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LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) -- China and Pakistan issued a wide-ranging joint statement that calls for stepped-up cooperation in military, economic, trade, energy and anti-terrorism efforts.China's Hu eases through political minefield of India-Pakistan trip AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 25 6:43 PM
Chinese President Hu Jintao successfully negotiated the political minefield of back-to-back visits to India and Pakistan as all three nations focused on the benefits of closer trade ties, analysts have said.China, Pakistan vow to take partnership to new level AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 25 5:28 AM
China and Pakistan have pledged to take their strategic partnership to a new level as Chinese President Hu Jintao became the first Chinese leader in a decade to visit Beijing's close ally.Pakistan's nuclear pioneer recovered after cancer surgery AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 25 3:49 AM
Pakistan's disgraced nuclear pioneer Abdul Qadeer Khan had recovered "satisfactorily" after surgery for prostate cancer, his doctors said in a report released by the military.Return to Pakistan BBC News - Nov 25 10:24 AM
Masud Alam of the BBC's Urdu service in London on his return to Pakistan after an absence of 15 years.Cricket-West Indies drop Edwards, Hinds for Pakistan one-dayers Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 25 12:19 AM
West Indies selectors have dropped paceman Fidel Edwards and batsman Wavell Hinds for the five-match one-day series against Pakistan from Dec 5.China, Pakistan sign broad accord on economy, defence and trade CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 25 5:27 PM
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) - China and Pakistan issued a wide-ranging joint statement that calls for stepped-up co-operation in military, economic, trade, energy and anti-terrorism efforts.Pakistan, Windies draw in Test Sun-Sentinel - 2 hours, 8 minutes ago
Pakistan's batsmen turned in a sterling second-innings performance to draw the second Test against the West Indies and maintain a 1-0 lead in the 3-Test series. After restricting Pakistan to a first-innings 357 on a perfect batting pitch, the West Indies, led by a magnificent double century from captain Brian Lara, piled up 591 with two days remaining. However, in-form batsman Mohammad Yousuf Pakistan's telecom sector to get competitive, good growth: PTA Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD Good growth, but a phase of consolidation, and growing competition is forecast for foreign and domestic investors in Pakistan s telecom market.China, Pakistan sign wide-ranging joint statement People's Daily - Nov 25 5:42 PM
China and Pakistan signed a wide-ranging joint statement here Saturday on bilateral relations, international and regional situation, economic and trade cooperation, military cooperation and anti-terrorism.West Indies aim for series levelling win over Pakistan Gulf Times - 14 minutes ago
KARACHI: West Indies were hoping to give Pakistan another tough fight and register a series-levelling win in the third Test which starts here from Monday.Pakistan, China agree to improve economic ties Dawn - 1 hour, 42 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Nov 25: Pakistan and China have agreed to forge closer economic and trade ties besides promoting cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, mineral, energy, information and communication technology, education and technical sectors.China and Pakistan sign free-trade deal Los Angeles Times - Nov 25 12:18 AM
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN Chinese President Hu Jintao, visiting his country's staunchest ally in Asia, signed a free-trade deal here Friday and pledged to continue helping Pakistan build its civilian nuclear program.China and Pakistan vow to bolster business links Gulf Daily News - 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
LAHORE, Pakistan: China and Pakistan issued a wide-ranging joint statement yesterday that calls for stepped-up co-operation in military, economic, trade, energy and anti-terrorism efforts.Sino-Pakistan friendship rooted in history: Hu NDTV - Nov 25 11:18 AM
Without directly referring to China's improving relations with India, visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao on Saturday said Beijing's "all-weather" friendship with Pakistan would not be affected by any development in the international and regional arena.China, Pakistan sign trade accord San Francisco Chronicle - Nov 25 3:42 AM
Chinese President Hu Jintao, visiting his country's staunchest ally in Asia, signed a free-trade deal here Friday and pledged to continue helping Pakistan build its civilian nuclear program. But the Chinese leader stopped short of announcing the wide-... China firm to support investment in Pakistan: Hu Business Recorder - Nov 25 3:24 PM
LAHORE (November 26 2006): "Our commercial organisations will give preferential treatment to Pakistan, while Chinese government policy remains firm in supporting investment in this country."Pakistan signs safeguard agreement with IAEA Japan Today - Nov 25 2:12 PM
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has signed a safeguard agreement with the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency for the 300-megawatt Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-2 being set up with Chinese assistance in Punjab Province, the Foreign Ministry has announced.Pakistan, china sign wide-ranging joint statement IANS via Yahoo! India News - Nov 25 6:56 AM
Islamabad, Nov 25 (Xinhua) Pakistan and China signed a wide-ranging joint statement here Saturday on bilateral relations, international and regional situation, economic and trade cooperation, military cooperation and anti-terrorism.Pakistan, China vow to hit new level of strategic ties Business Recorder - Nov 25 3:24 PM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China pledged on Saturday to take their strategic partnership to a new level as Chinese President Hu Jintao became the first Chinese leader in a decade to visit Beijing's close ally. ....Coach wants West Indies to improve fielding against Pakistan Slam! Sports - Nov 25 9:19 AM
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) - West Indies cricket coach Bennett King says his team has to raise its fielding standards in the final Test in a bid to level the series against Pakistan.Pakistan gung ho about Siachen rediff.com - Nov 25 9:22 AM
But Pakistan might not authenticate India's troop positions in the glacier.China's Hu hails trade pact with Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 9:34 AM
Chinese President Hu Jintao and his Pakistan counterpart Pervez Musharraf oversaw the signing of a landmark free trade deal and vowed to take the allies' strategic relationship to new heights.Hu is the first Chinese president to visit Pakistan in a decade Aljazeera - Nov 25 7:49 AM
China and Pakistan have further strengthened their partnership after Hu Jintao, China's president, visited Pakistan.Sino-Pakistan friendship rooted in history: Hu rediff.com - Nov 25 10:07 AM
The Chinese president paid rich tributes to Pakistan for helping China when it went through difficult times.China signs trade pact with Pakistan AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 8:43 AM
China's president signed a five-year trade pact with Pakistan on Friday, promising to continue joint development of nuclear energy and to play a "constructive" role in resolving disputes between Pakistan and India.British awaiting response from Pakistan on extradition treaty Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 25 7:00 AM
Pakistan - UK Political and economic relation between Pakistan and United Kingdom would strengthen in future, said British High Commissioner Mark Lyall Grant.Pakistan, China to boost defense ties Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 25 7:00 AM
Pakistan - China - Statement Pakistan and China on Saturday issued a 32-point wide-ranging joint statement, declaring to strengthen cooperation in the areas of trade, defense and anti-terrorism.Chinese president visits Pakistan's cultural capital AFP via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 25 4:25 AM
LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) - Chinese President Hu Jintao has received a warm welcome in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore where he arrived for cultural and business visits after concluding a free trade deal and pledging to boost strategic ties.China, Pakistan vow to take partnership to new level Channel NewsAsia - Nov 25 5:45 AM
ISLAMABAD: China and Pakistan pledged on Saturday to take their strategic partnership to a new level as Chinese President Hu Jintao became the first Chinese leader in a decade to visit Beijing's close ally.Pakistan Military Seeks to Quell "Speculations" on Nuclear Scientist's Health RedNova - Nov 25 9:14 AM
Text of report by Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) news agency Islamabad, 25 November: A panel of specialist doctors have found Doctor A. Q. Khan in high spirits and excellent state of health, said Inter-Services Public Relations on Saturday [25 November].Pakistan FM leaves for Delhi, will meet Indian counterpart: official Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 25 6:59 AM
Pakistan - Kasuri India Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri left Saturday for New Delhi to attend the marriage ceremony of the daughter of Mani Shankar Aiyar, union minister in the Indian cabinet, the Foreign Office said.Iran denies Pakistan's role in its nuclear program ANI via Yahoo! India News - Nov 25 3:01 AM
Tehran, Nov.25 (ANI): Ali Larijani, Iran's top nuclear negotiator, today rubbished claims of Pakistan having helped Tehran in its nuclear programme. Asked to comment on former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's claim quoting former Army Chief General (retired) Mirza Aslam Beg, as saying that Iran had offered as much as 12 billion dollars to Pakistan to acquire nuclear technology, Pakistan, IAEA Sign Agreement To Safeguard Nuclear Plant Nasdaq - Nov 25 2:07 AM
ISLAMABAD (AP)--Pakistan signed an agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency for safeguards at a nuclear power plant currently under construction.Chinese president visits Pakistan's cultural capital Channel NewsAsia - Nov 25 5:15 AM
LAHORE, Pakistan: Chinese President Hu Jintao has received a warm welcome in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore where he arrived for cultural and business visits after concluding a free trade deal and pledging to boost strategic ties.Pakistan hands over Taliban suspects to Afghanistan Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 6:46 AM
Pakistan has handed over 240 suspected Taliban fighters to Afghan authorities this week as a hunt for the Islamist militants continues in the country's southwest, police said on Friday.Sino-Pakistan friendship rooted in history: Hu Outlook India - Nov 25 7:51 AM
Without directly referring to China's improving relations with India, visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao today said Beijing's "all-weather" friendship with Pakistan would not be affected by any development in the international and regional arena.China signs free trade pact with Pakistan Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 5:47 AM
China signed a free trade pact with old ally Pakistan on Friday as visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao promised to bolster ties to a new level.Briefing: China, Pakistan approve 5-year trade agreement Pioneer Press - Nov 25 1:15 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan China signed a five-year free-trade pact with Pakistan on Friday, promised to continue joint development of nuclear energy, and pledged to play a constructive role in resolving disputes between Pakistan and neighboring rival India. The announcements came a day after Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in the Pakistani capital following a trip to India. The South Asia tour is Chinese investors will play a role in progress of Pakistan: Hu Jintao The Pakistan Link - Nov 25 9:06 AM
LAHORE: Chinese President Hu Jintao said that to make Pakistan economically strong, Chinese investors are geared up for the practical measures to lay the industries network in Pakistan specially Punjab.Pakistan signs pact with IAEA on nuke safeguards India Daily - Nov 25 8:39 AM
Pakistan has signed an agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency for safeguards at a new nuclear power currently being built.Joint Declaration between Pakistan, China issued The Pakistan Link - Nov 25 9:05 AM
ISLAMABAD: The Joint Declaration Between the People's Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has been issued on Saturday.Pakistan to boost relations with Russia - PM Russian Information Agency Novosti - Nov 25 8:27 AM
ISLAMABAD, November 25 (RIA Novosti) - Pakistan is seeking to boost relations with Russia, the country's prime minister said Saturday. Shaukat Aziz met with Mustafa Kamal, Pakistan's ambassador to Russia, in Islamabad to discuss the countries' relations, the premier's press office said.Pakistan, China adopt five-yr plan on economic collaboration Financial Express - Nov 25 10:12 AM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): Pakistan and China here yesterday signed a joint five-year plan to boost their economic partnership in diversified fields of common interests.Chinese president visits Pakistan's cultural capital AFP via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 24 11:42 PM
LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) - Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore for cultural and business visits after concluding a free trade deal and pledging to boost strategic ties.Sino-Pakistan friendship rooted in history: Hu New Kerala - Nov 25 9:40 AM
K J M Varma, Islamabad, Nov 25: Without directly referring to China's improving relations with India, visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao today said Beijing's "all-weather" friendship with Pakistan would not be affected by any development in the international and regional arena.China tells Pakistan to settle Kashmir and look for Asian solidarity to counter Western threats India Daily - Nov 25 6:38 AM
China is clear in its vision 2015. It would like to see united India-China-Pakistan the three nuclear powers in Asia. Pakistan should not feel dominated either by India or China in the Asian strategic unity. Even a European style union is possible to counter the Western heavy weights.Iran denies Pakistan's role in its nuclear program New Kerala - Nov 25 8:55 AM
Tehran, Nov.25 : Ali Larijani, Iran's top nuclear negotiator, today rubbished claims of Pakistan having helped Tehran in its nuclear programme.IAEA approves Pakistan nuke power plant The Times of India - Nov 25 3:21 AM
The IAEA has approved an agreement with Pakistan for application of its safeguards to the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-2 (Chasnupp-2).Pakistan - China: Is it really all smiles? BBC News - Nov 24 9:28 AM
Aamer Ahmed Khan looks at why Pakistan's relations with China are so close, and how they may change.China's Hu promises "new level" of Pakistan ties Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 1:16 AM
Chinese President Hu Jintao promised on Friday to bolster his country's strategic ties with Pakistan to a new level, saying strong relations between the old allies was conducive to peace in Asia.Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to visit Pakistan and China early next year India Daily - Nov 25 6:08 AM
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to visit Pakistan and China early next year during which the Siachen and Sir Creek issues are expected to be settled. Arunachal and Aksai Chin will also get settled. China and India will acceptance of Aksai China as China's and Arunachal Pradesh as India's.China's Hu to tour ancient Pakistan cultural center in landmark visit ( 3:05 p.m.) Chinapost.com.tw - Nov 24 11:57 PM
Welcomed by cheering crowds in a red-carpet reception, Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in this ancient cultural center Saturday to tour some of Pakistan's historical sites a day after bolstering economic and defense ties with China's longtime ally.Pakistan welcomes Nepal peace agreement Nepalnews. com - Nov 25 4:11 AM
Pakistan on Saturday welcomed the comprehensive peace agreement between the government and the Maoists on November 21.China, Pakistan expand economic, defense ties CNN.com - Nov 23 10:30 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao met with his Pakistani counterpart Friday to discuss expanding ties in defense, nuclear, economic and trade sectors, officials said.China, Pakistan Enter Into Free Trade Deal Nasdaq - Nov 24 8:22 PM
(RTTNews) - China and Pakistan have entered to a free trade deal aimed at making trade between the two countries completely tariff free within five years. The visiting Chinese President, Hu Jintao, signed the deal with his Pakistani counterpart, General Pervez Musharraf in Islamabad.China, Pakistan cement strategic alliance for 21st century TurkishPress.com - Nov 24 10:08 PM
Islamabad - China and Pakistan entered a new phase in their longstanding alliance Friday as presidents Hu Jintao and Pervez Musharraf sealed a broad package of bilateral agreements and pledged to advance economic and nuclear cooperation.You's the man, say Windies and Pakistan captains AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 9:46 PM
West Indian captain Brian Lara hailed Mohammad Yousuf's match-saving innings in the second Test but urged his team to improve the sloppy fielding that keeps letting Pakistan off the hook.China Signs Trade Pact With Pakistan San Francisco Chronicle - Nov 24 11:05 AM
China's president signed a five-year trade pact with Pakistan on Friday, promising to continue joint development of nuclear energy and to play a "constructive" role in resolving disputes between Pakistan and India. Chinese President Hu Jintao, the... China, Pakistan sign trade deal The Herald - Nov 25 12:34 AM
ISLAMABAD. Chinese President Hu Jintao and his Pakistan counterpart Pervez Musharraf have overseen the signing of a landmark free trade deal and vowed to take the allies strategic relationship to new heights.Rolls-Royce Opens in Pakistan AutoSpies.com - Nov 24 6:38 PM
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrated the opening of its first new showroom in Pakistan today. The manufacturer of super luxury motor cars will be exclusively represented in Lahore by Dewan Motors. Further showrooms are planned in Karachi and the capital, Islamabad.China to step up anti-drug cooperation with Pakistan New Kerala - Nov 24 11:26 PM
Beijing, Nov 25: China, facing serious threat of drugs from neighbouring "Golden Crescent", will intensify co-operation with Pakistan to stem growing narcotics trade.Pakistan, China Sign Free Trade Deal Arab News - Nov 24 4:13 PM
ISLAMABAD, 25 November 2006 Chinese President Hu Jintao and Pakistan s President Pervez Musharraf oversaw the signing of a landmark free trade deal yesterday and vowed to take the allies evergreen relationship to new heights.Pakistan short on medal prospects for Asian Games AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 10:21 PM
Pakistani sports officials are hoping that recent off-field problems will count for little once their athletes start their campaign for medals in the Doha Asian Games.Pakistan an indispensable partner, says Hu Dawn - Nov 24 7:46 PM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 24: Chinese President Hu Jintao on Friday declared Pakistan as an `indispensable partner for cooperation in the international arena and called for strengthening such collaboration to uphold common interests.Pakistan squad for Asia Cup announced CricInfo - Nov 24 4:20 PM
The Pakistan selectors have announced a short-list of 18 players for the Asia Cup which will be held in India in December.China Signs Trade Pact With Pakistan ABC News - Nov 24 12:45 AM
China Signs 5-Year Trade Pact With Pakistan, Seeks Role in South Asia PeaceIndia, Pakistan foreign ministers to hold informal meeting AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 10:03 PM
Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee will meet his Pakistani counterpart here on Monday to discuss the progress of a slow-moving peace process between the South Asian rivals.An all-French final in Pakistan Open The Star Online - Nov 24 4:09 PM
ISLAMABAD: Defending champion Thierry Lincou will meet countryman Gregory Gaultier in an all-French final today at the Pakistan Open squash championship after contrasting semi-final wins yesterday.MTV Finally Allowed to Air in Pakistan RedNova - Nov 24 2:10 PM
MTV has arrived in Pakistan as the country's fourth music television channel after Indus Music, The Muzik and ARY Music.Pakistan's rape law to be amended Los Angeles Times - Nov 24 12:16 AM
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN Pakistan's Senate overcame opposition from hard-line Muslim lawmakers and voted Thursday to amend its rape law to make prosecution of sexual assault cases easier.Trade focus of Hu's Pakistan visit CNN.com - Nov 23 11:42 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- China's visiting President Hu Jintao will sign a free trade deal with Pakistan that will more than triple bilateral trade to $15 billion in five years, a Pakistani diplomat said Thursday.Hu Jintao awarded Nishan-e-Pakistan The Hindu - Nov 24 1:49 PM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday conferred the Nishan-e-Pakistan, its highest civil award, on President Hu Jintao for his "visionary leadership and splendid contribution in charting the course of China-Pakistan relations in the 21st ...China signs trade pact and pledges nuclear energy help to Pakistan CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 24 7:47 AM
ISLAMABAD (AP) - China signed a five-year free trade pact with Pakistan on Friday, promised to continue joint development of nuclear energy and pledged to play a "constructive" role in resolving disputes between Pakistan and neighbouring rival India.China's Hu to reaffirm friendship with Pakistan Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 11:15 AM
President Hu Jintao will seek to deepen China's decades-old friendship with Pakistan on Friday when the two neighbors are due to sign a broad range of economic agreements, including a free trade pact.Hu all praise for India-Pakistan talks The Hindu - Nov 24 1:55 PM
ISLAMABAD: President Hu Jintao of China on Friday praised Pakistan and India for being engaged in talks to resolve all the issues between them, saying this would pave the way for peace, stability and development in South Asia. "We appreciate ...Pakistan, China to augment defence, energy, trade ties Business Recorder - Nov 24 3:54 PM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Friday reaffirmed pledge to further strengthen ties in defence, energy, economic and trade sectors after talks between President Pervez Musharraf and his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao here. ....Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves decline Business Recorder - Nov 24 3:55 PM
KARACHI (November 25 2006): Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves fell by $650 million during current fiscal year.Chinese president hails new era of Pakistan ties AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 10:18 AM
Chinese President Hu Jintao promised a new era of cooperation with Pakistan as he arrived for a visit that will include the signing of a free trade accord with Beijing's closest ally.China signs free trade pact with Pakistan, promises AWACS IANS via Yahoo! India News - Nov 24 6:16 AM
Islamabad, Nov 24 (IANS) China signed a free trade pact with close ally Pakistan Friday with a promise to supply radar-borne early warning and control system (AWACS) to Islamabad.China signs trade pact with Pakistan China Daily - Nov 24 5:27 PM
ISLAMABAD: China and Pakistan signed a total of 18 deals on Friday, including a free trade agreement (FTA), as the presidents of the two countries promised to raise their friendship to a new level.Chinese president to visit Pakistan's cultural capital AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 24 7:14 PM
Chinese President Hu Jintao was due to make cultural and business visits in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore after concluding a free trade deal and pledging to boost strategic ties.China's Hu hails trade pact with Pakistan Channel NewsAsia - Nov 24 8:01 AM
ISLAMABAD - Chinese President Hu Jintao and his Pakistan counterpart Pervez Musharraf oversaw the signing of a landmark free trade deal Friday and vowed to take the allies' "evergreen" relationship to new heights.China's Hu eases through political minefield of India-Pakistan trip TODAYonline - 2 hours, 46 minutes ago
Chinese President Hu Jintao waves at a reception hosted by the citizens of Lahore at the scenic Mughal-era Shalimar gardens in Lahore.Pakistan, China ink landmark free trade agreement Pakistani Newspaper - Nov 24 12:24 PM
ISLAMABAD, Nov. 24 (APP): Pakistan and China Friday concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), in addition to signing 17 other important documents, laying a strong foundation for consolidating their multi-dimensional strategic partnership, particularly in the economic sector.Pakistan Senate OKs rape law amendments AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 10:03 AM
Pakistan's Senate overcame opposition from hardline Muslim lawmakers and amended its rape law on Thursday to make it easier to prosecute sexual assault cases.China's Hu in Pakistan to renew old amity Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 8:24 AM
Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Pakistan to a warm welcome on Thursday for a visit expected to cement a relationship underpinned for decades by common suspicion of India.MTV finally allowed to air in Pakistan UPI - Nov 24 10:07 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- MTV has arrived in Pakistan as the country's fourth music television channel after Indus Music, The Muzik and ARY Music.Chinese lesson for Pakistan Gulf News - Nov 24 12:35 PM
Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to New Delhi, within a space of 10 days of talks between foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan, may be a coincidence. But it sums up India's foreign options.Chinese president visits close ally Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 8:13 AM
Chinese President Hu Jintao has arrived in Pakistan to reassure Beijing's closest ally of its strategic and economic support despite warming ties with Islamabad's nuclear rival India.Hu vows to bolster Pakistan-India ties Gulf News - Nov 24 12:33 PM
Islamabad: Pakistan and China yesterday signed an accord to jointly develop an airborne early warning system (Awacs) equipped with long-range radar. The two long-standing allies also signed a free trade agreement to mark the visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao to the country.Pakistan's Senate amends rape law The Philadelphia Inquirer - Nov 24 12:32 AM
Pakistan's Senate overcame opposition from hard-line Muslim lawmakers and amended its rape law yesterday to make it easier to prosecute cases of sexual assault.Chinese President conferred Nishan-e-Pakistan Pakistani Newspaper - Nov 24 12:24 PM
ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): Chinese President Hu Jintao was conferred Pakistan's highest civil award - Nishan-e-Pakistan on Friday, in recognition of his visionary leadership and for outstanding contributions made to strengthen Pakistan-China relations.Three Pakistan banks keen on starting India operations Pakistani Newspaper - Nov 24 12:40 PM
NEW DELHI, Nov 24 (Online): India Friday said three banks from Pakistan have shown interest in starting operations in India and a decision in this regard would be taken on reciprocal and simultaneous basis, reports PTI.China's Hu hails trade pact with Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 24 3:21 AM
ISLAMABAD (AFP) - Chinese President Hu Jintao and his Pakistan counterpart Pervez Musharraf have overseen the signing of a landmark free trade deal and vowed to take the allies' "evergreen" relationship to new heights.Pakistan cuts sentence for rape victims The Columbus Dispatch - Nov 24 4:30 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Pakistan s Senate overcame opposition from hard-line Muslim lawmakers and amended its rape law yesterday to make it easier to prosecute sexualassault cases.Pakistan, Windies Draw Second Test in Multan St. Petersburg Times - Nov 24 6:11 AM
MULTAN Pakistan's Mohammad Yousuf missed a double century by nine runs as the second test against West Indies ended in a high-scoring draw on Thursday's final day.Yousuf made 191, his seventh hundred of the year, putting on 152 runs for the sixth wicket with Abdul Razzaq, who was out for 80, as Pakistan reached 461 for seven before play was called off after tea.Pakistan moves to amend rape laws AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 23 8:06 AM
Pakistan's Senate approved a controversial bill to help rape victims, despite vehement protests by hard-line Muslim lawmakers who claim the legislation violates Islamic law.President Hu addresses Lahore people in Pakistan People's Daily - Nov 25 5:27 PM
Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao addressed the general public in Lahore Saturday afternoon, speaking highly of Sino-Pakistani friendship and cooperation.China praises free trade agreement with Pakistan Gulf Daily News - Nov 24 1:55 PM
ISLAMABAD: Chinese President Hu Jintao and his Pakistan counterpart Pervez Musharraf oversaw the signing of a landmark free trade deal yesterday and vowed to take the allies' strategic relationship to new heights.