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US concerned over "extremist" safe havens in Pakistan 
AFP via Yahoo! News - 23 minutes ago
The United States said it was concerned over safe havens being established by Islamic militants in northern Pakistan's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan.Taliban rising in Pakistan, group warns CNN.com - Dec 11 5:31 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- A peace deal between Pakistan's government and Islamic militants in North Waziristan has created a virtual Taliban mini-state where mullahs dispense justice and fighters are launching cross-border attacks into neighboring Afghanistan, a think tank said.Report: Taliban regrouping in Pakistan AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 11 12:47 PM
A peace deal between Pakistan's government and Islamic militants in the northwestern tribal region of North Waziristan has created a virtual Taliban mini-state where mullahs dispense justice and fighters are launching cross-border attacks into neighboring Afghanistan, a think tank reported Monday.Pakistan's Tribal Accords Are Aiding Taliban, Crisis Group Says Bloomberg.com - Dec 11 4:35 PM
Dec. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan's agreements reached with groups in the tribal region bordering Afghanistan have boosted Taliban fighters sheltering in the area, the International Crisis Group said.Foreign Military Sale: Pakistan - E-2C Hawkeye 2000 Airborne Early Warning Suite for P-3s Space War - 2 hours, 49 minutes ago
Washington (SPX) Dec 12 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan for refurbishment and modification of three excess P-3 aircraft with the E-2C HAWKEYE 2000 Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Suite, as well as associated equipment and services.Pakistan Int'l Auto, Auto Parts Fair Ends Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
The second International Auto and Auto Parts Pakistan 2006 Exhibition and the co-locating exhibition and conference, Connect IT 2006 came to a conclusion at the Karachi Expo Centre on Saturday.PAKISTAN INT'L AUTO, AUTO PARTS FAIR ENDS Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
Transport The second International Auto and Auto Parts Pakistan 2006 Exhibition and the co-locating exhibition and conference, Connect IT 2006 came to a conclusion at the Karachi Expo Centre on Saturday.Pakistan deals 'aiding Taleban' BBC News - Dec 11 7:09 AM
Violence in Afghanistan has surged because of Pakistan's peace deals with pro-Taleban militants, a report says.Taliban 'Mini-State' In Pakistan? CBS News - Dec 11 9:07 AM
An international think tank has accused Pakistan of turning a blind eye of appeasement toward militants operating along its border with Afghanistan. The report says peace deals have given militants a "free hand" to recruit, train and arm for attacks.NIKE NOT LEAVING PAKISTAN: US CONSULATE OFFICIAL Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Dec 11 4:52 PM
Textiles / clothing The Principal Officer US Consulate Bryan D. Hunt has categorically stated that Nike is not quitting Pakistan and might start business deals with other industrial units for fulfilling its demands and requirements.Nike Not Leaving Pakistan: US Consulate Official Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 11 4:52 PM
The Principal Officer US Consulate Bryan D. Hunt has categorically stated that Nike is not quitting Pakistan and might start business deals with other industrial units for fulfilling its demands and requirements.Pakistan 'appeased Taliban militants' Daily Telegraph - Dec 11 6:24 PM
Pakistan has appeased pro-Taliban militants on its border with Afghanistan, allowing them to conduct attacks on US-led troops and to expand their influence, according to a report published yesterday by a respected think-tank.Pakistan call lqbal to cover for injured Inzamam Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 52 minutes ago
LAHORE Pakistan yesterday called up middle-order batsman Faisal Iqbal as cover for injured captain Inzamamul Haq for the fourth day-night international against the West Indies.US concerned over "extremist" safe havens in Pakistan TODAYonline - Dec 11 5:59 PM
Pakistani policemen escort suspected Afghan Taliban militants to court in Quetta, November 2006. The United States said it was concerned over safe havens being established by Islamic militants in northern Pakistan's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan.Pakistan sends women's squad to India for Asia Cup cricket New Kerala - 42 minutes ago
Karachi, Dec 11: The Pakistan Cricket Board has sent a strong 18-member women's squad to play the Asia Cup in Jaipur from December 11 to 22. "We have selected the best available players after a process of trials and conditioning.Telekom Malaysia unit secures 40 mln usd deals from Telenor Pakistan Sharewatch - 2 minutes ago
The total value of the two contracts is estimated to be 40 mln usd, it said, adding that the contracts are for 20 years. Telekom Malaysia controls 78 pct stake in Multinet Pakistan via TM international Sdn Bhd.US offers Pakistan new billion dollar arms package New Kerala - 2 minutes ago
Arun Kumar, Washington, Dec 12: The United States plans to sell Pakistan a new billion dollar arms package, including E-2C Hawkeye 2000 Airborne Early Warning Suite for P-3s and TOW-2A Anti-Armour Guided Missiles.Pakistan scribes grill foreign office official on Kashmir assertion New Kerala - 33 minutes ago
Islamabad, Dec 11: Stunned by the unexpected and categorical assertion by the foreign office spokesperson today that Pakistan never claimed Kashmir as its intergral part, journalists gathered at her weekly briefing fired an unceasing barrage of pointed queries, much to her discomfiture.Pakistan to get most advanced F16s from US New Kerala - 5 minutes ago
Arun Kumar, Washington, Dec 12: The US government has awarded an initial $78 million as part of a $144 million contract to Lockheed Martin for tasks related to the production of 18 new Advanced Block 52 F-16 aircraft for Pakistan.Pakistan forced to call up cover BBC News - Dec 11 5:51 AM
Pakistan call batsman Faisal Iqbal and all-rounder Shahid Afridi into their one-day squad.Nur Azmi: Malaysia fixed by Pakistan, Japan The Star Online - Dec 11 4:10 PM
THE goalless draw between Pakistan and Japan that prevented Malaysia from advancing to the semi-finals of the men s hockey tournament has left a bad taste in the mouth of national team manager Nur Azmi Ahmad.Taliban seen regrouping in Pakistan EARTHtimes.org - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Dec. 11 -- The Taliban, al-Qaida and other Islamists are consolidating and rebuilding unchecked in remote northern Pakistan, The New York Times reported Monday.Pakistan says no differences with Afghanistan on Jirga New Kerala - 32 minutes ago
Islamabad, Dec 11: Pakistan today said it has no differences with neighbouring Afghanistan on the formation of the proposed Jirga or council of elders that will discuss ways to end violence in Afghanistan.Pakistan wants access to nuclear technology New Kerala - 35 minutes ago
Islamabad, Dec 11: Pakistan today said that it needed nuclear technology to meet energy requirements and should have similar access to it as India would have under the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal.Pakistan in third spot The Telegraph - Dec 11 3:41 PM
Calcutta: Pakistan have moved ahead of New Zealand into third place in the LG ICC ODI rankings. With two matches left in their series against the West Indies, Inzamam-ul Haq s team might be able to close the gap with South Africa at second spot. Australia remain at the top.Pakistan sings a new tune on Kashmir The Telegraph - Dec 11 2:24 PM
Islamabad, Dec. 11: Pakistan today said it would agree to a solution on Kashmir acceptable to all stakeholders, a sign that it was moving away from its long-standing policy of resolving the conflict only within the parameters of UN resolutions.Pakistan to help Yemen reform economy: investment offered Business Recorder - Dec 11 3:45 PM
SANA'A (December 12 2006): Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Monday that Pakistan would assist Yemen in all sectors by offering investment, increasing trade and helping it reform all sections of economy.Pakistan call up Faisal and Afridi Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Dec 11 8:03 AM
Pakistan have called up Faisal Iqbal and Shahid Afridi as cover for captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Yousuf in their squad for the fourth one-day international against West Indies on Wednesday.Albaraka Bank Pakistan plans IPO Business Recorder - Dec 11 3:44 PM
MAMAMA: Bahraini Islamic bank AlBaraka is planning to float 25 percent of its unit in Pakistan to bring its capital to $100 million, the minimum for a Pakistani bank, an AlBaraka official said on Monday. 'We are thinking of having an IPO in Pakista ....Pakistan calls Karzai's accusations against Islamabad 'emotional' IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 11 7:24 AM
Islamabad, Dec 11 (DPA) Pakistan on Monday dismissed accusations by Afghan President Hamid Karzai that 'infiltrators from Pakistan' were killing Afghan civilians as 'emotional'.Pakistan secure emphatic win in third one-day cricket match AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 10 10:20 AM
Opener Imran Farhat has hit an aggressive half-century and paceman Rana Naved-ul-Hasan took 3-37 to help Pakistan beat the West Indies by seven wickets in the third one-day match here.Pakistan call up Faisal and Afridi Independent Online - Dec 11 5:41 PM
Pakistan have called up Faisal Iqbal and Shahid Afridi as cover for captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Yousuf in their squad for the fourth one-day international against West Indies.Pakistan verdict to be challenged Gulf Daily News - Dec 11 5:08 PM
LAHORE, Pakistan: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said yesterday it may challenge Pakistan's decision to overturn bans on Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif but will await the result of talks with cricket's governing body.Pakistan looks to China on Kashmir issue Calcutta News - Dec 11 11:37 AM
Pakistan officials may ask China to act as a behind-the-scenes, third-party mediator to resolve the Kashmir issue, an official said.Bahrain's Albaraka bank plans IPO of Pakistan unit Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 11 7:03 AM
MAMAMA, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Bahraini Islamic bank AlBaraka is planning to float 25 percent of its unit in Pakistan to bring its capital to $100 million, the minimum for a Pakistani bank, an AlBaraka official said on Monday.Pakistan’s Tribal Areas: Appeasing the Militants AlertNet - Dec 11 7:56 AM
Source: International Crisis Group The Musharraf government s appeasement of Taliban sympathisers has resulted in a base in Pakistan s Pashtun-majority Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) that militants are using to stoke instability both at home and in neighbouring Afghanistan. Pakistan changes tenor of its Kashmir position Hindustan Times - Dec 11 10:14 AM
Technically, Pakistan has never claimed Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of Pakistan, but when Pakistani foreign office spokesperson, Tasnim Aslam, said as much on Monday, it appeared to be a shift in Islamabad's stated position and particularly created a furore within Pakistan.ICG: Instead of appeasing fighters, Pakistan must impose the rule of law in its tribal areas Aljazeera - Dec 11 8:03 AM
Pakistan's appeasement of Taliban sympathisers has resulted in a base in its tribal areas that fighters are using to destabilise Pakistan and Afghanistan , a think-tank says.Pakistan call up Faisal as cover for injured Inzamam Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Dec 11 5:37 AM
Pakistan have called up Faisal Iqbal as cover for injured captain Inzamam-ul-Haq in their squad for the fourth one-day international against West Indies on Wednesday.Pakistan has not given up its position on Kashmir: FO Pakistani Newspaper - Dec 11 11:54 AM
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): Pakistan said Monday it has not given up its position on Kashmir and stands by the resolutions passed by the UN Security Council to resolve the issue according to the aspirations of Kashmiri people. "Kashmir dispute is about aspirations of Kashmiris.Cricket-Pakistan call lqbal to cover for injured Inzamam Cricmania - Dec 11 9:08 AM
LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) - Pakistan have called up middle-order batsman Faisal Iqbal as cover for injured captain Inzamam-ul-Haq for the fourth day-night international against the West Indies.Brunei, Pakistan Hold Inaugural Defence Talks BruDirect.com - Dec 11 3:32 PM
Bandar Seri Begawan - The inaugural joint defence working committee meeting between the ministries of defence of Brunei Darussalam and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan took place at the - Officers Mess of Bolkiah Garrison, Berakas yesterday morning.Pakistan failing to counter Taliban: ICG Pakistani Newspaper - Dec 11 12:10 PM
BRUSSELS, Dec 11 (Online): Pakistan has failed to counter Taliban and Al-qaeda sympathizers on its side of the border, who in liaison with the pro Taliban militants on the Afghan border have facilitated attacks on foreign troops in Afghanistan, an international think-tank has said.India hit new hockey low, Pakistan and Japan oust Malaysia AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 10 8:06 AM
Former masters India have crashed out of the Asian Games men's field hockey as Pakistan and Japan played a goalless draw to keep Malaysia out of the semi-finals.Doctors Hope To Build a Bridge Between Pakistan and U.S. People Pakistani Newspaper - Dec 11 11:39 AM
by Mohsin Zaheer Washington, Dec 11: Anees Ahsan, a cardiologist in the Washington area, has lived in the United States since 1993. He goes home to visit family members in Pakistan each year.Pakistan covers injured captain Townsville Bulletin - Dec 11 11:52 AM
PAKISTAN has called up middle-order batsman Faisal Iqbal as cover for injured captain Inzamam-ul-Haq for the fourth one-day international with West Indies at Multan tomorrow.Pakistan term International Crisis Group report as baseless The Pakistan Link - Dec 11 9:50 AM
ISLAMABAD: A report by International Crises Group said that Pakistani pacts with pro-Taliban militants on the Afghan border have facilitated attacks on foreign troops in Afghanistan and allowed the militants to expand influence in Pakistan.Cricket-one-day international series Pakistan v West Indies overview Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 10 6:28 AM
Overview of the five one-day international series between Pakistan and West IndiesPakistan describes Karzai s accusations as emotional Khaleej Times - Dec 11 7:38 AM
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Monday dismissed accusations by Afghan President Hamid Karzai that infiltrators from Pakistan and ISAF were killing Afghan civilians as emotional .Conference to mark Muslim League's centenary in Pakistan Yahoo! India News - Dec 11 5:12 AM
Islamabad, Dec 11 (IANS) Pakistan will mark the centenary of the All India Muslim League, the party that articulated the demand for the creation of Pakistan, with an international conference to be inaugurated by President Pervez Musharraf on Dec 18.UPDATE 1-Cricket-one-day international series Pakistan v West Indies scoreboard Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 10 6:49 AM
Scoreboard in the third one-day international between Pakistan and West Indies on Sunday in Lahore, PakistanIran's gas price fixed for India, Pakistan and Turkey Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 11 8:09 AM
Iran - Gas - Export Deputy Oil Minister for international affairs Mohammad Hadi Nejad-Hosseinian said here Monday the lowest price level for gas which is to be exported to India and Pakistan via pipeline was the same as the price extended to Turkey and anything less than this would be impractical.India, Pakistan to restore shipping services after 30 years The Pakistan Link - Dec 11 9:51 AM
NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan will restore cargo shipping services next week for the first time in 30 years when they sign a revised protocol.Pakistan wants China to mediate on Kashmir: Report The Times of India - Dec 11 7:07 AM
ISLAMABAD: After unsuccessful attempts to draw the United States and the European Union to play active roles in resolving the Kashmir issue, Pakistan reportedly wants China to play the role of a "silent" third party mediator.Thousands rally against change in Pakistan rape laws Middle East Times - Dec 11 3:56 AM
KARACHI, Pakistan -- Thousands of supporters of hardline Islamic parties rallied in Pakistan Sunday to protest against the passage of a bill amending the country's Islamic rape laws.We never claimed Kashmir: Pakistan IBN live - Dec 11 4:48 AM
Pakistan s foreign office issues a statement saying the country never laid claim on the state in the first place.Cricket-World doping body may challenge Pakistan cricket verdict Cricmania - Dec 11 5:08 AM
LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) - The World Anti-Doping Agency said it may challenge Pakistan's decision to overturn bans on Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif but will await the result of talks with cricket's governing body.Thousands Rally Over Pakistan Rape Law phillyburbs.com - Dec 11 1:04 AM
KARACHI, Pakistan - More than 20,000 supporters of an Islamic alliance rallied Sunday, demanding the government withdraw changes to a controversial rape statute that they say go against Islam.Pakistan not devaluing its rupee IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 10 11:21 PM
Islamabad, Dec 11(IANS) Pakistan is not devaluing its rupee despite a reported recommendation of a 10 percent depreciation by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Pakistan wants China to mediate on Kashmir: Report The Times of India - Dec 11 5:06 AM
A report said Pakistan wants China to play the role of a 'silent' third party mediator in resolving the Kashmir issue.Taleban regrouping in Pakistan: says think tank Khaleej Times - Dec 11 4:38 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Peace deals between Islamic militants and Pakistan s government have created a virtual Taleban mini-state near Afghanistan, giving militants a free hand to recruit, train and arm for cross-border attacks, a think tank reported on Monday.World doping body may challenge Pakistan cricket verdict Khaleej Times - Dec 11 4:37 AM
LAHORE, Pakistan - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Monday it may challenge Pakistan s decision to overturn bans on Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif but will await the result of talks with cricket s governing body.Joint China-Pakistan military exercise begins IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 10 11:22 PM
Islamabad, Dec 11 (IANS) China's Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Monday began 'Friendship 2006,' its first joint military exercise with Pakistan Army on Pakistani soil.Pakistan, Argentina Plan JV In Dairy, Meat Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 10 8:54 PM
Pakistan and Argentina have decided to undertake joint ventures in livestock, dairy production and meat processing and carry out joint research in agro-technology including oilseed and hybrid seed production in Pakistan. A Memorandum of Understanding in this connection was signed on Wednesday at Buenos Aires. Federal Minister of Food, Agriculture and Livestock Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan and his PAKISTAN, ARGENTINA PLAN JV IN DAIRY, MEAT Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Dec 10 8:54 PM
Agribusiness Pakistan and Argentina have decided to undertake joint ventures in livestock, dairy production and meat processing and carry out joint research in agro-technology including oilseed and hybrid seed production in Pakistan. A Memorandum of Understanding in this connection was signed on Wednesday at Buenos Aires. Federal Minister of Food, Agriculture and Livestock Sikandar Hayat FTA TO BE BENEFICIAL FOR PAKISTAN-MALAYSIA TRADE: MINISTER Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Dec 10 9:24 PM
Trade / foreign investment Malaysian Deputy Finance Minister Dr Awang Adek Hussin has said that enforcement of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would help exploiting huge potential, exists in the bilateral trade between Pakistan and Malaysia.FTA To Be Beneficial For Pakistan-Malaysia Trade: Minister Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 10 9:24 PM
Malaysian Deputy Finance Minister Dr Awang Adek Hussin has said that enforcement of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would help exploiting huge potential, exists in the bilateral trade between Pakistan and Malaysia.Pakistan, Argentina Plan JV in Dairy, Meat Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 10 8:35 PM
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 Asia Pulse - Pakistan and Argentina have decided to undertake joint ventures in livestock, dairy production and meat processing and carry out joint research in agro-technology including oilseed and hybrid seed production in Pakistan. A Memorandum of Understanding in this connection was signed on Wednesday at Buenos Aires. Federal Minister of Food, Agriculture and Livestock Pakistan's TDAP To Help Promote Exports Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 10 8:54 PM
The Standing Committee on Commerce was informed on Wednesday that Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) would be a pro-active institution, which would work for the development and promotion of exports, yielding maximum benefits at the international level.PAKISTAN'S TDAP TO HELP PROMOTE EXPORTS Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Dec 10 8:54 PM
Trade / foreign investment The Standing Committee on Commerce was informed on Wednesday that Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) would be a pro-active institution, which would work for the development and promotion of exports, yielding maximum benefits at the international level.Italian Furniture Manufacturers Visit Chiniot, Pakistan Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 10 9:24 PM
Chiniot has the potential to become a world-class furniture manufacturing centre, said Dario Corbetta, head of the Italian furniture manufacturing association, ACIMAL, after visiting a cluster of Pakistan's five major furniture manufacturers.Pakistan's Golden Palms Project to be Completed by Dec 2007 Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 10 8:48 PM
KARACHI, Dec 11 Asia Pulse - The development work on Golden Palms, a mega real estate project of Hashoo Group in Gwadar, would be completed by the end of next calendar year. Chairman Hashoo Group, Sadruddin Hashwani revealed this while highlighting his group's role in the development of Gwadar - the future city of Pakistan, at a press conference held here on Wednesday.ITALIAN FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS VISIT CHINIOT, PAKISTAN Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Dec 10 9:24 PM
Furniture Chiniot has the potential to become a world-class furniture manufacturing centre, said Dario Corbetta, head of the Italian furniture manufacturing association, ACIMAL, after visiting a cluster of Pakistan's five major furniture manufacturers.PAKISTAN'S GOLDEN PALMS PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED BY DEC 2007 Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Dec 10 8:54 PM
Infrastructure The development work on Golden Palms, a mega real estate project of Hashoo Group in Gwadar, would be completed by the end of next calendar year. Chairman Hashoo Group, Sadruddin Hashwani revealed this while highlighting his group's role in the development of Gwadar - the future city of Pakistan, at a press conference held here on Wednesday.Pakistan Tests Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile by Staff Writers Islamabad (AFP) Dec 09, 2006 Space War - Dec 10 7:07 PM
Pakistan on Saturday test launched a nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missile, the third in as many weeks, the military said.Appeal by alleged Daniel Pearl killer begins in Pakistan Khaleej Times - Dec 11 1:38 AM
KARACHI - An appeal by a British-born Islamic militant sentenced to death for killing US reporter Daniel Pearl got under way Monday at a court in Pakistan after a delay of more than four years.Pakistan wins toss, elects to field against West Indies AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 09 11:40 PM
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq won the toss and sent the West Indies into bat in the third one-day international at the Gadaffi Stadium.Cricket: Pakistan beat Windies BBC News - Dec 10 6:40 AM
Pakistan overcome a blackout for a seven-wicket win over West Indies to go 2-0 up in the one-day series.Cricket-one-day international series Pakistan v West Indies line-ups Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 09 10:05 PM
Line-ups for the third one-day international between Pakistan and West Indies on Sunday in Lahore, PakistanPakistan secure emphatic win over Windies Mail and Guardian - Dec 11 1:03 AM
Opener Imran Farhat hit an aggressive half-century and paceman Rana Naved-ul-Hasan took 3-37 to help Pakistan beat the West Indies by seven wickets in the third one-day match on Sunday.PAKISTAN: Two-Nation theory says Pak to be less biased AsiaMedia - Dec 11 1:28 AM
Islamabad --- Pakistan government's decision to revise history textbooks with a new interpretation of the Two-Nation theory that cleaved the subcontinent on the basis of religion has been widely lauded by the media here as a "courageous" move aimed at "shedding old biases".Pakistan wants China to be 'silent' mediator on Kashmir issue New Kerala - Dec 11 3:25 AM
Islamabad, Dec 11: After unsuccessful attempts to draw the United States and the European Union to play active roles in resolving the Kashmir issue, Pakistan reportedly wants China to play the role of a "silent" third party mediator.Taliban And Allies Tighten Grip In North Pakistan Free Internet Press - Dec 11 12:58 AM
Islamic militants are using a recent peace deal with the government to consolidate their hold in northern Pakistan, vastly expanding their training of suicide bombers and other recruits and fortifying alliances with al-Qaeda and foreign fighters, diplomats and intelligence officials from several nations say. The result, they say, is virtually a Taliban mini-state. The militants, the officials India hit new low; Pakistan, Japan oust Malaysia Khaleej Times - Dec 10 7:56 PM
DOHA Former masters India crashed out of the Asian Games men s field hockey yesterday as Pakistan and Japan played a goalless draw to keep Malaysia out of the semifinals.15th Asian Games/Hockey: Pakistan and Japan qualify, Malaysia out New Straits Times - Dec 10 4:53 PM
FORMER masters India crashed out of the Asian Games men s hockey yesterday as Pakistan and Japan played a goalless draw to keep Malaysia out of the semi-finals.A Taliban ministate arises in Pakistan International Herald Tribune - Dec 11 5:46 AM
Islamic militants are taking advantage of a recent peace deal to increase their influence in the area.MP s mission to Pakistan Wanstead and Woodford Guardian - Dec 10 10:02 PM
WANSTEAD MP Harry Cohen led a ten-strong delegation of British politicians to Pakistan where they visited earthquake refugees and discussed education, trade and aid.Pakistan, China to kick off anti-terror drill China Economic Net - Dec 10 9:29 PM
Pakistan and China will hold joint military exercises this week aimed at helping the two countries fight terrorism, the Pakistani military said on Sunday.Pakistan, China to kick off anti-terror exercises Gulf Times - Dec 10 10:42 PM
ISLAMABAD: Traditional allies, Pakistan and China will hold joint military exercises this week aimed at helping the two countries fight terrorism, the Pakistani military said yesterday.Farhat half century leads Pakistan Fox Sports - Dec 10 7:43 AM
Imran Farhat hit a half century Sunday and led Pakistan to an easy seven-wicket victory over a reckless West Indies side in the third one-day international.Pakistan win third ODI to take unbeatable lead Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 10 10:55 AM
LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistan spurred on by a half century from Imran Farhat beat West Indies by seven wickets in the third one-day international to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the five-match series on Sunday.China, Pakistan to launch joint anti-terror military exercise People's Daily - Dec 10 4:27 PM
China and Pakistan will launch a joint anti-terror military exercise from Dec. 11 to Dec. 18 in Pakistan, military sources said in Beijing Sunday.Pakistan concerned about Lebanon situation People's Daily - Dec 10 4:38 PM
Pakistan has said that it is " watching with concern and worry the situation in Lebanon" and appeals to all parties to exercise restrain to resolve the present political crisis, according to a statement issued by Pakistani foreign office Sunday.United States to sell military equipment worth 1 bn dollar to Pakistan New Kerala - Dec 10 8:20 PM
Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington, Dec 10: Amidst the hoopla over the passage of a bill to implement the Indo-US civil nuclear deal, the Bush administration has quietly announced the sale to Pakistan of military equipment worth over one billion dollars.Indo-US nuke deal seeks limiting Pakistan capability: Pakistan expert New Kerala - Dec 10 8:51 PM
Islamabad, Dec 10: The new US legislation on the Indo-US civil nuclear deal seeks to cap Islamabad's nuclear capabilities, a retired Pakistan army officer has claimed.Pakistan is "still supporting terrorism" in J and K, says Defence Minister ANI via Yahoo! India News - Dec 10 8:21 AM
Poonch, Dec 10 (ANI): Stating that the level of infiltration along the Line of Control has gone down, Defence Minister A K Antony added that this has not changed the ground position in Pakistan side as the terror infrastructure and camps continue to exist there. "Above all Pakistan is still supporting terrorism in Kashmir and there has been no stoppage to it," said Antony, during his Taliban and Allies Tighten Grip in Northern Pakistan New York Times - Dec 10 7:48 PM
A peace deal with the Pakistani government has allowed Islamic militants to fortify alliances with Al Qaeda, creating a virtual Taliban mini-state, diplomats said.No pressure on Pakistan for 10 percent devaluation Business Recorder - Dec 10 3:30 PM
KARACHI (December 11 2006): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) would like Pakistan to meet all of its oil import requirements from the forex flows into the banking system and not dip into the reserves.THAILAND MAY INVEST IN HOTELS, FISHERIES IN PAKISTAN Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Dec 11 4:52 PM
Fisheries Thailand intends to invest in hotel, tourism, fisheries and other sectors.Thailand May Invest In Hotels, Fisheries In Pakistan Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 11 4:52 PM
Thailand intends to invest in hotel, tourism, fisheries and other sectors.