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Pakistan s Envoy Nearly Killed in Sri Lanka 
New York Times - 59 minutes ago
Pakistan s ambassador to Sri Lanka escaped injury from a roadside bombing on Monday but seven people were killed, the police said.All Terror Roads Lead To Pakistan 
Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 4:00 PM
Allies: Islamabad was quick to trumpet its help in foiling the sky terror plot. And by all accounts, it deserves some praise. But such cooperation seems to occur only when the West gets wind of another Pakistan-based plot.Pakistan envoy escapes Sri Lanka blast, 'orphanage' attack kills 61 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 10:50 AM
Pakistan's top envoy escaped a mine blast which killed seven people in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo as Tamil Tiger rebels accused Sri Lanka of bombing an orphanage and killing 61 children.Pakistan probes Islamic charities; no links to U.K. plot, official says 
USA Today - Aug 14 9:40 AM
Pakistani authorities have been investigating the transfer of millions of dollars from five Islamic charities in the U.S. and Britain to people in Pakistan since December, an intelligence official said Monday. But the official said he did not think the probe was related to the just foiled airliner bombing plot in Britain.Pakistan investigates Islamic charities 
AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 9:38 AM
Pakistani authorities have been investigating the transfer of millions of dollars from five Islamic charities in the U.S. and Britain to people in Pakistan since December, an intelligence official said Monday.Britain investigates links to Pakistan 
AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 9:42 AM
British authorities investigating a plot to bomb trans-Atlantic jetliners focused Monday on any links between the suspects in custody and associates in Pakistan, with suspicions raised that an Islamic charity funneled money raised for earthquake relief to help finance the alleged plot.US praises Pakistan role in breaking plot 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 9:34 AM
The United States praised Pakistan for playing "a very important role" in foiling the alleged British airline bomb plot and helping in the broader war on terrorism.Pakistan marks independence 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 5:41 AM
Fifty-nine years after winning partition from India and independence from British colonial rule, Pakistan's future rested on defeating terrorism, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said in an Independence Day speech on Monday.Pakistan envoy escapes assassination, 61 children said killed in bombing 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 6:54 AM
Pakistan's top envoy has escaped a bomb attack which killed seven people in the Sri Lankan capital as Tamil Tigers said the air force bombed an orphanage in rebel territory and killed 61 schoolgirls.Pakistan envoy escapes deadly bombing in Sri Lanka 
International Herald Tribune - Aug 14 6:34 AM
Pakistan's ambassador in Sri Lanka narrowly escaped a powerful bomb blast in the capital Monday that killed seven people, including four of his security men, the police said.Brits Look To Pakistan For Qaeda Link 
CBS News - Aug 14 3:21 PM
Brothers arrested in Pakistan and England emerged as key figures in a suspected plot to destroy U.S.-bound aircraft during flight, while prominent Muslims in Britain accused the government of encouraging extremism through its foreign policy.Pakistan diplomat escapes Sri Lanka blast, seven killed 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 3:31 AM
Pakistan's top diplomat in Sri Lanka escaped a powerful bomb attack in the capital Colombo but seven people including four of his elite bodyguards were killed, police said.Pakistan ambassador escapes Sri Lanka blast, seven killed 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 2:49 AM
Pakistan's ambassador to Sri Lanka narrowly escaped a powerful Claymore mine attack in the capital but seven people were killed, diplomats and police said.British Muslims, Pakistan, face scrutiny 
The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 1:00 AM
British and Pakistani investigators are tracking possible links between a group of local Muslims and suspected terrorists in Pakistan who allegedly planned to blow up as many as 12 passenger planes leaving from London-area airports.Indian PM urges Pakistan over terror pledge 
Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - 13 minutes ago
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pressed Pakistan afresh on Tuesday to fulfil a pledge to curb cross-border militant violence, saying peace between the old rivals was not possible in the face of terrorist attacks.Heavy fighting in Sri Lanka, Pakistan ambassador escapes bomb blast 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 2:00 AM
Heavy close-range fighting erupted in Sri Lanka's besieged northern Jaffna peninsula after two days of shelling, officials said, as Pakistan's ambassador narrowly escaped a Claymore mine attack in the capital which killed seven others.Britain Investigates Links to Pakistan 
ABC News - Aug 14 10:03 AM
Britain Investigates Any Links Between Suspects and Associates in Pakistan; Alert DowngradedStop promoting terrorism, Manmohan tells Pakistan 
Yahoo! India News - 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday asked Pakistan to take 'concrete steps' to end cross-border terrorism directed against India, warning that the peace process would be hit if this was not done.Pakistan Independence Day celebrated across the UAE 
Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
ABU DHABI The 60th Independence Day of Pakistan was yesterday celebrated across the UAE with more than 750,000 Pakistanis taking part in the festivities.India asks Pakistan to halt cross-border militancy 
Khaleej Times - 31 minutes ago
NEW DELHI - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday kicked off tightly guarded Independence Day celebrations with a call to archrival Pakistan to stop backing cross-border militancy.Pakistan investigates money transfers from charities in US and UK 
KVOA Tucson - 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
KARACHI, Pakistan Officials in Pakistan say they're investigating the transfer of (m) millions of dollars to people in that country from Islamic charities in the U-S and Britain.Britain Investigates Links to Pakistan 
San Francisco Chronicle - Aug 14 10:01 AM
British authorities investigating a plot to bomb trans-Atlantic jetliners focused Monday on any links between the suspects in custody and associates in Pakistan, with suspicions raised that an Islamic charity funneled money raised for earthquake relief to... Indian PM wants peace pact with Pakistan 
Tiscali - 1 minute ago
AMRITSAR, India (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called on Friday for a "treaty of peace, security and friendship" with Pakistan that would replace decades of hostility with a common quest for progress.No one dares threaten Pakistan: President 
Pakistani Newspaper - 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Aug.14 (APP): President General Pervez Musharraf said on Sunday that Pakistan does not threaten anyone nor it will accept any threat from anybody.Pakistan High Commissioner escapes Colombo mine attack 
Pakistani Newspaper - 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): Pakistan high commissioner in Sri Lanka Bashir Wali Muhammad remained safe in a targeted explosion in Colombo while returning from flag hoisting ceremony on independence day.Flag hoisting ceremony in Pakistan High Commission London 
Pakistani Newspaper - 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
LONDON Aug 14 (APP) A simple but impressive flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the Pakistan High Commission London on Monday to celebrate the 60th independence day of the country with enthusiasm and national fervour.Independence Day celebrated by Pakistan High Commission in India 
Pakistani Newspaper - 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
NEW DELHI, Aug 14 (APP): Independence Day was celebrated here by Pakistan High Commission in a befitting manner with traditional gaiety and zeal renewing pledge to transform Pakistan into a dynamic, progressive, tolerant and prosperous state.Links to terrorism are undermining Pakistan, warns PM 
Financial Times - Aug 14 2:06 PM
Shaukat Aziz, Pakistan s prime minister, on Monday warned that terrorism threatened to undermine the country and jeopardise its security interests as it works to reverse the legacy of militancy.Musharraf Confers Hilal-e-Pakistan on Prince Sultan 
Arab News - Aug 14 4:10 PM
ISLAMABAD, 15 August 2006 President Gen. Pervez Musharraf conferred the Hilal-e-Pakistan upon Crown Prince Sultan on Pakistan s 60th Independence Day.Pakistan reluctant to throw Shoaib into the fray 
Independent - Aug 14 4:37 PM
Shoaib Akhtar has made no secret of his desire to play in Thursday's fourth and final Test against England despite enduring a frustrating return to competitive action. But it seems likely that Pakistan will not take the risk with their prize bowler.BCB Academy leaves for Pakistan today 
News From Bangladesh - 2 hours, 55 minutes ago
With an aim to produce players for the national side, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) National Cricket Academy team leaves Dhaka today for Pakistan.Britain, Pakistan Terror Probe Focuses on Two Brothers 
Voice of America - Aug 14 10:05 AM
Authorities in Britain and Pakistan are focusing their attention on two brothers in their investigation of a plot to blow up U.S.-bound flights from Britain.Nation News In Brief: Emir sends cable to Pakistan 
The Peninsula - Aug 14 4:16 PM
Doha The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the occasion of his country's National Day. The Heir Apparent H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has also sent a similar cable to the Pakistani President.Pakistan's Ambassador to Sri Lanka Narrowly Escapes Deadly Blast in Colombo 
Voice of America - Aug 14 9:20 AM
Pakistan's ambassador to Sri Lanka has narrowly escaped a powerful explosion that hit his convoy in Colombo. Seven people were killed and about eight wounded when a Claymore mine in a three-wheeler taxi went off Monday, as the Pakistani convoy passed it in the Sri Lankan capital.Pakistan envoy escapes Sri Lanka blast, 'orphanage' attack kills 61 
New Straits Times - Aug 14 10:39 AM
Pakistan's top envoy has escaped a mine blast which killed seven people as Tamil Tiger rebels accused Sri Lanka of bombing an orphanage and killing 61 amid ferocious battles elsewhere.Britain Investigates Links to Pakistan 
phillyburbs.com - Aug 14 8:04 AM
LONDON - Authorities downgraded Britain's terror threat level Monday, offering hope to travelers mired in chaos at airports since security forces foiled an alleged plot to bomb trans-Atlantic jetliners. Investigators focused on any links between the suspects in custody and associates in Pakistan, with suspicions raised that an Islamic charity provided funds for the alleged plot.Pakistan investigates money transfers from charities in US and UK 
WISH-TV Indianapolis - Aug 14 11:56 AM
KARACHI, Pakistan Officials in Pakistan say they're investigating the transfer of (m) millions of dollars to people in that country from Islamic charities in the U-S and...Pakistan envoy escapes Sri Lanka blast, 'orphanage' attack kills 61 
TODAYonline - Aug 14 11:17 AM
A Sri Lankan security official walks past a vehicle damaged by a powerful Claymore mine blast which targeted Pakistan High Commissioner Bashir Wali Mohamed, who escaped unhurt, in Colombo.Pakistan investigates Islamic charities 
Syracuse.com - Aug 14 10:05 AM
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) Pakistani authorities have been investigating the transfer of millions of dollars from five Islamic charities in the U.S. and Britain to people in Pakistan since December, an intelligence official said Monday.Pakistan celebrates Independence Day 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 14 7:33 AM
Pakistan - Independence Day Pakistan is celebrating its 59th Independence Day on Monday, in a simply way due to Israeli aggression in Lebanon and destruction in parts of the country caused by heavy floods.Air plot: US praises Pakistan 
News 24 South Africa - Aug 14 1:44 PM
The US has praised Pakistan for playing "a very important role" in foiling the alleged British airline bomb plot.US praises Pakistan role in breaking plot 
Khaleej Times - Aug 14 10:29 AM
WASHINGTON - The United States praised Pakistan Monday for playing a very important role in foiling the alleged British airline bomb plot and helping in the broader war on terrorism.Attack targeted Pakistan envoy: Sri Lanka 
Yahoo! India News - Aug 14 7:39 AM
Colombo, Aug 14 (IANS) Both Sri Lanka and Pakistan said Monday's bomb blast here was aimed at Islamabad's envoy, Bashir Wali Mohammed, with the former blaming the Tamil Tigers.Talks after Pakistan removes terror apparatus: minister 
Yahoo! India News - Aug 14 6:54 AM
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The India-Pakistan dialogue process can move forward only after Islamabad dismantles the terror apparatus it supports, parliament was informed Monday.Explosion kills two in southwestern Pakistan 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 14 7:33 AM
Pakistan - Blast At least two people were killed and four others injured when a bomb exploded in a crowded market in southwestern Pakistan on Monday, witnesses and TV channels said.U.K. terror probe expands to Germany, Pakistan: WSJ 
Market Watch - Aug 13 7:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- The investigation into an alleged terror plot to blow up aircraft flying from Britain to the U.S. has expanded to Germany and Pakistan, according to a media report Sunday. Pakistan strongly condemns blast 
Daily News - Aug 14 1:32 PM
Pakistan: The Government of Pakistan has strongly condemned the attempt on its High Commissioner Bashir Wali Mohammed in Sri Lanka on the 60th Independence day of Pakistan: "We strongly condemn the attack and regret the loss of the seven lives," Foreign Ministry spokesman Tasnim Aslam said.LTTE targets Pakistan HC 
Daily News - Aug 14 1:27 PM
KOLLUPITIYA: The LTTE yesterday narrowly missed assassinating the outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner Bashir Wali Mohmand as Pakistan nationals celebrated Pakistan Day, but succeeded in killing his security staff when his convoy came under a bomb attack while it was proceeding towards Kollupitiya on the Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha.Pakistan stands for Sri Lanka's sovereignty 
Daily News - Aug 14 1:28 PM
COLOMBO: Despite yesterday's attempt on his life, Pakistan High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Bashir Wali Mohmand reiterated that Pakistan will continue to stand for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Sri Lanka.Pakistan relaxes hand luggage restrictions on flights 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 13 6:32 AM
Pakistan has lifted a ban on hand baggage on international flights although passengers are still barred from carrying liquids, officials said.Musharraf says no one dares threaten Pakistan's sovereignty 
The Pakistan Link - Aug 14 9:14 AM
ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharraf has said Pakistan is a stronger country and that no one dares threaten Pakistan's sovereignty." We do not threaten anyone nor do we accept threats from anybody."Pearl film shot in Pakistan without permission 
The Pakistan Link - Aug 14 9:16 AM
Washington: A Hollywood team making a movie about Daniel Pearl recently shot scenes in Karachi and Islamabad, as well as the countryside, without the permission of the government of Pakistan.Pakistan high commissioner escapes Sri Lanka mine attack 
The Pakistan Link - Aug 14 9:16 AM
COLOMBO: Pakistan's high commissioner to Sri Lanka Bashir Wali narrowly escaped a mine attack in the capital Monday but seven others were killed and 17 injured including three bodyguards of the diplomat, police and diplomats told a foreign news agency.Pakistan's Asif and Naved cleared to join England tour 
Yahoo! India News - Aug 14 3:13 AM
KARACHI (Reuters) - Pakistan bowlers Mohammad Asif and Rana Naved have been cleared to join the tour squad in England and could be considered for the final test at the Oval starting on Thursday, chief selector Wasim Bari said on Monday.Pakistan ambassador escapes Sri Lanka blast, seven killed 
Channel NewsAsia - Aug 14 2:41 AM
COLOMBO - Pakistan's ambassador to Sri Lanka narrowly escaped a powerful Claymore mine attack in the capital Monday but seven people were killed, diplomats and police said.No-one can threaten Pakistan: Musharraf 
rediff.com - Aug 14 4:13 AM
Musharraf has said Pakistan is a strong and independent country which cannot be threatened.Pakistan Independence Day celebrated in Tehran 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 14 4:40 AM
Iran - Pakistan - Celebration Pakistan's embassy here on Monday held a ceremony to mark the country's Independence Day.Pakistan hopes for finalization of gas project with Iran 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 14 4:43 AM
Iran - Pakistan - Ambassador Pakistani Ambassador to Tehran Iqbal Shafkat Saeed here Monday expressed hope that the gas pipeline project would be finalized with Iran in the near future to develop more friendship between the two nations.Pakistan Pen-Pics 
Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 13 10:09 PM
Pakistan likely squad for one-day series against England:BCCB Nat'l Cricket Academy team leave for Pakistan today 
Financial Express - Aug 14 9:54 AM
The Bangladesh Cricket Control Board (BCCB) National Cricket Academy team, led by skipper Mehrab Hossain Junior, leave here for Pakistan today (Tuesday) to play two four-day and three one-day matches against Pakistan National Cricket Academy team, reports UNB.Focus turns to Pakistan, Al-Qaeda for alleged bomb plot 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 13 2:47 AM
The focus of a global investigation into an alleged plot to blow up US-bound airliners has turned increasingly to Pakistan and Osama bin Laden's Al-Qaeda network, as 23 suspects faced further questioning in custody.England V Pakistan - Head To Heads 
Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 13 10:09 PM
England face Pakistan in a five-match one-day series starting later this month. Here, PA Sport looks at how the key players compare.Nurse killed in hospital blast in southwest Pakistan 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 13 3:16 AM
A nurse died and two other people including a pregnant woman were injured when a bomb exploded in the gynaecology ward of a hospital in southwest Pakistan, officials said.Pakistan's port in troubled waters 
Financial Express - Aug 14 8:42 AM
The port at Gwadar is without doubt currently Pakistan's flagship infrastructure project. A source of great pride for the Pakistani government, its much anticipated inauguration as the country's energy hub has been twice delayed and it is envisaged to become operational by year's end.Akhtar could return for final test: Pakistan coach 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 13 2:14 AM
Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar could return to action for the final Test against England next week, coach Bob Woolmer said, after coming through eight overs against a West Indies A side.England unchanged for final Pakistan Test 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 13 2:52 AM
England named an unchanged 12-man squad for the fourth and final Test against Pakistan starting at The Oval on Thursday.Gift of Independence Day of Pakistan to Christians by Muslims: Another Church and homes set on fire by Muslims. 
Pakistan Christian Post - Aug 14 7:55 AM
August 14, 2006, Independence Day of Pakistan A Gift to Christians for their vote in formation of Pakistan in 1947, Another Church and house burnt by Muslim Mafia.Pakistan will continue to support Kashmiri militants and terrorists : Pakistan's Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz 
India Daily - Aug 14 3:52 AM
Pakistan will continue to support Kashmiris in their struggle for independence, but is striving for peace in the divided Himalayan region, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said.Pakistan to send troops to Lebanon for peacekeeping: Report 
New Kerala - Aug 14 4:30 AM
Islamabad, Aug 14: Pakistan has decided "in principle" to send its troops to Lebanon as part of the UN peacekeeping force for deployment in the war-ravaged region, a media report said here.Focus turns to Pakistan, Al-Qaeda for alleged British bomb plot 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 13 1:36 AM
The focus of a global investigation into an alleged plot to blow up US-bound airliners has turned increasingly to Pakistan and Osama bin Laden's Al-Qaeda network, as 23 suspects faced further questioning in British custody.Pakistan to continue moral support to Kashmiris 
New Kerala - Aug 14 4:15 AM
Islamabad, Aug 14: Pakistan said today it would continue to extend moral, political and diplomatic support to Kashmiris in order to resolve the Kashmir issue.Terrorist-Pakistan link 
The Hindu - Aug 14 1:18 PM
Delhi Police on Monday claimed to have found proof of a link between terror outfits in J&K and the Pakistan Army. -- UNIWith American backing Musharraf warns India on threatening Pakistan 
India Daily - Aug 14 3:52 AM
Musharraf hinted that American backing of Pakistan and Pakistani nukes make it impossible for india to do anything as Pakistan keeps supporting terrorists against India and cattches afew of them to please UK and US.Cricket-England name unchanged squad for fourth Pakistan test 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 13 1:59 AM
England selectors named an unchanged 12-man squad on Sunday for the fourth test against Pakistan, starting on Thursday at the Oval.Explosion kills 2 in southwestern Pakistan 
People's Daily - Aug 14 1:55 AM
At least two people were killed and four other injured when a bomb exploded in a crowded market in southwestern Pakistan on Monday, a local TV channel reported.Certain UK-based Muslim charities had transferred huge sums to banks in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) to pay for the 
India Daily - Aug 14 4:23 AM
Certain UK-based Muslim charities had transferred huge sums to banks in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) to pay for the airline bombing plot, and some of the terror suspects visited al-Qaeda camps posing as quake relief workers, reported The Mail on Sunday.Pakistan envoy to Sri Lanka narrowly escapes mine attack 
New Kerala - Aug 14 3:30 AM
Colombo, Aug 14: Pakistan's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Bashir Wali, narrowly escaped Monday's mine attack in the heart of of Colombo, which claimed seven lives and injured 17, including three bodyguards of the diplomat, police and diplomats told a foreign news agency.4 injuried in bomb blast in northwest Pakistan 
People's Daily - Aug 14 1:40 AM
Four persons were wounded in a bomb explosion at a market of the district Noshki, 100 km southwest of Quetta, capital city of Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province, local private Geo TV reported on Monday.Pakistan marks Independence Day under tight security 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 5:30 AM
Pakistani authorities tightened security for the country's 59th Independence Day amid an ongoing probe into an alleged plot to blow up airliners flying from Britain.Bomb blast at barber shop in Pakistan s southwest wounds 3 people 
Khaleej Times - Aug 14 12:28 AM
QUETTA, Pakistan - A bomb ripped through a barber shop in a town bazaar in Pakistan s restive southwestern Baluchistan province on Monday, wounding three people, police said.Asif and Naved cleared to join Pakistan team 
Independent Online - Aug 14 5:39 AM
Pakistan bowlers Mohammad Asif and Rana Naved have been given the green light to join the tour squad in England.All Terror Roads Lead To Pakistan 
Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 14 4:00 PM
Commentary from Investor's Business DailyPakistan envoy reiterates strengthening of ties with India 
New Kerala - Aug 14 3:00 AM
New Delhi, Aug 14: The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi celebrated the country's 60th Independence Day on Monday. Pakistanis, including women and children gathered at the Pakistan High Commission to celebrate the occasion.PAKISTAN PEN-PICS 
Sporting Life - Aug 13 10:18 PM
Inzamam-ul-Haq (captain, date of birth 3.3.70, 362 caps) - As experienced a limited-overs player as Pakistan have ever had, second only to veteran Sri Lankan Sanath Jayasuriya in appearances and Indian great Sachin Tendulkar in runs.'Right time to apply pressure on Pakistan' 
The Times of India - Aug 13 11:10 PM
It's right time for India to apply full pressure on Pakistan every way - including diplomatic pressure from the UN so that Pakistan gives up sponsoring terrorism against India or face consequences, India must take action soon & form a full proof long-term policy with Pak and Bangladesh.ENGLAND v PAKISTAN - HEAD TO HEADS 
Sporting Life - Aug 13 10:18 PM
England face Pakistan in a five-match one-day series starting later this month. Here, PA Sport looks at how the key players compare. After the disaster of the England's one-day whitewashing by Sri Lanka, Strauss now appears to have grown into the role of captain.Pakistan says its High Commissioner to Lanka unharmed in bombing 
New Kerala - Aug 14 3:37 AM
Islamabad, Aug 14: Pakistan said its High Commissioner to Sri Lanka was safe and back in office after a powerful landmine targeted his convoy in Colombo today.Two killed in Pakistan blast 
New Kerala - Aug 14 1:59 AM
Islamabad, Aug 14: At least two persons were killed and four injured when a bomb exploded in a crowded market in Pakistan's volatile Balochistan province today.In Afghanistan, Lamenting Refuge for Militants Across Border 
New York Times - 59 minutes ago
The threat from militant groups that operate in Pakistan has largely frustrated American efforts to rebuild Afghanistan.Chawla to lead Under-19 team in Pakistan 
CricInfo - Aug 13 11:03 PM
Piyush Chawla, the legspinner, has been appointed captain of the India Under-19 team for the tour of Pakistan next month .No changes for England as Pakistan wait on Shoaib 
Yorkshire Post Today - Aug 14 12:44 AM
Myles Hodgson England have named an unchanged squad as they attempt to wrap up a third successive victory over Pakistan in the final Npower Test at the Oval this week. (14/08/2006 08:39:25)Seven killed in mine blast targetting Pakistan envoy to Sri Lanka 
New Kerala - Aug 14 3:54 AM
Colombo, Aug 14: At least seven people were killed and eight others injured in a powerful mine blast in the Sri Lankan capital today about three km away from the hotel where Indian cricket team is staying, targeting Pakistan's envoy Bashir Wali Mohammad who escaped unhurt.Piyush Chawla to lead U-19 team to Pakistan 
ThatsCricket.com - Aug 14 3:47 AM
Uttar Pradesh Leg spinner Piyush Chawala will lead a 15 member Indian U-19 team for Pakistan tour next month.Pakistan celebrates 60th Independence Day 
New Kerala - Aug 14 1:09 AM
Islamabad, Aug 14: Pakistan is celebrating its 60th Independence Day today with traditional zeal and enthusiasm. The day dawned with 31-gun salute in Islamabad and 21-gun salute in the provincial capitals of Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta.Pakistan envoy escapes deadly Sri Lanka blast, heavy fighting in north 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 3:32 AM
Sri Lanka was rocked by a wave of violence as a bomb in Colombo killed seven people, heavy fighting raged in the north and the rebels claimed the military bombed an orphanage killing 43 schoolgirls.Pakistan 'vital in war on terror' 
BBC News - Aug 14 11:34 AM
The Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz says the country's future rests on defeating terrorism.Urban Lifestyles Changing in Pakistan 
Ohmynews - Aug 14 2:29 AM
Pakistan is a country where the majority of the population lives below the poverty line. About 70 percent of the population living in villages has no access to basic amenities like education...Pakistan missing link in extremist battle 
Sydney Morning Herald - Aug 13 1:27 PM
THE evidence in the British terrorism investigation has prompted an uncomfortable debate over whether Pakistan, rather than Iraq or Afghanistan, is the front line in the fight against terrorism. -Accounts After 2005 London Bombings Point to Al Qaeda Role From Pakistan 
New York Times - Aug 12 6:00 PM
PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Aug. 12 If it proves true that suspects in the foiled plot to blow up as many as 10 airliners flying from London met with members of Al Qaeda in Pakistan, it may not be the first time such a meeting took place.Pakistan, Bangladesh ready to send peacekeepers to Lebanon 
New Kerala - Aug 14 12:40 AM
Islamabad/Dhaka, Aug 14: Pakistan and Bangladesh have expressed their readiness to send military personnel as peacekeepers to Lebanon and are awaiting sanctions from the UN.