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No F-16s to Pakistan without security vow: Rice 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 26 3:30 PM
Pakistan must provide written security assurances as part of a deal for $5.1 billion in American-made F-16 fighter jets and no equipment will be transferred until anti-diversion protections are in place, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has promised Congress.Woolmer hoping Pakistan keep their marbles AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 26 7:40 AM
Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer revealed his side were using a novel training aid in a bid to get the team's batsmen ready to face England fast bowler Stephen Harmison in the second Test here at Old Trafford.Injuries overshadow second England-Pakistan Test AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 26 4:12 AM
Getting a team on the field for the second Test at Old Trafford here is threatening to become a major achievement for England and Pakistan as both sides try to cope with mounting injury lists.PAKISTAN, BRAZIL DISCUSS TRADE RELATIONS Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - 50 minutes ago
Trade / foreign investment Pakistan's Federal Minister of Commerce Humayun Akhtar Khan on Tuesday met his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Fernando Furlan in Brasilia to discuss bilateral trade and other issues between the two countries.Pakistan Sets Up Task Force To Help Meet Annual Export Target Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - 16 minutes ago
Pakistan's Export Promotion Bureau Chairman Tariq Ikram has formed a task force to assist in achieving the country's export target of US$18.6 billion for fiscal 2006-07.Pakistan, Brazil Discuss Trade Relations Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - 50 minutes ago
Pakistan's Federal Minister of Commerce Humayun Akhtar Khan on Tuesday met his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Fernando Furlan in Brasilia to discuss bilateral trade and other issues between the two countries.Time is short to block Pakistan F-16 deal The Hill - 2 hours, 4 minutes ago
Amid congressional grumbling over yet another Bush administration snub, the sale of Lockheed Martin s F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan is expected to go through tomorrow because Congress is technically running out of time to stop it.PREVIEW-Cricket-Pakistan seek killer punch Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 7:10 PM
The first test between England and Pakistan resembled a bout between slow-moving, soft-punching heavyweights. Neither ever looked likely to land a knock-out blow.Pakistan will spare Briton on death row Times Online - Jul 26 3:41 PM
PAKISTAN is to spare a Briton who was facing execution for the murder of a taxi driver, after pleas from the British Government and human rights groups.UN Taleban returning via Pakistan: Afghan UN envoy Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS - The Taleban insurgency in Afghanistan is backed by foreign money, terror networks and fighters coming over the border from Pakistan, the top UN envoy in Afghanistan said on Wednesday.Pakistan condemns UN observers' killing by Israeli firing People's Daily - Jul 26 6:04 PM
Pakistan Wednesday condemned the targeting of the United Nations Observer Mission by Israeli forces in Southern Lebanon in which four UN observers were killed.Al-Qaida organizes suicide attack on U.S. consulate in Pakistan People's Daily - Jul 26 6:18 PM
An Uzbek national arrested in Pakistan has told interrogators that al-Qaida organized this year's deadly suicide attack on the United States consulate in Pakistan's southwest port city Karachi, a security official said Wednesday.Marble slab has Pakistan ready to face Harmison's barrage Independent - Jul 26 4:18 PM
If Pakistan manage to see off Steve Harmison on their way to a series win over England, they may attribute their success to a slab of marble-topped granite.'Terror boards bus to Pakistan' The Economic Times - Jul 26 6:15 PM
NEW DELHI: With home minister Shivraj Patil acknowledging that confidence building measures (CBMs) with Pakistan are being misused by the handlers of terror groups and the security agencies finally acting against terror outfits attempts to infiltrate the armed forces, there are serious doubts about the ability of the Manmohan Singh government to sort out crucial internal security issues.Uproar in Indian parliament over Pakistan s N-plans Dawn - 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
NEW DELHI, July 26: India s parliament was in turmoil on Wednesday after Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee turned down opposition s demand to comment on Pakistan s nuclear expansion plans, saying a statement on the issue was a serious matter and could not be produced like instant coffee.Pakistan condemns attack on UN post Dawn - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, July 26: Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the targeting of the UN Observer Mission by Israeli forces in the southern Lebanon that killed four observers.Pakistan warns against "hot pursuit" The Hindu - Jul 26 1:32 PM
ISLAMABAD: The war of words between India and Pakistan continues with President Pervez Musharraf warning that "hot pursuit" in Pakistan would be "paid back in the same coin". The President, on a visit to Karachi, reiterated his offer of ...No F-16s to Pakistan without security vow: Rice Business Recorder - Jul 26 4:54 PM
WASHINGTON: Pakistan must provide written security assurances as part of a deal for $5.1 billion in American-made F-16 fighter jets and no equipment will be transferred until anti-diversion protections are in place, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Ri ....Orange men against boys as Pakistan humiliated at Champions Trophy AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 11:23 AM
Netherlands sent Pakistan spinning to a record 9-2 defeat at the Champions Trophy.Pakistan: Musharraf Rejects Indian s Blame for Mumbai Attacks New York Times - Jul 25 12:01 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 Yousuf's artistry rescues Pakistan Daily Telegraph - Jul 26 10:00 AM
A dominant day-long display with the bat makes up for serious problems as Pakistan suffer at the top of their order. By Mike Atherton.Pakistan and the Taliban (1 Letter) New York Times - 2 hours, 38 minutes ago
To the Editor:.Pakistan will retaliate if attacked, says Musharraf Deccan Herald - Jul 26 1:34 PM
Though Pakistan is ready to cooperate with India to root out terrorism, it would pay back in the same coin if the latter decides to take punitive action or cross the border in hot pursuit of terrorists, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said.Expat thought is split over whether Pakistan has gained from US ties Gulf News - Jul 26 2:45 PM
Pakistan: Pakistan's place on the world stage shifted dramatically after the events of 9/11. President Pervez Musharraf announced his country's commitment to the US-led campaign against terrorism, thus becoming a key ally to the Bush administration.Are Pakistan the new Australia? Morning Star - Jul 26 4:37 PM
FORGET the winter encounter with Australia. The hardest cricket England will be playing in the next year is upon them now. My reasoning is that Pakistan can stake a claim to being the number one Test side in the world, based both on the merits of the players and an examination of recent results.Dalrymple left out as England prepare for second test against Pakistan Slam! Sports - Jul 26 9:40 AM
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Jamie Dalrymple was omitted Wednesday from England's squad to play Pakistan in the second cricket Test, ensuring left-arm spinner Monty Panesar will play at Old Trafford.Pakistan condemns UN observers' killing by Israeli firing Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 26 8:42 AM
Pakistan - UN - Observers Pakistan has condemned the targeting of the United Nations Observer Mission by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon in which four UN observers were killed.Pakistan to assume ECO secretary general post next month Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 26 7:26 AM
Pakistan - ECO Pakistan will take over the prestigious post of secretary general of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) next month.ENGLISH TEST FOR PAKISTAN Gulf Daily News - Jul 26 4:01 PM
MANCHESTER, England: The first Test between England and Pakistan resembled a bout between slow-moving, soft-punching heavyweights. Neither ever looked likely to land a knock-out blow.US forwards list of 21 wanted persons to Pakistan Kaumundi Online - Jul 26 12:47 PM
ISLAMABAD : The United States has handed over to Pakistan a fresh list of 21 most wanted persons and sought their immediate extradition to face trial for commmitting crimes against America and its citizens.India tells Pakistan to take effective steps to dismantle terror infra Pakistani Newspaper - Jul 26 1:33 PM
NEW DELHI, July 26 (Online): India has conveyed to Pakistan at the highest level that the bilateral dialogue process would be undermined unless Islamabad took effective steps to dismantle the terror infrastructure in that country, Lok Sabha was informed Wednesday.6 Pakistani national to arrive Pakistan today from Lebanon via Damascus Pakistani Newspaper - Jul 26 1:33 PM
ISLAMABAD, July 26 (Online): Pakistan Foreign Office announced that about 38 Pakistani nationals evacuated from Lebanon to Damascus have reached Pakistan and six more will arrive on Thursday (today).Pakistan doesn't have upper hand over England: Woolmer Yahoo! India News - Jul 26 5:05 AM
London, Jul 26 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket team coach Bob Woolmer has rejected suggestions his team had an upper hand in the Test series against England after the hosts lost their skipper and star all rounder Andrew Flintoff to an ankle injury.No women aid workers in Pakistan quake area: clerics Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 6:45 AM
Muslim clerics in Pakistan's conservative North West Frontier Province want local authorities to expel all women working for international relief agencies in earthquake affected areas by the end of this month.Pakistan will hit back if India conducts hot pursuit: Musharraf Yahoo! India News - Jul 26 4:06 AM
Islamabad, July 26 (IANS) A day after his foreign office threatened 'a nuclear war', President Pervez Musharraf has said that any 'punitive' action by India on Pakistan would be 'paid back in the same coin'.Pakistan government to defend madrassa degrees Yahoo! India News - Jul 26 4:36 AM
Islamabad, July 26 (IANS) The Pakistan government is expected to defend before the Supreme Court the legality of the degrees awarded by madrassas to 68 lawmakers - who were qualified to contest the October 2002 parliamentary elections on the basis of certificates from the religious seminaries.US to limit sale of military technology to Pakistan: India Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 26 7:36 AM
India - US - Pakistan Arms Sale India would continue to engage Washington to limit the sale of advanced military technology to the neighboring country which could be used against India.Pakistan FDI more than doubles to $3.5 bln in 2005/06 Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 26 12:56 AM
KARACHI, July 26 (Reuters) - Foreign direct investment in Pakistan more than doubled in the fiscal year 2005/06 to $3.52 billion, led by inflows into the communications and energy industries and the financial sector, official figures show.Pakistan seek killer punch Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Jul 25 11:46 PM
The first test between England and Pakistan resembled a bout between slow-moving, soft-punching heavyweights.Pakistan arrests Uzbek for U.S. consulate attack Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 26 12:18 PM
Pakistani security forces have arrested an Uzbek al Qaeda militant suspected of helping to plan a suicide car bombing that killed a U.S. diplomat and three others outside the U.S. consulate in Karachi in March, officials said on Wednesday.Pakistan warns India against 'hot pursuit' The Times of India - Jul 26 5:08 AM
Pakistan would cooperate to root out terror but would pay back in the 'same coin' if any 'punitive action' was initiated against it in 'hot pursuit' of terrorists, Pervez Musharraf said.Pakistan may emulate West Bengal madrassa education system Yahoo! India News - Jul 26 2:51 AM
Lahore, Jul 26 (ANI): Pakistan is likely to emulate the madrassa system in West Bengal for improving its religious education system.Pakistan warns India against 'hot pursuit' SiliconIndia - Jul 26 7:27 AM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan President Parvez Musharraf today said Pakistan would cooperate with India to end terrorism but will not hesitate in striking back at India if India takes any action against terrorists on Pakistani soil.Pakistan ready for Harmison rediff.com - Jul 26 7:52 AM
Pakistan's batsmen have been using a slab of marble to prepare for Harmison's steepling bounce.US forwards 'wanted' list to Pakistan IBN live - Jul 26 4:26 AM
The United States has handed over a fresh list of 21 'most wanted' persons to Pakistan.Cricket-Injured Plunkett misses two Pakistan tests Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 25 4:02 AM
England paceman Liam Plunkett will miss the second and third tests against Pakistan after suffering a side strain, British media reported on Tuesday. Plunkett sustained the injury playing for his county side Durham against West Indies A last week.Injuries overshadow second England-Pakistan Test Financial Express - Jul 26 9:38 AM
MANCHESTER, England, July 26 (AFP): Getting a team on the field for the second Test at Old Trafford starting here Thursday is threatening to become a major achievement for England and Pakistan as both sides try to cope with mounting injury lists.Pakistan to hit back if punitive action carried out against it New Kerala - Jul 26 4:11 AM
Islamabad: Pakistan would cooperate with India to root out terrorism but would pay back in the "same coin" if any "punitive action" was initiated against it in "hot pursuit" of terrorists, President Pervez Musharraf has said.Pakistan will hit back if India conducts hot pursuit: Musharraf New Kerala - Jul 26 3:11 AM
Islamabad: A day after his foreign office threatened "a nuclear war", President Pervez Musharraf has said that any "punitive" action by India on Pakistan would be "paid back in the same coin".Pakistan government to defend madrassa degrees New Kerala - Jul 26 3:41 AM
Islamabad: The Pakistan government is expected to defend before the Supreme Court the legality of the degrees awarded by madrassas to 68 lawmakers - who were qualified to contest the October 2002 parliamentary elections on the basis of certificates from the religious seminaries.Plunkett to miss two Tests vs Pakistan IBN live - Jul 26 1:51 AM
London: England paceman Liam Plunkett will miss the second and third Tests against Pakistan after suffering a side strain.Tunda, linked to Mumbai terror, in Pakistan Hindustan Times - Jul 25 10:11 PM
Abdul Karim Tunda, one of India's most wanted terrorists, and a key player behind the terror attacks on Mumbai trains, is living in Pakistan, intelligence sources say.Pakistan seek killer punch News 24 South Africa - Jul 26 12:14 AM
Pakistan will look to land the knock-out punch when they square-off against England in the second Test at Old Trafford.Bedlam in Rajya Sabha over Pakistan's nuclear programme New Kerala - Jul 26 1:10 AM
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice in pre-lunch session today with NDA and Samajwadi Party members creating uproar demanding a categorical response from the government on Pakistan's nuclear programme.Shahid Afridi gives Pakistan new injury worry ThatsCricket.com - Jul 26 2:49 AM
Shahid Afridi gave Pakistan a fresh fitness scare after he was injured just few hours ahead of the second Test against England.Dutch humiliate Pakistan 9-2 Gulf Times - Jul 26 1:44 AM
TERRASSA, Spain: Netherlands sent Pakistan spinning to a record 9-2 defeat at the Champions Trophy here yesterday. The Dutch scored at will as they avenged a 3-2 loss to Pakistan at the Sultan Azlan Shah tournament in Malaysia earlier this year, leaving the south Asians shellshocked.Govt would continue to engage United States to limit sale of tech to Pakistan New Kerala - Jul 26 2:35 AM
New Delhi: With the US deciding to supply 36 F-16 fighter aircraft to Pakistan, Government today said in Lok Sabha it would continue to engage Washington to limit the sale of advanced military technology to the neighbouring country which could be used against India.India: Soldiers Suspected of Ties to Militants New York Times - 28 minutes ago
Two Indian soldiers and two Indian policemen in Kashmir were detained on suspicion of having colluded with the outlawed Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba. A suspected Lashkar member in the custody of Indian authorities identified the four men, the police said. A police official said that their families might have been threatened or that they might have been offered cash in exchange Pakistan seek killer punch rediff.com - Jul 25 9:07 PM
England look short of the firepower required to twice dislodge Pakistan's talented batting line-up in the second Test.Charles Bray, 72, Spokesman for Nixon s State Department, Is Dead New York Times - 1 hour, 10 minutes ago
Charles W. Bray III was the State Department s chief spokesman for much of the Vietnam War and during border disputes between India and Pakistan.US calls on Pakistan not to use new nuclear reactor for bombs AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 24 3:11 PM
The United States urged Pakistan not to use a powerful new atomic reactor under construction to bolster its nuclear weapons capability amid warnings of a new South Asia arms race.Pakistan nuclear expansion raises US concerns Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 24 3:31 PM
Pakistan is building a new nuclear reactor that could produce enough plutonium for 40 to 50 nuclear weapons a year in what would be a major expansion of its nuclear program and could prompt an intensified arms race in South Asia, a report said Monday.Pakistan Expects New Auto Policy To Attract European Investment Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - 50 minutes ago
The Pakistani government expects major investments from European car manufacturers including Renault, Volkswagon and London's Black-Cab in response to its new auto policy that will break the "monopolistic culture" being followed by the Japanese auto firms.PAKISTAN EXPECTS NEW AUTO POLICY TO ATTRACT EUROPEAN INVESTMENT Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - 50 minutes ago
Regulations / Law The Pakistani government expects major investments from European car manufacturers including Renault, Volkswagon and London's Black-Cab in response to its new auto policy that will break the "monopolistic culture" being followed by the Japanese auto firms.United States supports both India and Pakistan to deal with terror New Kerala - Jul 25 10:44 PM
Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington: The United States has said it supports both India and Pakistan in their efforts to deal with terrorism, whether in Kashmir or elsewhere.Heavy rains kill 6 in central Pakistan People's Daily - Jul 25 5:49 PM
At least six people were killed and several others injured in building collapses and floods in central Pakistan following heavy rains Tuesday, a government official and police said.'Tunda, linked to Mumbai terror, in Pakistan' New Kerala - Jul 25 9:20 PM
New Delhi: Abdul Karim Tunda, one of India's most wanted terrorists, was a key player behind the terror attacks on Mumbai trains and is living in Pakistan, intelligence sources say.U.S. urges Pakistan to not expand nukes AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 24 1:20 PM
The Bush administration urged Pakistan not to expand its nuclear weapons program Monday after a U.S. think tank said Islamabad was building a reactor that could generate plutonium for up to 50 atomic bombs a year.U.S. military deaths in Afghanistan AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 26 4:57 PM
As of July 26, 2006, at least 260 members of the U.S. military have died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department.4000 Baloch youth in custody of Pakistan intelligence agencies New Kerala - Jul 25 8:58 PM
Islamabad, July 25: Thousands of youths from Pakistan's restive tribal region, most of them activists of Baloch nationalist parties agitating for provincial autonomy, were in the "illegal custody" of Pakistan's intelligence agencies and being subjected to "inhuman torture", a senior Baloch leader has said.UK hails Taliban suspect arrests in Pakistan Reuters.co.uk - Jul 25 12:20 PM
ISLAMABAD (Reuters)- Britain commended Pakistan on Tuesday for the arrests last week of more than 200 Afghans suspected of belonging to the Taliban and said Islamabad's efforts to combat terrorism would help stabilise Afghanistan.Pakistan inevitable for regional trade, energy linkages: Musharraf Business Recorder - Jul 25 5:08 PM
KARACHI: President Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday said Pakistan provides vital connectivity to all trade and energy linkages in the region. ....Uganda: Pakistan Wants 75 Percent Rice Tariff Off AllAfrica.com - Jul 25 12:36 PM
A delegation of Pakistani business people has asked the Ugandan government to remove the 75% tariff on rice from Pakistan.Pakistan-Blast /GNR Bomb blast in Pakistan injures several Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 25 10:11 AM
At least four people were injured, two of them seriously, when a bomb exploded in a roadside shop in Pakistan's restive Baluchistan province on Tuesday, a TV station reported.America "knows" Pakistan's plans The Hindu - Jul 25 12:48 PM
WASHINGTON: The Bush administration has acknowledged that it had long known about Pakistan's plans to build a large plutonium-production reactor, but made it clear that it was working with Islamabad to dissuade it from expanding its nuclear ...Pakistan arrests Uzbek for attack TVNZ - Jul 26 5:53 PM
Pakistani security forces have arrested an Uzbek al Qaeda militant suspected of helping to plan a suicide car bombing that killed a US diplomat and three others outside the US consulate in Karachi in March.Heavy rains kill six in central Pakistan Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 25 10:12 AM
Pakistan - Rain - Toll At least six people were killed and several others injured in building collapses and drowning in central Pakistan following the heaviest rains in the area, a government official and police said.Orange men against boys as Pakistan humiliated at Champions Trophy Hindustan Times - Jul 25 1:48 PM
Netherlands sent Pakistan spinning to a record 9-2 defeat at the Champions Trophy in Spain on Tuesday. The Dutch scored at will as they avenged a 3-2 loss to Pakistan at the Sultan Azlan Shah tournament in Malaysia earlier this year, leaving the south Asians shellshocked.Pakistan says arrests Lashkar-e-Taiba suspect Yahoo! India News - Jul 25 8:51 AM
LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistan has arrested a suspected member of the outlawed Lashkar-e-Taiba, officials said on Tuesday, but they made no reference to suspicions in India that the group was involved in bomb blasts in Mumbai earlier this month.Pakistan has new nuclear plans, U.S. says The Plain Dealer - Jul 25 4:38 AM
Islamabad, Pakistan - The Bush administration on Monday urged Pakistan not to expand its nuclear-weapons program after a U.S. think tank said Islamabad was building a reactor that could generate plutonium for up to 50 atomic bombs a year.Australia A, Pakistan A tie Fox Sports - Jul 25 1:42 AM
Mitchell Johnson took two wickets and effected a run out in the final over to give Australia A a thrilling tie with Pakistan A in a limited overs match at the Top End cricket tournament on Tuesday.U.S. tries to discourage Pakistan on nukes AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 24 8:55 AM
The White House on Monday sought to discourage Pakistan from expanding its nuclear weapons program after a published report that it was building a powerful new reactor that could generate plutonium for 40 to 50 nuclear bombs a year.US urges Pakistan not to use new reactor for weapons AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 24 9:42 AM
The United States has confirmed but played down news reports that Pakistan is building a powerful new nuclear reactor and urged Islamabad not to use the facility for military purposes.Australia A and Pakistan A tie at Top End tournament Slam! Sports - Jul 25 8:25 AM
CAIRNS, Australia (AP) - Mitchell Johnson took two wickets and prompted a runout in the final over to give Australia A a tie with Pakistan A in a limited-overs match at the Top End cricket tournament Tuesday.UK welcomes Pakistan's arrest of Taliban insurgents Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 25 7:57 AM
UK - Taliban Arrests The British government Tuesday welcomed reports of over 200 members of Taliban being arrested in Baluchistan, in south-west Pakistan.Pakistan urged not to expand arsenal Kansas City Star - Jul 25 4:57 AM
The White House on Monday sought to discourage Pakistan from expanding its nuclear weapons program after a published report that it was building a powerful new reactor.After report on reactor, U.S. cautions Pakistan The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jul 25 12:16 AM
The Bush administration yesterday urged Pakistan not to expand its nuclear-weapons program after a U.S. think tank said Islamabad was building a reactor that could generate plutonium for up to 50 atomic bombs a year.Orange men against boys as Pakistan humiliated at Champions Trophy Khaleej Times - Jul 25 10:26 AM
The Dutch scored at will as they avenged a 3-2 loss to Pakistan at the Sultan Azlan Shah tournament in Malaysia earlier this year, leaving the south Asians shellshocked.Pakistan thrashed in hockey News 24 South Africa - Jul 25 12:44 PM
Netherlands have thrashed Pakistan and Spain came from behind to beat Australia at the Champions Trophy men's field hockey tournament.U.S. asks Pakistan not to add to nukes The Columbus Dispatch - Jul 25 4:54 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) The Bush administration urged Pakistan not to expand its nuclear weapons program yesterday after a U.S. research group said Islamabad was building a reactor that could generate plutonium for as many as 50 atomic bombs a year.Pakistan Reportedly Working to Expand Nuclear Weapons Base Payvand Iran News - Jul 25 8:13 AM
Pakistan has refused to comment on news that it is building a powerful new plutonium nuclear reactor, which could signal a major overhaul of the country's nuclear weapons program. A Washington-based research group released this week what it says are satellite photographs of what appears to be a new reactor under construction at a Pakistan nuclear site. -VOAPakistan urged not to expand nuclear program Lawrence Journal-World - Jul 25 7:30 AM
Islamabad, Pakistan The Bush administration urged Pakistan not to expand its nuclear weapons program Monday after a U.S. think tank said Islamabad was building a reactor that could generate plutonium for up to 50 atomic bombs a year.Uganda: Pakistan Asks Uganda for Direct Tea Exports AllAfrica.com - Jul 25 9:38 AM
PAKISTAN, one of the world's largest importer of tea, has invited Uganda to start direct exports to its market. Uganda's tea heavily relies on the Mombasa auctions to reach international market.Afghan boys in Indian jail after trek to meet Bollywood stars AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 26 11:34 AM
Two star-struck Afghan teenagers who trekked from Afghanistan to try to meet Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan were jailed soon after crossing into India through Pakistan, a report said.Dutch humble Pakistan as Spain rally Gulf Daily News - Jul 25 3:03 PM
TERRASSA, Spain: Netherlands thrashed Pakistan 9-2 and Spain overcame a 3-0 first half deficit to defeat Australia 5-3 at the Champions Trophy men's field hockey tournament here yesterday.Two terms for Pakistan president-in-u niform: Punjab CM Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 25 10:06 AM
Pakistan - Punjab Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi started his second three-year tenure as provincial president of the ruling PML on Monday, pledging that his party would get General Pervez Musharraf elected as president-in-uniform for another two terms.Pakistan arranges returning of Pakistanis from Lebanon People's Daily - Jul 26 5:33 PM
Pakistani foreign office said on Wednesday that arrangements have been finalized for returning of 44 Pakistanis to homeland who managed to reach Syria from Lebanon, while measures are being taken for another 47 Pakistanis to return home from Lebanon.US urges Pakistan not to use powerful new nuclear reactor to make bombs Daily News - Jul 25 1:38 PM
PAKISTAN: The U.S. government urged Pakistan not to expand its nuclear weapons program after an American think tank said Islamabad was building a reactor that could generate plutonium for up to 50 atomic bombs a year.Pakistan police say suicide bomber who killed Shia cleric was Bangladeshi Khaleej Times - Jul 25 9:25 AM
KARACHI, Pakistan - Police on Tuesday said the suicide bomber who killed a prominent Shia Muslim cleric last week was Bangladeshi and arrested three suspected Pakistani Sunni militants of planning the attack.Pakistan's Nuclear Claims Viewed Skeptically in India Crosswalk.com - Jul 25 2:30 AM
(CNSNews.com) - A report claiming that Pakistan is planning to expand its arsenal of atomic bombs is making headlines, but in India it's being viewed as part of a push by the non-proliferation lobby to derail the Indo-U.S. civilian nuclear cooperation pact.