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Read leaves Pakistan with tough chase 
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England wicket-keeper Chris Read's Test-best 55 left Pakistan needing 323 to win the third Test on the final day here at Headingley.Expulsion of diplomats won't hurt peace with India, says Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - 24 minutes ago
Pakistan said the tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomats by itself and India should not affect the peace process between the nuclear-armed nations.Floods, heavy rain kill 144 in Pakistan AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 07 2:23 PM
Flooding and heavy rains in northwestern Pakistan in recent days have left 144 people dead and 97 others injured, a relief official said Monday.Pakistan tribal elder beheaded AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 07 9:45 AM
Pro-Taliban militants beheaded a pro-government tribal elder in Pakistan's restive tribal region bordering Afghanistan, officials said.Pakistan fight back despite Strauss hundred AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 07 8:34 AM
England captain Andrew Strauss has scored his second century of the series against Pakistan but his exit to the last ball before tea left the third Test finely balanced on the fourth day here at Headingley.Pakistan floods kill 140 Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 07 8:11 AM
Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed more than 140 people in Pakistan's northwest, and forced hundreds of thousands out of their homes in neighboring India, officials said on Monday.Expelled Indian diplomat returns home from Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 07 7:52 AM
An Indian diplomat expelled by Pakistan on charges of spying returned home, saying he had been roughed up and handcuffed.UPDATE 1-Cricket-Test Series England v Pakistan scoreboard Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 07 7:58 AM
Scoreboard at tea on the fourth day in the third Test between England and Pakistan on Monday in Leeds, England England 1st innings 515 (K. Pietersen 135, I. Bell 119; U. Gul 5-123) Pakistan 1st innings 538 (M. Yousuf 192, Y. Khan 173)UPDATE 1-Cricket-Strauss scores century but Pakistan hit back Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 07 8:03 AM
Andrew Strauss scored a fine century in England's second innings at Headingley on Monday but Pakistan hit back to dismiss him with the final ball of the afternoon session to keep the third test on a knife edge.Flood death toll in northwest Pakistan hits 144 AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 07 6:44 AM
Flash floods caused by torrential monsoon rain in northwest Pakistan have claimed 144 lives, including dozens killed when a bridge collapsed into a river, a government official said.Cricket-Test Series England v Pakistan scoreboard Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 07 5:17 AM
Scoreboard at lunch on the fourth day in the third Test between England and Pakistan on Monday in Leeds, England England 1st innings 515 (K. Pietersen 135, I. Bell 119; U. Gul 5-123) Pakistan 1st innings 538 (M. Yousuf 192, Y. Khan 173)Pakistan plays down diplomat row BBC News - Aug 07 1:05 PM
Pakistan plays down fears that peace talks with India may be derailed by their expulsion of each other's diplomats.Cricket-England 121-0 second innings v Pakistan - lunch Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 07 5:05 AM
England were 121-0 at lunch in their second innings on the fourth day of the third test at Headingley on Monday in reply to Pakistan's first innings total of 538 all out. England were dismissed for 515 in their first innings.Cricket-Pakistan World Cup stadium plan hits snag Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 07 1:30 AM
Plans by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to construct a stadium in Islamabad for the 2011 World Cup have run into problems, a board official said on Monday.Pakistan fight back Sydney Morning Herald - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
England captain Andrew Strauss scored a majestic century on the fourth day of the third Test against Pakistan on Monday to set up the prospect of an enthralling finale. -India, Pakistan among top ten World Bank borrowers Yahoo! India News - 10 minutes ago
Washington, Aug 8 (IANS) India and Pakistan were among the ten largest World Bank borrowers as its lending commitments to South Asia reached $3.8 billion in the 2006 financial year ended June 30.Pakistan nuclear report disputed BBC News - Aug 07 4:29 AM
US and Pakistan dispute a recent report by a monitoring institute which says Pakistan is building a new nuclear reactor.Cricket-Strauss confident of series win against Pakistan Cricmania - 48 minutes ago
LEEDS (AFP) - England captain Andrew Strauss said his side were favourites to claim a series-clinching victory in the third Test against Pakistan on the final day here at Headingley.India, Pakistan love borrowing IBN live - 11 minutes ago
India and Pakistan were among the 10 largest World Bank borrowers in the financial year that ended on June 30.Pakistan floods kill 140 Sydney Morning Herald - Aug 07 1:25 PM
Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed more than 140 people in Pakistan's northwest, and forced hundreds of thousands out of their homes in neighbouring India, officials said.Monty and his part in any Pakistan downfall The Herald - Aug 07 6:38 PM
Anyone's game; no-one's game? England are favourites to beat Pakistan in the third Test at Headingley today but this match has established a pattern of surprises and there must be more to come.'Whenever India gets hit, Pakistan looks bad' rediff.com - Aug 07 1:35 PM
'Because of Pakistan's choice of a Kashmir policy that relies so heavily on proxy violence to leverage India, Islamabad has lost the presumption of innocence whenever horrific acts of well coordinated terror are directed against India'No big Pakistan nuclear buildup, envoy says: press by Staff Writers Washington, Aug 5, 2006 Space War - Aug 07 6:59 AM
A new Pakistani nuclear reactor could be used for "military purposes" as well as for civilian power needs but will not lead to a massive increase in the country's nuclear arsenal, according to Pakistan's new ambassador to Washington, The Washington Times reported Saturday.Pakistan fight back The Star Online - Aug 07 4:36 PM
LEEDS: England captain Andrew Strauss scored his second century of the series against Pakistan but his exit to the last ball before tea left the third Test finely balanced in yesterday's fourth day here at Headingley.Strauss on song but Pakistan dig deep to set up climax The Scotsman: Sport - Aug 07 4:19 PM
ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss scored a majestic century on the fourth day of the third Test against Pakistan yesterday to set up the prospect of an enthralling finale.India, Pakistan among top ten World Bank borrowers New Kerala - 22 minutes ago
By Arun Kumar, Washington: India and Pakistan were among the ten largest World Bank borrowers as its lending commitments to South Asia reached $3.8 billion in the 2006 financial year ended June 30.Anti-India terror groups exist in Pakistan: Boucher Dawn - 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
NEW DELHI, Aug 7: The United States on Monday acknowledged that certain terrorist groups having designs against India still exist in Pakistan but it also expressed the hope that peace talks between the two neighbours would resume at an appropriate time anyway.U.S Congress clears F-16 jets deal: Pakistan Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 07 11:59 AM
Pakistan - FO briefing The U.S Congress has cleared the sale of F-16s to Pakistan and the deal contains no extraordinary condition, the Foreign Spokesperson Ms. Tasneem Aslam said on Monday.Floods, heavy rain kill 144 in Pakistan Syracuse.com - Aug 07 2:50 PM
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) Flooding and heavy rains in northwestern Pakistan in recent days have left 144 people dead and 97 others injured, a relief official said Monday.England-Pakistan Third Test Scoreboard Fox Sports - Aug 07 5:58 AM
Scoreboard at lunch Monday on the fourth day of the third test between England and Pakistan at Headingley:Pakistan floods kill 140 The Australian - Aug 07 11:59 AM
FLASH floods triggered by torrential rains have killed more than 140 people in Pakistan's northwest, and forced hundreds of thousands out of their homes in neighbouring India, officials said today.Pakistan still dangerous - NZ hockey coach Stuff - Aug 07 10:22 AM
New Zealand men's hockey coach Kevin Towns is taking little comfort from Pakistan changing its coach just four weeks from the start of the World Cup in Monchengladbach, Germany.Strauss Defies Pakistan Pressure Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 07 8:09 AM
Andrew Strauss hit a defiant century for England as Pakistan piled on the pressure with a series of afternoon wickets in the third npower Test.Read leaves Pakistan with tough chase Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Aug 07 1:40 PM
England wicket-keeper Chris Read's Test-best 55 has left Pakistan needing 323 to win the third Test on the final day at Headingley tonight. Only a Don Bradman-inspired Australia, who made 3 for 404 back in 1948, have ever scored more in the fourth innings to win a Headingley Test.Pakistan Floods Kill 140, One Million Homeless in India Planet Ark - Aug 07 5:11 PM
ISLAMABAD - Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed more than 140 people in Pakistan's northwest, and forced hundreds of thousands out of their homes in neighbouring India, officials said on Monday.Live: England v Pakistan BBC News - Aug 07 2:41 AM
England trail Pakistan by 20 runs with all 10 wickets standing going into day four of the third Test.Pakistan out for confrontation: BJP The Hindu - Aug 07 12:54 PM
NEW DELHI: : Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have, in a joint statement, criticised the Government for not being able to defend its diplomats abroad. They were referring to the treatment meted out to Indian Visa Counsellor in Pakistan ...Pakistan powers to victory The Hindu - Aug 07 12:51 PM
Chennai: Pakistan overwhelmed India 4-1, after leading 2-1 at half-time, to claim the trophy in the four-nation Singapore hockey challenge for men at the Delta Stadium in Singapore on Sunday. Pakistan finished with nine points, winning all its ...Qayyum opposes Pakistan Steel sell-off Business Recorder - Aug 07 4:47 PM
ISLAMABAD (August 08 2006): The Chairman of Pakistan Steels Mills (PSM), Abdul Qayyum, has conveyed to the government that privatisation is an unpopular step and would have political implications in general elections.Strauss hits century, but Pakistan has the edge The Hindu - Aug 07 12:54 PM
LEEDS: Captain Andrew Strauss became the third England batsman to score hundreds in successive matches -- after Alastair Cook and Ian Bell -- as the third Test swung slowly Pakistan's way on the fourth day at Headingley. He needed ...Expulsion should not affect peace process: Pakistan The Hindu - Aug 07 1:00 PM
ISLAMABAD: The tit-for-tat expulsions by India and Pakistan of each other's diplomats should not affect the peace process, the Pakistan Foreign Ministry said on Monday. "In our view the expulsion should make no difference to the peace ...U.S. Supports New Business, Academic Enterprises in Pakistan U.S. Department of State - Aug 07 4:06 PM
When the United States and Pakistan recently signed agreements to fund educational development and small businesses, it was a step toward implementing a much larger program to promote economic growth in Pakistan. One bilateral agreement commits $13.7 million for economic growth, and will enable the United States Agency for International Development to give more than 130,000 loans for small Pakistan task Bradmanesque FOXSPORTS.com.au - Aug 07 12:31 PM
ENGLAND wicketkeeper Chris Read's Test-best 55 has left Pakistan needing 323 to win the third Test on the final day at Headingley.Pakistan says world community has failed Afghanistan again Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 07 6:37 AM
_ Pakistan said Monday the international community has failed Afghanistan once again by not doing as much as it could to help the Afghan government and people on the development front and in the fight against drugs and terrorism.Pakistan says expulsion of Indian diplomat should not hurt peace process Yahoo! India News - Aug 07 8:04 AM
The expulsion of an Indian diplomat from Pakistan amid allegations of spying should not affect the peace process between the rival South Asian nations, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said Monday. Pakistan Select Duo Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 07 6:09 AM
Mohammad Hafeez and returning fast bowler Mohammad Asif have been called into Pakistan's squad.Pakistan set 323 to win third Test India Times Cricket - Aug 07 2:02 PM
LEEDS, Aug 7: Pakistan were set 323 to win the third Test after bowling out England for 345 in their second innings on the fourth day at Headingley here Monday.Pakistan fightback leaves Test open Evening Standard - Aug 07 11:34 AM
Pakistan threw the third Test wide open at Headingley as England were dismissed for 345. Led by vice-captain Younis Khan for the majority of the day, Pakistan struck back impressively after England captain Andrew Strauss struck a 10th Test hundred.Yousuf and Khan set Pakistan best CNN.com - Aug 06 10:32 AM
LEEDS, England (Reuters) -- Pakistan's Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan shredded the record books with a 363-run stand in the third Test against England on Sunday before the home side staged a belated fightback.Cricket-England dismiss Pakistan for 538 in first innings Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 9:45 AM
England dismissed Pakistan for 538 in their first innings on the third day of the third test against Pakistan at Headingley on Sunday. England made 515 in their first innings.Pakistan floods kill 120 people The Age - Aug 07 5:08 AM
Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 120 people in Pakistan's North West Frontier province, and forced hundreds of thousands out of their homes in neighbouring India, officials said.Pakistan floods kill 120 Reuters.co.uk - Aug 07 7:37 AM
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 120 people in Pakistan's North West Frontier province, and forced hundreds of thousands out of their homes in neighbouring India, officials said on Monday.Pakistan floods kill 120 people AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Aug 07 4:56 AM
Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 120 people in Pakistan's North West Frontier province.England openers fend off Pakistan attack ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 07 5:25 AM
Marcus Trescothick and Andrew Strauss have helped England off to the perfect start in their second innings against Pakistan.Pakistan takes 20-run lead Fox Sports - Aug 06 10:59 PM
Pakistan took a 20-run lead after rallying to post 538 all out in its first innings against England in the third test on Sunday - a spell that included a record 363-run third-wicket stand.ENGLAND SLUMP GIVES PAKISTAN SNIFF OF VICTORY Sporting Life - Aug 07 9:17 AM
Pakistan struck back impressively at Headingley after Andrew Strauss struck a 10th Test hundred. Trailing 1-0 in the four-match npower series, the Pakistanis waited until the 39th over before an initial success as Strauss and Marcus Trescothick put on 158.Flood death toll in Pakistan hits 144 Nine O'Clock - Aug 07 12:49 PM
PESHAWAR - Flash floods caused by torrential monsoon rain in northwest Pakistan have claimed 144 lives, including dozens killed when a bridge collapsed into a river, a government official said Monday.Expulsion of diplomats not to affect peace process: Pakistan Pakistani Newspaper - Aug 07 11:40 AM
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP): Pakistan on Monday reiterating its commitment to the peace process with India said the expulsion of diplomats from either country would not have any effect.England 100-0 second innings v Pakistan Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Aug 07 4:41 AM
England were 100-0 after 22 overs in their second innings on the fourth day of the third test at Headingley on Monday in reply to Pakistan's first innings total of 538 all out.England 115-0 second innings v Pakistan - latest Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 07 4:52 AM
LEEDS (Reuters) - England were 115-0 after 26 overs in their second innings on the fourth day of the third test at Headingley on Monday in reply to Pakistan's first innings total of 538 all out.Read leaves Pakistan with tough chase Independent Online - Aug 07 2:05 PM
England wicket-keeper Chris Read has left Pakistan needing 323 to win the third Test on the final day at Headingley.Pakistan battle back Tiscali - Aug 07 10:59 AM
LEEDS (Reuters) - England batsman Ian Bell scored his third century in consecutive tests before Pakistan battled back in fine style on the second day of the third test at Headingley on Saturday.Pakistan set up Test climax thriller Daily Mirror - Aug 07 10:49 AM
ENGLAND face a nervy final day at Headingley after a lively afternoon performance from Pakistan's bowlers left the visitors chasing 323. UPDATE 1-Cricket-Test Series England v Pakistan scoreboard Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 7:56 AM
Scoreboard at tea on the third day in the third Test between England and Pakistan on Sunday in Leeds, England England 1st innings 515 (K. Pietersen 135, I. Bell 119; U. Gul 5-123)Pakistan hopes spy row won t hurt India peace talks Khaleej Times - Aug 07 7:59 AM
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan said on Monday a tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomats by Islamabad and New Delhi at the weekend should not derail a delicate peace process between South Asia s nuclear-armed rivals.US confirms anti-India terror groups exist in Pakistan Islamic Republic News Agency - Aug 07 6:14 AM
India - Pak - US US Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher, today acknowledged that certain terrorist groups having "designs" against India still exist in Pakistan, virtually lending support to New Delhi's contention.Pakistan's overnight rates stay firm; rupee flat Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 07 3:30 AM
KARACHI, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Pakistan's short-term money rates remained firm on Monday, and dealers said they were unlikely to ease in the near term due to a lack of cash inflows during the week.Centre's policy towards Pakistan 'inconsistent': Sena New Kerala - Aug 07 10:44 AM
Jammu, Aug 7: Charging the Centre with "inconsistency" in dealing with Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir unit of Shiv Sena today asked it to frame a "clear and specific policy" towards the neighbouring country "so as to root out terrorism".120 killed in Pakistan floods News Interactive - Aug 07 5:17 AM
FLASH floods triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 120 people in Pakistan's North West Frontier province, and forced hundreds of thousands out of their homes in neighbouring India, officials said today.Kaneria strikes for Pakistan Evening Standard - Aug 07 8:04 AM
Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria picked up two quick wickets against England during the afternoon session at Headingley - including the prize scalp of Kevin Pietersen.England 115-0 second innings v Pakistan - latest Reuters.co.uk - Aug 07 5:07 AM
LEEDS (Reuters) - England were 115-0 after 26 overs in their second innings on the fourth day of the third test at Headingley on Monday in reply to Pakistan's first innings total of 538 all out. England were dismissed for 515 in their first innings.Pakistan call in more troopers CricketLine.com - Aug 07 6:38 AM
Pakistan have called up opening batsman Mohammad Hafeez and fast bowler Mohammad Asif returns to the tour ahead of next week's fourth Test against England.Anti-India terror groups exist in Pakistan, says US Hindustan Times - Aug 07 6:03 AM
The US on Monday acknowledged that certain terrorist groups having "designs" against India still exist in Pakistan, virtually lending support to New Delhi's contention.Pakistan hopeful US will start trade talks Financial Express - Aug 07 10:39 AM
WASHINGTON : Pakistan is hopeful that the US will agree to begin talks on a bilateral trade agreement soon as part of the global "war on terror", the country's commerce minister has told the Financial Times.Cricket-Test Series England v Pakistan scoreboard Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 5:17 AM
Scoreboard at lunch on the third day in the third Test between England and Pakistan on Sunday in Leeds, England England 1st innings 515 (K. Pietersen 135, I. Bell 119; U. Gul 5-123)Cricket-Asif and Hafeez to reinforce Pakistan team Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 4:53 AM
Pakistan paceman Mohammad Asif and all rounder Mohammad Hafeez will reinforce the touring squad in England before the fourth test at the Oval starting on Aug. 17, a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official said on Sunday.PAKISTAN: Flood havoc kills over 110 in north IRIN - Aug 07 5:43 AM
ISLAMABAD, 7 Aug 2006 (IRIN) - At least 110 people are dead after flooding in Pakistan's North West Frontier province (NWFP) and parts of Pakistani-administered Kashmir caused by heavy rains in the area.Cricket-Pakistan 331-2 1st innings lunch 3rd day 3rd test Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 5:02 AM
Pakistan were 331 for two in reply to England's 515 at lunch on the third day of the third test at Headingley on Sunday.Pakistan take slender lead ITV.com - Aug 07 5:02 AM
Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan hit centuries to cement Pakistan's fightback on day three of the third Test at Headingley before England pegged them back with a flurry of wickets. MQM has go-ahead for public meeting at Minar-e-Pakistan The Pakistan Link - Aug 07 8:45 AM
LAHORE: Dr Farooq Sattar, the deputy convenor of the Mutahida Qaumi Movement s (MQM s) coordination committee and the movement s parliamentary leader, announced on Sunday that the MQM would hold a public meeting at Minar-e-Pakistan on August 13, 2006.No big Pakistan nuclear buildup, says its envoy Financial Express - Aug 07 8:54 AM
A new Pakistani nuclear reactor could be used for "military purposes" as well as for civilian power needs but will not lead to a massive increase in the country's nuclear arsenal, according to Pakistan's new ambassador to Washington, The Washington Times reported.Peace process must go on: Pakistan New Kerala - Aug 07 7:45 AM
Islamabad, Aug 7: Pakistan wants the peace dialogue between Islamabad and New Delhi to continue despite the deadly terror attacks in India and the recent expulsion of each other's diplomats, reported Online news agency Monday.England openers fend off Pakistan attack ITV.com - Aug 07 5:02 AM
Marcus Trescothick and Andrew Strauss have helped England off to the perfect start in their second innings against Pakistan. The opening batsmen enjoyed a partnership of more than 100 for the opening wicket at Headingley.Expulsions of diplomats bad omen for Pakistan-India peace process: analysts AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 3:11 AM
India and Pakistan's tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomats is a bad omen for their already troubled peace process, analysts said.Pakistan behind all the trouble in Afghanistan, says Afghan political leader New Kerala - Aug 07 8:46 AM
Islamabad: Pakistan was supplying arms to the Taliban with the objective of stirring trouble in Afghanistan, a key political leader in Afghanistan and chief of the Awami National Party (ANP), Asfandyar Wali Khan has said.Pakistan detains 14 Chinese headed to Europe on fake passports AFP via Yahoo! News - 27 minutes ago
Pakistani police arrested 14 Chinese who arrived in the port city of Karachi on fake South Korean passports on their way to Europe and two Koreans suspected of human trafficking, officials said.Flash floods in Pakistan kill 120 Gulf News - Aug 07 7:19 AM
Islamabad: Flash floods have killed at least 120 people in Pakistan s North West Frontier province (NWFP), forcing hundreds of thousands out of their homes in neighbouring India.India and Pakistan trade envoy expulsions amid rising strain International Herald Tribune - Aug 06 6:08 AM
An Indian diplomat has been ordered to leave Pakistan by Monday after allegedly being caught with "sensitive documents," prompting a reciprocal expulsion by India, in a setback to the nuclear-armed rivals' shaky peace process.England v Pakistan Sporting Life - Aug 07 3:47 AM
Marcus Trescothick enjoyed two early reprieves as England attempted to bat Pakistan out of the third npower Test at Headingley today. The Somerset left-hander was dropped twice by wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal as England resumed the fourth morning trailing the tourists by 20 runs on three without loss.Pakistan World Cup stadium plan hits snag ThatsCricket.com - Aug 07 8:28 AM
Plans by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to construct a stadium in Islamabad for the 2011 World Cup have run into problems, a board official said today.Centre's policy towards Pakistan 'inconsistent': Sena Outlook India - Aug 07 5:21 AM
Charging the Centre with "inconsistency" in dealing with Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir unit of Shiv Sena today asked it to frame a "clear and specific policy" towards the neighbouring country "so as to root out terrorism".India and Pakistan expel senior diplomats SiliconIndia - Aug 07 5:09 AM
NEW DELHI: Quoting a tit-for-tat situation, India and Pakistan have done away with their senior diplomats.India go down to Pakistan in final rediff.com - Aug 07 1:50 AM
Pakistan beat archrivals India 4-1 to clinch the four-nation men's Singapore Challenge hockey tournament.Pakistan alleges Indian consulate in Iran aiding Balochistan rebels New Kerala - Aug 07 3:29 AM
Islamabad, Aug 7: Pakistan has asked Iran to monitor the Indian consulate in the Iranian border city of Zahidan, alleging it was aiding nationalist rebels in the southwest Balochistan province.SBY's former classmate now Pakistan ambassador The Jakarta Post - Aug 06 8:59 PM
When speaking to Pakistani Ambassador to Indonesia Maj. Gen. (ret) Ali Baz , many Indonesians will be surprised with his fluency in Indonesian. As an Army major he attended the Bandung-based Army's Staff and Command School (Seskoad) from 1988 to 1989. The retired army major general, who was a former classmate of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono shared his views about Pakistan and Indonesia's Bomb blast kills boy in Pakistan restive southwest Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 06 12:00 AM
A teenaged boy carrying a bomb in Pakistan's troubled southwestern Baluchistan province died on Sunday when the explosive went off accidentally, police said.Death toll climbs to 40 after bridge collapse in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 05 11:29 PM
At least 40 people were killed and many more were missing after a bridge collapsed in northwestern Pakistan as seasonal rains flooded the area, police said Sunday.Cricket: England peg Pakistan back Guardian Unlimited - Aug 06 5:32 PM
Cricket: England neck and neck with Pakistan at the end of third day.Pakistan:Fatwa Bans Women Working With NGOs OneWorld South Asia - Aug 07 12:10 AM
PESHAWAR, Aug 4 (IPS) - Negative publicity and attacks by Islamist groups on non- governmental organizations (NGOs) working with women have forced several to close their offices and move staff out of Pakistan's North West Frontier Province (NWFP).Pakistan s Kargil plans leaked to India Gulf Times - Aug 07 1:34 AM
ISLAMABAD: A White Paper released by the opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has stated that India knew about the Kargil operation plan 11 months before its launch .