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USA Today - Dec 24 6:55 AM
Gunmen opened fire at a funeral for a Sunni Muslim in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, killing four people and injuring 10 others, police and a hospital doctor said.Three shot dead after Shiite scholar's funeral in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo!7 News - 31 minutes ago
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AFP) - At least three people were killed and five others injured in a gunbattle in a northwest Pakistani city after the funeral of a slain Shiite Muslim scholar, police said.Pakistan, UAE enjoy cordial ties: Soomro Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 43 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD Senate Chairman Mohammadmian Soomro has said that Pakistan and UAE have a long history of cordial relationship that will further strengthen in future.Cricket-Pakistan anti-doping chief says pacemen may still face ban Cricmania - Dec 24 3:01 PM
LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) - The World Anti-Doping Agency may be able to reinforce the ban against doping-tainted Pakistani pacemen Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif , the country's anti-doping tribunal chief said.Cricket: Pakistan anti-doping chief says pacemen may still face ban Channel NewsAsia - Dec 24 10:49 AM
LAHORE, Pakistan : The World Anti-Doping Agency may be able to reinforce the ban against doping-tainted Pakistani pacemen Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, the country's anti-doping tribunal chief said.Pakistan must take steps to curb infiltration: EU report The Times of India - Dec 24 11:16 AM
NEW DELHI: Echoing India's views, the European Union (EU) has asked Pakistan to take "more effective measures" to curb cross-LoC movement of militants and disfavoured demilitarisation in Jammu and Kashmir till there is "genuine action" to neutralise threat of Pak-based ultras.Bahrain team aims to spur trade ties at Pakistan expo Gulf Daily News - Dec 24 5:09 PM
MANAMA: A trade delegation from Bahrain will attend an international exhibition and conference in Karachi, Pakistan, in the new year.The annual Muslims BIG (Business & Investment Gala) will be attended by business organisations from 57 Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) countries, along with the US, UK, India China, Thailand, South Korea, Germany, Italy, Sweden, France, Japan, Hong Kong, ..."Major surrender" to Pakistan on Kashmir: BJP The Hindu - Dec 24 11:59 AM
Advani rejects Pakistan's "joint administration" proposal, saying it would mean giving up sovereignty over J&KFour killed in attack on funeral in Pakistan Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 24 6:21 AM
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (Reuters) - Gunmen opened fire on a Sunni Muslim funeral in Pakistan on Sunday, killing four people in what appeared to be a sectarian revenge attack.Pakistan, India agree on joint water strip survey Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 24 7:08 AM
Pakistan - India - Survey Pakistan and India agreed on Saturday to commence a joint survey from January 15 2007, on a disputed strip of water to demarcate the maritime zone, said a joint statement issued at the end of two-day technical level talks of the senior officials.Pakistan arrests nationalist leader Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 24 8:07 AM
Pakistan - Arrest A senior nationalist leader has been arrested on charges of torturing personnel of military intelligence, police said on Sunday.NY Times reporter, photographer harassed and detained in Pakistan Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 24 7:23 AM
Pakistan - Journalist - Detention The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for a full investigation into the detention of New York Times photographer Akhtar Soomro and the beating of reporter Carlotta Gall in Pakistan on December 19.Nawaz calls for restoring Quaid s Pakistan Pakistani Newspaper - Dec 24 12:39 PM
LONDON, Dec 24 (Online): Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has felicitated the nation on the occasion of the 130th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and the Christian community of Pakistan on the auspicious occasion of Christmas that are being celebrated today.Pakistan's first Sikh cadet to guard Jinnah's mausoleum ANI via Yahoo! India News - Dec 24 3:10 AM
Karachi, Dec 24 (ANI): Harcharan Singh of Nankana Sahib, the first Sikh to be inducted in the Pakistan Army, will be a part of the contingent of Gentlemen Cadets from the Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul, to mount the guard at the mausoleum of Pakistan's Founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah on Monday. December 25,2006 is the 130th birth anniversary of the Quaid-i-Azam. An ISPR release issued here ...Four killed in attack on funeral in Pakistan AlertNet - Dec 24 6:21 AM
Source: Reuters DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Gunmen opened fire on a Sunni Muslim funeral in Pakistan on Sunday, killing four people in what appeared to be a sectarian revenge attack. The attack ... Pakistan could amend blasphemy law on Christmas eve Hindustan Times - Dec 24 8:03 AM
Pakistan may amend its controversial blasphemy law, that provides for death penalty for non-Muslims convicted of insulting Islam and the Prophet and has frequently been misused over the last two decades.Pakistan refuses to take back 18-year-old lad ANI via Yahoo! India News - Dec 24 3:10 AM
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec.24 (ANI): Eighteen-year-old Sajid apparently has nowhere to go. Five years ago, he was a resident of Bandi Abbaspora in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, and while walking home after playing a cricket match; he inadvertently crossed into India and was arrested. He is still there because the authorities in Islamabad are refusing to take him back. They say that he has ...Advani warns government against yielding to Pakistan on Kash Sify News - Dec 24 11:00 AM
L.K. Advani on Sunday accused India's government of trying to settle the decades-old dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir by compromising New Delhi's long-held position that the Himalayan region is an integral part territory.Indian cargo boat rescued by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ANI via Yahoo! India News - Dec 24 3:10 AM
Karachi, Dec.24 (ANI): The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) has reportedly rescued an Indian cargo boat - the 'Noore Panjtani' with 11 crew onboard. The boat, according to the Dawn, is said to have made a distress call on December 22, following heavy flooding onboard. A defender aircraft with media personnel onboard was deployed to provide rescue assistance to the boat. The boat ...20 percent of Pakistan's children suffer from psychological problems ANI via Yahoo! India News - Dec 24 3:10 AM
Karachi, Dec.24 (ANI): Twenty percent of Pakistan's children suffer from psychological problems, and seven percent of them are in the age group of three or below. According to Dr A Ghani Khan, a senior child psychiatrist associated with National Institute of Child Health (NICH), the common disorders noticed among local children included Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Conduct ...Pakistan, India agree to survey disputed estuary Daily News - Dec 24 12:31 PM
PAKISTAN: Pakistan and India agreed to conduct a joint survey of a disputed estuary on their border, the latest step in a tentative peace process between the nuclear-armed rivals.Mirza Ghalib and Sher Shah Suri are Pakistan postal department icons ANI via Yahoo! India News - Dec 24 2:06 AM
Lahore, Dec.24 (ANI): Old Delhi's famous 19th century poet Mirza Ghalib and the city's 16th century Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri would be two very happy people in their graves, for Pakistan's postal department sees them as icons for Gen Next. The postal department in Pakistan is probably the most personality-oriented in the world, and if you don't believe it, here are some ...Pakistan must take steps to curb infiltration: EU report The Times of India - Dec 24 5:44 AM
Echoing India's views, the European Union has asked Pakistan to take "stronger and more effective measures" to curb cross-border movement of militants.Pakistan pacemen still face ban FOXSPORTS.com.au - Dec 24 5:44 AM
THE World Anti-Doping Agency may be able to reinforce the ban against doping-tainted Pakistan fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, the country's anti-doping tribunal chief acknowledged today.Afghans see Pakistan aiding Taliban UPI - Dec 24 4:43 AM
LIZHA, Afghanistan, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- There is increasing evidence supporting U.S. intelligence reports that Pakistan is helping Afghanistan's Taliban fighters, the Los Angeles Times said Sunday.China-Pakistan Joint Fighter-17 project needs Russian engines - Putin tending to take side with India India Daily - Dec 24 6:34 AM
India is quietly pursuing Moscow not to provide aircraft engines for the China-Pakistan Joint Fighter-17 project. Indian Air Force will have to down these fighters sooner or later. Pakistan has a roughly a cyclical pattern in attacking India.Pakistan to review blasphemy, other laws ANI via Yahoo! India News - Dec 23 11:23 PM
Lahore, Dec.24 (ANI): The Pakistan Government has announced that it will be reviewing the need for the infamous Blasphemy Law, and other Laws that it considers to be discriminatory in nature. The Daily Times quoted Minister of State for Information Tariq Azeem as saying that Islamabad would in all probability announce amendments to various discriminatory laws on Christmas Day. Commonly known as ...Fourth round of India-Pakistan composite dialogue in February 2007 ANI via Yahoo! India News - Dec 23 11:23 PM
New Delhi, Dec.24 (ANI): The fourth round of the composite dialogue process between India and Pakistan will take place in Islamabad in February 2007, Pakistan's Deputy High Commissioner to India Afrasiab told reporters here. Confirming Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee's visit to Pakistan from January 13 to review the outcome of the third round of Foreign Secretary-level ...Pakistan says UN resolution on Iran not to harm ties Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 24 4:22 AM
Pakistan - Iran - UN Resolution Pakistan has said that the adoption of a United Nations resolution against Iran would not affect Tehran's relations with Islamabad.Unlike Americans EU is not complacent on Pakistan - Stop infiltration in J&K, bring democracy in occupied Kashmir: EU ... India Daily - Dec 24 6:19 AM
Echoing India's views, the European Union (EU) has asked Pakistan to take "more effective measures" to curb cross-LoC movement of terrorists and disfavoured demilitarisation in Jammu and Kashmir till there is "genuine action" to neutralise threat of Pak-based terrorists.Pakistan could amend blasphemy law on Christmas eve New Kerala - Dec 24 8:08 AM
Islamabad, Dec 24 : Pakistan may amend its controversial blasphemy law, that provides for death penalty for non-Muslims convicted of insulting Islam and the Prophet and has frequently been misused over the last two decades.ADB lends 320 million dollars to help Pakistan's poor AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 1:14 AM
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it was lending 320 million dollars to help the poor in Pakistan obtain access to wider financial services, including microfinance.Pakistan want to host series first Khaleej Times - Dec 23 7:44 PM
KARACHI The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) want to host the first leg of the hockey series between India and Pakistan in March 2007.Pakistan's export of textile products up 26.9 per cent to $864.93million Khaleej Times - Dec 23 7:27 PM
ISLAMABAD Pakistan's export of textile products has risen by 26.9 per cent to $864.935 million during the month of November 2006 as against $681.570 million over the same month last year.Pakistan's import bill of oil products up 31.38 per cent Khaleej Times - Dec 23 7:27 PM
ISLAMABAD Pakistan's import bill of oil products rose by 31.38 per cent during the months of July-Nov of the Fiscal Year 2006 to $3.391 billion as against $2.581 billion over the same months of last year.Indian opposition warns gov't on Kashmir AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 39 minutes ago
An opposition leader accused India's government Sunday of trying to settle the half-century old dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir by backing away from New Delhi's long held position that the Himalayan region is an integral part of its territory.Pakistan frees 70 Indian prisoners Pakistani Newspaper - Dec 23 8:09 PM
LAHORE,Dec 23 (NNI): Pakistan on Saturday handed over 70 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners in the latest goodwill gesture between the long-standing South Asian rivals.Pakistan, India agree on joint creek survey Gulf Times - Dec 23 10:08 PM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India agreed yesterday to conduct a joint survey of a disputed estuary on their border, the latest step in a tentative peace process between the nuclear-armed rivals.Injury threatens Pakistan s Razzaq Gulf Times - Dec 23 9:39 PM
KARACHI: Allrounder Abdul Razzaq said yesterday he might miss Pakistan s three-Test series in South Africa next month because of a calf injury.Pakistan, India agree to survey disputed estuary The Peninsula - Dec 23 2:55 PM
islamabad Pakistan and India agreed yesterday to conduct a joint survey of a disputed estuary on their border, the latest step in a tentative peace process between the nuclear-armed rivals.Saudi-Kuwaiti group to invest $4 bln in Pakistan Business Recorder - Dec 23 3:15 PM
KARACHI: A Saudi-Kuwaiti joint venture, MidRoc Tussonia Ltd, will invest $3 to 4 billion in Pakistan over the next seven years in power generation, refining and real estate sectors. This was stated by the MidRoc Group President, Sheikh Humoud Al-Sab ....Pakistan, India agree to survey disputed estuary Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Dec 23 6:20 AM
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan and India agreed on Saturday to conduct a joint survey of a disputed estuary on their border, the latest step in a tentative peace process between the nuclear-armed rivals.Pakistan pair: WADA lodge appeal CNN.com - Dec 22 9:25 AM
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- The World Anti-Doping Agency has lodged an appeal for the restoration of the original bans imposed on Pakistan cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif for doping.Pakistan, India agree to joint survey to resolve border dispute Associated Press via Yahoo! India News - Dec 23 4:37 AM
Pakistan and India on Saturday agreed to conduct a joint survey of part of their mutual border to resolve a lingering territorial dispute that has hindered oil and gas exploration. Pakistan, India agree on joint survey of maritime boundary Channel NewsAsia - Dec 23 7:48 AM
ISLAMABAD - India and Pakistan Saturday agreed to conduct a joint survey of a maritime boundary in January to resolve a decades-old dispute, after two-day talks here, officials said.Pakistan to build five dams: Aziz ANI via Yahoo! India News - Dec 23 4:47 AM
Islamabad, Dec.23 (ANI): Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said today that his government has cleared a proposal to build five dams. He said the Bhasha Dam would be the first to built because no one has raised objection on its construction. Addressing an inaugural function of the Jinnah Pilot project near Jinnah Barrage here on Saturday, Aziz said that before President Musharraf's tenure, Pakistan ...Nuclear rivals India, Pakistan swap prisoners AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 22 7:52 AM
India and Pakistan started a two-day swap of detained illegal fishermen and immigrants including children as part of attempts to improve ties between the nuclear rivals, officials said.Indian Opposition Warns Gov't on Kashmir ABC News - 1 hour, 8 minutes ago
Indian Opposition Warns Government Against Yielding to Pakistan on KashmirPakistan, India agree on commencement of joint survey on Sir Creek from Jan, 15 Pakistani Newspaper - Dec 23 10:39 AM
ISLAMABAD, Dec 23 (Online): India and Pakistan have agreed to conduct joint survey from January 15, 2007 to resolve Sir Creek dispute. The agreement was reached between defence experts of Pakistan and India during technical level talks here Saturday.Discussion on Sir Creek issue: Pakistan, India hold first round of talks The Pakistan Link - Dec 23 10:58 AM
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and India held talks on Friday aimed at resolving a dispute over an estuary on their border that has hampered exploration for oil and gas and led to the detention of hundreds of their fishermen.Taliban leader killed near Pakistan border: U.S. CTV.ca - Dec 23 5:17 AM
A top Taliban commander said to be a close associate of Osama bin Laden and Mullah Omar has been killed in Afghanistan near the border of Pakistan, the U.S. military said on Saturday.India, Pakistan agree to survey Sir Creek Express India - Dec 23 7:20 AM
Pakistan and India agreed on Saturday to conduct a joint survey of Sir Creek, that flows into the Arabian sea between the Pakistani province of Sindh and Gujarat in India.Pakistan repatriates 70 Indian prisoners Sify News - Dec 23 9:00 AM
Pakistan on Saturday released 70 Indians including 50 fishermen, languishing in different jails there, and they crossed over to India through the Wagah border.Pakistan frees 70 Indian prisoners Hindustan Times - Dec 23 6:48 AM
Pakistan on Saturday handed over 70 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners to Indian authorities in the latest goodwill gesture between the two countries, according to a local agency report.Pakistan, India to survey disputed marshlands in January Khaleej Times - Dec 23 6:57 AM
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and India will begin a joint survey of the Sir Creek marshlands along their borders next month in a bid to resolve a longstanding ownership dispute, the sides agreed in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi Saturday.British airline plot suspect slams 'injustice' in Pakistan court AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 22 4:38 AM
A Briton held in Pakistan for alleged involvement in a plot to blow up transatlantic jets said the accusations against him were false as he appeared in court on other charges.World drug body appeals against Pakistan dope ban u-turn AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 22 4:22 AM
The World Anti-Doping Agency said it has filed an appeal against Pakistan's decision to lift doping bans on fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammed Asif.Pakistan, India agree to survey disputed estuary Khaleej Times - Dec 23 5:12 AM
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and India have agreed to conduct a joint survey of a disputed estuary on their border next month, Pakistan s Ministry of Defence said on Saturday.Pakistan Lawmaker: Iran Sanctions Based On Double Standard Nasdaq - Dec 24 7:37 AM
KARACHI (AP)--U.N. Security Council sanctions against Iran for its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment are based on double standards, a senior Pakistani lawmaker said Sunday.Pakistan frees 70 Indian prisoners New Kerala - Dec 23 9:17 AM
Islamabad, Dec 23 : Pakistan Saturday handed over 70 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners to Indian authorities in the latest goodwill gesture between the two countries, according to a local agency report.Pakistan, India resume border dispute talks amid warming ties Associated Press via Yahoo! India News - Dec 22 9:54 PM
Pakistan and India on Saturday resumed talks aimed at resolving a lingering territorial dispute that has hindered oil and gas exploration and led to the arrests of fishermen from both sides. ADB to lend India 550 million dollars for roads in Uttaranchal and 320 million dollars to Pakistan's poor AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 12:24 PM
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it will extend a finance facility worth 550 million dollars to India to upgrade roads in the state of Uttaranchal.Pakistan, India hold border talks News 24 South Africa - Dec 23 2:59 AM
Pakistan and India have resumed talks aimed at resolving a lingering territorial dispute that has hindered oil and gas exploration.US seals money-laundering pact with Pakistan bank AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 21 10:19 PM
The Federal Reserve announced an agreement with Pakistan's Habib Bank to clamp down on money-laundering.PSA International to run Pakistan's new port of Gwadar Channel NewsAsia - Dec 22 6:44 PM
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has decided to give the management control of its upcoming deep-sea port in southwestern Baluchistan province to Port of Singapore from next year, a cabinet minister said Friday.Pakistan and India hold border talks Gulf Times - Dec 22 11:56 PM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India held talks yesterday aimed at resolving a dispute over an estuary on their border that has hampered exploration for oil and gas and led to the detention of hundreds of their fishermen.Pakistan OKs UN Relief Effort For Southwestern Province Nasdaq - Dec 22 1:37 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP)--Pakistan has approved a U.N. emergency relief effort for 80,000 tribespeople displaced by a civil conflict in southwestern Baluchistan province - but only after months of stalling that has likely cost the lives of severely malnourished children, an aid official said Friday.UAE and Pakistan sign deal on export of labour Khaleej Times - Dec 22 6:59 PM
ISLAMABAD Pakistan and the United Arab Emirate yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for increasing Pakistani manpower export to the UAE.Pakistan clears 20 development projects valued at Rs23.2 billion Khaleej Times - Dec 22 6:56 PM
ISLAMABAD Pakistan government yesterday approved 20 development projects worth Rs23.2 billion in various sector including infrastructure and industries.World drug body appeals against Pakistan s dope ban U-turn Gulf Times - Dec 22 11:55 PM
KARACHI: The World Anti-Doping Agency said yesterday it has filed an appeal against Pakistan s decision to lift doping bans on fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammed Asif.Pakistan: Three day forecast Dawn - 2 hours, 1 minute ago
Note: Temperature estimates are internationally sourced and may differ from local estimates.India, Pakistan in border talks BBC News - Dec 22 12:29 AM
India and Pakistan begin talks on a long-running marshlands boundary dispute as part of the peace process.NATO ex-commander warns on Pakistan border AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 21 2:45 PM
Islamic fighters are still entering Afghanistan from Pakistan, despite a deal between Islamabad and tribal chiefs meant to cut down the incursions, NATO's former top General warned.U.S. kills high-ranking Taliban official AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 5:02 PM
A U.S. airstrike near the Pakistan border killed the Taliban's southern military commander, a U.S. military spokesman said Saturday, calling him the highest-ranking Taliban ever slain by American forces.Senior Taliban Leader Killed New York Jewish Times - 2 hours, 23 minutes ago
(AFPS) A coalition air strike in Afghanistan s Helmand province killed a senior member of the Taliban s inner circle, military officials reported. Credible intelligence led coalition forces to Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Osmani s location near the border with Pakistan, officials said.Doping agency appeals Pakistan decision Fox Sports - Dec 22 5:27 AM
The World Anti-Doping Agency has filed an appeal against Pakistan's decision to lift doping bans on Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif.UAE seeks manpower from Pakistan Dawn - Dec 22 7:29 PM
ISLAMABAD, Dec 22: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pakistan, seeking more manpower. This was stated by the visiting UAE Labour Minister Dr Ali Bin Abdullah Al Kaabi after a meeting with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Friday.On the trail of the Taliban's support Los Angeles Times - Dec 24 12:29 AM
More signs suggest Pakistan plays a role in aiding the Afghan insurgency. LIZHA, AFGHANISTAN The guerrillas followed a dirt road from the Pakistan border through a valley surrounded by low, grassy mountains to their target: an Afghan police post. PAKISTAN: Quake offers a window of opportunity for women empowerment AlertNet - Dec 22 10:06 AM
Source: IRIN Pakistan's earthquake of October 2005 served as a window of opportunity for empowering women, allowing them to take an active role in building disaster-resilient communities, noted this year's IFRC report. India disappointed with Pakistan over release of prisoners IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 22 6:54 AM
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) India Friday released all Pakistani prisoners and fishermen who have completed their sentence and whose nationality was confirmed but expressed 'disappointment' that Pakistan did not fulfil its commitment to do the same.Sanctions won t hurt ties with Iran: FO Dawn - 2 hours, 1 minute ago
ISLAMABAD, Dec 24: Pakistan has made it clear that the UN Security Council resolution slapping sanctions on Iran would not affect Tehran-Islamabad economic ties. Islamabad also stressed the need for a negotiated settlement of the issue.Razzaq ruled out of Test series - Pakistan in South Africa The Telegraph - Dec 22 12:52 PM
Karachi: Pakistan allrounder Abdul Razzaq has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against South Africa due to a calf muscle injury in his right leg.Pakistan trade boost Gulf Daily News - Dec 22 5:10 PM
ISLAMABAD: Crown Prince and BDF Commander-in-Chief Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa was yesterday briefed on trade opportunities in Pakistan at a presentation given by Private Sector Investment Minister Zahid Hameed.Pakistan News PakTribune.Com Pakistan News Tribune - Dec 24 8:23 AM
Register with My-PakTribune and see what you've been missing!Singapore's PSA to run Pakistan's Gwadar port Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 22 7:21 AM
ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (Reuters) - A consortium led by Singapore port operator PSA International [PSA.UL ] has won a contract to operate Pakistan's southwestern Gwadar port, a government minister said on Friday.President, PM vow to protect rights of minorities Dawn - 2 hours, 0 minute ago
ISLAMABAD, Dec 24: President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz have reiterated Pakistan s commitment to protect legitimate rights and interests of minorities.4 killed in firing as violence erupts in Pakistani city People's Daily - Dec 24 4:24 PM
At least four persons were killed when gunmen opened fire in the funeral of a university professor, who was shot dead by unidentified men in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan, a senior police officer said Sunday.Pakistan, India agree to survey disputed estuary Daily News - Dec 24 12:29 PM
Produced by Lake House Copyright © 2006 The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd.Nuclear and missile installations safe, says Musharraf Business Recorder - Dec 24 2:45 PM
KARACHI (December 25 2006): President Pervez Musharraf said on Sunday evening that Pakistan's nuclear and missile installations were safe enough to withstand any nuclear strike.UAE signs MoU with Pakistan on labour force Gulf News - Dec 22 1:21 PM
Islamabad: The United Arab Emirates and Pakistan yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding dealing with the labour force in a ceremony held here at the Ministry of Labour.Pakistan frees 70 Indian prisoners NDTV - Dec 22 6:47 AM
Pakistan on Friday released 70 Indian prisoners, including 50 fishermen, from jails in Karachi and in Lahore, a government official said.Cricket-Injury threatens Pakistan's Razzaq for South Africa Tests Cricmania - Dec 22 9:01 AM
KARACHI (AFP) - Allrounder Abdul Razzaq said he might miss Pakistan's three-Test series in South Africa next month because of a calf injury.India didn't sink our sub in '71: Pak IBN via Yahoo! India News - Dec 24 6:40 AM
A former Pakistan Navy commander claims Indian claims that Pak submarine Ghazi was sunk by them during the 1971 war was false and absurd .Akhtar unlikely for SA series The Hindu - Dec 24 11:52 AM
Karachi: Fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is unlikely to make the Pakistan squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa despite being cleared of doping charges by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Shoaib has been called to attend the national training ...Pakistan says it is boosting security AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 22 4:30 PM
Trying to address international concern, the Pakistani ambassador to the United States said his government is directing greater intelligence resources toward enforcing an accord with tribal elders to improve security along its border with Afghanistan.Gunmen kill Pakistani paramilitary soldier Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 24 8:08 AM
Pakistan - Soldier Unidentified masked armed men shot dead a paramilitary soldier in Pakistan's Bajur tribal region on Sunday, witnesses said. Six gunmen, the men suspected the slain soldier was spying for the United States.Senior Taliban leader killed in U.S. airstrike in Afghanistan, military says USA Today - Dec 23 12:13 PM
A top Taliban military commander described as a close associate of Osama bin Laden and Taliban leader Mullah Omar was killed in an airstrike this week close to the border with Pakistan, the U.S. military said Saturday. A Taliban spokesman denied the claim.Adventures in Pakistan: The Book Seller of Karachi Blogcritics.org - Dec 23 9:06 PM
[ The author had made a trip to Karachi in April, 2006 ] A small, dark, moldy shop, it was in Saddar - across the street from De Paris, my 273-rupees-a-day hotel in Karachi. Despite its KFC, Pizza Hut and Atrium Mall, Saddar had the appearance of an oriental bazaar where all the jewelry stores were lined on one street; garment shops in the other and photo studios in yet another. The ..."Plot'' to attack Channel tunnel The Hindu - Dec 24 11:54 AM
LONDON: American and French intelligence agencies claim to have discovered a plot by Al-Qaeda militants, allegedly trained in Pakistan, to attack the Channel Tunnel aimed at causing "maximum carnage'' during the current holiday season, according ...Pakistan, India hold maritime border talks AlertNet - Dec 22 5:06 AM
Source: Reuters (Updates with Indian statement) ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Pakistan and India held talks on Friday aimed at resolving a dispute over an estuary on their border that has hampered exploration for ...