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  • Ex-Taliban envoy to Pakistan releases book Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 1:49 PM
    After almost four years in Guantanamo Bay, the Taliban's ex-envoy to Pakistan says he has a "dangerous" story to tell about mistreatment, terror and confinement in the U.S. detention facility that has been criticized around the world.

  • Climber found dead in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 7:51 AM
    A search party has found the body of one of Latin America's leading climbers, who went went missing 10 days ago on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat, the world's ninth-highest peak, a diplomat said on Saturday.

  • 200 militants surrender to Pakistan authorities Open this result in new window
    USA Today - Jul 21 9:30 PM
    About 200 militant supporters of a renegade tribal chieftain blamed for attacking security forces and the country's main gas pipelines and surrendered to authorities in southwestern Pakistan on Friday, an official said.

  • Pakistan on course for Test warm-up win Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - 2 minutes ago
    NORTHAMPTON Pakistan put themselves in position to win their final warm-up match before next weeks second Test against England after ending the second day of three in their tour clash with Northamptonshire in a strong position.

  • Former Taliban envoy to Pakistan releases book on Guantanamo detention Open this result in new window
    CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Jul 22 3:59 PM
    KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - After almost four years in the U.S. prison camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the Taliban's former envoy to Pakistan said he has a "dangerous" story to tell about mistreatment, terror and confinement in the prison that has been criticized around the world.

  • Ex-Taleban envoy to Pakistan releases book on his near 4-year Guantanamo detention Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 20 minutes ago
    KABUL, Afghanistan - After almost four years in Guantanamo Bay, the Talebans ex-envoy to Pakistan says he has a dangerous story to tell about mistreatment, terror and confinement in the US detention facility that has been criticized around the world.

  • Kookaburras overcome Pakistan 3-2 Open this result in new window
    The Age - Jul 22 1:52 PM
    The Kookaburras have begun their Champions Trophy title defence with a 3-2 win over Pakistan in Spain. -

  • Bush under fire for backing F-16 sale to Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Financial Times - Jul 22 3:25 PM
    Henry Hyde, the powerful chairman of the House international relations committee, has lambasted the Bush administration for circumventing Congress over its proposed sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan.

  • Pakistan openers set up tour win Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Jul 22 5:16 AM
    Openers Salman Butt and Imran Farhat find form ahead of the second Test as Pakistan beat Northants by eight wickets.

  • Northamptonshire 269-3 dec & 140 Pakistan 250-9 dec & 160-3: Woolmer itching to pile pressure on hosts Open this result in new window
    Independent - Jul 22 4:18 PM
    It has not been the best of weeks for England, which considering they have spent most of it with their feet up watching The Open may be a tad surprising. But consider what has happened. Justin Langer broke Viv Richards' highest Somerset score with a huge triple-hundred at Guildford, a timely reminder of what awaits England in November, Pakistan defeated Northamptonshire in two and a half days

  • Cricket-Under-fire openers lead Pakistan to warm-up victory Open this result in new window
    Cricmania - Jul 22 2:52 PM
    NORTHAMPTON, England (AFP) - Salman Butt and Imran Farhat did their hopes of staying in Pakistan's team for next week's second Test against England at Old Trafford no harm with a century stand as their side secured a seven-wicket win against Northamptonshire.

  • Pakistan to work for OIC response Open this result in new window
    Dawn - 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
    ISLAMABAD, July 22: In the wake of relentless Israeli aggression Pakistan has decided to step up diplomatic efforts to urgently cobble a joint OIC response to contain the catastrophic situation in Lebanon.

  • Ex-Taliban envoy to Pakistan releases book Open this result in new window
    Syracuse.com - Jul 22 2:06 PM
    KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) After almost four years in Guantanamo Bay, the Taliban's ex-envoy to Pakistan says he has a "dangerous" story to tell about mistreatment, terror and confinement in the U.S. detention facility that has been criticized around the world.

  • Pakistan pulls out Open this result in new window
    The Hindu - Jul 22 1:19 PM
    BANGALORE: Pakistan has pulled out of the Asian Youth under-21 netball championship scheduled to begin here on July 24, B. Mohan Kumar, organising secretary of the event said here. The organisers said that the Pakistan team officials have ...

  • Northants v Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Sporting Life - Jul 22 11:34 AM
    Opener Salman Butt made a timely return to form as Pakistan sealed victory against Northamptonshire before lunch on the final day of their tour match at Wantage Road.

  • Pakistan returns two Kashmiri children to India Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 22 8:12 AM
    Pakistan - Kashmiri Children Pakistan has handed over two Kashmiri boys to India, who mistakenly crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and entered Pakistan-administered Kashmir a few days ago.

  • Pakistan rejects Indian allegations on Mumbai blasts Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 22 7:42 AM
    Pakistan - Indian allegation Pakistan on Friday rejected the rehash of baseless allegations made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesman while commenting on the President Pervez Musharraf's offer to help in the Mumbai blasts investigations on the basis of concrete evidence.

  • Pakistan's philanthropist leaves for Beirut relief operation Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 22 8:12 AM
    Pakistan - Relief Pakistan's most active philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi left for Beirut on Saturday to help the people affected by Israeli bombing, a spokesman for his group said.

  • Pakistan to host first-ever OIC Ministerial Conference on refugees problems in Muslim World Open this result in new window
    Pakistani Newspaper - Jul 22 1:03 PM
    ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP): Pakistan will host the first-ever OIC Ministerial Conference on "the problems of refugees in the Muslim World" to be held here in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on November 27-29.

  • Pakistan asks UN, major powers to intervene to end Israeli attacks in Lebanon Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Jul 22 10:24 AM
    ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistans president asked the United Nations and other major powers on Saturday to immediately intervene to end the ongoing fighting between Israel and Hezbollah militia in Lebanon, the foreign ministry said.

  • Pakistan calls for UNSC's 'urgent intercession' to stop Israeli aggression Open this result in new window
    Pakistani Newspaper - Jul 22 1:03 PM
    UNITED NATIONS, July 22 (APP) - Condemning Israeli aggression against Lebanon, Pakistan on Friday night called for the U.N. Security Council's "urgent intercession" to stop the escalating Middle East conflict.

  • Fashion follows music, films to link India, Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Yahoo! India News - Jul 22 7:51 AM
    New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) After film stars and musicians of India and Pakistan, it was the turn of fashion connoisseurs from the two nations to get together at a unique three-day exhibition that opened here Saturday - the recent setback to their peace talks notwithstanding.

  • Pakistan rallies condemn Zionist attacks Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 22 6:12 AM
    Pakistan - Rallies Islamic groups staged rallies across Pakistan to condemn Zionist aggression against Palestinians and Lebanon, as well as criminal silence kept by the United Nations, international community and the Organization of Islamic Conference over the Israeli brutalities.

  • Airlines passenges from Pakistan to pay additional duty from Aug 1 Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Jul 22 8:31 AM
    DUBAI Airlines passengers from Pakistan will pay extra money on foreign travel as the decision announced in 2006-07 budget to enhance central excise duty from 10 to 15 per cent will be effective from August 1, Khaleej Times learnt today.

  • India rejects Pakistan help in probe Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 21 6:33 AM
    India dismissed Pakistan's offer to aid in the investigation of the Bombay train bombings with an official saying Friday that Islamabad has done nothing in the past when presented with evidence of terror networks on its soil.

  • 300 tribal rebels surrender in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 21 7:17 AM
    Three hundred tribal militants surrendered to authorities in southwest Pakistan, where President Pervez Musharraf says an insurgency is dying down, officials said.

  • US Congressman introduces resolution disapproving F-16s for Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Navhind Times - Jul 22 1:56 PM
    Washington, July 22: Mr Gary Ackerman, Democratic co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, has introduced a joint resolution in the House of Representatives disapproving the proposed sale of F-16 fighter jets and other weapons to Pakistan in a $ 5.1 billion arms deal.

  • Pakistan to intensify consultations with OIC on Lebanon Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Jul 22 7:39 AM
    ISLAMABAD - Pakistan will intensify consultations with leaders of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) for a joint response to the crisis situation in Lebanon.

  • US says to help improve Pakistan's trade sector Open this result in new window
    The Pakistan Link - Jul 22 10:52 AM
    WASHINGTON: America will provide support to Pakistan to improve its trade sector, aimed at training the experts in Quality and Control and Standard sector, sources said Saturday.

  • Pakistan refuses to allow Indian authorities question Pakistan's terror secrets - Dawood Ibrahim and Syed Salahuddin Open this result in new window
    India Daily - Jul 22 8:42 AM
    Pakistan refuses to allow Indian authorities question Pakistan's terror secrets - Dawood Ibrahim and Syed Salahuddin.

  • Another NO from Pakistan to India Open this result in new window
    Express India - Jul 22 7:21 AM
    Pakistan which has rejected New Delhi's demand to hand over Dawood Ibrahim and Syed Salahuddin, has said it will not allow leaders of banned militant groups like LeT and JeM to be questioned by Indian police.

  • Pakistan's Wettest Century Open this result in new window
    RedNova - Jul 22 6:08 AM
    By Anonymous The twentieth century was the wettest in northern Pakistan for the last 1,000 years, according to a recent paper published in Nature. The study shows that the increase in precipitation is unprecedented, and the authors suggest that human influence is not an unlikely reason.

  • Salahuddin is supporting freedom struggle in Kashmir, not terror: Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Yahoo! India News - Jul 22 4:21 AM
    Islamabad, Jul 22 (ANI): Pakistan seems to have finally accepted that Hizbul Mujahideen Chief Syed Salahuddin is promoting proxy war in Kashmir, by stating that it is part of the Kashmiri freedom struggle.

  • Pakistan will be more reliable partner for America: US Military official Open this result in new window
    Pakistani Newspaper - Jul 22 8:33 AM
    WASHINGTON, July 22 (APP): Dr John F. Hillen, Assistant Secretary of State, Political Military Affairs has said "a confident and secure Pakistan will be a more reliable partner for the United States."

  • Fashion follows music, films to link India, Pakistan Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Jul 22 8:41 AM
    New Delhi: After film stars and musicians of India and Pakistan, it was the turn of fashion connoisseurs from the two nations to get together at a unique three-day exhibition that opened here Saturday - the recent setback to their peace talks notwithstanding.

  • International NGO notes growing attacks on journalists in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Jul 22 6:10 AM
    ISLAMABAD - An international media organization in a report published on Saturday has noted growing attacks on journalists and their offices in Pakistan in the first six months of the current year.

  • Pakistan to hang Briton next month Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 21 3:52 AM
    A British man is back on death row in Pakistan and will hang on August 3 after the family of a man he allegedly murdered refused a blood money deal, jail officials have said.

  • Pakistan to field its second-string team Open this result in new window
    The Hindu - Jul 22 1:22 PM
    Lahore: Taking a cue from India, Pakistan has also decided to field its `A' team, led by Amir Saleem, in next month's SAF Games to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Amir, a full-back, will lead the 16-member Pakistan `A' hockey squad which was ...

  • Growing attacks on journalists in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Jul 22 6:26 AM
    Islamabad: An international media organisation in a report published Saturday has noted growing attacks on journalists and their offices in Pakistan in the first six months of the current year.

  • Pakistan A thwarted by rain again Open this result in new window
    The Sunday Mail - Jul 22 4:47 AM
    A FRUSTRATING tour of northern Australian continued today for Pakistan A with its one-day match against the Queensland Bulls at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns washed out.

  • India-Pakistan dialogue must continue: Shaukat Aziz Open this result in new window
    Yahoo! India News - Jul 21 10:06 PM
    Islamabad, July 22 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has told Sardar Sikandar Hayat Khan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) that Islamabad does not want to halt its composite dialogue process with New Delhi.

  • Lawmakers, White House clash over Pakistan fighter jet sales Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 20 11:09 PM
    The Bush administration has defended its sale of fighter jets to Pakistan, while key members of Congress accused the White House of making an end-run around Congress to seal the deal.

  • British man back on death row in Pakistan after victims family refuses to pardon him Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Jul 21 11:24 PM
    ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A British Muslim is again on death row in Pakistan after the family of a man he allegedly killed 18 years ago refused to pardon him under Islamic law, prison officials and the mans brother said.

  • Pakistan openers suffer fresh problems Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Jul 21 10:11 PM
    NORTHAMPTON Pakistans fallible openers both had another innings to forget as their problems continued on the opening day of a three-day tour match against Northamptonshire at Wantage Road here.

  • Three arrested over Mumbai bombs 'linked to Pakistan' Open this result in new window
    Financial Times - Jul 21 7:09 PM
    Indian police made their first arrests yesterday in connection with last week's bomb blasts that killed more than 200 people in Mumbai, saying the suspects were linked to terrorist groups in Bangladesh and Nepal that were "directly or indirectly connected to Pakistan".

  • Pakistan: Musharraf Rejects Indians Blame for Mumbai Attacks Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Jul 20 9:32 PM
    In a television address, President Pervez Musharraf said he hoped peace moves with India would continue as he expressed grief on behalf of his country for the terrorist bombings in Mumbai, India, last week. He said Pakistan would cooperate with India in investigating the attacks, but he added that India should not make unsubstantiated accusations against his country, saying the blame game was

  • Pakistan on course for Test warm-up win Open this result in new window
    Gulf Times - Jul 22 1:42 AM
    NORTHAMPTON, England: Pakistan put themselves in position to win their final warm-up match before next weeks second Test against England after ending the second day of three in their tour clash with Northamptonshire in a strong position.

  • Briton faces Pakistan execution Open this result in new window
    Gulf News - Jul 21 11:57 PM
    Lahore: A British man is on death row in Pakistan for the second time after the family of man he allegedly killed in 1988 refused to pardon him.

  • 200 tribal militants surrender in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Syracuse.com - Jul 21 7:36 PM
    QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) About 200 militant supporters of a renegade tribal chieftain blamed for attacking security forces and the country's main gas pipelines surrendered to authorities in southwestern Pakistan on Friday, an official said.

  • United States Congressman introduces resolution disapproving F-16s for Pakistan Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Jul 21 10:43 PM
    By Arun Kumar, Washington: Gary Ackerman, Democratic co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, has introduced a joint resolution in the House of Representatives disapproving the proposed sale of F-16 fighter jets and other weapons to Pakistan in a $5.1 billion arms deal.

  • India ready to 'prove' Pakistans 11/7 links Open this result in new window
    Hindustan Times - Jul 21 5:12 PM
    India is not buying Pakistans protestations of innocence about knowledge of terrorist elements on its soil, and professed itself disappointed with Pakistan President Pervez Musharrafs need for proof to act against terror infrastructure that is intact in Pakistan and PoK.

  • Govt defends Pakistan jet sale to angry Congress Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 20 3:18 PM
    The proposed $5 billion sale to Pakistan of F-16 fighter jets will help shore up ties to a key American ally in the war on terror, a senior State Department told a Congressional hearing on Thursday.

  • Lawmakers Blast State Department For Handling Of Pakistan F-16 Sale Open this result in new window
    Aviation Now - Jul 21 11:47 AM
    The leadership of the House International Relations Committee blasted the U.S. State Department's handling of the proposed $5 billion sale of F-16 fighters and weapons to Pakistan during a hearing July 20, complaining that they were not notified early enough to address concerns over Pakistan's ability to prevent sensitive technology from leaking to countries such as China.

  • Wigley puts Pakistan in trouble Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Jul 21 5:46 AM
    David Wigley collects the best figures of his first-class career as Pakistan are embarrassed by Northamptonshire.

  • Bush administration defends sale of fighter jets to Pakistan Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 20 2:56 PM
    The US government defended its decision to sell up to 36 F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, saying the weapons deal was a key component of the US global war on terror.

  • Pakistan, Mercosur sign Framework Agreement on Trade Open this result in new window
    Business Recorder - Jul 21 5:08 PM
    ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan and Foreign Ministers of Mercosur trade bloc - Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay - signed the Framework Agreement on Trade between Pakistan and Mercosur in Cordoba, Argentina on Friday. ....

  • British national again on death row in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Tiscali - Jul 21 5:43 PM
    ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A British man convicted of killing a taxi driver in Pakistan has been put on death row for a third time and will be hanged on Aug 3, relatives and officials said on Friday.

  • Pakistan offer to assist spurned Open this result in new window
    Brisbane Courier Mail - Jul 21 1:33 PM
    INDIA spurned an offer from Pakistan to help in investigations into the Mumbai serial train blasts, telling Islamabad instead to clamp down on militants operating from its soil.

  • Pakistan feels your grief, Musharraf tells Mumbai Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 20 11:43 AM
    Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf appealed to India on Thursday to avoid a "blame game" over last week's Mumbai bombings and called New Delhi's decision to delay peace talks a victory for terrorists.

  • Pakistan step it up a gear Open this result in new window
    CricketLine.com - Jul 21 11:55 AM
    Pakistan stepped up a gear in the final session against Northamptonshire cleaning up the hosts' tail to put them on course for victory at the end of day two at Wantage Road on Friday.

  • 'US Will Never Act Against Pakistan' Open this result in new window
    Outlook India - Jul 21 11:35 AM
    "How were you so naive in trusting them and handing over the timer to them? One should never trust the US in matters concerning Pakistan. The US will never act against Pakistan for anything it does to India." So said R.N. Kao way back then, and it is as valid today.

  • Northamptonshire v Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Sporting Life - Jul 21 11:34 AM
    Pakistan stepped up a gear in the final session against Northamptonshire cleaning up the hosts' tail to put them on course for victory at the end of day two at Wantage Road.

  • India demands Pakistan hand over Salahuddin Open this result in new window
    Yahoo! India News - Jul 21 8:06 AM
    NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India said on Friday that Pakistan should arrest the leader of a powerful Kashmiri guerrilla group based there and hand him over to New Delhi if it was serious about fighting terrorism.

  • Dawood, Salahuddin will not be deported: Pakistan Open this result in new window
    IBN live - Jul 21 10:53 AM
    Pakistan Foreign Ministry has said that blaming Pakistan for every terrorist attack has become a habit with India.

  • Nazir stakes his claim for Pakistan Open this result in new window
    CricInfo - Jul 21 11:08 AM
    Shahid Nazir staked his claim for a spot in Pakistan's injury-hit attack for the second Test at Old Trafford with an impressive burst against Northamptonshire.

  • India accuses Pakistan of not acting on evidence against terrorists Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Jul 21 8:55 AM
    NEW DELHI - India on Friday accused Pakistan of failing to act against terror groups in the past despite being given proof of their presence on its territory.

  • Pakistan feels your grief, Musharraf tells Mumbai Open this result in new window
    Daily News - Jul 21 1:38 PM
    PAKISTAN: Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf appealed to India to avoid a "blame game" over last week's Mumbai bombings and called New Delhi's decision to delay peace talks a victory for terrorists.

  • F-16 to Pakistan without nuclear warhead carrying capability Open this result in new window
    The Pakistan Link - Jul 21 11:22 AM
    WASHINGTON: The F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan wouldnt have nuclear warhead carrying capability and the United States would monitor to avoid leakage of the technology to China or any other country, John Hillen, assistant secretary of state for political-military affairs, told a Congressional hearing here.

  • Pakistan's woes continue Open this result in new window
    The Courier Mail - Jul 21 8:10 AM
    PAKISTAN'S fallible openers both had another innings to forget as their problems continued on the opening day of a three-day tour match against Northamptonshire at Wantage Road.

  • PAKISTAN: Pak media asks India to take larger view Open this result in new window
    AsiaMedia - Jul 21 10:51 AM
    Islamabad --- Adding their voice to the debate over the growing uncertainty about India-Pakistan relations, media and analysts here have alleged that the Indian leadership, particularly Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, is "coming under political pressures" of the opposition parties.

  • Pakistan o/n rates end flat, rupee edges lower Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 21 3:29 AM
    KARACHI, July 21 (Reuters) - Pakistan's short-term money rates ended unchanged on Friday, but dealers said they were expected to come under pressure in the days ahead due to the rise in cash reserve requirements from next week.

  • India, Pakistan to focus on missile tests in talks Open this result in new window
    Tiscali - Jul 21 10:41 AM
    NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India and Pakistan will seek to agree on a formal pact on informing each other about missile tests during a new round of talks on nuclear weapons that begin on Friday.

  • Pakistan rejects demand to extradite Dawood Open this result in new window
    Sify News - Jul 21 10:29 AM
    Rejecting India's demand for deportation of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and Hizbul Muhajideen chief Syed Salahuddin, Pakistan on Friday claimed there was nothing to warrant the pointing of an accusatory finger at it in the Mumbai train blasts.

  • 'Never trust the US on Pakistan' Open this result in new window
    rediff.com - Jul 21 6:51 AM
    Why the State Department protects Pakistan from the consequences of its wrong-doing against India.

  • Arrest Hizb chief: India tells Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Express India - Jul 21 7:53 AM
    India said that Pakistan should arrest the chief of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Syed Salahuddin based there and hand him over to New Delhi if it was serious about fighting terrorism.

  • Pakistan handed Khan boost Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 20 5:07 AM
    Pakistan vice-captain Younis Khan has handed his team a boost ahead of next week's second Test against England when he returned to action after a knee injury.

  • BP Awarded Three Exploration Blocks Offshore Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Rigzone - Jul 21 5:17 AM
    BP has been awarded three offshore blocks in Pakistan's offshore Indus Delta. At a signing ceremony at the Ministry of Petroleum, the company said BP will explore blocks U, V and W covering an area of 21,000 km2 for oil and gas reserves, with the right to operate any commercially viable discoveries.

  • Pakistan In Depth Open this result in new window
    ABC Asia Pacific - Jul 21 6:36 AM
    A British man is back on death row in Pakistan and due to be hanged on August 3. Mirza Tahir Hussain, who has spent 18 years fighting his death sentence for killing taxi driver Jamshed Khan in 1988, was granted a stay of execution in May by President Pervez Musharraf.

  • Three arrested over Mumbai bomb linked to Pakistan Open this result in new window
    India Daily - Jul 21 10:13 AM
    Indian police on Friday made their first arrests in connection with last weeks bomb blasts that killed more than 200 people in Mumbai, saying the suspects were linked to terrorist groups in Bangladesh and Nepal that were directly or indirectly connected to Pakistan.

  • Australia down Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener Open this result in new window
    rediff.com - Jul 22 1:57 PM
    The Aussies battled for a 3-2 victory.

  • Pakistan Asks TV Stations Not to Air Shocking Footage Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Jul 21 11:01 AM
    The government threatened legal action, saying such broadcasts glorify these acts, frighten the public and lead to more violence.

  • U.S. lawmakers examine Pakistan jet sale Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 20 2:04 AM
    Congressional supporters of India are criticizing a Bush administration plan to sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan while acknowledging that little can be done to stop the $5 billion sale to India's archrival.

  • FM MAMMADYAROV: AZERBAIJAN APPRECIATES PAKISTANS SUPPORT IN SETTLEMENT OF KARABAKH CONFLICT Open this result in new window
    AzerTag - Jul 21 10:30 AM
    Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov on 21 July met the ambassador of Pakistan to Azerbaijan Mohammad Hafiz on completion of his diplomatic mission in the country.

  • India asks Pakistan to hand over terror masterminds Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Jul 21 8:50 AM
    New Delhi: India Friday expressed its "disappointment" at Pakistan's "continuing denial of the presence of jihadi forces" in its territory and asked the latter to arrest key figures masterminding terrorist activities against this country.

  • Pakistan's forex reserves fall to $12.94 bln Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 20 10:18 PM
    KARACHI, July 21 (Reuters) - Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves fell by $100 million to $12.940 billion in the week ending on July 15, the central bank said on Friday.

  • Boucher argues for F-16 deal with Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Sify News - Jul 21 6:14 AM
    Noting that the US cannot ignore Pakistan's basic national security concerns, a senior Bush administration official has said they are asking Islamabad to "do difficult things to protect Americans" and in return some concern must be shown for that country's security.

  • Pakistan step it up a gear Open this result in new window
    Fox Sports - Jul 22 1:27 AM
    In tour game

  • Pakistan Rejects India's Blame Over Mumbai Attacks (Update1) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Jul 20 10:50 AM
    July 20 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf said India handed a win to terrorists by accusing his country of supporting those responsible for the July 11 Mumbai train blasts.

  • We have proof of involvement of Pakistan-based groups: Patil Open this result in new window
    Outlook India - Jul 21 3:50 AM
    Asserting that Pakistan-based terrorists were involved in the July 11 bomb blasts here, the Maharashtra government today said police would soon "submit" evidence about this.

  • Pakistan releases 32 militants ahead of formation of tribal Jirga Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Jul 21 2:26 AM
    Islamabad: In an effort to retore peace in Pakistan's restive tribal belt, the government has released 32 militants and removed two security checkpoints ahead of the formation of a tribal consultative council.

  • Lawmakers, White House clash over Pakistan fighter jet sales Open this result in new window
    TODAYonline - Jul 20 10:53 PM
    An F16 fighter jet in flight. The Bush administration defended its sale of fighter jets to Pakistan, while key members of Congress accused the White House of making an end-run around Congress to seal the deal

  • FGB, NBAD to make inroads into Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Jul 20 10:13 PM
    DUBAI First Gulf Bank and National Bank of Abu Dhabi from the UAE will enter Pakistan's banking sector as they have approached the central bank for licence to launch their services in Pakistan, Khaleej Times learnt yesterday.

  • Akhtar aiming to speed up on England return Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 21 10:48 PM
    Fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has promised to pose England's batsmen even more of a threat than he did last year when he returns to Pakistan's Test team.

  • Lawmakers, White House clash over Pakistan fighter jet sales Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Jul 20 10:40 PM
    WASHINGTON - The Bush administration on Thursday defended its sale of fighter jets to Pakistan, while key members of Congress accused the White House of making an end-run around Congress to seal the deal.

  • Cricket: Flintoff's summer ended by injury Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Jul 22 6:16 PM
    Cricket: News that England's stand-in skipper will miss the Test series against Pakistan adds to a crippling injury list.

  • Pakistan buying world's favourite multi-role fighter Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Jul 21 1:11 AM
    By Arun Kumar, Washington: The F-16 Fighting Falcon that Pakistan is planning to buy from the United States as part of a $5.1 billion arms deal is being showcased at the Farnborough International Air Show in England as the world's favourite multi-role fighter.

  • 'Terrorist camps exist in PoK, Pakistan' Open this result in new window
    rediff.com - Jul 22 6:00 AM
    Mudasir has revealed certain details about the LeT and the direct hand of the Pakistani agencies in training terrorists and organising subversive activities in Kashmir.

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