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Pakistan to propose changing rape laws 
AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 01 10:09 AM
The government will propose amending Pakistan's rape laws to remove the nearly impossible burden of proof on victims and to protect them from retaliatory charges of adultery, a ruling party lawmaker said Tuesday.Aid workers in Pakistan told how to dress 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 01 6:27 AM
International relief agencies working in Pakistan's earthquake affected areas have been told to observe dress codes and behavior that don't offend local sensitivities, an official said on Tuesday.Monsoon rains kill 12, paralyse Pakistan's Karachi 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 01 3:46 AM
At least 12 people died and dozens were injured after monsoon rain flooded streets and brought down electricity cables in Pakistan's largest city Karachi.Pietersen Prepared For Pakistan Backlash 
Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - 36 minutes ago
Kevin Pietersen is expecting Pakistan to produce a strong response to their three-day humiliation when the third npower Test starts at Headingley on Friday.Pakistan to Propose Changing Rape Laws 
ABC News - Aug 01 11:28 AM
Pakistan to Propose Changing Islamic Rape Laws, to 'End Decades of Miseries for Women'Pakistan had jehadi camps in 2000-2005: US expert 
Yahoo! India News - 55 minutes ago
Washington, Aug 2 (IANS) The White House declined comment on the court testimony of a US government expert that jehadi training camps existed and operated in various parts of Pakistan from 2000 to 2005 - establishing, in fact, charges that India has been making for many years.Younis reveals Pakistan hurt after England defeat 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 31 11:12 PM
Pakistan vice-captain Younis Khan has admitted the tourists have been left feeling "hurt" and "angry" after their crushing second Test defeat against England here at Old Trafford.Pakistan govt approves restructuring of PCCC 
Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz here yesterday approved the restructuring of Pakistan Central Cotton Committee (PCCC) with a view to making it a more efficient, viable and independent organisation geared to improve the growth, marketing and the manufacture of cotton.Pakistan had jehadi camps in 2000-2005: US expert 
New Kerala - 30 minutes ago
By Arun Kumar, Washington: The White House declined comment on the court testimony of a US government expert that jehadi training camps existed and operated in various parts of Pakistan from 2000 to 2005 - establishing, in fact, charges that India has been making for many years.Pakistan moves to ease plight of rape victims 
The Scotsman - Aug 01 5:11 PM
PAKISTAN'S rape laws are to be changed to remove the near-impossible burden of proof placed on victims and protect them from retaliatory charges of adultery.Pakistan to send more aid to Lebanon 
People's Daily - 2 hours, 54 minutes ago
Two more flights of C-130 carrying medicines, food stuff, blankets and tents will be leaving Pakistan for Lebanon Wednesday to support the Lebanese people, Pakistani Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.Pakistan to propose changing Islamic rape laws 
Boston Herald - Aug 01 11:19 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The government will propose amending Pakistan's rape laws to remove the nearly impossible burden of proof on victims and to protect them from retaliatory charges of adultery,...Pakistan junior team leaves for Singapore 
The Frontier Post - 18 minutes ago
LAHORE (APP): Pakistan junior hockey team manager, Manzoor Jr said participation in a four-nation tournament in Singapore is another step towards building the team for the Junior World Cup in 2009.Pakistan, Iran to discuss security, visa issues today 
Dawn - 58 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Aug 1: A four-day joint working group meeting between Pakistan and Iran will commence on Wednesday to discuss security and visa-related issues, a senior official of interior ministry said on Tuesday.India, Pakistan renew commitment to peace process 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 31 1:26 PM
South Asian rivals India and Pakistan on Monday pledged to push a peace process that had come under severe strain after New Delhi blamed Pakistan-based Islamist militants for the Mumbai bombings.India-Pakistan pledge peace talks 
BBC News - Jul 31 10:14 PM
Top officials of India and Pakistan meet for the first time since the Mumbai blasts and pledge to pursue peace.India, Pakistan revive peace process with "positive" talks 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 31 12:29 PM
India and Pakistan boosted their stalled peace process with "positive" informal talks on the sidelines of a regional forum.Karachi Paralysed as Pakistan Deluge Kills 24 
Planet Ark - Aug 01 6:42 PM
KARACHI - Heavy monsoon rains killed at least 24 people, including 14 children, and injured more than 50 in southern Pakistan, officials and rescue workers said on Tuesday.India, Pakistan delay talks, swap barbs over free-trade deal 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 31 11:36 AM
India and Pakistan delayed talks expected to ease tensions over the Mumbai train bombings and accused each other of jeopardising a South Asian free-trade deal at a regional forum.Aid workers in Pakistan told how to dress 
Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Aug 01 8:19 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (Reuters) - International relief agencies working in Pakistan's earthquake affected areas have been told to observe dress codes and behaviour that don't offend local sensitivities, an official said on Tuesday.Pakistan's verbal assurances leave India cold 
rediff.com - Aug 01 12:56 PM
India has said it will judge Pakistan on its ground realities.Satellite pictures `show' Pakistan has terror camp 
The Hindu - Aug 01 1:06 PM
WASHINGTON: Pakistan's claim that it does not have terrorist training camps in its territory has been strongly contested in the United States. A court was told that satellite pictures pointed to existence of such a camp. Camp ...India, Pakistan renew commitment to peace process 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 31 11:42 AM
South Asian rivals India and Pakistan on Monday renewed their commitment to a peace process that had come under severe strain after New Delhi blamed Pakistan-based Islamist militants for the Mumbai bombings.Pakistan's government to propose amendments to Islamic rape laws 
CNews - Aug 01 11:47 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - The government will propose amending Pakistan's rape laws to remove the nearly impossible burden of proof on victims and to protect them from retaliatory charges of adultery, a ruling party legislator said Tuesday.Pakistan to propose changing rape laws 
Syracuse.com - Aug 01 10:35 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) The government will propose amending Pakistan's rape laws to remove the nearly impossible burden of proof on victims and to protect them from retaliatory charges of adultery, a ruling party lawmaker said Tuesday.Pakistan urges India to deal with festering issues 
Yahoo! India News - Aug 01 8:34 AM
DHAKA (Reuters) - Pakistan and India should stop bickering in public and resolve longstanding disputes over Kashmir and other issues instead of learning to live with problems, a top Pakistani official said on Tuesday.India, Pakistan discuss terrorism 
UPI - Aug 01 10:38 AM
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Aug. 1 (UPI) -- India discussed terrorism concerns with Pakistan in Bangladesh, in the first high-level meeting between the countries since the July 11 Bombay bombings.Pakistan must act against terror camps: expert 
New Kerala - Aug 01 12:29 PM
Jammu: Pakistan must take action against terror outfits in the wake of reports that the US had evidence of jehadi camps operating on Pakistani soil, a leading strategic expert said here Tuesday.India, Pakistan Renew Commitment to Peace Process 
Voice of America - Aug 01 4:20 AM
South Asian rivals India and Pakistan have expressed their commitment to a peace process that New Delhi had put on hold following last month's serial bombings in its financial capital Mumbai. This is the first meeting between the two sides since the terror attacks that killed more than 180 people.India slams Pakistan over SAFTA, asks SAARC to fight terrorism 
New Kerala - Aug 01 12:29 PM
Dhaka: India has accused Pakistan of violating an agreement on the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA), even as it called upon the SAARC countries to "stand together and fight the scourge of terrorism" in the aftermath of the 7/11 Mumbai blasts.Karachi paralysed as Pakistan deluge kills 24 
Stuff - Aug 01 10:12 AM
KARACHI: Heavy monsoon rains killed at least 24 people, including 14 children, and injured more than 50 in southern Pakistan, officials and rescue workers said.Pakistan mulls changing much-criticized Islamic rape laws 
Khaleej Times - Aug 01 8:29 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The government will propose legislation amending Pakistan s rape laws to remove the near impossible burden of proof placed on victims and protect them from retaliatory adultery charges, a senior lawmaker said Tuesday.India, Pakistan to pursue peace 
News 24 South Africa - Aug 01 10:25 AM
India and Pakistan have agreed to resume the peace process stalled following recent train bombings in Mumbai that killed more than 200 people.Pakistan overnight rates ease slightly; rupee edges up 
Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 01 2:59 AM
KARACHI, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Pakistan's short-term money rates eased slightly on Tuesday, and dealers said the market was now eyeing a central bank auction of Treasury bills for future direction.Monsoon rains kill 12, paralyse Pakistan's Karachi 
AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Aug 01 3:14 AM
KARACHI (AFP) - At least 12 people died and dozens were injured after monsoon rain flooded streets and brought down electricity cables in Pakistan's largest city Karachi, officials said.Pakistan angry with themselves 
CricketLine.com - Aug 01 7:38 AM
Pakistan are angry with themselves for losing inside three days at Old Trafford and are determined to fight back hard against England at Headingley.FBI identifies terror camp in Pakistan 
IBN live - Aug 01 7:16 AM
FBI has told a US court that satellite pictures pointed towards terrorist training camps in Pakistan.Train links to Pakistan's Karachi cut by rain 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 31 5:43 AM
Flooding caused by monsoon rain washed out a railway bridge in Pakistan and cut the line to the southern financial hub of Karachi, officials have said.INDIA: Informal peace talks held with Pakistan 
ABC Radio Australia - Aug 01 5:12 AM
The stalled peace talks between India and Pakistan have taken a small step forward with an informal meeting held on the sidelines of a regional forum. The hour long meeting in the Dhaka ended with the foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan reaffirming their commitment to peace.Pakistan inked agreements with US to ensure long-term economic growth 
Pakistani Newspaper - Aug 01 7:55 AM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 1 (APP): Pakistan and United States on Tuesday inked two agreements to promote knowledge-based economic development and ensure long term economic growth.India, Pakistan agree to continue peace process 
Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 01 12:39 AM
_ India and Pakistan have agreed to continue their peace process, which hit a snag after the train bombings in India's Mumbai last month, officials said.US will certainly provide F-16 planes to Pakistan: Crocker 
Pakistani Newspaper - Aug 01 8:41 AM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 1: US Ambassador to Pakistan, Ryan C Crocker said Tuesday that the US will certainly provide F-16 fighter planes to Pakistan, however, the time frame for the delivery of the planes could not be given at the movement.Monsoon rains kill 12, paralyse Pakistan's Karachi 
The Nation - Aug 01 3:22 AM
Karachi - At least 12 people died and dozens were injured after monsoon rain flooded streets and brought down electricity cables in Pakistan's largest city Karachi, officials said Tuesday.Satellite pictures point towards terror camp in Pakistan: FBI 
Outlook India - Aug 01 5:15 AM
Pakistan's claims that it does not have terrorist training camps in its territory is being strongly contested by FBI which has told a US court that satellite pictures pointed towards such a camp.Pakistan imports China s made 19-seat Y12 airplanes 
Pakistani Newspaper - Aug 01 7:55 AM
BEIJING, August 1 (APP): Pakistan has recently imported some light aircraft from a manufacturer in northeast China s Heilongjiang Province to meet its domestic needs."Phenomenon of terrorism" shouldn''t affect ties: Pakistan 
India Daily - Aug 01 7:41 AM
Pakistan today emphasised that the "phenomenon of terrorism" should not be allowed to impact on Indo-Pak ties but virtually rejected India's demand for the arrest of leaders of Jamat-ud-Dawa headed by Lashkar-e-Toiba chief Hafiz Mohammad Sayed.Pakistan accuses India of propaganda on SAFTA implementation 
New Kerala - Aug 01 9:09 AM
By Nazrul Islam, Dhaka: Pakistan on Tuesday counter-accused India of taking 'recourse to propaganda' on the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) agreement, contrary to the entire sprit of SAARC.India, Pakistan agree to pursue peace process 
Financial Express - Aug 01 9:40 AM
India and Pakistan agreed Monday to pursue the present peace process and make efforts so the process is not in anyway derailed, report agencies. The agreement came at talks between Indian External Affairs Secretary Shyam Sharan and his Pakistan counterpart Riaz Mohammad Khan at a city hotel.New consul general to Pakistan's Quetta named 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 01 4:06 AM
Iran - Pakistan - Consul General Ali Aryan-Nejad was appointed Iran's new consul general to Quetta, capital of Pakistan's southwest province of Balochistan, it was announced here Tuesday.Pakistan to launch a $2 billion oil refinery 
Khaleej Times - Aug 01 3:11 AM
ISLAMABAD Pakistan government has decided to set up a $2 billion mega oil refinery at Khalifa Point in district hub of Balochistan.India and Pakistan to meet on sidelines of regional gathering 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 31 1:14 AM
India and Pakistan were set to hold informal talks for the first time since deadly bomb blasts on trains in Mumbai stalled their stuttering peace process, officials said.India, Pakistan agree to continue peace process 
Khaleej Times - Aug 01 2:56 AM
NEW DELHI - India and Pakistan have decided to continue their bilateral peace process after top diplomats of both countries met for the first time following the Mumbai train bombings, Indian media reported on Tuesday.India, Pakistan agree to pursue peace process 
People's Daily - Aug 01 2:06 AM
India and Pakistan agreed to pursue the present peace process and make efforts so the process is not in anyway adversely affected.Pakistan Govt says it will not allow 'jihadis' to fight in Lebanon 
New Kerala - Aug 01 6:27 AM
Islamabad: Pakistan has said it would not allow any of its 'jihadis' to participate in the current Israel and Lebanon conflict on their own.India's move to raise SAFTA violation of procedures: Pakistan 
New Kerala - Aug 01 6:04 AM
Ajay Kaul, Dhaka: Rejecting India's contention over the implementation of SAFTA, Pakistan today said New Delhi's move to raise the issue at the SAARC Foreign Secretary-level meeting amounted to violation of procedures laid down under the agreement for resolution of differences.India, Pakistan agree to pursue peace process stalled after train bombings in Bombay 
Yahoo! India News - Jul 31 10:04 PM
India and Pakistan have agreed to resume the peace process stalled following recent train bombings in Bombay that killed more than 200 people, officials of the two countries said. India, Pakistan set to resume strained peace moves 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 30 10:11 PM
India and Pakistan expect to resume a peace dialogue on Monday that has been severely strained after New Delhi blamed Islamist militants across the border for train bombings in Mumbai earlier in July.Pakistan 'hurt and angry' after defeat 
Independent Online - Aug 01 3:35 AM
Pakistan vice-captain Younis Khan says the team are "hurt and angry" after their humiliating loss against England in the second Test in Manchester.India and Pakistan to hold diplomatic talks 
Financial Times - Jul 31 6:18 PM
The extent of damage done to a three-year-old peace process between India and Pakistan will become clearer after the first high-level diplomatic meeting since the Mumbai blasts on July 11.Cricket: Shoaib's fitness a worry for Pakistan 
icWales - Aug 01 12:31 AM
Pakistan will resist the temptation to rush back pace spearhead Shoaib Akhtar as they plan a route back into the Test series against England.India accuses Pakistan of violating SAFTA 
New Kerala - Jul 31 11:01 PM
By Nazrul Islam, Dhaka: India has accused Pakistan of violating the provisions of South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) agreement and jeopardising its implementation.Foreign fighters moving from Pakistan to Afghanistan 
New Kerala - Jul 31 11:44 PM
Islamabad: Tribals of Pakistan's North and South Waziristan areas have had enough of their "Arab Mujahideen" guests who have overstayed for a decade and are increasingly "interfering" in local matters.Inflation concern sparks Pakistan rate rise 
FT.com via Yahoo! News - Jul 30 6:20 PM
Pakistan's central bank has raised its discount rate by half a percentage point to 9.5 per cent, highlighting growing concerns over inflationary pressures.Asif on track for Pakistan return 
BBC News - Jul 31 8:56 AM
Pakistan paceman Mohammad Asif could play in the fourth Test after recovering from an elbow injury.Pietersen ready to get back in runs 
AFP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
Kevin Pietersen has insisted a hundred is "just around the corner" as he bids to join England's list of century-makers in the ongoing Test series against Pakistan.Pakistan Education Centre boys take lead in Part 1 results 
The Peninsula - Jul 31 6:02 PM
DOHA Boys Wing of Pakistan Education Centre takes the lead as pre-Engineering students notched top three positions. Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad, Pakistan announced its higher secondary school certificate part 1 result on Monday July 31, 2006.Saran meets Khan, India, Pakistan decide to remain engaged 
New Kerala - Jul 31 9:14 PM
Ajay Kaul, Dhaka: In the first high-level contact between India and Pakistan since the Mumbai blasts, Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran met his counterpart Riyaz Mohammad Khan here late tonight and later said the bilateral peace process should continue.Trade between Pakistan, Kazakhstan urged 
The Frontier Post - Jul 31 9:57 PM
RAWALPINDI (Online): Char-ge d' Affairs, Embassy of Islamic Republic of Kazakh-stan Islamabad, Gali Shaima-kov has termed the trade volume between Kazakhstan and Pakistan as very low saying that stern measures are needed to enhance trade and economic relations of two sides.India, Pakistan to continue peace talks 
New Kerala - Jul 31 10:32 PM
By Nazrul Islam, Dhaka: India and Pakistan have agreed to continue their composite dialogue peace process, which came to a halt last month following the serial blasts in Mumbai on July 11, for which India has blamed Pakistani radical groups.India, Pakistan renew commitment to peace process 
Yahoo! India News - Jul 31 12:50 PM
DHAKA (Reuters) - India and Pakistan on Monday renewed their commitment to a peace process that had come under severe strain after New Delhi blamed Pakistan-based Islamist militants for the Mumbai bombings.Pakistan earn a draw 
ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Jul 31 10:18 AM
Pakistan's powerful batting line-up demonstrated enough determination to thwart England's efforts to claim victory in the opening TestIndia suspects Pakistan role in blasts 
ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Jul 31 10:17 AM
Indian officials have said they suspect Pakistan's spy agency had a role in Tuesday's attack on Mumbai's rail network.Pakistan make England toil at Lord's 
ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Jul 31 10:24 AM
England's bowlers have been made to toil on day three of the first Test against Pakistan at Lord's.Pakistan plane crash kills 45 
ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Jul 31 10:24 AM
A plane has crashed in Pakistan killing all 45 people aboard, police have said.England drop Jones and turn back to Read for third Test against Pakistan 
Independent - Jul 31 4:33 PM
The England selectors yesterday gave Andrew Strauss' side a timely reminder that they should not take their places in the team for granted when they dropped Geraint Jones from the squad for the third Test. In the afterglow of a comprehensive victory over Pakistan at Old Trafford, and after watching Jones claim five dismissals behind the stumps, it would have been easy for the committee to either Ashes lesson inspires Pakistan 
Townsville Bulletin - Jul 31 5:39 PM
PAKISTAN vice-captain Younis Khan has admitted his side is feeling "hurt" and "angry" after a crushing second-Test defeat by England at Old Trafford on Saturday.Pietersen "120% fit" to take on Pakistan 
ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Jul 31 10:22 AM
Kevin Pietersen has given England a boost ahead of the first Test against Pakistan after declaring himself "120 per cent fit" for Lord's.India and Pakistan on Monday night held the first high-level talks during which New Delhi raised its concerns over 
India Daily - Jul 31 4:08 PM
Amidst the chill in bilateral relations following the Mumbai blasts, India and Pakistan on Monday night held the first high-level talks during which New Delhi raised its concerns over cross border terrorism and hoped these will be addressed properly.India, Pakistan delay talks, swap barbs over free-trade deal 
TODAYonline - Jul 31 11:47 AM
Foreign Secretaries from the countries comprising the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), (L-R), Mohammad Asim of Maldives, Yeshey Dorjies of Bhutan, Bhagirath Basnet of Nepal, Shyam Saran of India, Hemaet Uddin of Bangladesh, Mahmoud Saikal, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Afganistan, Riaz Mohammad Khan of Pakistan, S. Palikakkara of Sri Lanka and SAARC General Secretary India and Pakistan set to resume peace moves 
Stuff - Jul 31 10:12 AM
DHAKA: India and Pakistan expect to resume a peace dialogue that has been severely strained after New Delhi blamed Islamist militants across the border for train bombings in Mumbai earlier in July.Pakistan, India to hold informal talks in Dhaka 
News From Bangladesh - Jul 31 11:22 AM