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  • Pakistan facing Test of nerve Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - 18 minutes ago
    Pakistan know only victory in the third Test against England here at Headingley will be good enough to keep alive their hopes of taking the series after a crushing defeat last time out.

  • U.S. Disputes Report on New Pakistan Reactor Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 29 minutes ago
    The report claims that a new reactor being built in Pakistan is unusually large and could make fuel for up to 50 nuclear warheads a year.

  • Pakistan president accepts invitation to visit Afghanistan Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
    Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has accepted an invitation to visit Afghanistan, an Afghan official said, amid tension between the neighbours over the Taliban-led insurgency gripping this country.

  • Pakistan says Mideast conflict threatens security Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - 5 minutes ago
    Pakistan has warned that continued inaction by the international community over the Middle East conflict would have "incalculable consequences" for regional and world security.

  • Israel responsible for 'massacre' of civilians: Pakistan Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 8 minutes ago
    Pakistan has described the killing of civilians in Israel's offensive in Lebanon as a 'massacre' that could provoke a clash of civilisations.

  • Farhat to miss third Test as Pakistan rejig line-up Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 02 8:05 AM
    Pakistan batsman Imran Farhat is set to miss the third Test after sustaining a finger injury during England's 120-run win in the second match of the series at Old Trafford.

  • Pakistan says 'very positive' attitude to peace talks with India Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 02 7:36 AM
    Pakistan's foreign minister said that Islamabad has a "very positive attitude" toward a resumption of peace talks with nuclear rival India.

  • Pakistan set to change Islamic rape laws Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 02 7:45 AM
    Pakistan's government proposed amendments to Islamic rape laws which currently place an almost impossible burden of proof on women and expose victims to adultery charges.

  • South Asian ministers fail to resolve India-Pakistan tariff row Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 02 5:31 AM
    India accused Pakistan of jeopardising a fledgling South Asian free trade deal by failing to fully implement key tariff cuts as a regional ministerial meeting wound up in Dhaka.

  • Pakistan Denies Indian Report on Trade Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 02 10:04 AM
    Pakistan on Wednesday said it wouldn't oppose neighbor Afghanistan joining a regional free trade agreement, denying a report in the Indian press that it wanted to shut Kabul out.

  • Pakistan calls on India to advance peace Open this result in new window
    UPI - 21 minutes ago
    DHAKA, Bangladesh, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Pakistan's foreign minister said in Bangladesh Wednesday peace with India benefited both countries and it was India's turn to show it wanted it.

  • Pakistan face opening crisis after Farhat injury and Akmal frailty Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Aug 02 5:48 PM
    Cricket: After criticism of Kamran Akmal, Pakistan's preparations for the third Test were further undermined by Imran Farhat's broken finger.

  • Pakistan facing Test of nerve Open this result in new window
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Aug 02 6:40 PM
    Pakistan know only victory in the third Test against England at Headingley this weekend will be good enough to keep their series hopes alive after a crushing defeat last time out.

  • Pakistan condemns Israeli attacks on Lebanon Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Aug 02 5:36 PM
    The government of Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and killing of innocent people particularly in the Lebanese town of Qana.

  • Pakistan, India clash over SAFTA deal implementation United States, South Korea & European Union to attend SAARC  Open this result in new window
    The Frontier Post - 5 minutes ago
    Our Correspondent DHAKA: Arch rivals India and Pakistan clashed over a nascent South Asian free trade deal as a meeting of SAARC foreign ministers wound up here on Wednesday without much progress on implementation of tariff cuts.

  • SAF Games: Pakistan reliant on Kiran, Rubab Open this result in new window
    The Frontier Post - 1 minute ago
    ISLAMABAD (APP): Star swimmers Kiran Khan and Rubab Raza are part of the 10-member Pakistan women's swimming team, which will represent the country in the forthcoming 10th South Asian Games to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, later this month.

  • Revolt in SW Pakistan nearly put down - governor Open this result in new window
    Yahoo! India News - Aug 02 2:04 PM
    QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistan security forces have nearly quelled a revolt led by a tribal chieftain in Baluchistan, the governor of the southwest province said on Wednesday.

  • Farhat?s injury a blow to Pakistan Open this result in new window
    The Frontier Post - 1 minute ago
    LONDON (Agencies): Pakistan opener Imran Farhat looks set to miss the third Test against England at Headingley after breaking his right ring finger in the Old Trafford defeat. Farhat was hurt taking a catch to dismiss Kevin Pietersen and coach Bob Woolmer said he was "struggling".

  • Pakistan-Cabinet Israel /1771/ Pakistan cabinet condemns Zionist aggression Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 02 12:14 PM
    Pakistan Cabinet on Wednesday condemned the Zionist aggression against Lebanon and killing of innocent people particularly in Qana, Information Minister Muhammad Ali Durrani said.

  • An exception, not a rule: Pakistan Open this result in new window
    The Hindu - Aug 02 3:30 PM
    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made it clear that the screening of the Indian films Mughal-e-Azam and Taj Mahal was not a trend-setting precedent but an exception to the rule. The rule is reaffirmed in the new Import Policy Order for ...

  • Junior hockey teams from India and Pakistan to play in Singapore tournament Open this result in new window
    Channel News Asia via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 02 9:17 AM
    SINGAPORE : Hockey powerhouses India and Pakistan will be competing in Singapore.

  • CCI clears Pakistan Steel sell-off Open this result in new window
    Business Recorder - Aug 02 4:46 PM
    ISLAMABAD: The Council of Common Interest (CCI) on Wednesday cleared the government to privatise Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) after Supreme Court blocked its sale in June, officials said.CCI, which is convened to consider matters of national interest, a ....

  • Ball is in India's court: Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Yahoo! India News - Aug 02 10:35 AM
    Dhaka, Aug 2 (IANS) Pakistan Wednesday said it had a 'positive attitude' towards carrying the peace process forward but 'the ball was now in India's court' to resume the composite dialogue between the two countries.

  • Pakistan moves closer to Islamic law reform Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Aug 02 7:46 AM
    ISLAMABAD (Reuters)- Pakistan edged closer on Wednesday to reforming Islamic laws that discriminate against women, one of which makes rape victims liable to prosecution for adultery unless they produce four male witnesses.

  • Pakistan, Iran hold discussions on security, visa issues Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 02 9:30 AM
    Pakistan - Iran A four-day joint working group meeting between Pakistan and Iran is to commence on Wednesday to discuss security and visa-related issues, a senior Interior Ministry official said here on Tuesday.

  • Pakistan Must Rethink Opening Pair Again Open this result in new window
    Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 02 7:09 AM
    Pakistan expect to have to send out their third opening pair of the npower series this week, with Imran Farhat almost certainly out of the Headingley Test.

  • England expect Pakistan backlash Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Aug 02 12:56 AM
    England are expecting Pakistan to come back at them strongly in the third Test at Headingley.

  • Pakistan to propose changing rape laws Open this result in new window
    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.

  • Pakistan to get F-16 warplanes, JF 17 thunder aircrafts from China: Gen Ahsan Open this result in new window
    Pakistani Newspaper - Aug 02 1:55 PM
    ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (Online): Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee (JCSC) Gen Ahsan-ul-Haq has said Pakistan will obtain modern F-16 warplanes and JF 17 thunder aircrafts from China.

  • Pakistan's provincial MMA announces support to Hezbollah, Hamas Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 02 9:15 AM
    Pakistan - MMA The ruling Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Tuesday announced support to Hezbollah and the Hamas, two militant organizations waging jihad against Israel and vowed to help them if they contacted the religious alliance for any kind of assistance.

  • Woolmer Fires Up Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 02 6:09 AM
    Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer is calling on his tourists to follow the example set by England.

  • Drug consignment seized on Pakistan-Afghan border Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 02 9:15 AM
    Pakistan - Afghanistan - Drug Pakistani border guards seized 448 kilograms of hashish loaded on seven donkeys that trudged from Afghanistan early on Monday, an official said.

  • Pakistan rejects PTI's report on SAFTA Open this result in new window
    Pakistani Newspaper - Aug 02 12:55 PM
    ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP): Pakistan Wednesday rejected as baseless a report by an official Indian news agency PTI (Press Trust of India) that Pakistan would oppose extension of SAFTA benefits to Afghanistan.

  • Pakistan is accused of breaching trade deal Open this result in new window
    Gulf Daily News - Aug 02 3:53 PM
    DHAKA: India accused Pakistan of jeopardising a fledgling South Asian free trade deal by failing to fully implement key tariff cuts as a regional ministerial meeting wound up in Dhaka yesterday.

  • No court can declare northern areas part of Pakistan: Dr Sher Afgan Open this result in new window
    Pakistani Newspaper - Aug 02 1:40 PM
    ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (Online): Dr Sher Afgan has told senate Northern areas are not part of Pakistan and they are considered territory of Azad Kashmir, therefore, no court can declare it as part of Pakistan as this matter has yet to be decided through plebiscite under UN resolutions.

  • Pakistan says very positive attitude to peace talks with India Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Aug 02 9:00 AM
    Speaking after the close of a South Asian foreign ministers meeting in Dhaka, Khursheed Mehmood Kasuri said foreign secretary-level peace talks between India and Pakistan held on the sidelines were positive.

  • India, Pakistan to make joint proposal on gas pipeline Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 02 5:59 AM
    India - Pakistan - Gas Pipeline India and Pakistan are likely to present a joint proposal on pricing of natural gas, which the two neighbours want to import from Iran through an over 7 billion dollar pipeline.

  • Pakistan exposed: Terror training camps Open this result in new window
    Central Chronicle - Aug 02 10:39 AM
    At last the white lie being propagated by Pakistan President Gen Pervez Musharraf that there are no terrorist training camps in his country stands exposed.

  • India-Pakistan peace process: 'Ball is in India's court' Open this result in new window
    rediff.com - Aug 02 8:11 AM
    to the peace process, Kasuri said neither India nor Pakistan do a favour by talking to each other.

  • Pakistan set to make changes Open this result in new window
    CricInfo - Aug 02 7:29 AM
    Pakistan are set to alter the make-up of their team for the third Test against England, at Headingley, following their innings-and-120-run mauling at Old Trafford.

  • Pakistan set to change Islamic rape laws Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Aug 02 2:33 AM
    ISLAMABAD (AFP) - Pakistan is expected to propose amending Islamic rape laws that currently place an almost impossible burden of proof on women and expose victims to adultery charges, officials said.

  • Pakistan bans import of Indian films Open this result in new window
    IBN live - Aug 02 7:01 AM
    Pakistan has banned the import of films featuring Indian or Pakistani actors in lead roles.

  • WOOLMER FIRES UP PAKISTAN Open this result in new window
    Sporting Life - Aug 02 5:52 AM
    Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer is calling on his tourists to follow the example set by England as they try to find a way back into the npower Test series.

  • Aid workers in Pakistan told how to dress Open this result in new window
    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.

  • Junior hockey teams from India and Pakistan to play in Singapore tournament Open this result in new window
    Channel NewsAsia - Aug 02 7:21 AM
    SINGAPORE : Hockey powerhouses India and Pakistan will be competing in Singapore. The teams are here as part of a 4 Nation challenge organised by the Singapore Hockey Federation.

  • Pakistan 6-mth T-bill cut-off yield up to 8.8142 pct Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 02 1:34 AM
    KARACHI, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The cut-off yield on Pakistan's benchmark six-month Treasury bills rose to 8.8142 percent from 8.4869 percent at an auction on Wednesday, the central bank said.

  • 52 terror camps in Pakistan, Pakistani Kashmir: India Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 02 10:24 AM
    New Delhi: India has stepped up its battle against terrorism and is keeping the international community updated about 52 terrorist training camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed told parliament Wednesday.

  • Pakistan 6-mth T-bill attracts 8.7294-9.0549 pct bids Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 02 12:49 AM
    KARACHI, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Pakistan's benchmark six-month Treasury bills attracted bids in a range of 8.7294 to 9.0549 percent at an auction on Wednesday, compared with the previous cut-off yield of 8.4869 percent, dealers said.

  • Ball is in India's court: Pakistan Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 02 10:38 AM
    Dhaka: Pakistan Wednesday said it had a "positive attitude" towards carrying the peace process forward but "the ball was now in India's court" to resume the composite dialogue between the two countries.

  • Terrorists are not only sheltered in Pakistan, but they are also trained there to carry out terrorist activities  Open this result in new window
    India Daily - Aug 02 8:22 AM
    Charges of shelter and training of terrorists in Pakistan have once again been proved as much evidence has now been produced in this regard. The US intelligence agency, the FBI, has now come up with the evidence.

  • Pakistan rejig their line-up Open this result in new window
    News 24 South Africa - Aug 02 7:48 AM
    Pakistan batsman Imran Farhat is set to miss the third Test against England after injuring his finger in the second.

  • India has a master plan to take out the 52 terrorist training camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir it tracks  Open this result in new window
    India Daily - Aug 02 7:22 AM
    As many as 52 terrorist training camps are reported to be existing in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the government is continuing to inform the international community of these developments, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

  • Monsoon rains kill 12, paralyse Pakistan's Karachi Open this result in new window
    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.

  • Number of terror camps in Pakistan: 52 Open this result in new window
    Express India - Aug 02 4:39 AM
    As many as 52 terrorist training camps are reported to be existing in Pakistan and PoK and the government is continuing to inform the international community of these developments, the Lok Sabha was informed.

  • Pakistan: Move to Change Rape Laws Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 28 minutes ago
    Under the current law, adopted in 1979, a woman must produce four witnesses to prove she is the victim of a rape or face charges of adultery.

  • 52 terrorist training camps reported to be in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Deccan Herald - Aug 02 6:50 AM
    As many as 52 terrorist training camps are reported to be existing in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the Government is continuing to inform the international community of these developments, the Lok Sabha was informed today.

  • India has arrested 21 Pakistani spies in the last 18 months, and busted 31 cells run by its Pakistan's powerful  Open this result in new window
    India Daily - Aug 02 7:23 AM
    India has arrested 21 Pakistani spies in the last 18 months, and busted 31 cells run by its Pakistan's powerful military intelligence agency, the ISI, the government said on Wednesday.

  • India and Pakistan must deal with festering issues: Riaz Open this result in new window
    The Pakistan Link - Aug 02 5:01 AM
    DHAKA: Pakistan and India should stop bickering in public and resolve longstanding disputes over Kashmir and other issues, a senior Pakistani official said on Tuesday.

  • 52 terrorist camps in Pakistan & PoK Open this result in new window
    The Hindu - Aug 02 1:06 PM
    NEW DELHI: Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that 52 terrorist training camps are reported to be existing in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. -- ...

  • Pakistan to Propose Changing Rape Laws Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 01 11:28 AM
    Pakistan to Propose Changing Islamic Rape Laws, to 'End Decades of Miseries for Women'

  • Pietersen Prepared For Pakistan Backlash Open this result in new window
    Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 01 9:09 PM
    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 rejects local report on SAFTA implementation Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 02 3:44 AM
    Islamabad: Pakistan today termed as baseless a local media report that it has decided not to extend the South Asia Free Trade Area (SAFTA) benefits to Afghanistan.

  • Younis reveals Pakistan hurt after England defeat Open this result in new window
    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 had jehadi camps in 2000-2005: US expert Open this result in new window
    Yahoo! India News - Aug 01 8:49 PM
    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.

  • Pakistan's verbal assurances leave India cold Open this result in new window
    rediff.com - Aug 01 11:41 PM
    India has said it will judge Pakistan on its ground realities.

  • Pakistan cling to crumbs of comfort Open this result in new window
    CricInfo - Aug 01 10:44 PM
    About the only comfort that Pakistan could take from their disintegration at Old Trafford is from the knowledge that they have been in the situation before.

  • India, Pakistan discuss terrorism Open this result in new window
    Calcutta News - Aug 01 10:10 PM
    India discussed terrorism concerns with Pakistan in Bangladesh, in the first high-level meeting between the countries since the July 11 Bombay bombings.

  • Terror camp in Pakistan, not news for India, say experts Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 02 2:08 AM
    New Delhi: Disclosures by the Defence Intelligence Agency of the United States and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that staellite pictures pointed to existence of terrorist training camps in northeast Pakistan has not come as a surprise to India, said experts here on Wednesday.

  • Pakistan turns to its people, not aid groups, in disaster relief Open this result in new window
    The Christian Science Monitor - Aug 02 3:13 PM
    The government is paying earthquake victims directly to help them rebuild, but some say more money is needed.

  • We need to resolve not live with the Kashmir problem, says Pakistan foreign secretary Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Aug 01 9:59 PM
    DHAKA India and Pakistan need to resolve their decades-old dispute over Kashmir and not just learn to live with the problem, a senior Pakistani official said yesterday.

  • Sarabjit's sister sending Rakhi to Pakistan President Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 02 2:09 AM
    By Ravinder Singh Robin, Amritsar: With her moist eyes reflecting a sister's longing for her brother's return, Dalbir Kaur, the sister of Sarabjit Singh, the Indian facing the gallows in a Pakistani jail, is sending a Rakhi to the President of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf.

  • Fiftytwo terrorist training camps reported to be in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 02 2:07 AM
    New Delhi: As many as 52 terrorist training camps are reported to be existing in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the Government is continuing to inform the international community of these developments, the Lok Sabha was informed today.

  • Pakistan govt approves restructuring of PCCC Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Aug 01 8:27 PM
    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 Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 01 9:14 PM
    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 Open this result in new window
    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.

  • Hand for Help seeks money for running hospital in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Prague Daily Monitor - Aug 01 11:08 PM
    Prague, Aug 1 (CTK) - The Hand for Help civic association continues to seek money for running a mobile surgery in Pakistan for half a year at least, its director Jaromir Dolansky has told CTK, adding that about 500,000 crowns are yet needed before the surgery´s departure for Asia later this month.

  • Pakistan spinner Amjad replaces Mongia in county cricket Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 01 10:17 PM
    London, Aug 1: County side Leicestershire have signed young Pakistani leg-spinner Mansoor Amjad as an overseas player in place of Dinesh Mongia. Eighteen-year old Amjad took five wickets for Pakistan A in a match against England in Lahore last year and took part in Top End Series in Australia.

  • Pakistan to send more aid to Lebanon Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Aug 01 6:51 PM
    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 Open this result in new window
    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,...

  • Satellite pictures point towards terror camp in Pakistan: FBI Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Aug 01 10:54 PM
    Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington, Aug 1: Pakistan's claims that it does not have terrorist training camps in its territory have been strongly contested by FBI which has told a US court that satellite pictures pointed towards such a camp.

  • Pakistan junior team leaves for Singapore Open this result in new window
    The Frontier Post - Aug 01 9:27 PM
    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 Open this result in new window
    Dawn - Aug 01 8:46 PM
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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.

  • Satellite pictures `show' Pakistan has terror camp Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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.

  • Going the Distance Open this result in new window
    Kevin Sites in the Hot Zone via Yahoo! News - Aug 02 1:58 PM
    Editor's Note: Hot Zone Senior Producer Robert Padavick spoke with Yahoo! News consultant Milt Bearden about the shifting developments in Israel's battle with Hezbollah. In a career spanning three decades, Bearden headed the CIA's Soviet and Eastern Europe Division, and served as station chief in places like Pakistan and Sudan. He also ran the CIA's covert war in Afghanistan from 1986-1989.

  • Pakistan must act against terror camps: expert Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Aug 01 8:29 AM
    ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The government will propose legislation amending Pakistans 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 Open this result in new window
    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.