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Pakistan may allow film on slain journalist Pearl 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 14 6:21 PM
Pakistan may consider granting permission for the shooting of a film about slain U.S. reporter Daniel Pearl, an official said on Thursday.Bush to meet leaders of Afghanistan, Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 14 10:55 AM
US President George W. Bush will meet later this month with leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan, which have been feuding over cross-border violence and support for Islamist extremists.Afghan, Pakistan leaders to have iftar meet with US president AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 14 7:40 AM
The Afghan and Pakistan leaders are due to meet with US President George W. Bush this month, an official said, as a new row over the Taliban brews between the Islamic neighbours.Afghan, Pakistan leaders to have iftar meet with US president AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 14 7:08 AM
The Afghan and Pakistan leaders are due to meet with US President George W. Bush this month, an official said, as a new row over the Taliban brews between the Islamic neighbors.Changes to Islamic law on rape hit snag in Pakistan Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 14 4:40 AM
Pakistan's government has delayed presenting a bill to parliament to reform Islamic laws covering rape and adultery after a key coalition partner rejected a compromise with Islamist parties, officials said on Thursday.A Look Inside Pakistan by Joshua Brilliant Washington (UPI) Sep 15, 2006 Space War - Sep 14 5:58 PM
And the West keeps venturing east, dragging with her fantasies of barbaric splendor. Only now in Pakistan, the West's post-Colonial thrill ride is limited to excited glances from behind high walls and security perimeters.Pakistan delays bill to reform Islamic rape laws AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 14 12:21 AM
The Pakistan government has stepped up efforts to win larger parliamentary support for a bill to amend the Islamic rape laws, after delaying its presentation to the lower house for approval.Bush to meet Afghanistan, Pakistan leaders MSNBC - Sep 14 10:20 AM
President Bush has scheduled separate White House meetings later this month with the leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan, neighboring countries whose relations have sometimes been strained by terrorist hideouts along their border.Pakistan end a disappointing England tour Khaleej Times - 9 minutes ago
Quite apart from activities only indirectly related to the field of play, Pakistan's recently concluded tour of England, purely from a cricketing point of view, was a disappointing one.Pakistan opposition, rights groups furious over delay on changing rape law San Diego Union-Tribune - Sep 14 5:14 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, 12:47 p.m. Sept. 14 (AP): Pakistani rights and opposition groups expressed outrage Thursday after the government delayed a bill to reform an Islamic-based law that currently makes prosecuting rape cases almost impossible.US outraged as Pakistan frees Taliban fighters Daily Telegraph - Sep 14 6:20 PM
Pakistan's credibility as a leading ally in the war on terrorism was called into question last night when it emerged that President Pervez Musharraf's government had authorised the release from jail of thousands of Taliban fighters.Britain's Prince Charles to visit Pakistan: report AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 13 8:30 PM
Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall are to visit Pakistan next month, a newspaper reported.UN to help Pakistan's government for the affected communities in earthquake areas People's Daily - Sep 14 6:09 PM
The United Nation Area Coordinator in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Anwar-ul-Haq said on Thursday that the UN will support Pakistan's government to develop a contingency plan to help earthquake affected people live through the coming winter.Bush to meet leaders of Afghanistan, Pakistan later this month People's Daily - Sep 14 6:26 PM
U.S. President George W. Bush will meet later this month with leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan for talks about beefing up cooperation with the two countries in fight against Islamist extremists in the region.New envoys to China, Pakistan, Sri Lanka Hindustan Times - Sep 14 6:09 PM
India's high commissioner in South Africa, Satyabrata Pal, appears set to be the next high commissioner in Pakistan, replacing Shiv Shankar Menon who takes charge as the foreign secretary on October 1. Pal is Menon's batchmate and has served as deputy high commissioner in Britain and as deputy permanent representative to the UN.Pakistan face follow-on as Indians pile on runs The Frontier Post - 32 minutes ago
F.P. Report PESHAWAR: Pakistan Under-19 were on the verge of facing a humiliating follow-on at the hands of Indian juniors after reaching 109 for the loss of six wickets on day-two of four-day match here at Arbab Niaz Stadium on Thursday.India, Pakistan set for summit talks in Cuba Yahoo! India News - Sep 14 1:32 PM
HAVANA (Reuters) - The leaders of India and Pakistan will hold weekend talks in Cuba, hoping to ease tensions after a year of recriminations over terror attacks and Kashmir, Indian and Pakistani officials said.Manmohan to decide soon on envoy to Pakistan The Hindu - Sep 14 3:53 PM
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to decide on a new Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan after his return from Havana on September 18. The vacancy has arisen following the appointment of High Commissioner Shivshankar Menon ...Stability in Afghanistan is in interest of Pakistan: Rustam The Frontier Post - 32 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD (APP): Former Envoy Rustam Shah Mehmand Thursday said peace and stability in Afghanistan was in better interest of Pakistan as it is developing trade links with Afghanistan and Central Asian States.Pakistan may allow Pearl film News Interactive - Sep 14 11:57 AM
PAKISTAN may consider granting permission for the shooting of a film about slain US reporter Daniel Pearl.Some see Pakistan's truce as a defeat 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.Four Pakistan firms to take GDR route Gulf Daily News - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
KARACHI: Pakistan is considering four more firms, including three banks, for foreign listings through the issuance of global depository receipts (GDRs) in the current fiscal year ending June 30 2007, a senior government official said yesterday.Pakistan delays bill to reform rape laws Gulf Daily News - 2 hours, 37 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's government has delayed presenting a bill to parliament to reform Islamic laws covering rape and adultery after a key coalition partner rejected a compromise with Islamist parties.Chawla adds to Pakistan's woes The Hindu - Sep 14 1:42 PM
Karachi: Captain Piyush Chawla struck 146 to put India under-19 in command against Pakistan on the second day of the four-day youth cricket `Test' in Peshawar on Thursday. Chawla and overnight double centurion Tanmay Srivastava (220) led ...Angelina Jolie Film Crew Halted for Filming Illegally in Pakistan Hollywood.com - Sep 14 7:58 AM
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 without permission. Britain's Prince Charles to visit Pakistan 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.Pakistan plans foreign share listings in 2006/07 Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 14 4:49 AM
KARACHI, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Pakistan is considering four more firms, including three banks, for foreign listings through the issuance of global depository receipts (GDRs) in the current fiscal year ending June 30 2007, a senior government official said on Thursday.Afghanistan, Pakistan must unite against terror: Afghan president 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.Pakistan dismisses Afghan criticism as storm in tea cup Khaleej Times - Sep 14 8:28 AM
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Thursday dismissed as a storm in a tea cup the Afghan government s criticism of President Pervez Musharraf s remarks in Brussels that the Taliban were more dangerous than Al Qaeda as they had roots in the people.Afghan, Pakistan leaders to have iftar meet with US president Khaleej Times - Sep 14 8:28 AM
KABUL - The Afghan and Pakistan leaders are due to meet with US President George W. Bush this month, an official said on Thursday, as a new row over the Taliban brews between the Islamic neighbours.Dr A.Q. Khan committed to Pakistan's cause: Sister Yahoo! India News - Sep 14 6:32 AM
Karachi, Sep.14 (ANI): Nuclear scientist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan's sister, Begum Razia Hussain Khan, has said that her brother is committed to the cause of Pakistan.Few expectations from India-Pakistan talks 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 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.Emaar Pakistan opens sales of new Prados townhouses at Canyon Views from Sept. 16 AME Info - Sep 14 5:59 AM
Emaar Pakistan, the country-arm of global real estate major Emaar Properties, has unveiled a second series of residential quarters, the Prados, at its Canyon Views development in Islamabad.Pakistan-Afghan relations on strong wicket: Aziz Yahoo! India News - Sep 14 12:48 AM
Jalalabad, Sep 14 (IANS) No one will be allowed to come in the way of relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said Thursday at a function in this Afghan city to inaugurate a vital trade highway linking the two neighbours.Pakistan Telecom profit beats forecast; shares up Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 13 10:56 PM
KARACHI, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Pakistan Telecommunication (PTCL) said annual net profit fell 22 percent, hit by tough competition, but the result and final dividend beat analysts' forecasts and its shares rose 3.5 percent.Pakistan Telecom 2005/06 net profit down 22 pct Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 13 9:52 PM
KARACHI, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Pakistan Telecommunication Co. Ltd. (PTCL) on Thursday posted a 21.9 percent fall in annual net profit as tougher competition dented call traffic and reduced tariffs.Parliamentary debate over 'ideology of Pakistan' disallowed Yahoo! India News - Sep 14 12:32 AM
Islamabad, Sep 14 (IANS) Pakistan's National Assembly has disallowed a private member's bill demanding removal of the phrase 'ideology of Pakistan' from the statute book.Pakistan to broaden rape laws, but women's groups see setback 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 ABC News - Sep 13 12:04 PM
Some Observers See Pakistan's Truce With Militants As a Defeat for Musharraf, a U.S. AllySome See Pakistan's Truce As a Defeat 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.Dr A.Q. Khan committed to Pakistan's cause: Sister New Kerala - Sep 14 4:30 AM
Karachi, Sep 14: Nuclear scientist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan's sister, Begum Razia Hussain Khan, has said that her brother is committed to the cause of Pakistan.President Bush to Welcome President Musharraf of Pakistan to the White House [Press Release] White House News - Sep 14 9:24 AM
President Bush will welcome President Pervez Musharraf of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the White House on September 22, 2006. The two Presidents last met during President Bush's historic visit to Pakistan in March. The two leaders will review developments across the spectrum of our strategic partnership, including progress in bilateral cooperation in energy, education, science and A Book Lover Sets Out for Pakistan Blogcritics.org - Sep 14 2:21 AM
I have been invited to speak on the possibilities of a visa-free South Asia at a seminar in Lahore - chief city of Pakistan - on September 16, 2006. The train to the border-town of Amritsar will leave from New Delhi Railway Station on the evening of September 14. Bothered about Books It is yet undecided as to what books to take along. I was reading Essentials of Classic Italian 'Top leadership of Al Qaeda is hiding in Pakistan' rediff.com - Sep 13 8:35 PM
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 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.Angelina not a sweetheart in Pakistan! New Kerala - Sep 14 12:45 AM
Islamabad, Sep 14: She might be the sweetheart of Namibia, but it looks like actress Angelina Jolie does not carry the same weight in Pakistan where her film crew was caught shooting illegally.Pakistan says US military not needed to track bin Laden 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.Pakistan moots division of Punjab New Kerala - Sep 14 2:00 AM
Islamabad, Sep 14: Pakistan is contemplating splitting its most populous province Punjab into two, newspapers reported Thursday. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Sher Afgan Niazi was quoted as saying that the proposal to bifurcate Punjab was "under active consideration" of the government.India supplying arms to Baloch, alleges Pakistan minister New Kerala - Sep 13 11:59 PM
Islamabad, Sept 14: A senior minister in the Pakistan Government has alleged that India was supplying arms and resources to tribal insurgents to carry out acts of sabotage in Balochistan.Military action 'risks Pakistan unrest' 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.European Union backs India, Pakistan efforts for peaceful settlement of Kashmir New Kerala - Sep 13 9:59 PM
London, Sep 13: The European Union today expressed its support to efforts by India and Pakistan to reach a peaceful settlement on all bilateral issues, including Kashmir.Pakistan authority asks firm to stop show using 'Bachchan's voice' New Kerala - Sep 13 9:15 PM
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 ContactMusic - Sep 13 6:47 PM
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 withouRebel pact won t stop surgical strikes, says Pakistan Gulf Times - Sep 13 11:04 PM
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan army can still carry out surgical strikes whenever it sees militant activity in North Waziristan, a senior official said yesterday after a pact signed last week to end fighting with pro-Taliban tribesmen.Pakistan, EU jointly fighting terrorism: Musharraf grateful for quake assistance Dawn - Sep 13 8:31 PM
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.India U-19 on roll against Pakistan in four-day match The Frontier Post - Sep 13 10:27 PM
Ali Sheikh PESHAWAR: Middle order batsmen Tanmay and Virat ohli added 180 runs the 3rd wicket partnership to help visiting India Under-19 team to pile up 393 for 4 at the end of the day one of the four day match against Pakistan Under-19 here at Arbab Niaz Stadium on Wednesday.Meeting between PM and Pakistan President should be productive: CPI(M) New Kerala - Sep 13 10:22 PM
Kolkata, Sep 13: The CPI (M) today said the proposed meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on the sidelines of the NAM summit in Havana should be utilised to resume the composite dialogue between the two countries.Pakistan hit back over statements 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.Col Riaz Jafri (Retd) Rawalpindi Pakistan jafri@rifiela.com The Frontier Post - Sep 13 10:28 PM
Now that the England tour is over and the income from the test matches and the ODIs is safely tucked into the vaults of the ICC and the Cricket Boards of Pakistan and England & Wales, hearing of Inzamam ball tempering and bringing cricket to disrepute could take place in London on 27 and 28 September, as announced.Kookaburras demolish Pakistan ahead of finals 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.U.S. military deaths in Afghanistan AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 14 5:04 PM
As of Thursday, Sept. 14, 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.Afghanistan, Pakistan Leaders to Visit White House Fox News - Sep 14 8:59 AM
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf and Afghan President Hamid Karzai to meet with President Bush at the White House this month.Angelina's new film -- Problems in Pakistan (TMZ) Updated: 2006-09-14 09:24 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 New York Times - Sep 13 9:45 PM
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.Fury as Pakistan puts rape law reform back The Scotsman - Sep 14 5:23 PM
PAKISTANI human rights groups expressed outrage yesterday when the government delayed a bill to reform an Islamic-based law that makes rape prosecutions almost impossible.French, Germans vie to sell Pakistan submarines 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 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 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.Pakistan has no objections to Daniel Pearl film: official AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 14 2:05 AM
Pakistani authorities said they had no objections to the shooting of a film here on slain US journalist Daniel Pearl but the crew must get permission for security reasons.Bush to host Pakistani, Afghan leaders Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 14 9:00 AM
President Bush plans to hold separate talks this month with the leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan, the White House said on Thursday amid the worst fighting in years against a resurgent Taliban.Pakistan, Canada enjoy cordial relations: CM The Frontier Post - 32 minutes ago
KARACHI (APP): The visiting 11-member high level Can-adian Trade delegation, led by Anwar (Andi) Merchant, President CPBC, called on Sindh Chief Minister Dr. Arbab Ghulam Rahim at Chief Minister House here.Cricket-Pakistan warn ICC over appointing umpire Hair 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 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 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 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 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 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 hits snag in effort to outlaw abuses against women / Vote delayed after negotiations fail to resolve San Francisco Chronicle - Sep 14 4:00 AM
The Pakistani government has run into difficulties in its efforts to pass a law to end the worst abuses suffered by women who report rape or are accused of adultery under an Islamic ordinance. The opposition comes from members of the governing coalition, as... Pakistani Muslim scholars, leaders reject Pope's remarks AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 14 6:19 AM
Muslim scholars and religious leaders in Pakistan criticised Pope Benedict's remarks against Islam and urged him to play a positive role in bringing Islam and Christianity closer.Pakistan will not move from its stance on Kashmir: Musharraf 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 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 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 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 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.Afghanistan hits at Musharraf over Taliban remark Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 14 4:55 AM
Kabul has angrily rejected comments by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf that the Taliban had grown more dangerous than al Qaeda with the support of Afghans, accusing some in Pakistan of sponsoring the rebels.Christian Slum Dwellers without Basic Amenities in Pakistan 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.Islamic banking pushed at Standard Chartered International Herald Tribune - Sep 14 7:18 AM
Standard Chartered, a British bank that makes two-thirds of its profit in Asia, plans to expand Islamic financial services in Pakistan to tap the world's second-biggest Muslim population after Indonesia's.No Panic, Insists Pakistan Chief 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 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.China's Huawei wins $550 mln order in Pakistan Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 14 4:31 AM
ISLAMABAD, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Pakistani mobile company Ufone has awarded a contract worth $550 million to a China's Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL ], to expand its network, the chief executive of Ufone said on Thursday.Bikini issue arouses interest in Pakistan Assembly 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 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.Balochistan peace dialogue urged BBC News - Sep 14 8:50 AM
An influential think-tank urges Pakistan to stop fighting nationalists in the province of Balochistan.