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  • Britain's Prince Charles to visit Pakistan: report Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
    Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall are to visit Pakistan next month, a newspaper reported.

  • Some see Pakistan's truce as a defeat Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 13 11:52 AM
    Pakistan has a new strategy for fighting al-Qaida and Taliban militancy on its lawless border with Afghanistan: peace. After three years of battles, the army has reached a truce with militants in North Waziristan. But that's only stoked fears that Islamic extremists will have a freer run than ever along the rugged frontier where Osama bin Laden could be hiding.

  • Britain's Prince Charles to visit Pakistan Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 13 11:46 AM
    Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall are reportedly to visit Pakistan next month.

  • Afghanistan, Pakistan must unite against terror: Afghan president Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 13 8:29 AM
    Pakistan and Afghanistan must unite to save their people from the menace of terrorism, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said while opening a road linking the neighbours.

  • Few expectations from India-Pakistan talks Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 13 5:32 AM
    A long-awaited summit meeting between the leaders of India and Pakistan this week, their first in a year, is not expected to produce any dramatic breakthroughs with both sides facing domestic political pressure.

  • Taliban figure arrested in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 13 6:42 AM
    A suspected Taliban group commander and five other militants were arrested Wednesday in a raid on a private hospital in southwestern Pakistan where they were being treated for injuries suffered in fighting in Afghanistan, officials said.

  • Pakistan to broaden rape laws, but women's groups see setback Open this result in new window
    The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Sep 13 1:00 AM
    A bill originally intended to repeal Pakistan's controversial rape laws is likely to suffer a severe setback this week, analysts say, when Parliament votes on a watered-down version designed to placate conservatives.

  • Some See Pakistan's Truce As a Defeat Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Sep 13 12:04 PM
    Some Observers See Pakistan's Truce With Militants As a Defeat for Musharraf, a U.S. Ally

  • Some See Pakistan's Truce As a Defeat Open this result in new window
    Los Angeles Times - Sep 13 11:35 AM
    ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Pakistan has a new strategy for fighting al-Qaida and Taliban militancy on its lawless border with Afghanistan: peace. After three years of battles, the army has reached a truce with militants in North Waziristan.

  • 'Top leadership of Al Qaeda is hiding in Pakistan' Open this result in new window
    rediff.com - 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
    Billionaire-activist George Soros says the top leadership of Al Qaeda is in Pakistan, and the resurgence of the Taliban is supported by elements within Pakistan.

  • Some see Pakistan's truce as a defeat Open this result in new window
    Boston Globe - Sep 13 11:51 AM
    Pakistan has a new strategy for fighting al-Qaida and Taliban militancy on its lawless border with Afghanistan: peace.

  • Pakistan says US military not needed to track bin Laden Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 8:27 PM
    Pakistan does not need US-led coalition forces based in Afghanistan to help them capture Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on home soil, an official said.

  • Military action 'risks Pakistan unrest' Open this result in new window
    News Interactive - Sep 13 5:56 PM
    AN influential think tank urged Pakistan today to stop military action against nationalist militants in its restive Baluchistan province and open dialogue with political parties to resolve the conflict.

  • Pakistan authority asks firm to stop show using 'Bachchan's voice' Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - 29 minutes ago
    Karachi, Sep 13: Pakistan's telecom authority has asked a call-in entertainment company to stop running a quiz show for which they were allegedly using the copied voice of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, pending an inquiry.

  • Jolie Film Crew Halted For Filming Illegally In Pakistan Open this result in new window
    ContactMusic - 2 hours, 57 minutes ago
    Filming of ANGELINA JOLIE's hard-hitting new movie A MIGHTY HEART has caused controversy in Pakistan when the crew was found guilty of shooting withou

  • Pakistan, EU jointly fighting terrorism: Musharraf grateful for quake assistance Open this result in new window
    Dawn - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
    BRUSSELS, Sept 13: Expressing firm commitment to fighting terrorism and extremism, President Gen Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday said Pakistan was playing a pivotal role for regional and world peace and could work as a bridge between the West and the Muslim world.

  • Pakistan hit back over statements Open this result in new window
    Times Online - Sep 13 4:22 PM
    THE ICC and Darrell Hair, the umpire, have been accused of making inappropriate and prejudicial comments by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) before the code of conduct hearing against Inzamam-ul-Haq this month.

  • Kookaburras demolish Pakistan ahead of finals Open this result in new window
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Sep 13 3:55 PM
    Australia has warmed up for the semi-finals of the men's hockey World Championship in Germany with a comfortable 3-0 win over Pakistan in its final pool match.

  • Angelina's new film -- Problems in Pakistan (TMZ) Updated: 2006-09-14 09:24 Open this result in new window
    China Daily - Sep 13 6:42 PM
    She might be the sweetheart of Namibia, but it looks like Angelina Jolie doesn't quite carry the same weight in Pakistan.

  • Pakistan Bid to End Abuse of Women Reporting Rape Hits Snag Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 15 minutes ago
    Efforts to pass a measure called the Women?s Protection Bill have run into opposition from members of the governing coalition, as well as from Islamic parties.

  • Pakistan Steel sell-off: Arif Habib, Al Tuwairqi file review petition in Supreme Court Open this result in new window
    Business Recorder - Sep 13 4:48 PM
    KARACHI (September 14 2006): Arif Habib Group and Al Tuwairqi Group have filed a petition in the Supreme Court of Pakistan for review with regard to incorrect and incomplete recording certain facts, apparent on the face of record, while commenting on the bidders' consortium.

  • Pakistan defend Zaheer decision Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Sep 13 2:22 AM
    The Pakistan Cricket Board defends its decision to replace Zaheer Abbas as team manager.

  • Doors open for spreading the Gospel in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Florida Baptist Witness - Sep 13 4:54 PM
    ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (BP)-In a nation portrayed in the media as Osama bin Laden's reputed hideout, a terrorist hot potato and a land in danger of the influences of Islamic fundamentalism, God has never been working more, according to Southern Baptists who labor inside its borders.

  • LODI / Men OKd to return to U.S. from Pakistan Open this result in new window
    San Francisco Chronicle - Sep 13 3:46 AM
    Two relatives of a Lodi man who was convicted of supporting terrorists have been cleared to return home from a long trip to Pakistan, ending a five-month standoff in which the U.S. citizens were told they had to cooperate with the FBI to get off the...

  • Pakistan arrests 14 suspected Taliban in hospital raid Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Sep 13 8:09 AM
    QUETTA, Pakistan (AFP) - Pakistani police arrested 14 suspected Taliban fleeing fighting in southern Afghanistan after a raid on a hospital in the southwestern city of Quetta, officials said.

  • Police arrest 14 Taliban insurgents in southern Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 13 7:33 AM
    _ Pakistani police on Wednesday arrested 14 Taliban insurgents in a city in southern Pakistan which borders Afghanistan, a senior local intelligence official said.

  • French, Germans vie to sell Pakistan submarines Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 13 6:05 AM
    ISLAMABAD, Sept 13 (Reuters) - French and German defence firms are vying to sell Pakistan at least three new submarines, in a deal that could be worth up to $1.5 billion, officials and diplomats told Reuters.

  • Pakistan says rebel pact won't stop surgical strikes Open this result in new window
    Yahoo! India News - Sep 13 5:17 AM
    ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The Pakistan army can still carry out surgical strikes whenever it sees militant activity in North Waziristan, a senior official said on Wednesday after a pact signed last week to end fighting with pro-Taliban tribesmen.

  • BJP flays PM for defending Pakistan Open this result in new window
    IBN live - Sep 13 8:40 AM
    New Delhi: The main Opposition BJP on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his remarks that Pakistan too was a victim of terrorism.

  • Cricket-Pakistan warn ICC over appointing umpire Hair Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 5:31 AM
    The Pakistan Cricket Board has told the International Cricket Council (ICC) to shun Australian umpire Darrell Hair for next month's Champions Trophy in India.

  • Buddhist delegation to Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Daily News - Sep 13 1:33 PM
    COLOMBO: A group of Buddhist Monks will visit Pakistan from September 17 to 24. The delegation consists of Mahanayake of the Asgiriya Chapter, the Most Venerable Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Maha Thera, Uttaritara Mahanayake of the Amarapura Nikaya, the Most Venerable Davuldena Gnanissara Maha Thera, Mahanayake of the Ramannanikaya, the Most Venerable Vevaldeniye Medhalankara Maha Thera, Deputy

  • PAKISTAN: Photo journalist Zaigham Zaidi is no more Open this result in new window
    AsiaMedia - Sep 13 10:14 AM
    Rawalpindi --- Zaigham Zaidi, one of Pakistan's best known photo journalists, is no more. He died on Monday, aged 76, after a three-month coma and a protracted illness of four years.

  • Pakistan T-bill yields stay flat at auction Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 13 1:49 AM
    KARACHI, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Pakistan's Treasury bill yields remained unchanged at an auction on Wednesday despite higher than expected inflation numbers for August, which dealers said signalled a steady monetary policy in the near-term.

  • Imran Khan slams Pakistan one-day performance in England Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 4:12 AM
    Former cricket great Imran Khan says he was dejected at Pakistan's poor performance in the one-day series against England's "weakest" outfit.

  • Pakistan 6-mth T-bill yield flat at 8.8142 pct Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 13 1:17 AM
    KARACHI, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The cut-off yield on Pakistan's benchmark six-month Treasury bills remained unchanged at 8.8142 percent at an auction on Wednesday, the central bank said.

  • Pakistan will not move from its stance on Kashmir: Musharraf Open this result in new window
    India Daily - Sep 13 7:53 AM
    Ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh later this week, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said his country will not move from its stance on the Kashmir issue unless New Delhi moves from its stated position.

  • Asia Pacific - PAKISTAN: Tribal leaders turn blind eye to militant activity Open this result in new window
    ABC Radio Australia - Sep 13 5:11 AM
    Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has warned that Taliban insurgents are a more dangerous terrorist force than al Qaeda because of the broad support they receive in Afghanistan.

  • Pakistan 6-mth T-bill attracts 8.8142-9.0549 pct bids Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 13 12:21 AM
    KARACHI, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Pakistan's benchmark six-month Treasury bills attracted bids in a range of 8.8142 to 9.0549 percent at an auction on Wednesday, compared with the previous cut-off yield of 8.8142 percent, dealers said.

  • Pakistan Clarifies Terms Of Tribal Peace Deal by Staff Writers Islamabad (AFP) Sep 12, 2006 Open this result in new window
    Space War - Sep 12 6:59 PM
    Pakistan on Tuesday clarified the terms of a peace deal signed last week with tribal elders in the troubled regions bordering Afghanistan, saying pro-Taliban militants were not a party to it. "The agreement is between the tribesmen of North Waziristan and the government.

  • Cricket : Pakistan want Hair off umpire panel Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Sep 13 1:53 AM
    Cricket: Despite Malcolm Speed's warning to shut up prior to Inzamam's disciplinary hearing, Pakistan have called for Darrell Hair's head.

  • Christian Slum Dwellers without Basic Amenities in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Crosswalk.com - Sep 13 12:03 AM
    The slum side close to a pleasant area. ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN -- Police, in collaboration with Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), raided the Christian slum in I-9 sector of the capital on September 8, Friday and took some 17 residents of the colony to the I-9 Police Station on charges of stealing electricity.

  • No Panic, Insists Pakistan Chief Open this result in new window
    Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Sep 12 11:09 PM
    Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan believes there is no need to push the panic button after his team's poor performance in the tour of England.

  • Inzamam terms Pakistan's tour performance unsatisfactory Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 11:38 PM
    Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul Haq has termed his team's overall performance in England as "unsatisfactory", saying that the team badly needed to improve its fielding in one-day cricket.

  • Bikini issue arouses interest in Pakistan Assembly Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Sep 13 4:14 AM
    Islamabad, Sep 13: A member of the Islamist alliance in Pakistan failed to agitate the issue of a Pakistan-born American girl in bikini in the National Assembly, but did arouse the interest of many legislators in her "shameful" photograph, the Daily Times reported Wednesday.

  • Pakistan steps up security at US, foreign missions Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 13 1:40 AM
    Pakistan - US Authorities have stepped up security around US missions and other western interests in the country, following an attack Tuesday on the American embassy in the Syrian capital, officials said.

  • Pakistan telecom Authority orders inquiry into use of Bacchan voice Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Sep 13 2:44 AM
    Karachi, Sept 13: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has ordered an inquiry into complaints that an entertainment company has been copying and using the voice of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan to sell a quiz show An official in the PTA confirmed that an enquiry has been ordered into one of its licensees, Telefun-a call-in telephonic and audio text entertainment company was misguiding

  • Imran slams Pakistan's performance Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Sep 12 9:06 PM
    KARACHI Former cricket great Imran Khan yesterday said he was dejected at Pakistans poor performance in the one-day series against Englands weakest outfit.

  • Cricket: Pakistan warn ICC over Hair Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Sep 12 6:09 PM
    Cricket: Pakistan have told the ICC they do not want Darrel Hair on the umpires' panel for the forthcoming Champions Trophy.

  • Pakistan To Review Briton's Execution Open this result in new window
    FOX6 WBRC-TV Birmingham - Sep 12 9:44 PM
    Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf will review the case of a Briton due to be executed in the country next month.

  • Pakistans performance unsatisfactory: Inzy Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Sep 12 9:06 PM
    KARACHI Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul Haq yesterday termed his teams overall performance in England as unsatisfactory, saying that the team badly needed to improve its fielding in one-day cricket.

  • UAE, Pakistan to sign MoU for cross listing of firms Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Sep 12 8:11 PM
    DUBAI The UAE and Pakistan are set to boost cooperation in equity markets as the cross listing of companies will be possible following the signing of MoUs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai next week.

  • Qatar eyes multi-billion dollar investments in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    Gulf Times - Sep 13 3:04 AM
    ISLAMABAD: Qatar has expressed its willingness to make multi-billion dollar investments in four major projects in Pakistan, official sources said here yesterday.

  • Pakistan Navy rolls out 'Airborne Destroyer with US support Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Sep 12 8:44 PM
    KARACHI Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammed Afzal Tahir has reaffirmed Pakistan Navy's commitment to the maritime component of operation Enduring Freedom and has reiterated its pledge to continue playing an active role in the global war on terrorism.

  • Pakistan makes compromise on rape law Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 6:39 PM
    Pakistan's government agreed to a compromise deal with hardline Islamic lawmakers Monday over proposed changes to a law that has long made punishing rapists almost impossible in the country.

  • Changes to Pakistan rape reform Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Sep 12 3:43 AM
    Pakistan says it will present a bill in parliament on Wednesday to reform the handling of rape cases.

  • Pakistan's pledge in Briton case Open this result in new window
    PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Sep 12 2:32 PM
    An MEP has said he has secured a pledge from Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf to review the case of a British man due to be executed in the country next month.

  • Two P-3C surveillance aircraft reactived for Pakistan to fight terrorism Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Sep 12 6:53 PM
    Two old P-3C Orion surveillance aircraft, after being grounded for five years, have been reactivated for Pakistan's terror war as a roll out ceremony was held Tuesday in southern Pakistan's naval air base, according to a statement released by Pakistan Navy.

  • U.S. military deaths in Afghanistan Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 13 6:39 PM
    As of Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, at least 276 members of the U.S. military have died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department.

  • Pakistan back Inzy, replace Abbas Open this result in new window
    Sunday Times - Sep 12 10:04 PM
    KARACHI - Pakistan's cricket board has given its full backing to captain Inzamam-ul Haq over the ball-tampering row that saw them forfeit a recent Test match in England but has replaced manager Zaheer Abbas, an official said.

  • Relief goods from Pakistan reach Beirut today Open this result in new window
    Dawn - Sep 12 8:49 PM
    ISLAMABAD, Sept 12: Pakistan is despatching another consignment of relief goods for the Lebanese people and it is scheduled to land directly at the Beirut airport on Wednesday.

  • Pakistan Plans More Than Military Strategy to Defeat Terrorism Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Sep 11 11:29 PM
    Sept. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan needs a political and social strategy to defeat terrorism because a military option alone won't provide a solution, the government said.

  • Indian squad unchanged as Pakistan call reinforcements U-19 teams to play 4-day match at Arbab Niaz Stadium from today Open this result in new window
    The Frontier Post - Sep 12 8:27 PM
    PESHAWAR (APP): Indian coach Lal Chand Rajput has hinted at no change in the last line up for the match here at Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium as Pakistan called up old guns to tie-the-knot after losing the first Four-Day with a convincing margin at Rawalpindi.

  • Pakistan: Peace with India on Kashmir 'Within Reach' Open this result in new window
    Voice of America - Sep 12 9:06 AM
    Pakistan's president says peace with India regarding the disputed region of Kashmir is "within reach." Addressing European lawmakers in Brussels Tuesday, President Pervez Musharraf said it is important to resolve the issue through peaceful dialogue.

  • Argentina upset Pakistan, as South Korea and Spain also win Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 12:58 PM
    Pakistan's chances of a berth in the semi-finals of the World Cup Championship all but evaporated after they suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Argentina here Monday.

  • Pakistan becomes member of ASEM Open this result in new window
    rediff.com - Sep 12 10:17 AM
    The announcement to admit Pakistan in ASEM was made at Helsinki on Monday following the sixth Summit of the organisation.

  • 'Pakistan's efforts to nab Osama are superficial' Open this result in new window
    rediff.com - Sep 13 4:47 PM
    However, Pallone said Musharraf was 'only willing to fight terrorists affiliated with Al Qaeda to the extent of securing US assistance and worldly praise.'

  • Anger as Pakistan waters down change to Islamic rape law Open this result in new window
    Daily Telegraph - Sep 13 6:05 PM
    Human rights groups accused the Pakistani government of caving into pressure from hardline Islamists yesterday after it agreed to water down planned amendments to the country's controversial rape laws.

  • Pakistan formally admitted as Asia Europe Meeting member Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 12 8:18 AM
    Pakistan - Asia Europe Pakistan has been formally admitted as a member of the Asia Europe Meeting, the Foreign Office statement said on Tuesday. The announcement was made at Helsinki on September 11, following the sixth ASEM Summit, the statement said.

  • Pakistan province leader strongly defends truce with militants Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Sep 12 11:14 AM
    ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The governor a restive Pakistan province on Tuesday staunchly defended a truce that ended years of bloody battles between government troops and Islamic militants believed linked to the Taleban and Al Qaida.

  • Pakistan anti-terrorism effort questioned Open this result in new window
    UPI - Sep 12 9:53 AM
    NEW DELHI, Sept. 12 (UPI) -- India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says Pakistan has not done enough to control terrorist groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

  • Pakistan says US military not needed to track bin Laden Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Sep 12 11:14 AM
    ISLAMABAD - Pakistan does not need US-led coalition forces based in Afghanistan to help them capture Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on home soil, an official said on Tuesday.

  • Pakistan sends more assistance for Lebanese people Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 12 8:03 AM
    Pakistan - Lebanon - Assistance Pakistan has sent two more relief flights, containing 20 metric tons of medicines, food items, blankets and tents for the Lebanese people, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

  • Pakistan admitted as member of ASEM Open this result in new window
    Sify News - Sep 12 12:42 PM
    Pakistan has been admitted as a member of ASEM, a club of European and Asian countries which aims at strengthening trans-continental ties.

  • Pakistan arrests 14 Afghans, some feared Taliban members Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Sep 13 6:39 PM
    Police in southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Wednesday arrested 14 Afghans, some of whom feared to be Taliban, from a private hospital, the NNI news agency quoting officials reported.

  • Shock losses for India and Pakistan Open this result in new window
    The Age - Sep 12 7:48 AM
    Traditional hockey nations Pakistan and India slumped to surprising defeats at the men's hockey World Cup in Germany yesterday. -

  • Pakistan hails ASEMs decision to admit is as member Open this result in new window
    INQ7.net - Sep 12 6:07 AM
    ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Pakistan on Tuesday hailed a decision by EU and Asian leaders to admit it into a club of Asian and European nations aiming at improving transcontinental relations.

  • Pakistan Rape Reform Fails after Musharraf Caves in Open this result in new window
    Common Dreams News Center - Sep 12 8:16 AM
    Pakistan Rape Reform Fails after Musharraf Caves in

  • Pakistan Makes Compromise on Rape Law Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Sep 11 7:04 PM
    Pakistan Government Makes Apparent Compromise With Muslim Hardliners Over Rape Law

  • Pakistan back Inzy but replace manager Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Sep 12 8:50 AM
    KARACHI, Pakistan - Pakistans cricket board has given its full backing to captain Inzamam-ul Haq over the ball-tampering row that saw them forfeit a recent Test match in England but has replaced manager Zaheer Abbas, an official said on Tuesday.

  • Imran Khan slams Pakistan one-day performance in England Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Sep 12 2:20 AM
    KARACHI (AFP) - Former cricket great Imran Khan said he was dejected at Pakistan's poor performance in the one-day series against England's "weakest" outfit.

  • 10,000 Families in Pakistans Quake Regions Get Radio Sets Open this result in new window
    Internews - Sep 12 12:00 PM
    (September 12, 2006) About 10,000 families, badly affected by the devastating October 2005 earthquake in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and North West Frontier Province, have received radio sets to help stay better informed as they rebuild their shattered lives.

  • Talat Meets Hussain And Ashraf In Pakistan Open this result in new window
    TurkishPress.com - Sep 12 9:09 AM
    LEFKOSA - President Mehmet Ali Talat of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) met Chaudhry Amir Hussain, the Speaker of National Assembly of Pakistan, and Minister of Education Javed Ashraf today.

  • Talat Ali replaces Zaheer Abbas as Pakistan manager Open this result in new window
    CricInfo - Sep 12 6:53 AM
    Zaheer Abbas has been replaced as manager of Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy in October, by former Pakistan opener Talat Ali. The decision was taken following a meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) ad-hoc committee in Karachi to discuss, among other subjects, the Oval fiasco which saw Pakistan forfeiting a Test for the first time in the game's history.

  • 'Taleban' held in Pakistan clinic Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Sep 13 10:35 AM
    Police in the Pakistani city of Quetta say they have arrested 14 suspected Taleban members at a private hospital.

  • Pakistan's Musharraf for substantive talks with Indian PM Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 5:39 AM
    Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf said he hoped to have substantive talks with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Cuba.

  • Pakistan calls for comprehensive strategy to defeat terror Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 5:43 AM
    Pakistan has called for a comprehensive global strategy to eradicate terrorism as the world observed the fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the United States.

  • Euro MPs to ask Pakistan president to pardon Briton Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Sep 12 1:52 AM
    Lawmakers from the European Parliament will ask President Pervez Musharraf in Brussels on Tuesday to pardon a Briton facing execution in Pakistan for killing a taxi driver 18 years ago, an EU parliamentarian said.

  • Pakistan well prepared for London hearing Open this result in new window
    Outlook India - Sep 12 6:41 AM
    Pakistan was "well prepared" and armed with a "strong" defence for skipper Inzamam-ul Haq in the ball tampering case, a top cricket board official said here today.

  • Pakistans president arrives for talks with EU officials Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Sep 12 6:29 AM
    BRUSSELS, Belgium - Pakistans President Gen. Pervez Musharraf arrives Tuesday for talks with European Union officials during his first visit to the EU headquarters.

  • Pakistan calls Taliban a bigger danger Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 12:58 PM
    Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf told European Union officials Tuesday that the Taliban was now a bigger danger for the West than al-Qaida because it enjoys broad support in Afghanistan.

  • Pakistan ups security for US interests after Syrian attack: officials Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Sep 12 6:29 AM
    ISLAMABAD - Pakistan stepped up security around US missions and other western interests in the country following an attack on Tuesday on the American embassy in the Syrian capital, officials said.

  • India, Pakistan top traffickers in women Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 12 3:18 AM
    Pakistan - Women trafficking Pakistan has been listed as one of the key source of trafficking of women in a United Nations report. According to the Daily Times, the report also says that India has emerged as a key destination and transit point for global trafficking of women and girls.

  • ``Manmohan's statement on Pakistan disturbing'' Open this result in new window
    The Hindu - Sep 13 1:10 PM
    Amounts to giving a clean chit to ISI: BJP

  • FTSE considering to remove Pakistan from 'secondary emerging' status Open this result in new window
    Business Recorder - Sep 13 4:48 PM
    HONG KONG (September 14 2006): Global index provider FTSE Group said on Tuesday it has completed its annual country classification review and made no changes, holding back an upgrade for South Korea and Taiwan and keeping the China A-share market out of its global equity index series for the second straight year.

  • Taliban overtake Al-Qaeda as key terror threat: Pakistan president Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 11:55 AM
    Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf warned that Afghanistan's Taliban militia has overtaken Osama bin Laden's Al-Qaeda network as his region's biggest threat to security.

  • Pakistan warn ICC over Hair Open this result in new window
    News 24 South Africa - Sep 12 6:39 AM
    The Pakistan Cricket Board has told the ICC to shun Australian umpire Darrell Hair for the Champions Trophy in India.

  • Music shops bombed in Pakistan Open this result in new window
    NDTV - Sep 12 3:09 AM
    Suspected Islamic militants triggered bombs targeting two music shops in northwestern Pakistan, damaging several stores but causing no injuries, police said today.

  • Ericsson says wins $274 mln Pakistan deal Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 12 12:12 AM
    STOCKHOLM, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Mobile phone network equipment maker Ericsson said on Tuesday it won an order worth $274 million to expand the network of Warid Telecom in Pakistan.

  • Imran blasts Pakistan's performance Open this result in new window
    CricInfo - Sep 12 3:09 AM
    Pakistan enjoyed a 2-0 lead before the fourth ODI at Trent Bridge, but the home side fought back creditably in the last two matches to square the series.

  • The Taliban In Afghanistan Open this result in new window
    CBS News - Sep 13 2:48 PM
    While it seemed as if the Taliban was successfully defeated in the 2001 U.S, invasion, they've been able to regroup and refinance in Pakistan. Find out more about them and their history.