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  • Pakistan says could extradite British air plot suspect Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
    Pakistan said it could extradite a British Al-Qaeda suspect held over a plot to blow up airliners but denied reports that a charity funnelled quake relief funds towards the conspiracy.

  • Pakistan rains toll rises above 190 Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - 58 minutes ago
    This year's monsoon rains have now killed 192 people, injured 198 others and destroyed more than 18,000 homes in Pakistan's North Western Frontier Province, state media reported.

  • Pakistan Says It Arrested 29 Taliban Who Fought in Afghanistan Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
    The arrests came after growing pressure on the Pakistani government to do more to round up Taliban fighters and commanders who hide out in Pakistan.

  • India presses Pakistan on violence Open this result in new window
    CNN.com - Aug 15 6:06 PM
    NEW DELHI, India (Reuters) -- Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has pressed Pakistan afresh 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.

  • 27 Taliban Fighters Are Arrested in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 2 hours, 31 minutes ago
    The arrests came after growing pressure on Pakistan to do more to round up Taliban fighters.

  • With Relations at a Low, India and Pakistan Mark Independence Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Aug 15 10:01 AM
    In a fitting measure of this years discord, India and Pakistan refused to celebrate on the same day: Pakistan on Monday, India today.

  • Pakistan says could extradite British air plot suspect Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 8:52 AM
    Pakistan has said it could extradite an Al-Qaeda suspect held over a plot to blow up airliners but denied reports that a charity funnelled quake relief funds towards the conspiracy.

  • Cricket-Pakistan paceman Akhtar ruled out of final test Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 9:53 AM
    Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar has been ruled out of the fourth and final test against England, coach Bob Woolmer said on Tuesday.

  • Pakistan may extradite UK national Open this result in new window
    CNN.com - Aug 15 7:07 AM
    LONDON, England (CNN) -- Pakistan may extradite a British national arrested over the alleged London terror plot, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said Tuesday.

  • Indian PM urges Pakistan to fulfill terror pledge Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 6:47 AM
    Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pressed Pakistan afresh on Tuesday to fulfill a pledge to curb cross-border militant violence, saying peace between the old rivals was not possible in the face of terrorist attacks.

  • Pakistan says may extradite air plot suspect Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 7:04 AM
    Pakistan has said that it could extradite a British Al-Qaeda suspect held over a plot to blow up airliners, but Islamabad has not received any request from London.

  • US envoy pushes for Turkmenistan-Pakistan gas pipeline Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 6:51 AM
    Washington is pushing for a new gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to Pakistan and "strongly opposes" a rival pipeline from Iran, US diplomat Steven Mann has said after meeting with Turkman President Saparmurat Niyazov.

  • Charity chief's arrest unrelated to U.K. plot: Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 15 6:26 AM
    The decision to put the chief of an Islamic charity, designated a terrorist organization by the United States, under house arrest last week had nothing to do with an investigation into a conspiracy to blow up transatlantic airliners in mid-air, Pakistan said on Tuesday.

  • Pakistan 'aiding' in terror probe Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Aug 15 11:25 AM
    Pakistan says it is working closely with Britain in the investigation into the alleged airline bombing plot.

  • Indian PM urges Pakistan to fulfil terror pledge Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 14 9:41 PM
    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.

  • Pakistans Envoy Nearly Killed in Sri Lanka Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Aug 14 8:45 PM
    Pakistans ambassador to Sri Lanka escaped injury from a roadside bombing on Monday but seven people were killed, the police said.

  • Pakistan Arrests 29 Taliban Suspects Open this result in new window
    Los Angeles Times - Aug 15 7:34 AM
    QUETTA, Pakistan -- Pakistani forces arrested 29 suspected Taliban militants Tuesday in a raid on a private hospital after they came from neighboring Afghanistan, officials said.

  • Pakistan to revive private sector investment Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 33 minutes ago
    ISLAMABAD Pakistan government has decided to prepare viable recommendations to revive private sector investment by further liberalising the ongoing policies, it is learnt.

  • Pakistan rejects Manmohan's statement Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - 6 minutes ago
    Islamabad, Aug 15: Pakistan Tuesday rejected Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's remarks of cross-border terrorism, saying Islamabad has not received any evidence of involvement in any terrorist act in India.

  • Pakistan rejects Indian PM's charges of cross-border terrorism Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Aug 15 5:55 PM
    Pakistan on Tuesday rejected Indian prime minister's remarks of cross-border terrorism, saying that Pakistan has not received any evidence of involvement in any terrorist act in India.

  • All Terror Roads Lead To Pakistan Open this result in new window
    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 plays big role in anti-terrorism war: official Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Aug 15 5:40 PM
    Pakistan has been playing a very important role in global anti-terrorism war and the world community has acknowledged this role, a senior official has said.

  • Britain not extradite plane plot suspect: Pakistan Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Aug 15 5:56 PM
    Pakistan said on Tuesday that the British government has not sought extradition of a suspect arrested in connection with an alleged plot to bomb America-bound planes.

  • Pakistan interrogates London terror suspect Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - 6 minutes ago
    Islamabad, Aug 15: Pakistan Tuesday said it had not found any links between Rashid Rauf, a key suspect arrested in connection with the abortive London terror plot, and the Pakistan-based outlawed militant organisations.

  • Investigation rules out Pakistan link: Suspects extradition to UK possible: FO Open this result in new window
    Dawn - 59 minutes ago
    ISLAMABAD, Aug 15: The Foreign Office on Tuesday declared that the detained British national Rashid Rauf, a key suspect detained in connection with the London terror plot last week, had no link with any entity in Pakistan.

  • Pakistan could extradite key British air plot suspect Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - 9 minutes ago
    The alleged key planner behind an airline bombings plot foiled last week may face extradition to Britain, Pakistani authorities say.

  • Bell ignores Ashes for Pakistan Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Aug 15 5:16 AM
    England batsman Ian Bell refuses to be caught up in Ashes hype, with the final Test against Pakistan beginning on Thursday.

  • Pakistan rains toll reaches 192 Open this result in new window
    The Australian - Aug 15 1:00 PM
    THIS year's monsoon rains have now killed 192 people, injured 198 others and destroyed more than 18,000 homes in Pakistan's north-west, state media reported today.

  • Singh asks Pakistan to end cross-border terror Open this result in new window
    The Frontier Post - 1 hour, 20 minutes ago
    Our Correspondent NEW DELHI: India Tuesday reminded Pakistan to take practical measures to curb the menace of what it called cross-border terrorism for the success of peace initiatives.

  • Patrols check Pakistan flight Open this result in new window
    Times Online - Aug 15 3:10 PM
    Muslim travellers faced tough security at Stansted as they tried to board an airlines new service from Britain to Pakistan. Police and immigration officers patrolled check-in desks while passengers queued for the Pakistan International Airways inaugural flight yesterday.

  • Pakistan rejects claims charity funded UK trerror plot Open this result in new window
    Calcutta News - Aug 15 2:10 PM
    Pakistan has rejected recent news reports linking a local charity with the alleged plan to blow up passenger planes headed to the United States from Britain.

  • Monsoon rains kill 192, damage 18,000 houses in NW Pakistan Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Aug 15 5:51 PM
    The recent torrential rains and flash floods have totally killed 192 people, damaged 18,027 houses and injured some 198 persons in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province, the state-run APP news agency reported on Tuesday.

  • PM urges Pakistan to fulfil terror pledge Open this result in new window
    Yahoo! India News - Aug 15 10:54 AM
    NEW DELHI (Reuters) - 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.

  • Pakistan Denies Islamic Charity Link to UK Bomb Plot Open this result in new window
    Voice of America - Aug 15 8:20 AM
    Pakistan has rejected recent news reports linking a local charity with the alleged plan to blow up passenger planes headed to the United States from Britain. Officials insist money donated for earthquake relief did not fund suspected terrorists.

  • No gain for Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Gulf News - Aug 15 2:39 PM
    Pakistani officials hastened to take credit for the role of Pakistan's intelligence services in helping uncover the alleged terrorist plot that recently led to several arrests in London and Pakistan and resulted in heightened security at British and American airports.

  • Indian troops fire across Kashmir border, two hurt: Pakistan Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Aug 15 8:32 AM
    MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (AFP) - Indian troops fired across the de facto border dividing Kashmir for the first time in a year and a half, injuring two Pakistani boys, a Pakistani military spokesman said.

  • Pakistan envoy escapes Sri Lanka blast, 'orphanage' attack kills 61 Open this result in new window
    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.

  • India calls on Pakistan to stop cross-border attacks Open this result in new window
    Calcutta News - Aug 15 12:13 PM
    Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh again has called on Pakistan to fulfill its promise to stop militant attacks originating from its territory. Mr. Singh issued his call in a national address Tuesday morning in New Delhi marking the country's 59th Independence Day.

  • Bomb suspect's family pious, Pakistan villagers say Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 15 7:01 AM
    HAVELI BEGHAL, Pakistan (Reuters) - A relative of a suspected British al Qaeda operative central to a plot to blow up transatlantic airliners said on Tuesday he could not believe the young man was guilty of plotting mass murder.

  • Pakistan calls for "not allowing terrorism to undermine peace process" Open this result in new window
    Yahoo! India News - Aug 15 9:39 AM
    Islamabad, Aug 15 (ANI): Pakistan today urged India not to allow terrorism to undermine the peace process.

  • Charity chief's arrest unrelated to U.K. plot - Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 15 6:56 AM
    ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The decision to put the chief of an Islamic charity, designated a terrorist organisation by the United States, under house arrest last week had nothing to do with an investigation into a conspiracy to blow up transatlantic airliners in mid-air, Pakistan said on Tuesday.

  • Pakistan rejects Indian PM's cross-border terrorism charges Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 15 7:48 AM
    Pakistan - Indian PM remarks Pakistan has rejected Indian prime minister's remarks on cross-border terrorism, saying that it is a frontline state in the war against terror.

  • Pakistan probes Islamic charities; no links to U.K. plot, official says Open this result in new window
    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 says could extradite British air plot suspect Open this result in new window
    Hindustan Times - Aug 15 10:33 AM
    Pakistan on Tuesday said it could extradite a British Al-Qaeda suspect held over a plot to blow up airliners but denied reports that a charity funnelled quake relief funds towards the conspiracy.

  • Pakistan says Britain not seeking plane plot suspect Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 15 7:18 AM
    Pakistan - London Plot Pakistan said on Tuesday that the British Government has not sought extradition of a suspect arrested in connection with an alleged UK plot to bomb planes.

  • Pakistan investigates Islamic charities Open this result in new window
    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.

  • Two hurt by Indian fire in Kashmir, Pakistan says Open this result in new window
    Yahoo! India News - Aug 15 8:39 AM
    MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (Reuters) - Indian troops fired into the Pakistani part of disputed Kashmir on Tuesday, wounding two youths in what Pakistan said was the first violation of a ceasefire that has held since 2003.

  • Britain investigates links to Pakistan Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 investigating all leads into airline bombing plot Open this result in new window
    Pakistani Newspaper - Aug 15 11:55 AM
    ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday said it was investigating all leads into the foiled airline bombing plot through coordinated intelligence sharing and believed it to be the work of Afghanistan based al-Qaeda.

  • Pakistan villagers say bomb suspect's family pious Open this result in new window
    Reuters.co.uk - Aug 15 6:53 AM
    HAVELI BEGHAL, Pakistan (Reuters) - A relative of a suspected British al Qaeda operative central to a plot to blow up trans-atlantic airliners said on Tuesday he could not believe the young man was guilty of plotting mass murder.

  • Pakistan rejects Indian allegations Open this result in new window
    Pakistani Newspaper - Aug 15 12:10 PM
    ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday rejected New Delhi's oft-repeated allegations of cross border terrorism and said it cannot cooperate in the absence of any evidence.

  • Indian military gunfire wounds 2 civilians in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, army says Open this result in new window
    Yahoo! India News - Aug 15 7:09 AM
    Indian soldiers shot and wounded two Pakistani laborers near the heavily fortified line of control in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday, a Pakistan army spokesman said.

  • 29 Taleban suspects arrested in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    The Scotsman - Aug 15 6:21 PM
    Pakistani forces arrested 29 Taleban suspects yesterday at a private hospital in south-west Pakistan, where they had been brought from Afghanistan, officials said.

  • PM warns Pakistan on terror Open this result in new window
    Business Standard India - Aug 15 11:41 AM
    Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today warned Pakistan that the consensus among Indians seeking peace and friendship with Pakistan would be undermined if it did not stop cross-border terrorism.

  • Pakistan told to end cross-border terror Open this result in new window
    UPI - Aug 15 7:53 AM
    NEW DELHI, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Tuesday peace initiatives with Pakistan can succeed only if the latter takes steps to end cross-border terrorism.

  • Pakistan marks independence Open this result in new window
    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.

  • Indian PM says Indo-Pakistan peace process depends on Islamabad's action Open this result in new window
    Channel NewsAsia - Aug 15 5:56 AM
    India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has reiterated that the future of the India- Pakistan peace process depends on Pakistan cracking down on cross-border terror attacks.

  • Pakistan pursuing intellectual property rights laws: PM Open this result in new window
    The Pakistan Link - Aug 15 10:01 AM
    ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Tuesday said, Pakistan is geared to position itself as a major exporter of pharmaceuticals and is pursuing the implementation of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) laws and protection of patents with the objective to watch the rights of all stakeholders, protect investments and to ensure that people get quality drugs on affordable rates.

  • Pakistan envoy escapes assassination, 61 children said killed in bombing Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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.

  • BCB Academy leaves for Pakistan today Open this result in new window
    News From Bangladesh - Aug 15 11:21 AM
    With an aim to produce players for the national side, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) National Cricket Academy team leaves Dhaka today for Pakistan.

  • Sherpao highlight Pakistan's role in anti-terrorism war Open this result in new window
    The Pakistan Link - Aug 15 10:02 AM
    ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Sherpao has said that Pakistan has been playing a very important role in global anti-terrorism war and the world community has acknowledged this role.

  • Peace process needs sincerity, commitment: Pakistan Open this result in new window
    rediff.com - Aug 15 7:45 AM
    Pakistan was responding to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Independence Day address in which he asked Islamabad to take concrete steps to end cross-border terrorism in India.

  • Pakistan denies charity terror link Open this result in new window
    News Interactive - Aug 15 4:51 AM
    PAKISTAN'S foreign ministry today denied "absurd" reports that a Pakistani charity diverted cash for earthquake relief towards an alleged plot to blow up airliners in the UK.

  • Pakistan lifts hand luggage ban Open this result in new window
    The Pakistan Link - Aug 15 10:03 AM
    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has lifted a ban on hand baggage on international flights although passengers are still barred from carrying liquids, officials said on Sunday. Air travellers around the globe faced...

  • China to help more rehabilitating earthquake victims in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    The Pakistan Link - Aug 15 10:02 AM
    BEIJING, August 15 (APP): China is prepared to help more for rehabilitating earthquake victims in Pakistan, said a senior official of the China Red Cross Society (CRCS) Ms. Su Juxiang.

  • Pakistan c.bank to sell 10 bln rupees of T-bills Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 15 2:04 AM
    KARACHI, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Pakistan's central bank said on Tuesday it would auction 10 billion rupees ($165.8 million) worth of three-, six- and 12-month Treasury bills this week.

  • Brits Look To Pakistan For Qaeda Link Open this result in new window
    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.

  • US Information Technology to make Pakistan its Hub of activity Open this result in new window
    The Pakistan Link - Aug 15 10:02 AM
    KARACHI : The US-based WYSE Technology Incorporation-a pioneer in Thin computing is considering to make Pakistan a hub of its commercial activities in the South Asian region due to its investor-friendly atmosphere.

  • Pakistan rescuers search for 4 Russian climbers on K2-1 Open this result in new window
    Russian Information Agency Novosti - Aug 15 8:46 AM
    ISLAMABAD, August 15 (RIA Novosti) - Pakistan's rescue teams are searching for four Russian mountaineers who went missing several days ago while climbing K2, the world's second highest mountain, an official of a Pakistani company that had helped organize the expedition said Tuesday.

  • Pakistan's OGDCL profits up on high prices, output Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 15 12:34 AM
    KARACHI, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Pakistan's biggest listed firm, the Oil and Gas Development Co. Ltd. (OGDCL) , on Tuesday posted a 39.4 percent jump in full-year net profit, driven by higher oil and gas prices and increased production.

  • Pakistan says no charity link to bomb plot Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Aug 15 5:58 AM
    ISLAMABAD - Pakistans foreign ministry Tuesday denied absurd reports that a Pakistani charity diverted cash for earthquake relief towards an alleged plot to blow up airliners.

  • Pakistan says JUD not linked to bomb plot Open this result in new window
    India Daily - Aug 15 8:22 AM
    Denying as "absurd" reports that Jamat-ud-Dawa, headed by Lashker-e-Taiba founder Hafeez Saeed, was involved in the plot to blow up planes, Pakistan today said the group has no links with the conspiracy and it has no plans to ban the outfit.

  • Pakistan diplomat escapes Sri Lanka blast, seven killed Open this result in new window
    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.

  • LTTE going after Pakistani interests as Pakistan militarily cooperates with Sri Lanka Open this result in new window
    India Daily - Aug 15 7:53 AM
    Pakistan's envoy to Sri Lanka was the subject of an assassination attempt because he arranged arms supplies to boost Sri lanka's war against Tamil Tigers, government officials said today.

  • US envoy pushes for Turkmenistan-Pakistan gas pipeline Open this result in new window
    TODAYonline - Aug 15 4:47 AM
    Washington is pushing for a new gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to Pakistan and "strongly opposes" a rival pipeline from Iran, US diplomat Steven Mann, seen here in June 2003, has said after meeting with Turkman President Saparmurat Niyazov.

  • Pakistan ambassador escapes Sri Lanka blast, seven killed Open this result in new window
    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.

  • Had enough? Tigers turn on Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Asia Times - Aug 15 3:05 AM
    BANGALORE - A new target - Pakistan - seems to be on the radar of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Initial investigations into the powerful explosion that occurred in Colombo on Monday indicate that the Pakistani high commissioner in Colombo was the target.

  • Pakistan's port in troubled waters Open this result in new window
    Financial Express - Aug 15 9:11 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.

  • British Muslims, Pakistan, face scrutiny Open this result in new window
    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.

  • How 'holiday' to Pakistan led to forced marriage Open this result in new window
    The Evening Telegraph - Aug 15 6:32 AM
    Rehana (not her real name) was 21 when she was forced into a marriage. Here she tells her story. There they were, both my parents sitting on my bed pressurising me to go to Pakistan.

  • Heavy fighting in Sri Lanka, Pakistan ambassador escapes bomb blast Open this result in new window
    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.

  • US envoy pushes for Turkmenistan-Pakistan gas pipeline Open this result in new window
    Sharewatch - Aug 15 5:50 AM
    Niyazov and Mann met for two hours on Monday to discuss a variety of possible gas pipeline projects from the gas-rich Central Asian state, including pipelines to China and across the Caspian Sea, as well as through Afghanistan to energy-hungry Pakistan and India, Mann said.

  • Indian leader says Pakistan's failure to rein in terror groups hurting peace process Open this result in new window
    Yahoo! India News - Aug 14 10:09 PM
    India's leader on Tuesday warned Pakistan that its failure to rein in terrorist groups operating from its territory is undermining public support for the peace process between the nuclear-armed rivals.

  • Pakistan investigates money transfers from charities in US and UK Open this result in new window
    Fox21 - Aug 14 11:51 PM
    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.

  • President felicitates Pakistan on Independence Day Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 15 1:10 AM
    Iran - Pakistan - President President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Tuesday expressed felicitations to his Pakistani counterpart, General Pervez Musharraf, the government and nation on the occasion of Pakistan's Independence Day.

  • India president urges Pakistan to take steps against border terror Open this result in new window
    Itar-Tass - Aug 15 1:53 AM
    NEW DELHI, August 15 (Itar-Tass) - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged Pakistan to take specific steps for the prevention of trans-border terrorism.

  • US acknowledges Pakistan's role in unearthing terror plot Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 15 2:59 AM
    Washington, Aug 14: The United States today acknowleged "the very important" role played by Pakistan in foiling the alleged British airline bomb plot and in cracking down on terrorism in itself.

  • Britain Investigates Links to Pakistan Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 14 10:03 AM
    Britain Investigates Any Links Between Suspects and Associates in Pakistan; Alert Downgraded

  • Stop promoting terrorism, Manmohan tells Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Yahoo! India News - Aug 14 8:39 PM
    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.

  • Rebels' Pakistan refuge frustrates Afghan forces Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Aug 15 9:28 AM
    In the memorial garden at the U.S. military base in Sharana, Afghanistan, the names of four Afghans were recently added to the list of U.S. soldiers who have died here since 2002.

  • Pakistan Independence Day celebrated across the UAE Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Aug 14 8:41 PM
    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.

  • Pakistans future rests on defeating terror: PM Open this result in new window
    Gulf Times - Aug 15 2:04 AM
    ISLAMABAD: 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 yesterday.

  • Pakistan must take concrete steps to end cross-border terror: Manmohan Singh Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 15 3:23 AM
    New Delhi, Aug.15 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday urged Pakistan to take concrete steps to end cross-border terrorism, if that country wanted the peace initiatives of the past two-and-half-years to succeed.

  • PM asks Pakistan to end terror campaign, calls for 'new India' Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 15 2:47 AM
    By M.R. Narayan Swamy, New Delhi, Aug 15: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh unveiled his vision for "a new India" on the country's 59th independence anniversary Tuesday while warning that peace with Pakistan could be hit unless Islamabad took "concrete measures" to end cross-border terrorism.

  • Dialogue with Pakistan only in 'atmosphere of peace' Open this result in new window
    Deccan Herald - Aug 15 12:05 AM
    Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today asked Pakistan to take concrete steps to prevent cross-border terrorism saying the stalled dialogue with Islamabad could resume only in an ''atmosphere of peace''.

  • India asks Pakistan to halt cross-border militancy Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Aug 14 9:13 PM
    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.

  • Indian army dismisses Kashmir shooting charges Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
    An Indian army spokesman has dismissed out of hand charges from arch-rival Pakistan that its troops had fired without provocation across the tense Kashmir border, injuring two Pakistani boys.

  • Britain Investigates Links to Pakistan Open this result in new window
    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...