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Pakistan have omitted fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Shabbir Ahmed from their 17-man squad for the three-Test series in South Africa.Afghan president, UN reject Pakistan's mining of border AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 28 9:46 PM
Afghanistan's president and the United Nations dismissed Pakistan's decision to mine and fence the frontier between the rowing neighbours as a way to cut back crossborder "terrorism".Asif returns to Pakistan colours BBC News - Dec 29 7:11 AM
Controversial paceman Mohammad Asif has been included in a 17-man Pakistan Test squad.QIIC eyes Pakistan AME Info - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
The Qatar Islamic Insurance Company has got closer to securing a licence to start two companies in Pakistan after transferring $10.7m of share capital, reported Reuters.Shoaib left out of Pakistan squad for S. Africa tour Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
KARACHI Pakistan have left out controversial and enigmatic fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar from the 17-member squad for three-Test series against South Africa.Pakistan court asks govt official to give report on missing citizen New Kerala - 2 hours, 4 minutes ago
Karachi, Dec 29: A court in Pakistan has directed a federal law officer to submit a report regarding a Pakistani citizen who allegedly went missing after arriving from Dubai.Shoaib omitted from Pakistan Test squad Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Dec 29 1:49 PM
Shoaib Akhtar has been left out but fellow paceman Mohammad Asif was included in Pakistan's Test team for next month's tour of South Africa.Pakistan waged secret battle for Kohinoor The Times of India - Dec 29 12:25 PM
LONDON: Nearly three decades after India was partitioned and the British Raj crumbled, Pakistan sneakily waged a diplomatic war like no other in the Kohinoor diamond's blood-soaked 750-year-old history with a populist, finely-pitched request from Zulfikar Ali Bhutto to London controversially asking for the gem's return.Pakistan name Test squad for South Africa tour India Times Cricket - Dec 29 3:05 PM
KARACHI, Dec 29: Pakistan on Friday announced a 17-man squad to play three Test matches on their tour of South Africa starting next month. The team for one Twenty20 and five One-Day Internationals which follow the Tests would be named later, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced.9/11: protest over missing persons in Pakistan The Hindu - Dec 29 12:00 PM
ISLAMABAD: A day after police broke up a peaceful march to army headquarters by the families of men who have gone missing in Pakistan since 9/11, the families were back on protest, this time near a mosque in the heart of the capital. This time, ...Asif back for Pakistan sportal.com.au - Dec 29 3:36 PM
Paceman Mohammad Asif has been selected in Pakistan's squad to tour South Africa after his one-year ban for testing positive to drugs was overturned on appeal.Pakistan plan to mine border angers Karzai Contra Costa Times - Dec 29 3:05 AM
President Hamid Karzai criticized Pakistan's plan to mine and fence its border with Afghanistan, saying Thursday that it will separate families but not prevent terrorism.'Premature' poll talk raises opposition hackles in Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 29 4:14 AM
Islamabad, Dec 29 (IANS) The apparently 'premature announcement' of dates for the general elections in Pakistan has raised the hackles of the opposition that is now seeking en masse resignation of its members in the federal and provincial assemblies to thwart government plans to get President Pervez Musharraf's re-election.Pakistan Ambassador congratulates Muslims on Eid-ul-Azha Pakistani Newspaper - Dec 29 11:46 AM
Washington, December 29: Pakistan Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Mahmud Ali Durrani has extended his heartiest greetings to the Pakistan American Community on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.Pakistan recall Asif for forthcoming Tests The Herald - Dec 29 1:47 PM
Controversial paceman Mohammad Asif has been included in a 17-man Pakistan cricket squad to play three Test matches on their tour of South Africa starting in January.Afghan President, UN reject Pakistan's mining of border Daily News - Dec 29 12:34 PM
AFGHANISTAN : Afghanistan's president and the United Nations dismissed Pakistan's decision to mine and fence the frontier between the rowing neighbours as a way to cut back crossborder "terrorism". President Hamid Karzai said he would use "every method" to stop mines being planted on the border.Pakistan fence, landmine plan no solution: Karzai Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Dec 29 1:17 AM
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan's president on Thursday urged Pakistan to do more to stop Taliban and other militants sheltering and training on its territory rather than separating families with an impractical border fence and landmines.AFGHAN PRESIDENT REJECTS PAKISTAN'S DECISION TO MINE, FENCE BORDER... Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Dec 29 6:10 AM
Addressing a news conference in Kabul, President Hamid Karzai on December 28 strongly rejected Pakistan's decision to partially mine and fence the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan reported. "Planting land mines or putting up barbed wire will not stop terrorism, but it will bring about the separation of people, and Afghanistan is very much against it," ...Poll talks may prompt Pakistan's opposition to resign IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 29 12:49 AM
Islamabad, Dec 29 (IANS) The apparently 'premature announcement' of dates for the general elections in Pakistan has taken a new twist with a federal minister saying he was 'misquoted' and another telling reporters that the government had not decided on the poll dates yet.Pakistan's ISI flayed for 'illegal custody' IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 29 12:51 AM
Islamabad, Dec 29 (IANS) At least 30 people were detained by the police here Friday after they protested at the Army General Headquarters (GHQ) demanding the release of 106 relatives from 'illegal custody' of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).Pakistan Likely To Import 16,000 Tonnes Of Maash Lentils This Yr Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 29 12:43 AM
Pakistan is likely to import 16,000 tonnes of maash lentils this year, with domestic production estimated at 19,000 tonnes.PAKISTAN LIKELY TO IMPORT 16,000 TONNES OF MAASH LENTILS THIS YR Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Dec 29 12:43 AM
Trade / foreign investment Pakistan is likely to import 16,000 tonnes of maash lentils this year, with domestic production estimated at 19,000 tonnes.Pakistan, Afghanistan: Reinforcing Borders India Daily - Dec 29 7:57 AM
Pakistan will begin laying landmines and fencing its borders with Afghanistan in order to stop militants from crossing into Afghanistan, Pakistani Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao said Dec. 29. The move has been protested by both Afghanistan and the United Nations.Pakistan's pace attack will be key - Woolmer Cricinfo via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Dec 28 11:45 PM
Pakistan in South Africa, 2006-07Pakistan name Test squad for South Africa tour Khaleej Times - Dec 29 4:42 AM
KARACHI - Pakistan on Friday announced a 17-man squad to play three Test matches on their tour of South Africa starting next month. The team for one Twenty20 and five one-day internationals which follow the Tests would be named later, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced.International pressure on India, Pakistan to resolve Kashmir Hindustan Times - Dec 29 4:16 AM
Mirwaiz Ummer Farooq, chairman of hard-line faction of All Parties Hurriyat Conference, said that international pressure was building up on India and Pakistan to resolve the issue of Kashmir.Pakistan police break up protest BBC News - Dec 28 11:29 AM
Police in Pakistan break up a protest by relatives of missing persons outside the army's headquarters.Pakistan proposes fence to rein in Taliban The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Dec 28 12:00 AM
First, Pakistan tried to fight the Taliban militia along its remote, craggy border with Afghanistan. Then it tried to make peace with them. This week, Pakistan announced a new solution to the problem on its western frontier: mines and fences along the Afghan border, designed to keep militants from crossing in and out of the tribal zone.Dropping of terror charges against Briton stayed in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 28 1:31 AM
A Pakistani court has stayed dropping of terror charges by a lower court against a Briton held in Pakistan for alleged involvement in a plot to blow up transatlantic jets, his lawyer said.Pakistan's forex reserves rise to $12.759 bln Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 28 8:47 PM
KARACHI, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves rose $38 million to $12.759 billion in the week ending on Dec. 23, the central bank said on Friday.Cricket: Pakistan told to suspend doping duo icWales - Dec 29 3:54 AM
The World Anti Doping Agency has insisted the Pakistan Cricket Board suspend Mohammad Asif and Shoaib Akhtar until a final decision is reached in the pair's doping case.The Pakistan Paradox Strategy Page - Dec 29 3:16 AM
December 29, 2006: For over a decade, Pakistan has sponsored (but denied doing so) Islamic terrorist activity in Kashmir (an Indian province that Pakistan claims as its own). Increasingly, those Kashmiri terrorist groups have been found operating deep inside India.Pakistan call Mohd Asif for South African tour ThatsCricket.com - Dec 29 4:29 AM
Pakistan announced a 17-man squad to play three Test matches on their tour of South Africa starting next month.Pakistan to begin fencing and mining its borders with Afghanistan New Kerala - Dec 29 2:25 AM
Islamabad, Dec 29: Notwithstanding vocal protests from Afghan leaders, Pakistan has said it will start mining and fencing its porous border with Afghanistan next month after addressing all reservations of the United Nations.Australia 'weaker' without bowling greats: Inzamam AFP via Yahoo! News - 11 minutes ago
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has insisted Australia will be a "lot weaker" after the Test retirements of star bowlers Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath.Pakistan Drops Iron Curtain on Afghanistan Ohmynews - Dec 28 8:26 PM
According to Karzai, the best way to eradicate terrorism in both countries would be to destroy their safe havens, which as he suggested that Pakistan continues to turn a blind eye toward. "If we want to prevent terrorism...Britain, Pakistan diamond dispute revealed in PM letters AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 28 9:53 PM
The Pakistani prime minister called on Britain to right historic wrongs 30 years ago by returning a precious diamond which left during colonial times, newly declassified documents showed.Karzai, UN reject Pakistan's mining policy Business Recorder - Dec 28 3:48 PM
KABUL: Afghanistan's president and the United Nations dismissed on Thursday Pakistan's decision to mine and fence the frontier between the rowing neighbours as a way to cut back cross-border 'terrorism'. President Hamid Karzai said he would use 'e ....Afghan Angry at Pakistan?s Plan for Mines and Fence on Border New York Times - Dec 28 7:32 PM
Afghan President Hamid Karzai said the moves would only hurt the people in the region and would not stem cross-border terrorism.U.N. voices concern over Pakistan plan AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 9:41 AM
A top U.N. human rights officer said Wednesday that Pakistan's plan to mine parts of its border with Afghanistan would only add to civilian casualties in a region already littered with unexploded ordnance.Karzai: Mining Afghan-Pakistan border will not stop terrorists CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 28 3:53 AM
KABUL (AP) - Pakistan's plan to mine and fence its border with Afghanistan will separate families but will not prevent terrorism, President Hamid Karzai said Thursday.Pakistan stocks poised to shine in 2007 - analysts Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 28 3:41 AM
KARACHI, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Pakistan's stock market, one of Asia's top performers, should grow up to 25 percent in 2007 as an expanding economy is likely to attract more foreign investors despite political risks, analysts said on Thursday.Eid celebrations at Pakistan Club Gulf Daily News - Dec 28 2:59 PM
THE Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) is organising an Eid Milan programme at the Pakistan Club on the second day of Eid. The programme of Muslim folk songs, Mappila Pattu, will feature popular singers Kannoor Seenath, Sibila Sadanandan, I P Siddique, Cochin Shameer and Yousif Karakad.Fund-raising ban on militants in Pakistan Gulf Daily News - Dec 28 3:01 PM
ISLAMABAD: Authorities in Pakistan will monitor more than a dozen outlawed militant groups in order to stop them from using an annual Islamic festival for fund-raising and gift collecting, an official said yesterday.Pakistan general elections on Jan 15, 2008: minister IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 28 2:49 AM
Islamabad, Dec 28 (IANS) The general elections in Pakistan will be held on Jan 15, 2008, a high-profile minister has said in an apparent move to placate political parties and the West that have been demanding restoration of democracy in the country.Pakistan's Akhtar fined in sponsorship breach AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 6:02 AM
Fiery Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar was fined for refusing to wear the logo of a sponsor of the national cricket board during a domestic tournament, an official said.Pakistan's major daily opposes sanctions on Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 28 5:12 AM
Pakistan Daily - Iran A leading Pakistani daily in its editorial comments has opposed sanctions on Iran and said it would not yield any positive results to peacefully resolve the nuclear issue of the Islamic Republic.Pakistan's pace attack will be key - Woolmer CricInfo - Dec 28 6:59 AM
Pakistan's fast bowling resources might hold the key to a tough series in South Africa, according to Bob Woolmer, the Pakistan coach. At their disposal, as the squad is finalised, will be the likes of Umar Gul, Shahid Nazir, Mohammad Sami, Rana Naveed-ul-Hasan and the returning trio of Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Asif and Shabbir Ahmed. Pakistan fence, landmine plan no solution: Karzai AlertNet - Dec 28 3:54 AM
Source: Reuters KABUL, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Afghanistan's president on Thursday urged Pakistan to do more to stop Taliban and other militants sheltering and training on its territory rather than separating families ... Pakistani refugees suffering in camps AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 29 9:12 AM
Shah Mohammed Bugti says his 9-month-old son has died and his daughter may soon follow if humanitarian aid does not reach tens of thousands of desperate tribesmen who fled a civil conflict in Pakistan's tense southwest.Pakistan Central Bank To Sell PKR45 Billion In T-Bills Saturday Nasdaq - Dec 27 11:58 PM
KARACHI -(Dow Jones)- Pakistan's central bank said Thursday it plans to sell a total PKR45 billion of three-month, six-month and one-year treasury bills at an auction Saturday.Gas supply cut causes closure of four power plants in Pakistan Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 28 6:28 AM
Pakistan - Power Plant Four power plants have been closed in the country due to scarce supply of natural gas, federal water and power minister said in Karachi.Pakistan cenbank to sell 45 bln rupees of T-bills Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 27 11:33 PM
KARACHI, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Pakistan's central bank said on Thursday it would auction 45 billion rupees ($738.55 million) worth of three-, six- and 12-month Treasury bills this week.Doping-tainted Asif in, Shoaib out of South Africa tour AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 29 4:30 AM
Pakistan's doping-tainted bowling pair had contrasting fortunes as Shoaib Akhtar was left out but fellow paceman Mohammad Asif was included in the Test team for next month's tour of South Africa.Dropping of terror charges against Briton stayed in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 27 11:24 PM
ISLAMABAD (AFP) - A Pakistani court has stayed dropping of terror charges by a lower court against a Briton held in Pakistan for alleged involvement in a plot to blow up transatlantic jets, his lawyer said Thursday.WADA dissociates from Pakistan official's statement The Hindu - Dec 29 12:03 PM
No comment until appeal is adjudicated by CASCritic of Pakistan agency is missing The Star-Ledger - Dec 27 9:52 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- In his chronicle of life as an inmate at Guantánamo Bay, Afghan writer Abdul Rahim Muslim Dost describes his three years of humiliat ing detention for suspicion of ties to al Qaeda.Pakistan protests prisoner "ill-treatment" The Hindu - Dec 29 11:59 AM
`Many Indian prisoners also imbalanced'Karzai, UN reject Pakistan's decision of border fencing New Kerala - Dec 28 8:45 AM
Kabul, Dec. 28 : Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and the United Nations on Thursday rejected Pakistan's decision of mining and fencing the border with Afghanistan.Madhya Pradesh imbibes family planning lessons from Pakistan Calcutta News - Dec 28 3:16 AM
Madhya Pradesh government of Bharatiya Janta Party has been inspired from the most unlikely of places - Pakistan - to devise a family planning programme for the Muslim community based on a 'Pakistani model' that advocates use the religious texts and clerics for awareness campaign as well as the mosque to distribute contraceptives.Madhya Pradesh imbibes family planning lessons from Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 27 9:31 PM
Bhopal, Dec 28 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh government of Bharatiya Janta Party has been inspired from the most unlikely of places - Pakistan - to devise a family planning programme for the Muslim community based on a 'Pakistani model' that advocates use the religious texts and clerics for awareness campaign as well as the mosque to distribute contraceptives.Pakistan's tribal deals aren't working International Herald Tribune - Dec 28 8:51 AM
If Pakistani border tribes fail to expel Taliban militants and end cross-border attacks, Pakistani forces must do it.Karzai Denounces Pakistan?s Mining of Border New York Times - Dec 28 9:32 AM
President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan said that mining and fencing would only hurt the people living in the region, not stem the problem of cross-border terrorism.Pakistan urges more diplomatic efforts on Iran nuclear issue AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 10:08 PM
Pakistan called for continuing diplomatic efforts to resolve Iranian nuclear issues and added that UN sanctions would not affect ties between the two neighbours.Afghanistan says Pakistan's mining of border not enough AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 10:19 PM
Afghanistan reacted angrily to the decision by Pakistan to mine and fence the border between the two nations and demanded it fight "terrorists in a real manner".PAKISTAN: Afghan registration deadline extended until 19 January AlertNet - Dec 29 6:03 AM
Source: IRIN Following a heavy turnout, Pakistani authorities on Friday announced they would be extending a nationwide Afghan registration campaign for another three weeks to register as many eligible Afghans as possible. Pakistan Plans to Reinforce Long Afghan Border New York Times - Dec 26 7:49 PM
The Pakistan Army will seal the border to thwart incursions into Afghan territory by Pakistan-based Taliban militants.Good vibrations for 2007, Indian astrologers say AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 28 11:11 PM
India's relations with Pakistan are set to improve next year, although the life of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf will be in danger, Indian astrologers believe.Do not allow banned militant groups to collect hides: Pakistan tells provincial govts New Kerala - Dec 28 3:16 AM
Islamabad, Dec 28: Pakistan has asked its provincial governments to step up security during the upcoming festival of Eid-ul Azha and to not allow 17 banned Islamic militant outfits, including the Jaish-e-Muhammad and Lashkar-e-Toiba, to collect the hides of sacrificial animals.Presence of Talibans in Pakistan's tribal region alarms United States New Kerala - Dec 28 2:50 AM
Islamabad, Dec 28: The reported presence of Talibans in Pakistan's tribal areas, which are being used as a "sanctuary" for their regrouping, has alarmed the US, a senior official has said.NWFP parties opposes Pakistan's fencing proposals New Kerala - Dec 28 2:35 AM
Islamabad, Dec 28: Pakistan's decision to fence parts of its border with Afghanistan to minimise Taliban incursions has not found favour with the political parties of the North West Frontier Province who asked the government to withdraw the proposal.Pakistan, Inspired By President Bush, To Build Border Fence Blogcritics.org - Dec 28 12:18 AM
Yep, President Musharraf of Pakistan, is inspired . . . by President George W. Bush, that is. After a thorough-going critique of Bush's plans to build a border fence between Mexico and the United States, Musharraf announced today that he was going to build one, too, along his country's border with Afghanistan ! Since imitation is the sincerest form of flattery it seems that Pakistan will be ...Hindu judge to act as Pakistan Chief Justice New Kerala - Dec 28 2:50 AM
Islamabad, Dec 28: Rana Bhagwandas, a Hindu judge in the Pakistan's Supreme Court, will act as Chief Justice to fill in for Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, who is currently on a Haj pilgrimmage.PAKISTAN ALLOWS EXPORT OF 500,000 TONS OF WHEAT Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Dec 29 12:43 AM
Regulations / Law The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Wednesday allowed the export of 500,000 tons of wheat and reduced customs duty on a number of items pertaining to cement and manufacturing industries. The ECC, presided over by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, also deferred a decision on two railways projects but approved the release of 75 cubic feet of gas per day ...Pakistan Allows Export Of 500,000 Tons Of Wheat Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 29 12:43 AM
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Wednesday allowed the export of 500,000 tons of wheat and reduced customs duty on a number of items pertaining to cement and manufacturing industries. The ECC, presided over by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, also deferred a decision on two railways projects but approved the release of 75 cubic feet of gas per day to Fatima Fertiliser, ...Pakistan Allows Export of 500,000 Tons of Wheat Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 29 12:22 AM
ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 Asia Pulse - The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Wednesday allowed the export of 500,000 tons of wheat and reduced customs duty on a number of items pertaining to cement and manufacturing industries. The ECC, presided over by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, also deferred a decision on two railways projects but approved the release of 75 cubic feet of gas ...Asif returns to Pakistan colours Financial Express - Dec 29 10:19 AM
Controversial paceman Mohammad Asif has been included in a 17-man squad to play three Test matches on their tour of South Africa starting in January, reports BBC.Pakistan ghazal singer wants better Indo-Pak ties New Kerala - Dec 27 8:57 PM
Kochi, Dec 27: The ties between India and Pakistan should further improve and the bond of friendship should be strengthened, Pakistan ghazal maestro Gulam Ali Khan today said.Afghan Leader Criticizes Pakistan For Plans To Mine Border Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Dec 28 6:10 AM
December 28, 2006 -- Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai today criticized Pakistan's decision to erect a fence and put land mines along the Afghan-Pakistani border.Fencing, mining of border from next month: Sherpao Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 30 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD Pakistan will start mining and fencing of its border with Afghanistan next month after addressing all reservations of the United Nations, Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao told reporters here.Pakistan s Akhtar fined in sponsorship breach Gulf Times - Dec 27 11:02 PM
KARACHI: Fiery Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar was fined for refusing to wear the logo of a sponsor of the national cricket board during a domestic tournament, an official said yesterday.Pakistan: Three day forecast Dawn - 2 hours, 12 minutes ago
Note: Temperature estimates are internationally sourced and may differ from local estimates.Sinchew-i Photo Sinchew - 31 minutes ago
ANIMAL MARKET.... Camels are seen at an animal market in Karachi, Pakistan, ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival.U.N. Criticizes Pakistan's Plan To Mine And Fence Sections Of Border With Afghanistan Nasdaq - Dec 27 11:57 AM
(RTTNews) - Pakistan's plan to mine parts of its border with Afghanistan has come under criticism from United Nation officials who said the move was likely to add to civilian casualties in the region, already proliferated with artillery.Inzamam Warns Over Retiring Duo Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Dec 29 3:09 PM
Pakistan's Inzamam-ul-Haq says Australia will be mortal when Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath retire.Afghanistan criticises Pakistan's decision to fence parts of border New Kerala - Dec 27 10:15 PM
Kabul, Dec 28: The Afghan government has strongly protested Pakistan's plan to fence and mine parts of the border between the two countries.Karachi likely to face severe power shortage next summer Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 30 minutes ago
KARACHI Karachi, the industrial hub of Pakistan, is likely to face severe power shortage next summer which could plunge the city into chaos.Inzamam says Australia will miss Warne and McGrath Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Dec 29 2:16 PM
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq believes Australia will be a much weaker team when Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath retire next year.*U.N. Criticizes Pakistan's Plan To Mine And Fence Sections Of Border With Afghanistan Nasdaq - Dec 27 11:58 AM
(RTTNews) - U.N. Criticizes Pakistan's Plan to Mine and Fence Sections of Border with Afghanistan.Pakistan medical association asks govt to curb sale of organs New Kerala - Dec 27 9:26 PM
Karachi, Dec 28: The Pakistan Medical Association has asked the government to take steps to curb the sale of body organs in the country, which has become a Rs 100 crore industry.Pakistan to tighten border with Afghanistan with fence, land mines San Francisco Chronicle - Dec 27 3:54 AM
Under growing pressure from the Bush administration and NATO to stem the cross-border movement of Taliban fighters, Pakistan announced Tuesday that it will construct a fence and plant land mines along parts of its remote, rugged frontier with Afghanistan.... Pakistan rights body writes to govt over NWFP edict New Kerala - Dec 27 9:21 PM
Karachi, Dec 27: Pakistan Human Rights Commission has drawn the government's attention to a recent edict issued by a cleric in North West Frontier Province's Darra Adam Khel tribal area, which terms organisations like Red Cross and UN agencies as "agents of Jews" and asks Muslims to target them.Pakistan, Afghan border row could undermine war on terror Calcutta News - Dec 27 2:01 PM
A flaming border row between Pakistan and Afghanistan is threatening to undermine the 'war on terror' that both countries are supposed to be fighting in alliance with the United States and other Western powers.Karzai has accused Pakistan's military intelligence, the ISI in particular, of helping the Afghan Taliban Aljazeera - Dec 27 12:30 PM
UN officials have criticised Pakistan's plan to mine parts of its border with Afghanistan, saying it would add to civilian casualties in a region already littered with ordnance.Pakistan, Afghan border row could undermine war on terror New Kerala - Dec 27 7:10 PM
Islamabad, Dec 27: A flaming border row between Pakistan and Afghanistan is threatening to undermine the "war on terror" that both countries are supposed to be fighting in alliance with the United States and other Western powers.London plot suspect might face Pakistan terror court Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 11:50 PM
A Pakistani high court has suspended the trial of a Pakistani-British man suspected of involvement in a plot to blow up U.S.-bound airliners in a move that could see him tried in an anti-terrorism court.Indian-Americans ask Senators to block weapons sale to Pakistan New Kerala - Dec 27 8:55 PM
Dharam Shourie, New York, Dec 27: Citing Islamabad's dismal proliferation record for conventional and nuclear weapons, Indian-Americans have asked their Senators to block the Bush Administration's move to push through the sale of a two billion dollar package of advanced military equipment to Pakistan.Pakistan Plans to Mine Afghan Border New York Times - Dec 26 11:37 AM
Faced with criticism over incursions into Afghanistan by Taliban militants, the Pakistan government said that it would seal the border.5 provinces to benefit from proposed gas line IranMania.com - 38 minutes ago
LONDON, December 30 (IranMania) - A senior gas industry official said that the proposed Peace Gasline will, in addition to supplying gas to India and Pakistan, provide five Iranian provinces with the much-needed fuel.the Pakistan armed forces Verus the Indian armed force in all aspects Strategy Page - Dec 29 3:17 AM
hello I am in the army my rank is captain. WE will start of with small arms the G3 vs the INSAS the G3 has a range of about 1,312 feet its rate of fire is 800 rounds per minute. The INSAS has range of about 1,112 feet. The G3 has can fire single or full auto.