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India and Pakistan swap nuclear site lists 
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Pakistan and India exchanged lists of their nuclear sites under an agreement to swap such information annually on New Year's Day to prevent attacks against each others nuclear facilities, the foreign ministry said.Pakistan To Begin Second Phase Of Tariff Reductions Under SAFTA Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - 2 hours, 57 minutes ago
Pakistan will begin the second phase of agreed tariff reductions under the South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) effective from July 1, 2006.PAKISTAN TO BEGIN SECOND PHASE OF TARIFF REDUCTIONS UNDER SAFTA Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - 2 hours, 57 minutes ago
Regulations / Law Pakistan will begin the second phase of agreed tariff reductions under the South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) effective from July 1, 2006.Pakistan has 12m Net users Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 16 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has 12 million Internet users, but the net is slow, says the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).Pollution reaches alarming level in Pakistan: ADB Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 16 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD About 22,000 people are losing their lives to air pollution every year in Pakistan, the Asian Development Bank has said in its report on 'Urban air quality management in Pakistan'.Pakistan has 12 mn Internet users SiliconIndia - 12 minutes ago
Islamabad:Pakistan has 12 million Internet users, but the net is slow, says the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).India, Pakistan exchange lists of n-facilities SiliconIndia - 13 minutes ago
New Delhi: India and Pakistan, which conducted nuclear tests in 1998 to barge into the global nuclear club, exchanged lists of nuclear installations under an agreement intended to prevent mutual attacks on these facilities.India, Pakistan exchange nuclear lists Calcutta News - Jan 01 3:51 PM
India and Pakistan Monday exchanged lists of nuclear installations under an agreement intended to prevent attacks on these facilities.Pakistan curbs on diplomats' travel The Hindu - Jan 01 1:23 PM
ISLAMABAD: In the continuing bickering between India and Pakistan over travel rights, it is now official that Indian diplomats here have to seek permission to travel to two places where they could previously go at will. Although there has ...Pakistan to get high-tech air defense system Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 01 8:22 AM
Pakistan - Air Defense As per President Musharraf's directives, Pakistan will acquire a high-tech air defense system, but it must come with the transfer of technology, an official Said.India, Pakistan exchange lists of n-facilities IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 01 6:22 AM
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) India and Pakistan, which conducted nuclear tests in 1998 to barge into the global nuclear club, Monday exchanged lists of nuclear installations under an agreement intended to prevent mutual attacks on these facilities.India, Pakistan exchange nuclear lists IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 01 4:13 AM
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) India and Pakistan Monday exchanged lists of nuclear installations under an agreement intended to prevent attacks on these facilities.India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear facilities Associated Press via Yahoo! India News - Jan 01 2:25 AM
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear facilities on Monday in keeping with an accord both have signed promising not to attack each other's nuclear installations, India's Foreign Ministry said. SA team to play Pakistan named News 24 South Africa - Jan 01 11:27 AM
The Rest of South Africa team to play against Pakistan at the De Beers Diamond Oval in Kimberley in a three day Tour match has been announced.Pakistan greats criticise Akhtar's exclusion from South Africa Tests AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 31 5:10 AM
Former bowling greats criticised the dropping of paceman Shoaib Akhtar from Pakistan's 17-man team for the South Africa tour starting next week, saying it would reduce pressure on the hosts.India, Pakistan do nuclear info swap UPI - Jan 01 5:58 AM
NEW DELHI, Jan. 1 (UPI) -- India and Pakistan Monday maintained their 16-year-old New Year's day tradition of exchanging information on their nuclear programs.India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations, facilities ANI via Yahoo! India News - Jan 01 1:26 AM
New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): India and Pakistan on Monday exchanged lists of nuclear installations and facilities through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad. The lists were exchanged under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between the two countries, which was signed on December 31, 1988 and came into force on January 27, ...India and Pakistan swap nuclear site lists Channel NewsAsia - Jan 01 1:33 AM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India on Monday exchanged lists of their nuclear sites under an agreement to swap such information annually on New Year's Day to prevent attacks against each others nuclear facilities, the foreign ministry said.Brisk flower sales in Pakistan for Eid, New Year IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 31 11:55 PM
Islamabad, Jan 1 (IANS) Sales of flowers went up in Pakistan in the run up to Eid-ul-Azha and New Year, but vendors here are awaiting Valentine's Day Feb 14 when business blooms.Pakistan has 12 mn Internet users IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 31 10:42 PM
Islamabad, Jan 1 (IANS) Pakistan has 12 million Internet users, but the net is slow, says the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).14 killed in bus, tanker collision in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 31 2:54 AM
At least 14 people were killed and seven injured when a bus collided with an oil tanker amid heavy morning fog in central Pakistan, police said.Pakistan tribal militants attack gas lines NDTV - Jan 01 12:10 AM
Suspected tribal militants on Monday blew up a main gas pipeline and two electricity pylons in southwestern Pakistan. Officials said thousands of people in the remote were without supplies after the blast.India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear facilities Hindustan Times - Jan 01 1:48 AM
Pakistan and India on Monday exchanged lists of their nuclear sites under an agreement to swap such information annually on New Year's Day to prevent attacks against each other's nuclear facilities, the foreign ministry said.Brisk flower sales in Pakistan for Eid, New Year Calcutta News - Jan 01 2:36 AM
Sales of flowers went up in Pakistan in the run up to Eid-ul-Azha and New Year, but vendors here are awaiting Valentine's Day Feb 14 when business blooms.Mix of hope and uncertainity marks new year in Pakistan Khaleej Times - Dec 31 8:14 PM
Pakistan turns to a new leaf in 2007 with a mix of hope and uncertainty after a difficult year which witnessed lot of tough time but eased towards its end.Nawaz hopes to spend next Eid in Pakistan Khaleej Times - Dec 31 8:13 PM
ISLAMABAD Exiled former prime minister Nawaz Shairf has expressed hope that he would celebrate the next Eid in Pakistan and pledged to continue his struggle to 'rid Pakistan of the present military regime'.India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations, facilities New Kerala - Jan 01 1:57 AM
New Delhi, Jan 1: India and Pakistan on Monday exchanged lists of nuclear installations and facilities through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad.Pakistan greats criticise Akhtar's exclusion Khaleej Times - Dec 31 7:57 PM
KARACHI Former bowling greats yesterday criticised the dropping of paceman Shoaib Akhtar from Pakistan's 17-man team for the South Africa tour starting next week, saying it would reduce pressure on the hosts.Imran blasts Pakistan for dropping Shoaib Daily Telegraph - Dec 31 5:03 PM
Pakistan's decision to omit Shoaib Akhtar from their 17-man squad for the tour of South Africa tour has been criticised by former captain Imran Khan, writes Austin Peters.India, Pakistan exchange lists of nuclear installations New Kerala - Jan 01 1:17 AM
New Delhi, Jan 1: India and Pakistan today exchanged lists of their nuclear installations and facilities covered under an agreement of 1998. The lists were exchanged simultaneously here and in Islamabad through diplomatic channels as per the practice of last 16 years, External Affairs Ministry said.Pakistan observes, celebrates Eid-ul-Azha with traditional fervour New Kerala - Jan 01 12:42 AM
Islamabad, Jan 1: Pakistan is celebrating Eid-ul-Azha with traditional zeal and religious fervour today.Pakistan greats criticise Akhtar's exclusion Townsville Bulletin - Dec 31 6:12 PM
FORMER bowling greats have criticised the dropping of paceman Shoaib Akhtar from Pakistan's 17-man team for the South Africa tour starting next week, claiming it would reduce pressure on the hosts.Pakistan should act to match its words on ending infiltration: India New Kerala - Dec 31 7:48 PM
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31: India today said mere good words about friendship by Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf were not enough and asked Islamabad to act sincerely and effectively to stop the infiltrarion from across the border to match its utterances.President begins private visit to Pakistan Gulf News - Dec 31 12:22 PM
Islamabad: President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived yesterday on a private visit to Pakistan. Shaikh Khalifa was welcomed upon arrival by Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, Chief Minister of Punjab Province and Ali Mohammad Al Sham.Pakistan s Cricket Stars Duck Media, Focus on Haj Rites Arab News - Jan 01 4:19 PM
MINA, 2 January 2007 Current and former cricketing legends Mohammad Yousuf, Waqar Younus, Saeed Anwar, Shahid Afridi and Rashid Latif were all here for Haj not only praying for themselves but also for the well-being of Pakistani cricket.Pakistan Post release stamps to commemorate Muslim League centenary ANI via Yahoo! India News - Dec 31 1:28 AM
Karachi, Dec 31 (ANI): Pakistan Post has released eight commemorative postage stamps on the Centenary Celebration of Muslim League (1906-2006). The stamps, designed by Adil Sallahuddin and printed by Pakistan Security Printing Corporation Karachi, consist of eight commemorative postage stamps of Rs four each and portray a few milestones in the annals of All India Muslim League (AIML). The series ...Eid on three different days in Pakistan province IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 31 1:58 AM
Islamabad, Dec 31 (IANS) Pakistan's North West Frontier Province (NWFP) is celebrating Eid over a long weekend on three different days - Saturday, Sunday and Monday.Pakistan curbs on diplomats' travel The Hindu - Jan 01 11:38 AM
Permission needed to travel to two places where they could previously go at willPakistani child imitating Saddam's hanging dies AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 01 4:01 AM
A young boy who tried to copy hanging scenes from the execution video of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein died in central Pakistan, police said.Pakistan Post release stamps to commemorate Muslim League centenary New Kerala - Dec 31 4:32 AM
Karachi, Dec 31 : Pakistan Post has released eight commemorative postage stamps on the Centenary Celebration of Muslim League (1906-2006).Pakistan celebrates Eid amid tight security IBN via Yahoo! India News - Jan 01 2:41 AM
Pakistanis offered prayers and made traditional animal sacrifices on Eid al-Adha amid tight security. Pakistanis offered prayers and made traditional animal sacrifices on Eid al-Adha amid tight security.Freed jihadis put Pakistan's war on terror 'back to square one', say senior officers Daily Telegraph - Dec 30 4:37 PM
Anti-terrorism forces in Pakistan have been told to brace themselves for a wave of atrocities. Intelligence officials warned that the security situation is now more precarious than it was before the September 11 attacks on New York and Washington.Pakistan envoy to US congratulates Muslims on Eid-ul-Azha Pakistani Newspaper - Dec 30 9:54 PM
WASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Online): Pakistan Ambassador to the United States, Mr. Mahmud Ali Durrani has extended his heartiest greetings to the Pakistan American Community on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.Pakistan plans to promote industrialisation in Sindh Khaleej Times - Dec 30 7:57 PM
ISLAMABAD World Trade Organisation (WTO) has asked Pakistan to promote industrialisation in Sindh province by improving, enhancing and streamlining technical and vocational training of the industrial workforce and the youth.Pakistan cities in constant danger of quakes: expert IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 31 11:27 PM
Islamabad, Jan 1 (IANS) A Pakistani expert has claimed that he correctly predicted the Oct 9, 2005 earthquake four months before it hit the country but the authorities ignored his advice.Saddam s execution to fuel ongoing tension: Pakistan Pakistani Newspaper - Dec 30 9:54 PM
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (Online): Declaring execution of Saddam, Former Prime Minister of Iraq a tragic incident, Pakistan has expressed concern that the execution could intensify ongoing tension in Iraq.Special Photo Essay: Celebrating a Most Fabled Canal in Pakistan Blogcritics.org - Jan 01 7:36 AM
Pakistani citizens have been invited by this blogger to share their fondest thinking about the fabled canal in Lahore - the country s cultural capital. The BRB Canal Originally built by the Mughals in 1861, later revived by the British, the 82 kilometer (37 miles) tree-lined Banba-wali Ravi-Bedian (BRB) Canal slices through the heart of Lahore: meandering past posh residences, famous ...Draft of bill on forced marriages submitted to Pakistan NA New Kerala - Dec 30 8:56 PM
Karachi, Dec 30: A draft of a proposed bill aimed at making amendments in the Pakistan Penal Code to incorporate punishment for forced marriages and practices which exploit dignity of women has been submitted to the National Assembly by the leader of ruling party Pakistan Muslim League (Quaid).Pak puts curbs on Indian diplomats IBN live - 1 hour, 48 minutes ago
Pakistan has barred them from traveling out of Islamabad without prior permission.China emerging hockey power Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
DUBAI Pakistan s performance as a whole at recently-concluded Asian Games in Doha was pathetic. But their lacklustre display in hockey was even more disappointing.Pakistan s smoldering crisis World Tribune - Dec 31 8:26 PM
With Washington s attention fixed on President Bush s search for a new acceptable Iraq strategy in the face of a media feeding frenzy and continuing violence in Baghdad, a crisis has developed in the Afghanistan theater of the war on terrorism.Has Shoaib fallen victim to grudge? Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 30 minutes ago
KARACHI Pakistan s controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar got the axe for the challenging tour of South Africa at the behest of skipper Inzamamul Haq, sources close to the Pakistan cricket team disclosed on Sunday.Pakistan celebrates Eid amid tight security IBN live - Jan 01 3:03 AM
Pakistanis offered prayers and made traditional animal sacrifices on Eid al-Adha amid tight security.Pak puts curbs on Indian diplomats IBN live - 1 hour, 59 minutes ago
Islamabad: Imposing new restrictions on the movement of Indian diplomats, Pakistan has barred them from traveling out of Islamabad without prior permission.Pakistan celebrates Eid amid tight security Khaleej Times - Jan 01 1:13 AM
ISLAMABAD - Millions of Pakistanis Monday offered prayers and made traditional animal sacrifices on the Muslim holiday of Eid Al Adha Monday amid tight security, police and security officials said.Suicide bombers in Karachi killings had links with Al Qaeda Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
KARACHI Three major suicide attacks in this Pakistan port city last year were the handiwork of religious extremist groups with links to the Al Qaeda, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and Afghanistan's Abdullah Mehsud-led group, say investigators.Hanging will make matters worse, says Pakistan Dawn - Dec 30 7:45 PM
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30: Pakistan has said it is feared that former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein s execution by hanging on Saturday morning will exacerbate the security situation in the violence-torn country.Updated round-the-clock, with major updates after 10:00 PST (05:00 GMT) Dawn - 16 minutes ago
PAKISTAN CELEBRATES EIDUL AZHA ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP): Eidul Azha is being celebrated throughout Pakistan today with religious enthusiasm and fervour. President Pervez Musharraf offered Eid prayers at Army Stadium Rawalpindi.Pakistan says Saddam hanging 'sad event' Business Recorder - Dec 30 3:30 PM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, a key US ally, on Saturday described the execution of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein as a 'sad event' and expressed hope that it would not further exacerbate the security situation in Iraq. 'The execution of former presiden ....Boy hangs himself 'like Saddam' News 24 South Africa - 29 minutes ago
A young boy who tried to copy hanging scenes from the execution video of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, has died in central Pakistan.For the First Time, Women Guides Serve South Asian Pilgrims Arab News - Jan 01 4:19 PM
MINA, 2 January 2007 The South Asian Pilgrims Establishment introduced some new measures this year to cater to 425,000 pilgrims from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Myanmar.Pakistan pick Asif as Akhtar waits CNN.com - Dec 29 9:55 AM
Pakistan have omitted fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Shabbir Ahmed from their 17-man squad for the three-Test series in South Africa.Lists of nuclear facilities exchanged The Hindu - Jan 01 1:22 PM
NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan on Monday exchanged lists of nuclear installations and facilities. The exchange took place simultaneously through diplomatic channels at New Delhi and Islamabad. The exchange is mandated by the Agreement on the ...N-installation list exchanged The Statesman - Jan 01 12:42 PM
NEW DELHI, Jan. 1: As part of their annual ritual, India and Pakistan today exchanged lists of nuclear installations and facilities as per a 1988 bilateral agreement.Pak curbs on movement of Indian diplomats The Statesman - Jan 01 12:41 PM
Press Trust of India ISLAMABAD, Jan. 1: As part of fresh restrictions imposed on the movement of Indian diplomats on its territory, Pakistan has barred them from travelling out of Islamabad without prior permission.Barbaric police action exposes Musharraf's enlightened moderation claims: Imran ANI via Yahoo! India News - Jan 01 5:43 AM
Islamabad, Jan 1 (ANI): Pakistan cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has said that after the barbaric treatment meted out to the relatives of "missing" persons by the Rawalpindi police, President Pervez Musharraf's enlightened moderation stands thoroughly exposed. A couple of days ago, a group of family members of missing persons were brutally beaten up by the Rawalpindi Police ...India` Security Endangered as Bangladesh Nationality Is News From Bangladesh - Jan 01 10:26 AM
This is niether Pakistan nor China, we are talking about. In recent times, another neighbour has swiftly emerged as a major security concern for India.Pak imposes curbs on movement of Indian diplomats NDTV - Jan 01 7:02 AM
Imposing new restrictions on the movement of Indian diplomats, Pakistan has barred them from travelling out of Islamabad without prior permission.National News - Deccan Herald - Internet Edition Deccan Herald - Jan 01 12:14 PM
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz sent New Year greetings to President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Monday.Pakistan 3-Mo, 6-Mo, 1-Year T-Bill Yields Flat At Auction Nasdaq - Dec 30 1:07 AM
KARACHI -(Dow Jones)- Pakistan's central bank Saturday sold three- and six- month and one-year treasury bills at yields unchanged from the previous auction last week.India, Pak exchange wishes, N-unit list Deccan Herald - Jan 01 12:23 PM
The New Year began on Monday on a mixed note at the Indo-Pak front. Extending the courtesy, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz sent New Year greetings to President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Monday.India, Pak swap N-lists Central Chronicle - Jan 01 10:17 AM
Islamabad, Jan 1: Pakistan and India on Monday exchanged lists of their nuclear sites under an agreement to swap such information annually on New Year's Day to prevent attacks against each other's nuclear facilities, the foreign ministry said.Ajai Shukla: New year, evolving strategy Business Standard India - Jan 01 10:51 AM
The dogs of war look increasingly frustrated and undernourished. Over a year ago, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh officially took war off the list of Indian options in dealing with Pakistan.HR violations hit new high in Pak in 2006: PPP ANI via Yahoo! India News - Jan 01 3:10 AM
Karachi, Jan 1 (ANI): The Pakistan People's Party has termed the year 2006 as the worst in terms of human rights violation in Pakistan. PPP Sindh chapter information-secretary MNA Dr Fehmida Mirza said the present regime had totally failed in maintaining law and order and controlling price hike in the country. She said the country was gaining notoriety in terms of human rights violation, ...Musharraf sends greetings to Kalam, PM NDTV - Jan 01 5:02 AM
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has greeted his Indian counterpart APJ Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the occasion of New Year. Musharraf has sent greeting cards to Kalam and Singh, Pakistan's Deputy High Commissioner Afrasiab said.Complete failure of Musharraf regime on all fronts during 2006: Pak editorial ANI via Yahoo! India News - Jan 01 3:10 AM
Lahore, Jan 1 (ANI): Leave aside achieving anything groundbreaking, the Pakistan government was unable to fulfil even the leftovers of its 2005 agenda, according to an editorial in the Daily Times. According to the paper, the trouble in Waziristan had become more complicated than ever before, to the extent that General Headquarters, Rawalpindi, even agreed to call off the whole strategy of ...Pakistan 6-month T-bill yield flat at 8.8142 pct Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 30 12:08 AM
KARACHI, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The cut-off yield on Pakistan's benchmark six-month Treasury bills remained unchanged at 8.8142 percent at an auction on Saturday, the central bank said.Edit Page News - Deccan Herald - Internet Edition Deccan Herald - Jan 01 12:15 PM
Perversity of crime is compounded by police indifference. The League is in danger of falling between two stools. Ever since Pakistan was created democracy has been a victim of autocratic rulers. Hope it recovers in 2007.Pakistan calls Saddam hanging a 'sad event' Express India - Dec 30 5:20 AM
In a low-key reaction, Pakistan described the execution of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussain as a 'sad event' which was a 'poignant reminder' of the violence that gripped Iraq.India, Pak N-list to mark New Year IBN via Yahoo! India News - Jan 01 2:10 AM
India and Pakistan on Monday exchanged lists of nuclear installations and facilities.India, Pak exchange nuclear installations list NDTV - Jan 01 4:32 AM
India and Pakistan on Monday exchanged lists of their nuclear installations and facilities covered under an agreement of 1988. The lists were exchanged simultaneously in New Delhi and in Islamabad through diplomatic channels as per the practice of last 16 years, External Affairs Ministry said.Pakistan, US pledge better military ties The Pakistan Link - Dec 30 5:42 AM
ISLAMABAD: President General Pervez Musharraf on Friday held talks with the United States Army Chief of Staff General Peter J Schoomaker to discuss boosting bilateral military cooperation in the region, while reiterating that Pakistan would never compromise its national interest while engaging in the global war against terror.Musharraf sends greetings to Kalam, PM The Times of India - Jan 01 5:44 AM
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has greeted President A P J Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the occasion of New Year.Botha back after ban Fox Sports - Jan 01 8:27 AM
Spinner Johan Botha will make his return to the national team when he turns out for South Africa A against Pakistan.Morne van Wyk leads Rest of South Africa CricInfo - Jan 01 7:17 AM
Morne van Wyk, the hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batsman for the Eagles, will captain Rest of South Africa in their three-day match against Pakistan, which starts on January 6 at Kimberley.Mushtaq reappointed as assistant coach Cricinfo via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Dec 31 11:45 PM
Pakistan board's U-turnYousuf, Muralitharan outdo Aussies CNN.com - Dec 31 4:39 AM
Despite Australia's utter dominance as the best team in test cricket, Pakistan's Mohammad Yousuf and Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan finished 2006 as the sport's leading batsman and bowler.Pakistan committed to spirit of SAFTA Financial Express - Dec 30 8:25 AM
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz yesterday said Pakistan was committed to the spirit of South Asia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) to facilitate economic cooperation and boost trade ties between the SAARC member states.Economic incentives to help output of clean cotton in Pakistan Financial Express - Dec 30 8:25 AM
LAHORE, Dec 30 (APP): Pakistan Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Sikandar Hayat Bosan yesterday said cotton production in the country over the years had significantly improved and the production of clean and contamination free cotton was practically possible through economic incentives.Karachi suicide bombings have Al Qaeda links IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 31 11:56 PM
Karachi, Jan 1 (IANS) Three major killings in this Pakistan port city last year were the handiwork of religious extremist groups with links to the Al Qaeda, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and Afghanistan's Abdullah Mehsud-led terror group, say investigators.Musharraf's 'moderate' madrassas mushroom in Islamabad IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 31 11:58 PM
Islamabad, Jan 1 (IANS) Forty-two new Islamic seminaries came up in Pakistan's capital last year, a development the government hopes would promote President Pervez Musharraf's advocacy of 'enlightened moderation' in disseminating religious education.New northern command chief takes over Hindustan Times - Jan 01 5:29 AM
Lt Gen HS Panag on Monday assumed command of the prestigious Northern Command, the responsibility of which is to guard India s frontiers with China, Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and also the highest battlefield of the world, Siachen glacier in this Himalayan state.Sad event, says Pakistan The Hindu - Dec 30 1:08 PM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, a frontline ally of the U.S in the "war on terror", described the hanging as a "sad event" and a "poignant reminder of the violence that continues to grip Iraq. We hope that this event would not further exacerbate the ...New Year, Bakr-Id less 'flowery' than Valentine's Day in Pak! ANI via Yahoo! India News - Jan 01 1:26 AM
Islamabad, Jan 1 (ANI): If the quantum of flowers sold is any indication, it's Valentine's Day that's celebrated with more fanfare in Pakistan as compared to New Year. Incidentally, this time the New Year day coincides with Bakr-Id. Flower vendors in Islamabad said that the two festive occasions were no comparison to the business that Valentine's Day brings along for them. They ...Two suspected LeT militants arrested ANI via Yahoo! India News - Dec 31 11:11 PM
New Delhi, Jan. 1 (ANI): Two suspected militants belonging to the Pakistan-based outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were arrested in the national capital even as a high alert was on for the New Year. They were identified as Samiullah and Ali Mohammed and were arrested after the train in which they were traveling was halted at the New Delhi Railway Station. Police officials claimed that said they ...It is a sad event, says Shaukat Aziz The Pakistan Link - Jan 01 5:14 AM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday termed the execution of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein a sad event . Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz described the execution...Monday, January 01, 2007 The Pakistan Link - Jan 01 5:13 AM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League (PML) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has formed a 12 member committee to raise awareness among the people and political parties of the Prevention of Anti-Women Practices Bill , which will be presented in the National Assembly s upcoming session.Blocking Blogs in Pakistan Blogcritics.org - Dec 30 2:36 AM
Pakistan Paindabad blog (run by this author), along with several others hosted on Blogger - a popular blog-hosting service, has been blocked by the Pakistan government. Replying to an e-mail, Mr. Danish of The Blogger Team said that the Pakistan government has been blocking all Blog*Spot pages from being shown within that country . The world generally perceives Pakistan as a troubled ...Musharraf sends greetings to Kalam, PM Outlook India - Jan 01 4:34 AM
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has greeted his Indian counterpart A P J Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the occasion of New Year.Sri Lanka to purchase defence equipments from Pakistan New Kerala - Dec 30 5:23 AM
New Delhi, Dec 30: In order to equip itself to fight the LTTE, Sri Lanka has placed orders worth up to 100 million dollars with Pakistan for tanks, armoured vehicles, different kinds of bombs, explosives and ammunition and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), reports said.
