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PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (Reuters) -- South Africa's tail wagged effectively after Mohammad Asif took five wickets for Pakistan on the third day of the second Test in Port Elizabeth on Sunday .Pakistan Denies It Harbors Taliban Washington Post - Jan 20 6:39 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- Faced with new charges that Pakistan is harboring Islamic insurgents, including fugitive Taliban leader Mohammad Omar, Pakistani officials this weekend denied such allegations and defended their efforts to curb cross-border insurgent attacks in Afghanistan as sincere... Pakistan needs 191 runs to win Fox Sports - Jan 21 11:04 AM
Pakistan reached eight runs without loss at stumps Sunday, chasing a total of 191 to beat South Africa in the second test.Pakistan to sell land for 5-star hotels in Dubai Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 2 minutes ago
ABU DHABI Pakistan Railways will hold roadshows for selling its eight plots of land located in prime commercial areas across the country for establishing five star hotels.SA battle to save Test against Pakistan Mail and Guardian - 8 minutes ago
South Africa have an uphill battle to save the second Castle Lager Test against Pakistan at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth. At stumps on the third day, Pakistan -- chasing 191 to win -- had eight without loss.Pakistan 'is tracing Taliban' Daily Telegraph - Jan 21 4:48 PM
Pakistan provided the intelligence that led to the killing of a Taliban leader last month, according to the British commander of Nato forces in Afghanistan.Cricket: Pakistan on top BBC News - Jan 21 2:44 AM
Pakistan reach stumps on day three of the second Test at 8-0, chasing 191 to beat South Africa at Port Elizabeth.Golf/Pakistan Open: Airil does Malaysia proud New Straits Times - Jan 21 4:29 PM
MALAYSIA S Airil Rizman Zahari claimed his maiden Asian Tour title with a two-stroke win at the Pakistan Open yesterday.Bridal Asia is also hosting other designers from Pakistan which include: Indian Express via Yahoo! India News - Jan 21 2:11 PM
* Lahore-based designer Zara is putting in her second appearance at the exhibition. After graduating in miniature painting in Pakistan, the petite 25-year-old went on to do a course in designing from the London School of Fashion before opening her own boutique a few years back. Zara specialises in evening wear and bridal wear. The price ranges from Rs 12,000-55,000. * Accessory designer ...Inzamam and Asif keep Pakistan hopes alive Times Online - Jan 21 4:03 PM
A fascinating Test match, albeit one devoid of classy batting other than from Inzamam-ul-Haq and Jacques Kallis, will resume this morning with Pakistan on 8 for no wicket and requiring a further 183 runs to ensure that, at Newlands this week,...Airil pockets Pakistan title Gulf Times - 6 minutes ago
KARACHI: Malaysia s Airil Rizman Zahari claimed his maiden Asian Tourtitle with a two-stroke triumph at the Pakistan Open yesterday.South Africa-Pakistan Second Test Scoreboard Fox Sports - Jan 21 4:49 AM
Scores at lunch Sunday at St. George's Park on day three of the second of three tests between South Africa and Pakistan:World Bank differs with Pakistan over poverty reduction figures Business Recorder - Jan 21 3:08 PM
ISLAMABAD (January 22 2007): In a draft on "Pakistan promoting rural growth and poverty reduction" the World Bank has sharply differed with the government of Pakistan over estimates of poverty reduction.Asif Puts Pakistan In Charge Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Jan 21 8:09 AM
South Africa set Pakistan a target of just 191 to win the second Test in Port Elizabeth.Pakistan seize the initiative RTÉ News - Jan 21 9:50 AM
Pakistan were looking poised to tie the three-match series with South Africa as they reached stumps on day three of the second Test still in a commanding position.Report: Pakistan supporting Taliban The Washington Times - Jan 21 7:08 AM
There is evidence Pakistan is supporting a Taliban resurgence along the border of Afghanistan, the New York Times said Sunday.India could punish Pakistan for terror attack: US IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 21 6:19 AM
Karachi, Jan 21 (IANS) Improved India-Pakistan relations notwithstanding, the US apprehends a terror attack on a high profile target could prompt India to 'punish Islamabad for its continued support to Pakistan-based militants'.Zahari claims first Asian Tour title at Pakistan Open Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 21 7:31 AM
KARACHI (Reuters) - Malaysia's Airil Rizman Zahari clinched his maiden Asian Tour title with a two-stroke triumph in the Pakistan Open on Sunday.Inzamam puts Pakistan in driving seat against Boks AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 20 10:06 AM
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq put his side in control on the second day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park.Pakistan role seen in Taliban surge at border Deccan Herald - Jan 21 1:48 PM
The most explosive question about the Taliban resurgence here along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan is this: Have Pakistani intelligence agencies been promoting the Islamic insurgency?Education top priority says Pakistan Prime Minister IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 21 6:19 AM
Karachi, Jan 21 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said Saturday his government was committed to promoting education in the country under a comprehensive strategy aimed at improving access to quality education as well as overcoming gender, rural-urban and regional imbalances, reports Online.India could punish Pakistan for terror attack: US Hindustan Times - Jan 21 8:27 AM
Improved India-Pakistan relations notwithstanding, the US apprehends a terror attack on a high profile target could prompt India to "punish Islamabad for its continued support to Pakistan-based militants".MALAYSIAN AIRIL CLAIMS PAKISTAN OPEN Sporting Life - Jan 21 9:34 AM
Malaysian golfer Airil Rizman Zahari claimed his first Asian Tour title with a two-stroke victory in the season-opening Pakistan Open on Sunday.Pakistan blows SA away Sunday Times - Jan 21 2:10 PM
South Africa were all out for 331 in their second innings an hour and a half after tea on the third day of the second Castle Lager Test against Pakistan at St George s Park on Sunday.Pace, spin set up Pakistan Townsville Bulletin - Jan 21 10:54 AM
MOHAMMAD Asif and Danish Kaneria wore down South Africa's resistance to give Pakistan a chance of gaining a series-levelling win in the second Test today (AEDT).Pakistan 183 short sportal.com.au - Jan 21 12:32 PM
South Africa set Pakistan a target of 191 to win the second Test at Port Elizabeth after a fighting second innings of 331.UPDATE 1-South Africa v Pakistan second test scoreboard Reuters.co.uk - Jan 21 8:02 AM
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Scoreboard at close on the third day of the second test between South Africa and Pakistan on Sunday.PAKISTAN CAN HAQ IT WITH THE PROTEAS Sunday Mail - Jan 21 6:53 AM
INZAMAM-UL-HAQ put Pakistan in the driving seat against South Africa with an unbeaten 92 on day two of the second test in Port Elizabeth. The Pakistan skipper helped his side to a 141-run first innings lead as they reached 265 in reply to South Africa's 124.India non-commital on PM's visit to Pakistan Hindustan Times - Jan 21 7:58 AM
India on Saturday remained non-committal on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Pakistan in the near future. "The exact timing depends on circumstances," National Security Adviser MK Narayanan told reporters accompanying the Prime Minister on his three-day visit to the Philippines.Pakistan favourites in PE News 24 South Africa - Jan 21 8:41 AM
Mohammad Asif and Danish Kaneria have given Pakistan an excellent chance of levelling the three-Test series against South Africa in Port Elizabeth.Modest target gives Pakistan hope Morning Star - Jan 21 11:17 AM
PAKISTAN face a modest victory target of 191 to level their three-Test series with South Africa on Monday after bowling out their opponents for 331 on day three at Port Elizabeth on Sunday.UPDATE 1-Asif puts Pakistan on top in second test Reuters.co.uk - Jan 21 6:02 AM
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Pace bowler Mohammad Asif took four wickets to put Pakistan on top on the third day of the second test against South Africa on Sunday.Asif puts Pakistan on top rediff.com - Jan 21 7:21 AM
At tea South Africa were 277 for six, a lead of 136. Pakistan were dismissed for 265 in reply to South Africa's first innings of 124.Saudi and Pakistan leaders discuss Mideast AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 11:30 AM
Saudi King Abdullah held talks on the situation in the Middle East and in Iraq with visiting Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, the official SPA news agency said.Pakistan buying 700 US missiles for $284 mn IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 20 9:47 PM
Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) Pakistan is buying 500 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and 200 AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles from the US at a cost of $284 million to add more firepower to its air force.Kallis lifts SA into lead against Pakistan Independent Online - Jan 21 3:40 AM
All-rounder Jacques Kallis has compiled a patient innings to nudge South Africa into the lead on the third day of the first Test against Pakistan in Port Elizabeth.Mohd Asif puts Pakistan on top in second Test ThatsCricket.com - Jan 21 8:17 AM
Pace bowler Mohammad Asif took four wickets to put Pakistan on top on the third day of the second Test against South Africa today.Kallis lifts South Africa into lead against Pakistan Reuters.co.uk - Jan 21 3:17 AM
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, Jan 21 (Reuters) - All-rounder Jacques Kallis compiled a patient innings to nudge South Africa into the lead on the third day of the first test against Pakistan on Sunday.Cricket: Pakistan in command BBC News - Jan 20 9:14 AM
South Africa close day two of the second Test with Pakistan at Port Elizabeth still 26 runs behind at 115-3.Pakistan chase 191 after Asif haul CricInfo - Jan 21 12:50 AM
Pakistan need 183 more to level the series after another absorbing day at Port Elizabeth which encapsulated the wonders of Test cricket. Mohammad Asif produced a Herculean spell in the continued absence of Shoaib Akhtar, but South Africa refused to cave in.Pakistan board challenges appeal over doping India Times Cricket - Jan 21 3:56 AM
KARACHI, Jan 21: Pakistan's cricket board is hopeful that an appeal filed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) against the exoneration of fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif on doping charges will be dismissed.No freight trains till Thar Express is resumed: Pakistan The Hindu - Jan 21 11:26 AM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has said it would not permit Indian freight trains in the Khokhrapar-Munabao sector till the Indian Railways restarts the Thar Express on the route that was suspended due to floods in Rajasthan last year. Pakistan Minister ...Pakistan team manager to probe Shoaib-Woolmer row EARTHtimes.org - Jan 21 3:38 AM
Lahore, Jan 21 Pakistan cricket team manager Talat Ali will probe the reported war of words between fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and coach Bob Woolmer at Port Elizabeth Saturday, the Pakistan media reported Sunday.Pakistan board challenges appeal over doping EARTHtimes.org - Jan 21 1:38 AM
Karachi, Jan 21 Pakistan's cricket board is hopeful that an appeal filed by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) against the exoneration of fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif on doping charges will be dismissed.Pakistan, $5.4bn in remittances AME Info - Jan 20 9:38 PM
Pakistan is expecting to receive $5.4bn in remittances in the fiscal year ending June 30, significantly above the anticipated target of $4.6bn, reported Bloomberg citing State Bank of Pakistan figures.Pakistan accused of backing Taliban International Herald Tribune - Jan 21 1:47 AM
There are signs that Pakistani authorities are supporting the Islamic insurgency in Afghanistan.Proteas hang on against Pakistan Fox Sports - Jan 20 10:19 AM
South Africa recovered from a stuttering start in their second innings to give themselves hope in the second Test against Pakistan. After losing three early wickets, an unbeaten half-century from Jacques Kallis helped the Proteas get back on track as they ended the second day on 115 for three.Tribesman: U.S. launched airstrike on al-Qaida hideout in Pakistan Helena Independent Record - Jan 20 11:10 PM
ZAMZOLA, Pakistan (AP) - Tribesmen from a Pakistani mountain village where an airstrike hit a suspected al-Qaida hideout this week on Friday claimed missiles were fired from an American plane and denied the dead were terrorists. New signs of Indo-Pakistan N-arms race Gulf Times - Jan 20 11:19 PM
VIENNA: India and Pakistan may both be on the verge of expanding atomic fuel production work that could heighten a nuclear arms race between the historical foes, a prominent non-proliferation think tank said.Pakistan Extends Lead Over Proteas Ohmynews - Jan 20 9:31 PM
When Pakistan's ninth wicket fell, Inzi was on 31, but he managed to keep the strike so proficiently that in the final-wicket stand of 20 overs his partner Asif faced just 29 balls...Pakistan leads by 116 runs at tea Fox Sports - Jan 20 7:49 AM
Pakistan led South Africa by 116 runs at tea Saturday after being bowled out for 265 on day two of the second of three tests. A 74-run last-wicket partnership between captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Asif lifted the tourists before Asif dismissed South Africa captain Graeme Smith to leave the home team at 25-1 in its second innings. South Africa pace bowler Makhaya Ntini started the second day ...Pakistan buying 700 US missiles for $284 mn New Kerala - Jan 20 9:54 PM
By Arun Kumar, Washington, Jan 21 : Pakistan is buying 500 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and 200 AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles from the US at a cost of $284 million to add more firepower to its air force.Follow Indian law against land grabbers, says Pakistan court EARTHtimes.org - Jan 20 9:09 PM
Islamabad, Jan 20 A Pakistan court has cited a law against land grabbing in force in Andhra Pradesh in India and asked the government to study it as a model for providing justice to those dispossessed of their land.Inzamam and Asif put Pakistan in driving seat Independent - Jan 20 4:29 PM
A fighting innings from captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and two wickets from pace bowler Mohammad Asif put Pakistan on top after the second day of the Second Test in Port Elizabeth.Proteas Hanging On Against Pakistan Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Jan 20 10:09 AM
South Africa recovered from a stuttering start in their second innings to give the home support a glimmer of hope at the close of day two in the second Test against Pakistan.US in a fix over Pakistan role in global strategy Dawn - Jan 20 8:01 PM
WASHINGTON, Jan 20: Pakistan, along with Afghanistan and Iraq, is among the three top countries the United States sees as the hub of activities that threaten America s global interests.Golfer Airil leads in third round of Pakistan Open The Star Online - Jan 20 4:13 PM
ISLAMABAD: Malaysia s Airil Rizman Zahari blazed a course record-equalling eight-under 64 yesterday to open up a three-shot lead going into the Pakistan Open s final round.China Mobile to Buy Majority Stake in Millicom's Pakistan Unit Bloomberg.com - 1 hour, 55 minutes ago
Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- China Mobile Communications Corp., the world's largest wireless phone operator by users, will buy a majority stake in Millicom International Cellular SA's Pakistani cell-phone unit in the Chinese company's first overseas investment.PHILIP MORRIS TO ACQUIRE PAKISTAN'S LAKSON TOBACCO Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Jan 21 5:57 PM
Food Philip Morris International, one of the largest tobacco companies in the world based in Lausanne, Switzerland, is planning to take over Lakson Tobacco Company Limited by increasing its shareholding through its subsidiaries, stated a notice issued at the Karachi Stock Exchange on Friday.Philip Morris To Acquire Pakistan's Lakson Tobacco Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 21 5:57 PM
Philip Morris International, one of the largest tobacco companies in the world based in Lausanne, Switzerland, is planning to take over Lakson Tobacco Company Limited by increasing its shareholding through its subsidiaries, stated a notice issued at the Karachi Stock Exchange on Friday.Pakistan extends lead as SA fails to clean tail Fox Sports - Jan 20 3:49 AM
Pakistan reached 223 for nine wickets by lunch Saturday to stretch its lead over South Africa to 99 on day two of the second of three tests. Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq had 62 and Mohammad Asif had yet to score in a last-wicket partnership of 32 which frustrated the South African bowlers. Makhaya Ntini started the second day on a high for South Africa, getting the wicket of nightwatchman ...Inzamam leads Pakistan charge on day 2 India Times Cricket - Jan 20 3:56 PM
PORT ELIZABETH, Jan 20: South Africa were 115 for 3 26 off Pakistan's lead on day two of the second of three Tests on Saturday. Earlier, a 74-run last-wicket partnership between captain Inzamam-ul Haq and Mohammad Asif lifted the tourists to 265.Sensational Shoaib gives Pakistan the edge in cricket test AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 19 8:47 AM
Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has made a sensational return to Test cricket as wickets tumbled on the first day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park.Pakistan lead after dismissing SA cheaply Fox Sports - Jan 20 12:34 AM
Makhaya Ntini took four wickets Friday for Pakistan to reach 135 for six in reply to South Africa's 124 at stumps on day one of the second of three tests. Ntini took two wickets before tea and then dismissed Yasir Hameed straight after the break to leave Pakistan on 19-3. The South African quick ended up with figures of four for 18 off 10 overs. Earlier, Shoaib Akhtar took four for 36 and Danish ...China Mobile to Make First International Purchase (Update1) Bloomberg.com - 40 minutes ago
Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- China Mobile Communications Corp., the world's biggest cell-phone company, agreed to buy Pakistan's Paktel Ltd. in its first overseas acquisition, gaining a foothold in a mobile market that almost tripled in 18 months.Pakistan in the pound seat SABC News - Jan 20 9:29 AM
Pakistan had South Africa on the rack at close of play on the second day of the second Castle Lager Test at St George s Park. Needing 142 to make Pakistan bat again, the Proteas were 115 for three, still trailing the visitors by 26 runs.Pakistan in the driving seat Independent Online - Jan 20 9:10 AM
The Proteas will need to bat for most of the third day if they want to stand any chance of winning the second Test against Pakistan in Port Elizabeth.Cricket: Inzamam puts Pakistan in driving seat against Boks Channel NewsAsia - Jan 20 9:11 AM
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa : Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has put his side in control on the second day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park.Airil Rizman Fires A Solid 64 To Top The Pakistan Open Bernama - Jan 20 7:38 AM
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's professional golfer, Airil Rizman Zahari is on course to a maiden title after a superb eight-under-par 64 for the third round lead at the Pakistan Open Saturday.Rough Treatment for 2 Journalists in Pakistan New York Times - Jan 20 5:05 PM
New York Times reporter Carlotta Gall described her experience with Pakistani police in Quetta.Pakistan's Musharraf to visit five Arab countries AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 19 8:27 AM
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is to visit five Middle East countries to discuss the regional situation.Asif, Kaneria wear down South Africa in second Test AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 8:52 AM
Mohammad Asif knew he was in for a long, tough day so he knuckled down and kept his approach simple as he and Danish Kaneria bowled Pakistan into a potential winning position on the third day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park.U.S. drone attack? It was us, says Pakistan army Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 19 7:32 AM
Defending its credibility, Pakistan's military on Friday rebutted claims that a U.S. Predator drone aircraft carried out the initial attack on a suspected Al Qaeda hideout earlier this week.South Africa v Pakistan first test scoreboard - close Reuters.co.uk - Jan 20 8:47 AM
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Scoreboard at close on the second day of the second test between South Africa and Pakistan on Saturday.Photo Essay - Running for Pakistan Blogcritics.org - Jan 20 10:27 AM
(Editor s Note: This article includes exclusive photographs and inputs from Usman Ahmed of Lahore) On a cold January morning recently the Pakistani President inaugurated the Third Lahore Marathon by using the occasion to reject Islamic extremism. General Pervez Musharraf told the throngs that through this international competition, the people of Pakistan have rejected the ...South Africa 124 & 331 Pakistan 265 & 8-0: Nel and Ntini rally to keep South Africa hopes alive Independent - Jan 21 4:40 PM
Jacques Kallis and Herschelle Gibbs shared a 78-run fifth-wicket partnership which ended immediately after lunch when Gibbs was caught at slip off the bowling of Mohammad Asif for 40.Pakistan building new N-facilities: Report Express India - Jan 20 6:13 AM
Pakistan could be in the advanced stage of building a new reactor at its Chashma nuclear site capable of separating weapons-grade plutonium from spent reactor fuel and it could go into operation soon, a US think tank has said.South Africa Sets Challenging Target for Pakistan Ohmynews - Jan 21 6:31 PM
When Inzamam called Asif with the seconded new ball he disturbed the batsmen with accuracy and a lot of different swinging styles. He was causing endless problems for South Africa's star batsmen...Sensational Shoaib gives Pakistan the edge India Times Cricket - Jan 20 8:41 AM
PORT ELIZABETH, Jan 19: Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar made a sensational return to Test cricket as wickets tumbled on the first day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park on Friday.Inzamam stars for Pakistan Coventry Evening Telegraph - Jan 20 8:37 AM
Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq scored an unbeaten 92 as Pakistan were bowled out for 265 by South Africa shortly after lunch on day two - giving them a lead of 141.Afghan president opens new year for parliament AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 5:16 AM
President Hamid Karzai opened the second year of work for Afghanistan's parliament with a call for the country to unite against a Taliban insurgency backed by "particular circles in Pakistan".Pakistan's Textile Exports Up 4.33% In H1 Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 21 5:57 PM
The export of textile products in the first half of the current financial year grew 4.33 per cent compared to the corresponding period of previous year.PAKISTAN'S TEXTILE EXPORTS UP 4.33% IN H1 Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Jan 21 5:57 PM
Consumer Goods The export of textile products in the first half of the current financial year grew 4.33 per cent compared to the corresponding period of previous year.Pakistan accepts no redrawing of border India about to score a home run in Kashmir India Daily - Jan 20 6:32 AM
Pakistan finally understood that they lost in Kashmir and now it is face saving game. The achievement goes to two things. First Indian Military Jawans and their sacrifices. Also, equally important is the Indian economic prosperity.Pakistan leads by 116 runs News 24 South Africa - Jan 20 6:56 AM
Pakistan has led South Africa by 116 runs at tea after being bowled out for 265 on day two of the second of three tests.Pakistan supportive to Mirwaiz's idea of Kashmir solution Hindustan Times - Jan 20 2:57 AM
Pakistan has offered "full support" to moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference's pursuit of Kashmir solution through dialogue process as the separatist conglomerate leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, declared that time had come to "give up armed struggle" to smoothen the path of talks and solution.Inzi keeps Pakistan going Independent Online - Jan 20 4:10 AM
Skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq scored an unbeaten half-century as Pakistan moved closer to a 100-run lead on day two of the second Test against the Proteas in East London.SA trail Pakistan by 116 Mail and Guardian - Jan 20 6:35 AM
South Africa were 25 for the loss of one wicket at tea on the second day of the second Castle Lager Test against Pakistan at St George's Park on Saturday.Pakistan leads by 116 runs at tea India Daily - Jan 20 7:19 AM
Pakistan led South Africa by 116 runs at tea on Saturday after being bowled out for 265 on day two of the second of three tests.Advani wants Pakistan archeologists to see Tirupati Hindustan Times - Jan 21 11:28 AM
Leader of Opposition, LK Advani, has asked the External Affairs Ministry to organise visit by Pakistani officials to the shrines at Tirupati, Vaishnavodevi and Akshardam for a study so that an ancient Hindu temple complex near Lahore can be developed on similar lines.Inzamam carries Pakistan to 141-run lead Financial Express - Jan 20 8:32 AM
Inzamam-ul-Haq was left eight runs short of a memorable century, which would have completed a full set against Test playing nations, but his unbeaten 92 - and a last-wicket stand of 74 with Mohammad Asif - has left Pakistan with a major lead of 141 on the second day at Port Elizabeth.Pakistan says planes used in raid BBC News - Jan 19 11:04 AM
The Pakistan military admits for the first time using aircraft in raids along the Afghan border.Afghan president opens new session of parliament AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 3:32 AM
President Hamid Karzai has opened the second year of work for Afghanistan's young parliament with a call for the country to unite against a Taliban insurgency backed by "particular circles in Pakistan".Pakistan's Musharraf to visit five Arab countries AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 19 10:00 PM
ISLAMABAD (AFP) - Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is to visit five Middle East countries to discuss the regional situation, the foreign ministry announced.PDP hails resumption of talks with Pakistan The Hindu - Jan 21 11:26 AM
Violence-affected people must take part in peace processRussia blocks sale of Chinese jets to Pakistan The Hindu - Jan 21 11:24 AM
The JF-17 fighter aircraft have been powered by Russian RD-93 enginesA real tale of blond tribes, extreme polo in Pakistan Honolulu Advertiser - Jan 20 5:47 AM
Paul Raffaele ventured deep into the mountains of Pakistan to a place known as "the land of mirth and murder" to witness the world's most brutal polo tournament. But first he watched the wizard of Hunza dance with the snow fairies.Australian Attorney General raises issue of child abduction with India, Pakistan New Kerala - Jan 20 7:20 AM
New Delhi, Jan.20 : Australian Attorney-General Philip Ruddock today said that he is continuing his push to ensure legal frameworks are in place to handle international child abduction disputes, including in Pakistan and India.Inzamam and Asif put Pakistan on top CricInfo - Jan 20 12:20 AM
An outstanding captain's innings from Inzamam-ul-Haq was the defining performance on an intriguing second day at Port Elizabeth. A final-wicket stand of 74 with Mohammad Asif extended Pakistan's lead to major a 141 and moved the attention away from Makhaya Ntini's 300th Test wicket.Australia watching India-Pakistan dialogue with interest, says its Attorney General New Kerala - Jan 20 3:58 AM
By Ashok Dixit, New Delhi, Jan.20 : Australia's visiting Attorney General and Minisiter for Immigration and Multi-cultural Affairs Phillip Ruddock today said that his country was watching the ongoing composite dialogue process between India and Pakistan, especially the steps both countries were taking towards an acceptable resolution of the vexed Kashmir dispute, with keen interest.