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UPDATE 8-Cricket-Pakistan forfeit fourth test after ball row 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 20 3:16 PM
England were awarded the fourth and final test on Sunday after Pakistan forfeited the match on a day of high farce and bitter recriminations following a ball-tampering storm.UPDATE 6-Cricket-Pakistan forfeit fourth test after ball row Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 20 2:43 PM
The fourth test was abandoned on Sunday and awarded to England after Pakistan forfeited the match when they stayed in their dressing room following a row over ball-tampering, a joint statement said. Pakistan refused to return to the field after tea on day four at The Oval after Darrell Hair and fellow umpire Billy Doctrove had earlier imposed a five-run penalty against them for ball-tampering UPDATE 5-Cricket-Pakistan forfeit fourth test after ball row Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 20 2:31 PM
The fourth test was abandoned on Sunday and awarded to England after Pakistan forfeited the match when they stayed in their dressing room following a row over ball-tampering, the ECB said in a statement. Pakistan refused to return to the field after tea on day four at The Oval after Darrell Hair and fellow umpire Billy Doctrove had earlier imposed a five-run penalty against them for Pakistan risk Test in ball-tampering row AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 20 11:21 AM
The fourth and final Test between England and Pakistan at The Oval was plunged into controversy after making a tea-time protest over being docked five runs for allegedly altering the state of the ball.Pakistan Cricket Team Faces Charges After London Test Forfeit Bloomberg.com - 2 minutes ago
Aug. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan faces charges from cricket's governing body after failing to appear on the field against England in protest at an umpiring call, an action that caused officials to rule the team had forfeited the match.UPDATE 4-Cricket-Pakistan protest sparks fourth test farce Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 20 10:46 AM
The fourth test between England and Pakistan descended into total farce on Sunday as first Pakistan, then the umpires, refused to return to the field after tea on the fourth day following a ball-tampering storm.Cricket-Pakistan ready to continue test, says PCB chairman Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 20 10:01 AM
Pakistan want to continue the fourth test against England following their protest against accusations of ball tampering, PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan told Sky Sports.Pakistan-England Test Abandoned After Ball Dispute (Update6) Bloomberg.com - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
Aug. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan was deemed to have forfeited the fourth and final cricket Test against England in London following a row over alleged ball-tampering by the tourists.UPDATE 1-Cricket-Pakistan fail to take field after ball row Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 20 9:20 AM
Pakistan failed to return to the field after tea on the fourth day of the fourth and final test against England on Sunday after the touring side were accused of ball tampering.UPDATE 1-Cricket-Pakistan hit by ball-tampering row Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 20 8:12 AM
Pakistan were hit by controversy on Sunday after being penalised for alleged ball tampering as they pressed for victory in the fourth and final test against England at The Oval.Pakistan in 'ball-tampering' row AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 20 7:55 AM
Pakistan were penalised five runs for altering the condition of the match ball unfairly on the fourth day of the fourth and final Test against England at The Oval.Cricket-Pakistan fail to take field after ball-tampering row Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 20 8:49 AM
Pakistan failed to take the field after tea on the fourth day of the fourth and final test against England on Sunday after the touring side were accused of ball tampering.Ankush Khardori: Fun Facts About Pakistan! HuffingtonPost - Aug 20 5:47 PM
It's not often that one's jaw actually drops while reading the newspaper, but I had that experience Sunday afternoon as I read a piece on The New York Times op-ed page by Richard Armitage and Kara Bue about how we must, as the title says, "Keep Pakistan on Our Side." Armitage has the distinction of being one of the few competent officials to have worked on foreign policy for the Bush UPDATE 1-Cricket-Pakistan hit by ball-tampering row Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 20 7:09 AM
Pakistan were controversially hit by a five-run penalty for alleged ball tampering on the fourth afternoon of the fourth test against England at The Oval on Sunday.Cricket-Pakistan hit by five-run penalty as ball is changed Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 20 6:49 AM
Pakistan were controversially hit by a five-run penalty for alleged ball tampering on the fourth day of the fourth test against England on Sunday.Fighting terror: America must keep Pakistan on its side International Herald Tribune - Aug 20 4:49 AM
With Pakistan's help, Britain and the United States were able to prevent a tragedy. We must ensure that such help is always available.England ride their luck against Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 20 6:00 AM
Alastair Cook enjoyed a charmed life as England battled hard to erode a hefty first innings deficit on a gloomy fourth morning of the fourth and final Test against Pakistan at The Oval.Britain, Pakistan Intensify Terror Probe ABC News - Aug 20 4:03 PM
Britain, Pakistan Intensify Investigations Into Foiled Terror Plot to Blow Up 10 AirlinersMusharraf failing to curb extremism in Pakistan: Bhutto AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 20 3:39 AM
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf needs to do more to limit the influence of religious parties and militant groups to tackle extremism, former prime minister Benazir Bhutto said in London.Cricket-Pakistan name Shoaib, uncapped Yousuf in one-day squad Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 20 2:30 AM
Pakistan selectors have included fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and uncapped batsman Shahid Yousuf in the squad to play five one-day internationals against England.Pakistan forfeit test match after ball-tampering controversy, England awarded victory Yahoo! India News - 1 hour, 50 minutes ago
England was declared the winner of a test match after an unprecedented ball-tampering stand-off between the umpires and the Pakistan team. Pakistan forfeit 4th Test after ball row rediff.com - Aug 20 6:41 PM
England were awarded the final Test as Pakistan refused to return to the field after umpires Darrell Hair and Billy Doctrove imposed a five-run penalty against them for ball-tampering and changed the ball.Harmison unworried by Pakistan lapse AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 19 9:42 PM
Stephen Harmison insisted he has no major concerns about his form heading into the Ashes series against Australia despite a faltering display in the fourth and final Test against Pakistan.Pakistan Forfeit Hands England Series Whitewash Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 20 3:09 PM
England have been awarded the final Test against Pakistan after hours of high-level meetings at the Oval resulted in the tourists forfeiting the match following a dramatic ball-tampering controversy.Pakistan sit-in sparks crisis Daily Telegraph - Aug 20 5:57 PM
The first forfeit in Test cricket was confirmed shortly after 10 o'clock on Sunday night when England were awarded the fourth Test because of Pakistan's refusal to return to the field after tea. A row over ball-tampering had brought an abrupt end to an enthralling series.Pakistan forfeit fourth Test after ball row The Age - Aug 20 5:43 PM
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq shrugs his shoulders as teammates look on. The fourth Test descended into chaos after Pakistan failed to return to the field after tea after the touring side was accused of ball tampering.No nonsense Hair reopens divide with incensed Pakistan Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 51 minutes ago
Darrell Hair's infamous irrascibility means this isn't the first time he's crossed swords with Pakistan, reports Lawrence Booth.Pakistan forfeit fourth test after ball row Stuff - Aug 20 5:52 PM
LONDON: The fourth cricket test was abandoned today and awarded to England after Pakistan forfeited the match when they stayed in their dressing room following a row over ball-tampering, the ECB said in a statement.Pakistan forfeit fourth test after ball row Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 20 2:34 PM
The fourth test was abandoned on Sunday and awarded to England after Pakistan forfeited the match when they stayed in their dressing room following a row over ball-tampering, the ECB said in a statement.Pakistan protest sparks Test farce Sydney Morning Herald - Aug 20 2:26 PM
The fourth Test between England and Pakistan descended into total farce as first Pakistan, then the umpires, refused to return to the field after tea on the fourth day following a ball-tampering storm.England win test after Pakistan forfeit The Age - Aug 20 2:38 PM
The fourth test has abandoned and awarded to England after Pakistan forfeited the match when they stayed in their dressing room following a row over ball-tampering, the ECB said in a statement.Ball Tampering: Pakistan Forfeit Test Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 20 2:19 PM
The fourth test has been forfeited by Pakistan after the match against England at The Oval was brought to a halt in a ball tampering row. It means England officially win the series 3-0.Plea to keep Pakistan on US side New Kerala - 0 minute ago
By Arun Kumar, Washington, Aug 21: Pakistan may be eyed as "the breeding ground for terrorists" and its reliability as an ally in the US war on Islamic extremism questioned, but two former officials would still like to "keep Pakistan on our side".Live: England v Pakistan BBC News - Aug 20 3:34 AM
England are under intense pressure as they battle to wipe out Pakistan's big lead in the fourth Test.Pakistan protest is applauded back home Independent - Aug 20 4:58 PM
The scenes from The Oval were greeted with fury in Pakistan, where cricket is the number one sportand a badge of national pride. Millions of fans were staying up late to watch the match live on television and saw the drama as it unfolded. But such was the controversy it stirred that other television channels cut to the scenes from The Oval.Keep Pakistan on Our Side New York Times - Aug 19 4:31 PM
With Pakistan?s help, Britain and the United States were able to prevent a tragedy last week. We must ensure that such help is always available.Pakistan forfeit fourth test after ball row Reuters.co.uk - Aug 20 2:57 PM
LONDON (Reuters) - The fourth test was abandoned on Sunday and awarded to England after Pakistan forfeited the match when they stayed in their dressing room following a row over ball-tampering, a joint statement said.Pakistan punished for alleged ball tampering Fox Sports - Aug 20 8:49 AM
England's bid to save the fourth test against Pakistan on Sunday was overshadowed by a ball tampering controversy that saw umpires award England's batsmen five runs as punishment for alleged cheating.Pakistan forfeit Test after tampering row The Scotsman: Sport - Aug 20 5:15 PM
ENGLAND were awarded the final Test against Pakistan last night after hours of high-level meetings at the Oval resulted in the tourists forfeiting the match following a dramatic ball-tampering controversy.England-Pakistan Fourth Test Scoreboard Fox Sports - Aug 20 8:48 AM
Scoreboard at tea on Sunday on the fourth day of the fourth and final test between England and Pakistan at The Oval:'Pakistan are deeply insulted by accusations that they have cheated' Independent - Aug 20 4:40 PM
Talks were last night under way to assess whether there would be any resumption of the final Test between England and Pakistan today. The tourists claimed to want to continue the match yesterday following their protest against accusations of ball tampering but it was the umpires who were reluctant, said the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Shaharyar Khan.England v Pakistan: Pakistan forfeit Test Guardian Unlimited - Aug 20 2:36 PM
Fourth Test: Pakistan have forfeited the Test after talks were unable to solve the ball-tampering row which caused chaos at The Oval.Pakistan, umpires refuse to carry on in tit-for-tat situation The Frontier Post - 17 minutes ago
LONDON (Agencies): Pakistan risked forfeiting the fourth and final Test against England at The Oval after refusing to come out for the last session of the fourth day after they'd been penalised for ball tampering.Pakistan forfeit Test amid farcical scenes CricInfo - Aug 20 3:33 PM
The fourth Test between England and Pakistan at The Oval has been forfeited as an England win, after a joint statement between the ICC, ECB and PCB.Pakistan deny charges of ball-tampering CricInfo - Aug 20 3:48 PM
Pakistan have strongly denied that there was any tampering of the ball during the fourth Test at the Oval, accusations of which eventually led to the forfeiture of the game by Pakistan.UPDATE 2-Test Series England v Pakistan scoreboard Reuters.co.uk - Aug 20 4:24 PM
Aug 20 (Infostrada Sports) - Scoreboard at close of play on the fourth day in the fourth and final Test between England and Pakistan on Sunday in London, England. England awarded the match after Pakistan forfeit. England 1st innings 173 (U. Gul 4-46, M. Asif 4-56) Pakistan 1st innings 504 (M. Yousuf 128, M. Hafeez 95, I. Farhat 91, F.Former US officials stress support for Pakistan Dawn - 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
NEW YORK, Aug 20: Citing Pakistan s help in capturing and handing over terrorists, including top Al Qaeda leaders since 9/11, two former Bush administration officials maintained that the recent events should harden our resolve to support it (Pakistan) instead of chiding it.Pakistan forfeit final Test Evening Standard - Aug 20 3:00 PM
England's final Test against Pakistan ended in dramatic circumstances with International Cricket Council officials ruling the match should be forfeited in the hosts' favour.Shoaib earns Pakistan ODI place BBC News - Aug 20 3:46 AM
Pakistan include paceman Shoaib Akhtar and uncapped batsman Shahid Yousuf for the one-day series with England.Cricket: Pakistan in 'ball-tampering' row Channel News Asia via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 20 9:17 AM
LONDON : Pakistan were penalised five runs for altering the condition of the match ball unfairly on the fourth day of the fourth and final Test against England at The Oval on Sunday.Pakistan optimistic for release of 26 of its citizens from Guantanamo, Bagram Sun-Sentinel - Aug 20 9:13 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan--Pakistan is optimistic that the U.S. will release 26 of its citizens held at Guantanamo Bay and the main U.S. military base in Afghanistan on suspicion of terrorism links, a senior official has said.Pakistan ready to continue test - PCB chairman Yahoo! India News - Aug 20 11:26 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Pakistan want to continue the fourth test against England following their protest against accusations of ball tampering but the umpires are reluctant, PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan said.Pakistan, China to curb drug trafficking Dawn - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
BEIJING, Aug 20: Pakistan and China have deepened their cooperation to combat drug trafficking and other cross-border crimes. According to the China National Narcotics Control Commission, the two countries maintained close contacts at official level to review drug control arrangements.Pakistan in control as Harmison and Trescothick exposed AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 19 12:12 PM
Stephen Harmison and Marcus Trescothick, two of England's senior players, gave their side fresh cause for concern heading into the Ashes defence in Australia later this year as Pakistan remained on top in the fourth and final Test at The Oval.Cricket / Pakistan ball-tampering protest sparks 4th test farce Haaretz Daily - Aug 20 4:22 PM
LONDON - The fourth test between England and Pakistan descended into total farce yesterday as first Pakistan, then the umpires, refused to return to the field after tea on the fourth day following a ball-tampering storm.Test talks take place between England and Pakistan RTÉ News - Aug 20 11:44 AM
Talks were tonight underway to assess whether there would be any resumption of the final Test between England and Pakistan at the Brit Oval.Pakistan maintain control in test CNN.com - Aug 19 12:06 PM
Paceman Mohammad Asif kept Pakistan on target for a consoling fourth test victory over England, by snapping up opener Marcus Trescothick as the home team reached 78 for one in their pursuit of 331 to avoid an innings defeat at The Oval.Dominant Pakistan held up by rain BBC News - Aug 20 2:46 AM
The start of day four is delayed by rain as England look to wipe out Pakistan's big lead in the fourth Test.News - 'Pakistan seeking Oval compensation' : HTCricket.com Hindustan Times - Aug 20 1:03 PM
Under-fire Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has called on his compatriots to support the team despite losing their first Test series to England since 1982.UPDATE 5-Cricket-Rejuvenated Pakistan press for face-saving win Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 19 11:38 AM
England, needing to score 331 to avoid an innings defeat against rejuvenated Pakistan, closed on 78 for one after a rain-affected third day of the fourth and final test on Saturday.Pakistan put heat back on England Sydney Morning Herald - Aug 20 7:12 AM
LONDON: England, needing to score 331 to avoid an innings defeat against rejuvenated Pakistan, closed on 1-78 after a rain-affected third day of the fourth and final Test. -Pakistan refuses to play final Test session News Interactive - Aug 20 9:37 AM
PAKISTAN risked forfeiting the fourth and final Test against England at The Oval after refusing to come out for the last session of the fourth day after they'd been penalised for ball tampering.Pakistan In Ball-Tampering Mystery Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 20 7:09 AM
Pakistan were at the centre of a ball-tampering controversy during their bid to win the fourth Test against England at the Brit Oval.Pakistan accused of ball-tampering The Age - Aug 20 9:43 AM
Play on the fourth day of the fourth Test at The Oval was overshadowed by a controversial decision by the umpires to penalise Pakistan five runs for ball tampering today.Pakistan's OGDC to raise $1.5 bln in London-paper Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 20 7:23 AM
LONDON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Pakistan's state oil firm, the Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC), is preparing to raise up to $1.5 billion on the London Stock Exchange, valuing it at up to $10 billion, The Business newspaper reported on Sunday.Pakistan Punished For Ball Tampering Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 20 7:09 AM
Pakistan were today at the centre of a ball-tampering controversy during their bid to win the fourth Test against England at the Brit Oval.Pakistan in ball-tampering controversy Daily Telegraph - Aug 20 9:22 AM
Pakistan have failed to take the field at the end of the tea interval after becoming embroiled in a ball-tampering controversy as they attempted to force victory in the fourth Test at The Oval.Richard Armitage urges US for long-term ties with Pakistan Pakistani Newspaper - Aug 20 1:26 PM
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (APP): Acknowledging Pakistan s economic turnaround and its vital counterterrorism efforts for world peace under President Pervez Musharraf, former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage has emphasized that America must foster long-term and wide-ranging relationship with the South Asian country, whose success is key to stability in the region. Pakistan allow men to watch women's football Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 19 10:28 AM
Football authorities in Pakistan have dropped restrictions on men watching women play football a senior official said on Saturday.Pakistan group probed in UK terror plot USA Today - Aug 19 10:17 AM
Britain's charity watchdog said Saturday it was examining claims that several suspects in the alleged plot to bring down trans-Atlantic jets were linked by their involvement with an aid group that raised money for victims of last year's devastating earthquake in Pakistan.Pakistan controversially hit with penalty Independent Online - Aug 20 11:31 AM
Pakistan were controversially hit by a five-run penalty for alleged ball tampering on the fourth day of the fourth Test against England.Pakistan protest sparks fourth test farce SABC News - Aug 20 10:56 AM
The fourth test between England and Pakistan descended into total farce today as first Pakistan, then the umpires, refused to return to the field after tea on the fourth day following a ball-tampering storm.Pakistan in 'ball-tampering' row India Times Cricket - Aug 20 1:47 PM
LONDON, Aug 20: Pakistan were penalised five runs for altering the condition of the match ball unfairly on the fourth day of the fourth and final Test against England at The Oval on Sunday.Pakistan refuse to play India Times Cricket - Aug 20 1:47 PM
LONDON, Aug 20: The fourth and final Test match was plunged into controversy on Sunday when Pakistan failed to come out on to the Oval pitch after the tea break.Yousuf falls but Pakistan stay on top AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 19 8:50 AM
England's bowlers belatedly found their form as Mohammad Yousuf's third hundred of the series came to an end but Pakistan remained in control on the third day of the fourth and final Test at The Oval here.Plot leader's contacts traced to Pakistan The Columbus Dispatch - Aug 20 4:24 AM
LONDON Investigators have identified the leader of an alleged terrorist cell broken up by police 10 days ago and have traced his contacts to Pakistan, where U.S., British and Pakistani intelligence agents are pursuing the man s suspected connections with al-Qaida.Pakistan stay on top News From Bangladesh - Aug 20 11:22 AM
England's bowlers belatedly found their form as Mohammad Yousuf's third hundred of the series came to an end but Pakistan remained in control on the third day of the fourth and final Test at The Oval here Saturday.Pakistan accused of ball-tampering FOXSPORTS.com.au - Aug 20 8:51 AM
PLAY on the fourth day of the fourth Test at The Oval was overshadowed by a controversial decision by the umpires to penalise Pakistan five runs for ball tampering.UPDATE 2-Cricket-Harmison strikes at last as Pakistan forge on Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 19 8:28 AM
England's pace bowlers found their bearings to dislodge Pakistan century-maker Mohammad Yousuf on the rain-affected third day of the fourth and final test on Saturday.Britain, Pakistan intensify investigations into foiled terror plot USA Today - Aug 20 3:55 PM
Pakistani authorities interrogated a key British suspect Sunday in the alleged plot to blow up U.S.-bound passenger jetliners. Britain's top security official said that police have gathered "substantial material" and indicated they were close to charging some of the suspects.Rain hampers Pakistan progress AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 19 5:55 AM
Mohammad Yousuf calmly extended his overnight hundred as Pakistan consolidated their position in the little play that was possible on the third morning of the fourth and final Test against England at The Oval.Pakistan and India fear overkill Tiscali - Aug 20 10:15 AM
KARACHI (Reuters) - On the day India confirmed it was heading to Pakistan for a three-match test series early next year, the South Asian neighbours cricket authorities were keen to stress they should avoid playing each other too often.Matiur Rehman in Pakistan's custody Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 20 5:48 AM
Pakistan - Terrorism Pakistani officials have arrested a top al-Qaeda commander that he could provide clues on the whereabouts of militant cells worldwide and Osama bin Laden.India recall Harbhajan to battle Pakistan Tiscali - Aug 20 9:44 AM
CALCUTTA, India (Reuters) - India look set to recall off-spinner Harbhajan Singh to counter a rejuvenated Pakistan in the second test starting on Wednesday.American bigger stick has bigger command on Pakistan - Islamabad has put over 400 members of banned terrorist groups India Daily - Aug 20 9:22 AM
American bigger stick has bigger command on Pakistan - Islamabad has put over 400 members of banned terrorist groups suspected of US-UK terror plot on a ''watch list''and proceeded to detain them.Indian openers plunder 403 against Pakistan Tiscali - Aug 20 9:44 AM
LAHORE (Reuters) - Virender Sehwag scored the second fastest double-century and Rahul Dravid made his 21st hundred to guide India to 403 without loss on the fourth day of the first test against Pakistan on Monday.Unlucky Pakistan refrain from complaints Tiscali - Aug 20 8:59 AM
LEEDS (Reuters) - Pakistan did not take the easy option after losing the third test and the four-match series against England at Headingley on Tuesday.PAKISTAN PUNISHED FOR BALL TAMPERING Sporting Life - Aug 20 7:02 AM
Pakistan were today at the centre of a ball-tampering controversy during their bid to win the fourth Test against England at the Brit Oval. Umpires Darrell Hair and Billy Doctrove decided that the match ball had been altered by someone on the fielding side and awarded England five penalty runs.Pakistan to get F-16s, but with a difference The Pakistan Link - Aug 20 8:47 AM
WASHINTON: Pakistan, according to a senior US official, has agreed to an unprecedented security plan, including an enhanced and end-use monitoring programme , which obliges Islamabad to comply with conditions laid down by Washington for F-16-related bases and facilities before the equipment is supplied.Pakistan-India fibre optic link finished, but unused The Pakistan Link - Aug 20 8:45 AM
LAHORE: Pakistan Telecommunication Limited (PTCL) has laid down and tested a fibre-optic link with India through the Wagah border crossing, but the link has not been opened.Indian oligarchs clash headon with Indian Government as they like to avail Pakistan's new concession on ''perks'' to India Daily - Aug 20 9:08 AM
Indian oligarchs want to profit from supplying Pakistan with money and infrastructure to build nuclear power plants in designated ''nuclear parks''. That is irritating the Indian Government quite a bit, according to reports from New Delhi.Pakistan 'failing to curb extremism' Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Aug 20 5:09 AM
Pakistan's former prime minister says President Pervez Musharraf needs to do more to tackle extremism and limit the influence of religious parties and militant groups.KP and Cook pound Pakistan CricketLine.com - Aug 20 6:23 AM
Fortune favoured England's quest to save the fourth Test against Pakistan at the Brit Oval as they lost a solitary wicket on Sunday morning.UPDATE 1-Cricket-Rain hampers Pakistan in 4th test Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 19 5:08 AM
Mohammad Yousuf and Inzamam-ul-Haq took Pakistan on to 369 for three at lunch on a rain-affected third day of the fourth and final test against England on Saturday, giving them a first-innings lead of 196.Pakistan places Jamaat-ud-Dawa under watch Yahoo! India News - Aug 20 2:24 AM
Islamabad, Aug 20 (IANS) Pakistan has placed under watch Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JUD) of Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), even as it claims that it is a charity organisation not connected with terrorism.India-Pakistan train delayed due to Rajasthan rains New Kerala - Aug 20 10:24 AM
Jaipur, Aug 20 : The Thar Express, linking Munabao in India with Khokhrapar in Pakistan, was delayed by about five hours due to incessant rains in the desert belt of Rajasthan, officials said Sunday.Pakistan pressurising US to release terror detenus Yahoo! India News - Aug 20 1:39 AM
Islamabad, Aug 20 (IANS) Pakistan is urging the US to release 26 of its citizens held for over four years at the Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba and 20 more at the Bagram military base in Afghanistan on charges of working for the Taliban regime.India-Pakistan ties 'improving, not worsening': envoy Yahoo! India News - Aug 20 1:39 AM
Islamabad, Aug 20 (IANS) The India-Pakistan relations, despite being buffeted in recent weeks by bilateral spats and terror events, are 'improving, not worsening', says Aziz Ahmed Khan, the Pakistan envoy to New Delhi, who would soon be returning home on completion of his tenure.Cricket-Pakistan held up by rain in 4th test against England Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 19 3:38 AM
Pakistan moved on to 348 for three, giving them a first-innings lead of 175, before rain interrupted the third morning of the fourth and final test against England on Saturday.Suspect Rauf a stranger in Pakistan Cape Cod Times - Aug 20 4:03 AM
CHICAGO TRIBUNE HAVELI BEGHAL, Pakistan - Rashid Rauf may have been born here, but he is a stranger.