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  • Australia warns of attacks in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 5:36 PM
    Australia has warned of possible attacks against international hotels in Pakistan, saying it had received recent credible reports that militants are planning attacks against a range of targets.

  • Cricket-Pakistan may pull out of one-day series, says Inzamam Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 4:26 PM
    Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has warned that his team could pull out of the one-day series against England if he is not cleared of ball tampering allegations.

  • WRAPUP 1-Cricket-Pakistan captain Inzamam faces eight-match ban Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 11:37 AM
    Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq could be banned for eight one-day internationals or four tests if he is found guilty of ball tampering and bringing the game into disrepute this Friday.

  • Pakistan proposes reforms to Islamic laws Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 10:36 AM
    Pakistan's ruling party introduced a bill on Monday to amend controversial Islamic laws, including one which makes rape victims liable to prosecution for adultery unless they produce four male witnesses.

  • Pakistan Coach Says Team May Skip England Series If Punished Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
    Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan's cricket team may refuse to play in a one-day series against England if captain Inzamam- ul-Haq is punished over the forfeited Test match in London, Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer said.

  • Ball-tampering allegations a slur on Pakistan: PCB chief Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 9:01 AM
    The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said accusations that Pakistan players had tampered with the ball was a "slur" against the team and the country.

  • In Pakistan, quiet town of violent undercurrents Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Aug 21 7:34 AM
    Life is slow in this small, scruffy town in southern Punjab, but this corner of Pakistan has a underground of sectarian violence and suspected links to Al Qaeda that belies the quiet rural image.

  • Australia Issues Travel Alert Over Terrorist Threat in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 21 5:58 PM
    Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Australia advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Pakistan, citing possible terrorist attacks against western hotels in Islamabad.

  • Cricket Flap Erupts Between England, Pakistan Open this result in new window
    NPR - Aug 21 4:00 PM
    A heated dispute stemming from a cricket match between England and Pakistan has resulted in headlines in both countries. After the Pakistan team was accused of having scuffing the ball, it didn't emerge from its clubhouse before an Australian referee forfeited the match to England. Robert Siegel talks with Simon Barnes, chief sportswriter for the Times of London.

  • Inzamam says protest defended Pakistan's pride Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 3:57 AM
    Pakistan cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq said he kept his team off the field against England in the fourth Test to defend his country's pride after allegations of cheating.

  • UPDATE 1-Cricket-Pakistan to refuse to play under umpire Hair Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 3:11 AM
    Shaharyar Khan, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), said on Monday the board would not accept Australian umpire Darrell Hair for any matches.

  • Pakistan press backs cricket walkout Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Aug 21 10:55 AM
    Newspapers around Pakistan back their team's protest against umpire Darrel Hair's decision to penalise them for ball tampering.

  • Pakistan denies arrest of Al-Qaeda militant Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 1:46 AM
    Pakistan rejected reports that wanted Al-Qaeda militant Matiur Rehman had been arrested and denied that he was linked to an alleged plot to blow up US-bound airliners.

  • Cricket-Pakistan to refuse to play under Darrell Hair, PCB says Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 2:22 AM
    The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Shaharyar Khan, said on Monday the board would not accept Australian umpire Darrell Hair for any matches.

  • Pakistan eyes Afghan link in foiled London plot Open this result in new window
    The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 1:00 AM
    More than a week after the foiled London terror plot, investigators in Pakistan say they have shifted their sights to Afghanistan, after the prime suspect in custody, Rashid Rauf, divulged his liaison with a high-level Al Qaeda operative possibly based in Afghanistan's Kunar Province.

  • UPDATE 1-Cricket-Pakistan could face further charges - ICC chief Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 1:40 AM
    International Cricket Council chief executive Malcolm Speed said on Monday that Pakistan could face further charges after refusing to take to the field in the final test against England after allegations of ball-tampering.

  • Cricket-Pakistan to press ahead with one-dayers, PCB source says Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 12:40 AM
    Pakistan will remain in England for the one-day series despite the unprecedented decision to forfeit the fourth test at the Oval on Sunday, a senior Pakistan Board official told Reuters.

  • Pakistan forfeit Test after ball tamper row Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 20 11:19 PM
    The fourth and final Test between England and Pakistan at The Oval was sensationally abandoned after an ugly row over ball-tampering.

  • Pakistan should accept decision: Beazley Open this result in new window
    Sydney Morning Herald - 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
    The Pakistan cricket team should have taken a controversial umpiring decision on the chin instead of forfeiting their Test match to England, Opposition Leader Kim Beazley says.

  • Cricket: Tampering row threatens Pakistan's tour of England Open this result in new window
    Channel News Asia via Yahoo! Asia News - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
    LONDON : Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer has warned the side could refuse to play in the upcoming one-day series against England if skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq receives a lengthy ban as a result of the tourists' controversial fourth Test forfeit here at The Oval.

  • Inzamam Charged After Pakistan Forfeits Cricket Test (Update4) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 21 9:49 AM
    Aug. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan cricket captain Inzamam-ul- Haq was charged with ball tampering and bringing the game into disrepute after his team yesterday forfeited the fourth cricket Test against England at the Oval, London.

  • Pakistan's Taxman, Business Community To Exchange Import Data Open this result in new window
    Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - 2 hours, 53 minutes ago
    The tax authorities and the business community would exchange import data to jointly combat the menace of under-invoicing and take timely action against the tax-evaders. Sources told on Thursday (Aug 17) that the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will give direct access to valuation data available with the "One Customs Project" and the computer clearance system (PACCS) to the Federation of Pakistan

  • Allegation that Pakistan cheated against England at cricket sparks outrage Open this result in new window
    San Diego Union-Tribune - Aug 21 4:41 PM
    ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, 12:47 p.m. Aug. 21 (AP): For many in this impoverished Muslim nation, the most important thing after God is the gentlemanly English game of cricket.

  • England v Pakistan: Pakistan may pull out of tour Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Aug 21 4:23 PM
    Cricket: Coach says Pakistan may cancel tour if Inzaman-ul-Haq is found guilty of ball-tampering.

  • Pakistan backs cricket team in ball row Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Aug 21 6:26 AM
    Pakistan's morning papers reflect a nation's anger over a controversial cricket decision.

  • Pakistan To Have Sugar Technology Research Institute Open this result in new window
    Bernama - 1 hour, 46 minutes ago
    RAWALPINDI, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Pakistan will have high quality Sugar Technology Research & Training Institute soon to work for development of sugar industry in the country, Pakistan Press International (PPI) reports Monday.

  • Australians warned to avoid Pakistan Open this result in new window
    7News via Yahoo!7 News - Aug 21 5:52 PM
    The Federal Government is advising Australians not to travel to Pakistan after reports of a potential terrorist threat against Western hotels.

  • Pakistan fails to end preoccupation with jihad Open this result in new window
    Financial Times - Aug 21 6:33 PM
    When Pakistans late military ruler General Zia ul Haq died in an aircraft crash 18 years ago, some believed it would mean an end to the countrys preoccupation with jihad, or holy war a movement fostered by the hardline pro-Islamist leader.

  • Pakistan lay blame on Hair for parting of ways Open this result in new window
    Daily Telegraph - Aug 21 6:09 PM
    Shaharyar Khan, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, responded to Sunday's sensational cancellation of the fourth Test at the Oval by demanding that umpire Darrell Hair should not be allowed to officiate any future Pakistan matches.

  • England v Pakistan: Pakistan may pull out of tour Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Aug 21 5:51 PM
    Cricket: Bob Woolmer sasy Pakistan may not play in the ODI series if Inzaman-ul-Haq and his team are found guilty of ball-tampering.

  • ICC charges Inzamam, may fine Pakistan Open this result in new window
    7News via Yahoo!7 News - Aug 21 4:55 PM
    The International Cricket Council has charged Pakistan captain Inzamam Ul-Haq after his side's forfeit against England at the Oval yesterday.

  • Imran calls for Pakistan to sue Open this result in new window
    Daily Telegraph - Aug 21 6:09 PM
    Former Pakistan cricket captain Imran Khan has urged the current team to sue Darrell Hair for defamation, saying the Australian umpire had painted them as cheats.

  • Australia warns terrorists may be planning attack against Western hotels in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Fox21 - 53 minutes ago
    ISLAMABAD, Pakistan The Australian foreign affairs department says terrorists may be planning an attack on Western hotels in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad.

  • Pakistan may pull out of ODIs - Inzamam Open this result in new window
    Stuff - Aug 21 6:07 PM
    LONDON: Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has warned that his team could pull out of the one-day cricket series against England if he is not cleared of ball tampering allegations.

  • Pakistan Cast Hair As Villain Open this result in new window
    Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 21 2:09 PM
    Pakistan have called upon the ICC to ban umpire Darrell Hair from officiating in their future internationals.

  • DFAT warns of terror threat in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    The Age - Aug 21 3:08 PM
    The Australian government has warned of fresh threats of terrorist attacks in Pakistan, with militants likely to target Western hotels in the capital. -

  • Pakistan anger over cricket chaos Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Aug 21 3:04 AM
    Pakistan's president reportedly gets involved as the country reacts with anger over a controversial cricket decision.

  • Pakistan newspapers turn on umpire for 'tarnishing pride' Open this result in new window
    Independent - Aug 21 4:29 PM
    The débâcle at the Oval was fast on its way to turning into an international incident yesterday. Pakistan's captain, Inzamam-ul-Haq, may be under threat of a lengthy ban from the cricket authorities, but it seems he has a powerful ally in the country's president, Pervez Musharraf.

  • Pakistan Faces Charges After Forfeiting Cricket Test (Update1) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 21 3:42 AM
    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.

  • Pakistan cuts Hair after mess ends in first forfeit Open this result in new window
    The Age - Aug 21 12:23 PM
    Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq (centre) leads his team from the field at The Oval yesterday after umpires Billy Doctrove and Darrell Hair (holding ball) penalised them for ball-tampering yesterday.

  • Pakistan captain on ICC charges Open this result in new window
    The Herald - Aug 21 6:36 PM
    Inzamam-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain, will face the International Cricket Council's top match referee in a hearing on Friday after being charged with two major breaches of the code of conduct following the controversial scenes in the final Test against England at the Oval.

  • Pakistan to extend ISAF logistic support for Afghan mission Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Aug 21 5:55 PM
    Pakistan would extend assistance to International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan (ISAF) "in terms of logistic support to make their presence in Afghanistan safe and effective," Pakistan defence ministry said Monday.

  • Support for Hair as Pakistan row rages Open this result in new window
    Sydney Morning Herald - Aug 21 12:26 PM
    THE world's leading umpire, Simon Taufel, has defended the stance taken by match officials Darrell Hair and Billy Doctrove that led to the fourth Test between England and Pakistan ending in a farcical forfeiture - the first such result in the 129-year history of Test cricket. -

  • Pakistan vow to carry on Open this result in new window
    ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 21 12:31 PM
    Pakistan will continue with their tour of England despite the ball-tampering row. (Pic: Reuters)

  • UPDATE 8-Cricket-Pakistan forfeit fourth test after ball row Open this result in new window
    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.

  • ICC charges Pakistan captain Open this result in new window
    Fox Sports - Aug 21 7:33 AM
    The ICC charged Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq on Monday with bringing the game into disrepute after his players refused to take the field against England over a ball-tampering dispute with the umpires.

  • ICC charges Pakistan captain for forfeit Open this result in new window
    The Age - Aug 21 1:08 PM
    The International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul Haq with bringing the game into disrepute after his team forfeited the fourth Test against England at the Oval.

  • UPDATE 6-Cricket-Pakistan forfeit fourth test after ball row Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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 won't play under Hair again Open this result in new window
    Stuff - Aug 21 10:17 AM
    KARACHI: Shaharyar Khan, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), said yesterday the board would not accept Australian umpire Darrell Hair for any matches.

  • No decision yet on troops to Lebanon Pakistan reiterates stance on London plot Open this result in new window
    The Frontier Post - 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
    F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Rejecting a spate of media reports as speculative, Pakistan said on Monday it had yet to decide on contributing troops to a UN peacekeeping force for deployment to Lebanon.

  • Keep Hair and Pakistan apart Open this result in new window
    FOXSPORTS.com.au - Aug 21 6:26 PM
    FORMER Australia cricket captain Mark Taylor says it is "probably not ideal" to put Australian umpire Darrell Hair in charge of Pakistan matches because of history between them.

  • Pakistan Should Have Played On Open this result in new window
    Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 21 9:09 AM
    Frank Malley gives his verdict on the controversial fourth Test between England and Pakistan.

  • PAKISTAN CAST HAIR AS VILLAIN Open this result in new window
    Sporting Life - Aug 21 1:32 PM
    Pakistan have called upon the International Cricket Council to ban Australian umpire Darrell Hair from officiating in their future internationals.

  • Pakistan to provide logistic support to ISAF: accord signed with Nato Open this result in new window
    Business Recorder - Aug 21 4:48 PM
    RAWALPINDI (August 22 2006): Pakistan and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) have reached an agreement that Pakistan would extend assistance to the International Security Force (Isaac) in Afghanistan in terms of logistic support to make their presence safe and effective in this war-torn country.

  • Pakistan cricket captain charged by ICC Open this result in new window
    Financial Times - Aug 21 11:23 AM
    Inzamam-ul-Haq, the Pakistan cricket captain, has been charged with bringing the game into disrepute and changing the condition of the ball following his sides forfeit of the final Test match against England at the Oval in London.

  • Pakistan risk Test in ball-tampering row Open this result in new window
    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 against arms, committed to peace and stability in region: PM Open this result in new window
    Business Recorder - Aug 21 4:46 PM
    ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Monday reaffirming the commitment to promote peace and stability in the region said that Pakistan does not want to engage in an arms race.Addressing the participants of 7th National Security Workshop here at N ....

  • Pakistan state oil giant set for float on London stock market Open this result in new window
    thebusinessonline.com - Aug 21 4:15 PM
    PAKISTANs state oil giant is preparing to raise up to $1.5bn (£800m, E1.2bn) on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in a flotation that could value the company at more than $10bn.

  • Britain, Pakistan Intensify Terror Probe Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 20 11:48 PM
    Britain, Pakistan Intensify Investigations Into Foiled Terror Plot to Blow Up 10 Airliners

  • UPDATE 4-Cricket-Pakistan protest sparks fourth test farce Open this result in new window
    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.

  • Pakistan will not establish ties with Israel Open this result in new window
    Yahoo! India News - Aug 21 10:09 AM
    Islamabad, Aug 21 (DPA) Pakistan said Monday it would not establish diplomatic ties with Israel until the solution of the Middle East problem and creation of an independent Palestinian state.

  • Pakistan stood to lose by finishing the game Open this result in new window
    Sydney Morning Herald - Aug 21 7:08 AM
    THE really interesting question from Sunday's great cricket scandal is why it blew up at all. Why couldn't the parties work it out? These are professional athletes, after all. All umpire Darrell Hair accused Pakistan of doing was breaking the rules. The penalty he imposed was a paltry five runs.

  • Pakistan won't rule out one-day boycott Open this result in new window
    Evening Standard - Aug 21 12:00 PM
    Pakistan will continue with their tour of England despite the ball-tampering row but may review that decision following captain Inzamam-ul-Haq's disciplinary hearing with the International Cricket Council.

  • Disrepute charge for Pakistan's captain Open this result in new window
    ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 21 6:53 AM
    Pakistan's captain has been charged with bringing cricket into disrepute after his team forfeited the fourth test against England.

  • Pakistan boss: 'My players did not cheat' Open this result in new window
    ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 21 5:38 AM
    Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer has defended his team against accusations of cheating after the forfeited 4th Test against England at The Oval.

  • Pakistan captain charged after test forfeit Open this result in new window
    RTÉ News - Aug 21 8:59 AM
    The International Cricket Council (ICC) have charged Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul Haq with bringing the game into disrepute after his team forfeited the fourth Test against England at the Oval on Sunday.

  • ISAF to get Pakistan's logistic support for Afghanistan mission Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 21 8:03 AM
    Pakistan - ISAF Pakistan would extend assistance to International Security Force in Afghanistan (ISAF) in terms of logistic support to make their presence in Afghanistan safe and effective, the Defense Ministry said on Monday.

  • Pakistan to continue tour Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Aug 21 8:36 AM
    Cricket: Shahriyar Khan has revealed that Pakistan have made an official complaint about The Oval fiasco.

  • Pakistan Captain On Disrepute Charge Open this result in new window
    Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 21 5:22 AM
    Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has been charged with bringing cricket into disrepute following the incidents which saw the fourth Test against England end in farce.

  • Pakistan Forfeit Cricket Match Amid Controversy Open this result in new window
    Ohmynews - Aug 21 3:29 PM
    The fourth day of the fourth test match between England and Pakistan at The Oval, London ended in high farce and high controversy when England was awarded victory after the umpires deemed that Pakistan had...

  • Pakistan-England in huge row over cricket Open this result in new window
    UPI - Aug 21 9:53 AM
    LONDON, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- A crucial cricket test match between Pakistan and England appears to have gone horribly awry over a dispute concerning ball tempering.

  • Cricket-Pakistan ready to continue test, says PCB chairman Open this result in new window
    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.

  • England-Pakistan Scoreboard Open this result in new window
    Fox Sports - Aug 21 1:18 AM
    Scoreboard after Pakistan was ruled to have forfeited the match on Sunday's fourth day of the fourth and final test between England and Pakistan at The Oval, following a protest by Pakistan's players. There was no play after tea. England was awarded the match.

  • UPDATE 1-Cricket-Pakistan fail to take field after ball row Open this result in new window
    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.

  • Pakistan-England Test Abandoned After Ball Dispute (Update6) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 20 7:48 PM
    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.

  • When England plays Pakistan, it's just not cricket Open this result in new window
    The Age - Aug 21 7:30 AM
    Umpire Darrell Hair lifts off the bails after Pakistan refused to take to the field. Photo: AFP WELL, we almost made it to the end of the series, but it wouldn't be England versus Pakistan without some kind of political row.

  • Pakistan may go home early from England Open this result in new window
    sportal.com.au - Aug 21 3:50 PM
    Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer says his team may pull out of the rest of its tour of England if skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq is found guilty of ball tampering.

  • ICC charges Pakistan's Inzamam Open this result in new window
    Reuters.co.uk - Aug 21 7:52 AM
    DUBAI (Reuters) - The International Cricket Council (ICC) charged Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul Haq on Monday with bringing the game into disrepute after his team forfeited the fourth test against England at the Oval.

  • Pakistan and NATO to enhance cooperation Open this result in new window
    Pakistani Newspaper - Aug 21 11:56 AM
    RAWALPINDI, Aug 21 (APP): Pakistan and NATO have agreed to further enhance and intensify mutual cooperation in the areas of common interest.

  • UPDATE 1-Cricket-Pakistan hit by ball-tampering row Open this result in new window
    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 Sorry Over Cricket Fiasco Open this result in new window
    Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 21 3:44 AM
    Pakistan's coach has apologised to cricket fans following the farcical end to the fourth Test against England at The Oval.

  • Pakistan in 'ball-tampering' row Open this result in new window
    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.

  • Pakistan: No Decision About U.N. Force Open this result in new window
    India Daily - Aug 21 12:53 PM
    Pakistan said Aug. 21 it has made no decision on whether to lend troops to the U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon. Progress toward establishing relations with Israel would depend on continuing negotiations in a Middle East peace process, a Pakistani spokeswoman added.

  • Man arrested in Pakistan for desecrating holy Qur'an Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 21 7:48 AM
    Pakistan - Holy Qur'an The man, who had allegedly desecrated copies of the holy Qur'an on Saturday in Akhbarpura village of Nowshera district, was arrested from the forest of Janbba Daudzai on Sunday.

  • Cricket-Pakistan fail to take field after ball-tampering row Open this result in new window
    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! Open this result in new window
    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

  • Pakistan Veto Umpire Over Test Farce Open this result in new window
    Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 21 3:06 AM
    Pakistan have said they will not accept controversial umpire Darrell Hair for any future matches following the farcical end to the fourth Test against England at The Oval.

  • Pakistan will not establish ties with Israel Open this result in new window
    The Times of India - Aug 21 8:40 AM
    Pakistan said that it would not establish diplomatic ties with Israel until the solution of the Middle East problem and creation of an independent Palestinian state.

  • Pakistan president backs Inzy Open this result in new window
    FOXSPORTS.com.au - Aug 21 8:36 AM
    PAKISTAN President Pervez Musharraf phoned the country's cricket captain to offer his support in the ball-tampering row that wrecked the fourth Test against England, a senior official said.

  • UPDATE 1-Cricket-Pakistan hit by ball-tampering row Open this result in new window
    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.

  • Inzamam says protest defended Pakistan's pride Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 21 2:45 AM
    Pakistan cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq said he kept his team off the field against England in the fourth Test because his country's pride had been hurt.

  • Cricket-Pakistan hit by five-run penalty as ball is changed Open this result in new window
    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.

  • PAKISTAN: Pak pvt channels can air 6 percent Indian content Open this result in new window
    AsiaMedia - Aug 21 11:44 AM
    Islamabad --- Pakistan, which continues to ban Indian TV channels, has permitted local private channels to air 6% Indian content in their programmes during daily transmissions.

  • Hussain Backs Pakistan Stance Open this result in new window
    Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 21 1:09 AM
    Nasser Hussain has backed Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq for refusing to play at The Oval on Sunday.

  • Pakistan to refuse to play under Darrell Hair Open this result in new window
    The Age - Aug 21 3:28 AM
    The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Shaharyar Khan, said today the board would not accept Australian umpire Darrell Hair for any matches. -

  • Pakistan lodge ICC protest Open this result in new window
    News 24 South Africa - Aug 21 9:22 AM
    Pakistan Cricket Board chairperson, Shaharyar Khan, says the board has lodged a protest to the ICC over the ball-tampering charge.

  • Pakistan probed in ball-tampering row Open this result in new window
    ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 21 1:48 AM
    Pakistan could face disciplinary action after refusing to take to the field in the forfeited fourth Test against England at The Oval.

  • Fighting terror: America must keep Pakistan on its side Open this result in new window
    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 Open this result in new window
    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.

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