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Pakistan accused of supporting Taliban 
AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 6:27 PM
President Hamid Karzai directly accused Pakistan's government Tuesday of supporting the Taliban insurgency in his country, hours after a suicide attacker exploded himself in an Afghan governor's compound, killing eight.Afghan leader blames Pakistan for instability International Herald Tribune - Dec 12 2:40 PM
President Hamid Karzai warned Tuesday that a failure to bring peace to Afghanistan would destroy the whole region, and he laid blame squarely on neighboring Pakistan.Afghan leader blames Pakistan for Taliban violence AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 11:53 AM
Afghan President Hamid Karzai blamed Pakistan for violence in his country, saying "state elements" were supporting insurgents in Afghanistan.Pakistan, Afghans aim to eradicate polio on border Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 12 5:02 AM
Shrugging off the danger of militant violence, Pakistan and Afghanistan on Tuesday launched a drive to eradicate polio from the rugged tribal lands on both sides of their border.Taliban rising in Pakistan, group warns CNN.com - Dec 12 1:37 AM
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.Cricket-Pakistan captain Inzamam likely to miss fourth one-dayer Cricmania - 42 minutes ago
MULTAN, Pakistan (AFP) - Injured Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is doubtful to play at his home ground in the fourth one-day international against the West Indies here.US concerned over "extremist" safe havens in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 11 9:21 PM
The United States said it was concerned over safe havens being established by Islamic militants in northern Pakistan's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan.China stun Pakistan to enter final rediff.com - 23 minutes ago
China continued their giant-killing act in the Asian Games men's hockey by pulling off an upset 2-1 win over Pakistan.Pakistan will get most advanced F-16 aircraft Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
WASHINGTON The US government has given 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 miss key players Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
MULTAN Injured Pakistan captain Inzamamul Haq is doubtful to play at his home ground in the fourth one-day international against the West Indies here yesterday.15th Asian Games/Hockey: China stun Pakistan to enter men's final New Straits Times - Dec 12 5:31 PM
GIANT-KILLERS China conjured a great escape to enter their maiden Asian Games men s hockey final with a thrilling 2-1 win over Pakistan here on Tuesday.Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Area Harbors Bombers NPR - Dec 12 6:30 AM
Tribal areas in Pakistan, along the border with Afghanistan, are becoming safe havens for Afghanistan's Taliban. Training camps that support suicide bombers for missions inside Afghanistan are sprouting up in the region. Renee Montagne talks to New York Times reporter Carlotta Gall.It is mainly Pakistan's poor who sell their organs Aljazeera - Dec 12 4:37 PM
Pakistan's top legal authority has ordered the health minister to submit a report into the sale of live organs by Friday.Pakistan Supporting Taliban Insurgency, Says Afghan President Nasdaq - Dec 12 1:10 PM
(RTTNews) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday accused Pakistan of supporting Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan. He also added that Pakistan is "more than a boss" to Taliban militants.Afghan president says Pakistan controls Taliban; 8 killed in suicide attack CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 12 12:16 PM
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) - President Hamid Karzai directly accused Pakistan's government Tuesday of supporting the Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan, hours after a suicide attacker exploded himself in an Afghan governor's compound, killing eight.Afghanistan blames Pakistan for insurgency UPI - Dec 12 4:28 PM
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Afghanistan's president blamed Pakistan Tuesday for the continuing Taliban insurgency, saying the neighboring country was still harboring the Islamist group.Taliban 'Mini-State' In Pakistan? CBS News - Dec 12 1:54 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.Fengui s golden goal helps China stun Pakistan The Star Online - Dec 12 3:50 PM
Giant-killers China conjured a great escape to enter their maiden Asian Games men s hockey final with a thrilling 2-1 win over Pakistan yesterday.China upset Pakistan, storm into final New Kerala - 25 minutes ago
Doha, Dec 12: China proved to be the surprise package in Asian Games men's hockey as they continued their giant-killing act by pulling off an upset 2-1 win over former champions Pakistan to storm into the final here today.Pakistan and Yemen sign four agreements: trade bodies ink MoU Business Recorder - Dec 12 4:00 PM
SANAA (December 13 2006): Pakistan and Yemen on Tuesday inked four agreements and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance co-operation in agriculture, trade, education and culture.Pakistan deflects ICG attack Dawn - 1 hour, 59 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Dec 12: Pakistan on Tuesday defended a peace pact reached with militants in North Waziristan, terming statements against it part of a propaganda campaign. It added that the signatories had no links with the Taliban who are fighting western forces in Afghanistan.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.Lockheed gets $144m to build F-16s for Pakistan Dawn - 1 hour, 59 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, Dec 12: The Lockheed Martin Corporation of the US has received a $144 million contract to begin production of 18 F-16C/Ds for Pakistan, as part of a $5.1 billion arms package to re-equip the country s air force. The work on the project will be completed by November 2010.Karzai accuses Pakistan of backing Taliban Baltimore Sun - Dec 12 8:10 AM
Afghan suicide bombing kills 8; provincial governor escapes injury President Hamid Karzai directly accused Pakistan's government today of supporting the Taliban insurgency in his country, hours after a suicide attacker exploded himself in an Afghan governor's compound, killing eight. Pakistan?s Support for Militants Threatens Region, Karzai Says New York Times - 2 hours, 7 minutes ago
President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan warned that a failure to bring peace to his country would destroy the whole region.Pakistan to get most advanced F16s from US Pakistani Newspaper - Dec 12 2:10 PM
WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Online): 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.Landslides, snow cut off northern Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 12 7:56 AM
Islamabad, Dec 12 (DPA) Landslides, mud and snow have severely hampered road transportation in northern Pakistan, news reports said Tuesday.Karzai blames Pakistan for Taliban violence Business Recorder - Dec 12 4:00 PM
KANDAHAR: Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday blamed Pakistan for violence in his country, saying 'state elements' were supporting insurgents in Afghanistan. 'The problem is not the Taliban,' Karzai told reporters during his visit to the souther ....Pakistan, Saudi Arabia vow to continue to play active role in ensuring peace in region Pakistani Newspaper - Dec 12 2:09 PM
RIYADH, Dec 12 (APP): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Tuesday vowed to continue to play their active role in ensuring peace in the region through increased cooperation.China rally to upset Pakistan Gulf Daily News - Dec 12 5:00 PM
DOHA: Giant-killers China will clash with South Korea in their maiden Asian Games men's hockey final after conjuring a great escape to upset Pakistan 2-1 here yesterday.Taliban rule again inside Pakistan Chicago Sun-Times - Dec 12 2:08 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- A peace deal between Pakistan's government and Islamic militants in the 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 deals are blamed for attacks Boston Globe - Dec 12 12:54 AM
ISLAMABAD , Pakistan -- Government 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, a foreign policy think-tank said.Taliban forming mini-state in Pakistan, group says The Columbus Dispatch - Dec 12 4:57 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan A peace deal between Pakistan s government and Islamic militants in the northwestern tribal region of North Waziristan has created a virtual Taliban ministate where mullahs dispense justice and fighters are launching cross-border attacks into neighboring Afghanistan, an advocacy group reported yesterday.China upset Pakistan, storm into final Outlook India - Dec 12 10:32 AM
China proved to be the surprise package in Asian Games men's hockey as they continued their giant-killing act by pulling off an upset 2-1 win over former champions Pakistan to storm into the final here today.Pakistan says it never claimed Kashmir as its territory Daily News - Dec 12 12:32 PM
PAKISTAN: Pakistan said on Monday it had never claimed Kashmir as an integral part of its territory, that its legal position was based on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, and that it wanted a settlement that would be acceptable to itself, to India and to the people of Kashmir.Pakistan's new envoy takes charge IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 12 2:48 AM
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Pakistan's high commissioner-designate Shahid Malik has taken charge of the mission here and is 'very pleased to be in India', more than a decade after he last served here.Pakistan, Afghans aim to eradicate polio on border AlertNet - Dec 12 5:11 AM
Source: Reuters By Zeeshan Haider TORKHAM, Pakistan-Afghan Border, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Shrugging off the danger of militant violence, Pakistan and Afghanistan on Tuesday launched a drive to eradicate polio from the ... Razzaq in line to lead Pakistan in fourth One-dayer India Times Cricket - Dec 12 10:35 AM
LAHORE, Dec 12: All-rounder Abdul Razzaq is expected to lead Pakistan in the fourth One-Day International against the West Indies on Wednesday in the absence of Inzamam-ul-Haq, Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf.Afghanistan's Opium Trade Undermines Pakistan's Efforts To Control Domestic Spread Of HIV, Health Minister Says Medical News Today - Dec 12 7:11 AM
Afghanistan's opium trade is undermining Pakistan's efforts to control the spread of HIV in the country, particularly among injection drug users, Pakistan's Health Minister Mohammad Naseer Khan said Wednesday, Reuters reports. Pakistan has confirmed 3,556 HIV cases in the country -- more than 300 of whom have developed AIDS -- but officials say the numbers likely are higher. [click link for full ...India on Tuesday voiced concern over Pakistan 's non-implementation of SAFTA India Daily - Dec 12 10:04 AM
India on Tuesday voiced concern over Pakistan 's non-implementation of SAFTA saying, Pakistan's latest notification was limited to tariff concessions on items already in the positive list and was not aimed at free trade.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.Hurriyat divided over Pakistan's stand on Kashmir Outlook India - Dec 12 9:03 AM
Separatists were today divided over Pakistan's statement that Jammu and Kashmir was not part of that country, with hardliners opposing it as moderate leaders saying it could help resolve the Kashmir issue.Pakistan defends Waziristan peace pact India Daily - Dec 12 9:06 AM
Pakistan today defended a controversial peace pact reached with Islamic militants in North Waziristan, saying the signatories had no links with Taliban fighting Western forces in Afghanistan.PAKISTAN: APNS concerned over reports of media authority AsiaMedia - Dec 12 9:55 AM
Karachi --- The All Pakistan Newspapers Society said on Monday that it had noted with grave concern reports that the federal government intended to establish a Press and Publications Regulatory Authority on the same lines as Pemra.Pakistan says Kashmir not its part, people there should decide Associated Press via Yahoo! India News - Dec 11 11:19 PM
Pakistan has never claimed Kashmir as an integral part of its territory, a foreign ministry official said, despite six decades of war and separatist insurgency in the Himalayan region that is bitterly disputed with neighboring India. Iqbal & Afridi called into Pakistan squad RTÉ News - Dec 12 3:20 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.Iran, Pakistan to ink document on natural tourism: DoE chief Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 12 2:51 AM
Iran - Pakistan - DoE Vice-President and head of the Department of the Environment Fatemeh Vaez Javadi said here Tuesday that Iran and Pakistan will soon ink a letter of understanding on natural tourism.PAKISTAN, JAPAN TO INK NEW TAX TREATY Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Dec 11 11:57 PM
Regulations / Law Pakistan and Japan have decided to ink a new agreement on the avoidance of double taxation.Foreign Military Sale: Pakistan - E-2C Hawkeye 2000 Airborne Early Warning Suite for P-3s Space War - Dec 11 6:55 PM
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, Japan To Ink New Tax Treaty Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 11 11:57 PM
Pakistan and Japan have decided to ink a new agreement on the avoidance of double taxation.Radio Australia - Asia Pacific - PAKISTAN: Antiquated laws fuel radicalism in tribal region ABC Radio Australia - Dec 12 4:02 AM
Pakistan's attempts at appeasement with militants in its tribal regions, have allowed the Taliban to regroup, to launch attacks within Afghanistan. The International Crisis Group says Islamabad's policies in the tribal region have fuelled radicalism along the border with Afghanistan.Landslides and snow cut off northern Pakistan Khaleej Times - Dec 12 4:42 AM
ISLAMABAD - Landslides, mud and snow have severely hampered road transportation in northern Pakistan, news reports said on Tuesday.US offers Pakistan new billion dollar arms package IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 11 8:53 PM
Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) 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's new envoy to India takes charge The Times of India - Dec 12 3:07 AM
Pakistan's high commissioner-designate Shahid Malik has taken charge of the mission and is 'very pleased to be in India'.Taliban ministate is feared in Pakistan The Star-Ledger - Dec 11 10:09 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- A peace deal between Pakistan's government and Islamic militants in the northwestern tribal region of North Waziristan has created a vir tual Taliban ministate where mul lahs dispense justice and fighters are launching cross-border attacks into neighboring Afghanistan, a think tank reported yesterday.TM Pakistan Subsidiary Seals US$40 Mln Contract With Telenor Bernama - Dec 11 11:44 PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (bernama) -- Telekom Malaysia Bhd's (TM) Pakistani subsidiary, Multinet Pakistan (Private) Limited, has sealed a 20-year capacity contract with Telenor Pakistan.Pakistan to get most advanced F16s from US IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 11 8:13 PM
Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) 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 Int'l Auto, Auto Parts Fair Ends Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 11 8:26 PM
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 - Dec 11 8:26 PM
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 says Kashmir not its part, people there should decide Khaleej Times - Dec 12 12:23 AM
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has never claimed Kashmir as an integral part of its territory, a foreign ministry official said, despite six decades of war and separatist insurgency in the Himalayan region that is bitterly disputed with neighbouring India.Razzaq in line to lead Pakistan in fourth one-dayer Yahoo! India News - Dec 11 11:05 PM
LAHORE (Reuters) - All-rounder Abdul Razzaq is expected to lead Pakistan in the fourth one-day international against the West Indies on Wednesday in the absence of Inzamam-ul-Haq, Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf.TM's Pakistan subsidiary secures RM142m contracts The Edge Daily - Dec 12 12:04 AM
Telekom Malaysia Bhd s (TM) Pakistan subsidiary Multinet Pakistan (Private) Ltd has secured two contracts worth a total of US$40 million (RM142 million) from Telenor Pakistan in Islamabad.Pakistan-militant peace pact blamed for surge in violence Arizona Daily Star - Dec 11 11:21 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan 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 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.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-12-12 11:29 GMT: Lockheed Martin gets 78 mln usd order to produce 18 F-16 fighters for Pakistan Interactive Investor - Dec 12 3:53 AM
FORT WORTH (AFX) - Lockheed Martin has been awarded a 78 mln usd order from the US government for long-lead tasks related to the production of 18 new Advanced Block 52 F-16 aircraft for Pakistan.Lockheed Martin gets 78 mln usd order to produce 18 F-16 fighters for Pakistan Sharewatch - Dec 12 3:18 AM
The order is part of a 144 mln usd contract. Earlier this year, the governments of Pakistan and the US signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) agreeing to the purchase of 18 Block 52 F-16s. The LOA provides Pakistanan option for an additional 18 aircraft.Govt concerned over non-implementation of SAFTA by Pakistan Outlook India - Dec 12 1:28 AM
Voicing concern over Pakistan's non-implementation of SAFTA, the government today said the effect of Islamabad's notification was limited to tariff concessions for India on items in the positive list.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.Razzaq may lead Pakistan in fourth one-dayer rediff.com - Dec 12 12:09 AM
The all-rounder is expected to lead Pakistan in the fourth ODI against the West Indies in the absence of Inzamam-ul-Haq, Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf.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.Razzaq in line to lead Pakistan Independent Online - Dec 12 2:24 AM
Allrounder Abdul Razzaq is expected to take over the Pakistan captaincy for the fourth ODI against the West Indies.Pakistan call up Faisal and Afridi India Times Cricket - Dec 11 10:32 PM
LAHORE, Dec 12: 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.Pakistan call lqbal to cover for injured Inzamam Khaleej Times - Dec 11 7:53 PM
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.Razzaq in line to lead Pakistan in fourth ODI ThatsCricket.com - Dec 12 1:45 AM
All-rounder Abdul Razzaq is expected to lead Pakistan in the fourth one-day international against the West Indies tomorrow in the absence of Inzamam-ul-Haq, Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf.Govt concerned over non-implementation of SAFTA by Pakistan New Kerala - Dec 12 1:09 AM
New Delhi, Dec 12: Voicing concern over Pakistan's non-implementation of SAFTA, the government today said the effect of Islamabad's notification was limited to tariff concessions for India on items in the positive list.Telekom Malaysia unit secures 40 mln usd deals from Telenor Pakistan - UPDATE Sharewatch - Dec 11 10:11 PM
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 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 - Dec 11 9:02 PM
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.242 people missing in Pakistan: Human Rights Commission New Kerala - Dec 12 12:36 AM
Islamabad, Dec 12: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), headed by noted activist Asma Jahangir, has said that a total of 242 people are missing in the country.US offers Pakistan new billion dollar arms package New Kerala - Dec 11 9:42 PM
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 - Dec 11 9:12 PM
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.WADA may challenge Pakistan Gulf Times - Dec 11 10:47 PM
LAHORE: 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 to get most advanced F16s from US New Kerala - Dec 11 9:40 PM
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.Razzaq poised to skipper Pakistan BBC News - Dec 11 5:51 AM
All-rounder Abdul Razzaq is set to captain Pakistan in Wednesday's one-day game against West Indies.Appeal by alleged Pearl killer begins in Pakistan Gulf Times - Dec 11 10:57 PM
KARACHI: An appeal by a British-born militant sentenced to death for killing US reporter Daniel Pearl got under way yesterday at a court in Pakistan after a delay of more than four years.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 - Dec 11 7:49 PM
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 - Dec 11 9:12 PM
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 - Dec 11 9:09 PM
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 is behind Taliban, Karzai says Financial Times - Dec 12 4:32 PM
President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday dismissed the idea of talks with the Taliban as useless in stemming surging violence in Afghanistan without tackling elements in the Pakistani government that he said were sponsoring terrorism.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'.Afghan president accuses Pakistan of running the Taleban as Royal Marine is killed The Scotsman - Dec 12 6:01 PM
A ROYAL Marine has been killed during operations in Afghanistan's war-torn Helmand province, the Ministry of Defence said yesterday.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.