell heading for Pakistan Blyth and Wansbeck Today - Nov 02 12:40 AM
A BOROUGH politician is heading for a war-torn danger zone in Pakistan. (02/11/2006 08:36:52)Belgium wants Pakistan to put nuclear facilities under IAEA regime New Kerala - Nov 02 2:01 AM
Islamabad, Nov 2: Visiting Belgian Foreign Minister Karel de Gucht has asked Pakistan to 'cooperate more' with the International Atomic Energy Authority (IAEA) if it wants access to global civilian nuclear technology.Prince Charles tours Pakistan NDTV - Nov 01 6:09 PM
Prince Charles of Wales and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwal are in Pakistan on a five-day tour of parts of the country. They are visiting areas devastated by the earthquake last year, which killed 73,000 people.Pakistan prepares to receive Sikh pilgrims New Kerala - Nov 02 1:01 AM
Islamabad, Nov 2: Pakistan has made elaborate arrangements to receive Sikh pilgrims from across the world for the three-day birth celebrations of the founder of Sikh religion, Guru Nanak Dev, from Sunday at Gurdwara Janamasthan at Nankana Sahib.Air Raid on Pakistan School Angers Many ABC News - Nov 02 1:27 PM
Air Raid on Religious School Shows Confusion in Pakistani Government's Anti-Terror PolicyPakistan ban Shoaib and Asif Gulf Times - Nov 02 12:26 AM
Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was banned for two years and teammate Mohammad Asif for one year after they tested positive for a banned steroid, an official said yesterday.Bannings not good news for Pakistan - Bob The Star - Nov 02 12:29 AM
Lahore, Pakistan - Pakistan's top bowler Shoaib Akhtar was banned for two years and teammate Mohammad Asif for one year after they tested positive for a banned steroid, an official said yesterday.Attack on School Stirs Anger in Western Pakistan NPR - Nov 01 6:32 AM
Pro-Taliban tribesmen are threatening suicide attacks and other reprisals for Monday's government air raid on a religious school in a western province of Pakistan. Eighty people were reported killed in the attack.Pakistan Defends Deadly Attack on School AP via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 01 1:14 PM
Pakistan's military defended its deadly missile strike on an Islamic school, saying Wednesday it was necessary to prevent terrorist trainees from escaping.'Shoaib, Asif ban a 'big blow' to Pakistan ahead of World Cup' New Kerala - Nov 01 10:23 PM
Mohali (Punjab), Nov 1: Pakistan Cricket Board's Director (Operations) Salim Altaf today said a two-year ban on fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and a one-year ban on Mohammad Asif for a postivie drug test was a "big blow" to his team ahead of next year's World Cup.