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Musharraf appeals for unity as sectarian violence rocks Pakistan 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 4:11 PM
President Pervez Musharraf has appealed for Pakistan to stand united as two people died in the latest of a wave of sectarian attacks that has killed 22 in the past few days.NATO, Pakistan says millions of Afghans must go home Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 9:10 AM
NATO and Pakistan agreed on Tuesday that three million Afghan refugees in Pakistan posed a security threat and needed to be repatriated.Rockets kill 2 in Pakistan after Shi'ite procession Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 5:21 AM
Rocket and mortar fire killed at least two people in Pakistan on Tuesday as a Shi'ite religious procession dispersed in a town known for sectarian violence, police and hospital officials said.Pakistan: Afghan refugee must return home AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 3:34 AM
Pakistan's prime minister appealed to the European Union on Tuesday to help repatriate some 3 million Afghan refugees, a move he said would help clear his country of militants blamed for attacks in border regions.Pakistan attacks raise sectarian strain AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 8:36 PM
A second attack targeting Shiite Muslims in as many days hit Pakistan Tuesday, as sectarian violence broke out after rockets were fired at a religious procession, leaving two men dead in a northwestern town, police said.Pakistan: Afghan Refugees Must Return Home ABC News - Jan 30 5:20 AM
Pakistan's Prime Minister Says Afghan Refugees Must Return HomePakistan, India to sign pact for easier visas on Feb 21 Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 14 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD Pakistan and India are expected to sign agreements to ease the visa regime and for the speedy return of inadvertent border crossers during Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri's to India which starts on February 20.Widow of BSF jawan lodged in Pakistan jail Outlook India - 35 minutes ago
She lost the way while searching for her husband and strayed into Pakistan where she is languishing in a jail now.NATO, Pakistan agree on comprehensive Afghanistan approach People's Daily - Jan 30 5:30 PM
NATO and Pakistan agree that the solution to Afghanistan lies in a comprehensive approach involving economic, political and military elements, NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said on Tuesday.Pakistan curfew after Shia attack BBC News - Jan 30 1:13 AM
A curfew is imposed in the north-western town of Hangu in Pakistan after an attack on a Shia mosque.Musharraf appeals for unity as sectarian violence rocks Pakistan TODAYonline - Jan 30 4:22 PM
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf arrives at Halim airport in Jakarta. Musharraf has appealed for Pakistan to stand united as two people died in the latest of a wave of sectarian attacks that has killed 22 in the past few days.Pakistan aiming to score first points Pitpass - Jan 30 4:38 PM
Pakistan aiming to score first pointsFarhat axed by Pakistan Fox Sports - Jan 30 4:30 AM
Pakistan opener Imran Farhat has become the fifth player to be dropped for the upcoming one-day international series against South Africa.Indian Kashmir 'more free' than all of Pakistan: report IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 30 6:39 AM
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) In a damning indictment of Islamabad's 'propaganda' about Jammu and Kashmir, a new report says the Indian-administered part of the state is 'more free' than all of Pakistan, whose support of the 'freedom struggle' in the Himalayan state has 'little justification'.NATO, Pakistan says millions of Afghans must go home Reuters via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 30 4:10 AM
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO and Pakistan agreed on Tuesday that three million Afghan refugees in Pakistan posed a security threat and needed to be repatriated.Suicide attacker kills two in northwest Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 9:26 AM
A suspected suicide bomber blew himself up near a checkpoint in restive northwestern Pakistan, killing two people including a policeman, officials said, as militants launched a separate rocket attack on a mosque.Pakistan attacks raise sectarian strain AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 8:31 AM
A suicide bomber killed a police officer protecting a Shiite Muslim procession in northwestern Pakistan on Monday and rocket fire injured 11 worshippers at a Shiite mosque, stoking fears of sectarian bloodshed as the holy festival of Ashoura builds toward its climax.Pakistan, Belgium to improve trade, economic, diplomatic ties The Pakistan Link - Jan 30 10:53 AM
BRUSSELS: Pakistan and Belgium decided on Monday to improve political, diplomatic, trade, economic and cultural relations. The decision was made at a meeting between visiting Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and his Belgian counterpart Guy Verhofstadt here at the latter s office in Brussels.Indian Kashmir 'more free' than all of Pakistan: report Calcutta News - Jan 30 9:15 AM
In a damning indictment of Islamabad's 'propaganda' about Jammu and Kashmir, a new report says the Indian-administered part of the state is 'more free' than all of Pakistan, whose support of the 'freedom struggle' in the Himalayan state has 'little justification'.Lubricant Marketers Should Not Overlook Pakistan as Alternate Source of Growth, According to Kline Study ChemPoint - Jan 30 11:04 AM
LITTLE FALLS, January 17, 2007 -- While many of the world's lubricant marketers focus on opportunities in India, Pakistan should not be overlooked as an alternate source of growth and a key player in the region's future economic success, according to a recently published study by Kline & Company.South Africa pick shadow World Cup side v Pakistan Reuters.co.uk - Jan 30 9:18 AM
DURBAN, South Africa, Jan 30 (Reuters) - South Africa have named a 15-man squad, including seven black players, for their home one-day series against Pakistan starting on Sunday.Attack bomber kills 2 police in Pakistan AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 7:42 AM
A suicide attacker killed two policemen in northwestern Pakistan on Monday after they prevented him from approaching a Shiite Muslim procession, an official said.11 hurt as rockets hit Pakistan mosque AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 7:16 AM
Two rockets hit a Shiite Muslim mosque on Monday in the northwestern Pakistan city of Bannu, wounding 11 people, two seriously, police said.Osama spends most of his time in Pakistan: Afghan envoy IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 30 1:56 AM
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) Osama bin Laden is spending most of his time in Pakistan and the Taliban and the Al Qaeda are getting financial and ideological support from 'sanctuaries' in Pakistan, according to Afghanistan's envoy to the US.Three killed in Pakistan suicide bombing UPI - Jan 30 6:33 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Muslim sectarian violence shook northwestern Pakistan for a fifth day Tuesday, with a mortar attack on a Shiite mosque in the city of Hangu.Bomb wounds 5 in mosque in Pakistan AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 6:50 AM
A bomb exploded inside a Shiite Muslim mosque Monday in the northwestern Pakistan city of Bannu, wounding five people, two seriously, police said.Suicide, rocket attacks raise sectarian tension in Pakistan Daily News - Jan 30 12:43 PM
PAKISTAN : A suicide bomber killed a police officer protecting a Shiite Muslim procession in northwestern Pakistan and rocket fire injured 11 worshippers at a Shiite mosque, stoking fears of sectarian bloodshed as the holy festival of Ashoura builds toward its climax.Pakistan to join NSG in a few years: study IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 30 12:11 AM
Islamabad, Jan 30 (IANS) Pakistan is likely to become a member of the Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG) in the next few years as it has built up a critical base of manpower, technology and expertise in the sector, says a Planning Commission study.Couple stoned to death in Pakistan IBN live - Jan 30 6:42 AM
In a barbaric incident, a couple was tied to a tree and stoned to death by relatives after being caught together in a remote Pakistan village.Rockets kill 2 in Pakistan after Shi'ite procession Boston Globe - Jan 29 8:37 PM
Rocket and mortar fire killed at least two people returning from a Shi'ite religious procession in Pakistan on Tuesday, police and hospital officials said.Sectarian tension rising in Pakistan Sun-Sentinel - Jan 30 12:16 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan · A suicide bomber killed a police officer protecting a Shiite Muslim procession in northwestern Pakistan on Monday and rocket fire injured 11 worshipers at a Shiite mosque, stoking fears of sectarian bloodshed as the holy festival of Ashoura builds toward its climax.Policeman dead in Pakistan blast CNN.com - Jan 29 4:36 AM
A suicide bomber detonated Monday as he tried to enter a Shia religious procession in northwestern Pakistan, killing himself and a police officer, police sources said.India and Pakistan are expected to sign an agreement on reducing risks from nuclear accidents during Kasuri visit India Daily - Jan 30 7:34 AM
India and Pakistan are expected to sign an agreement on reducing risks from nuclear accidents during a visit by Foreign Minister Khurshid M Kasuri to New Delhi on February 20 to attend the Indo-Pak Joint Commission meeting.Asif the lone ranger - Pakistan marks out of 10 Cricinfo via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Jan 29 11:45 PM
Pakistan marks out of 10Warning issued for travel to Pakistan Daily Mail - Jan 30 5:22 AM
The Government has revised its travel advice to Pakistan, following recent explosions and the risk of further attacks during the Islamic holy month of Muharram. The Foreign Office warned people to be particularly vigilant during the holy month Pakistan links Taliban, Al Qaeda: Kabul IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 29 9:56 PM
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) The Taliban and terrorists in Afghanistan are drawing motivation from what they call success in Iraq with Al Qaeda and other foreign fighters operating in Pakistan providing the necessary link, according to Kabul's envoy to US.Indian Kashmir 'more free' than all of Pakistan: report EARTHtimes.org - Jan 30 6:57 AM
New Delhi, Jan 30 In a damning indictment of Islamabad's 'propaganda' about Jammu and Kashmir, a new report says the Indian-administered part of the state is 'more free' than all of Pakistan, whose support of the 'freedom struggle[raShooting kills two as sectarian tension mounts in Pakistan Helena Independent Record - Jan 30 7:17 AM
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - An attack during a Shiite Muslim procession sparked a burst of shooting that left two Sunni Muslims dead Tuesday, officials said, as tens of thousands of worshippers across Pakistan marked the climax of a violence-plagued religious festival.Pakistan Minister of Finance to give keynote speech at the Middle East IPO Summit 25th - 28th February AME Info - Jan 30 3:38 AM
Commencing on Sunday 25th February those involved with IPOs will be gathering in Dubai, for the Middle East IPO Summit, where H.E. Omar Ayub Khan, Minister of Finance for Pakistan, will be outlining the reasons behind the surge in IPOs, the importance of effective standards for market regulation and subsequent benefits it will bring.Rockets Fired On Pakistan Holy Event Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Jan 29 10:04 PM
Rocket and mortar fire has killed at least two people during a Shi'ite religious procession in Pakistan. Thirteen policemen and a civilian were also wounded in the attack in Hangu, in North West Frontier Province.Cricket: Former greats say blunders cost Pakistan series win AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 1:15 AM
Pakistan made too many mistakes and spoiled a golden opportunity to win their first-ever Test series in South Africa, former cricket greats said.Sectarian violence rocks Pakistan, Musharraf appeals for unity New Kerala - Jan 30 8:30 AM
Islamabad, Jan 30 : Pakistan has been hit by a wave of sectarian violence that has peaked with the observation of Ashura by the Shiite community of Muslim, who are a minority here.Two cops suspended for beating journalists in Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 29 9:57 PM
Islamabad, Jan 30 (IANS) Two police officers have been suspended for beating up media personnel covering last week's blast at a five star hotel in this Pakistan capital.Cricket: Injuries, schedule catch up with Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 28 10:23 PM
Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer criticised a "ridiculous" international schedule as injuries finally caught up with his team when they lost the series-deciding third and final Test against South Africa by five wickets on the third day at Newlands.Rockets kill 2 in Pakistan after Shi'ite procession AlertNet - Jan 29 9:20 PM
Source: Reuters (Updates with 48 hurt in roof collapse) ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Rocket and mortar fire killed at least two people in Pakistan on Tuesday as a Shi'ite religious procession dispersed in a town ... Rockets kill 2 in Pakistan after Shiite procession Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Jan 29 8:49 PM
Rocket and mortar fire have killed at least two people returning from a Shiite religious procession in Pakistan, police and hospital officials say.Agents 'took Pakistan activist' BBC News - Jan 29 6:26 AM
Human rights activists in Pakistan raised the issue of abductions again after a leading activist is detained in Islamabad.Rockets kill 2 in Pakistan after Shi'ite procession AlertNet - Jan 29 8:21 PM
Source: Reuters ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Rocket and mortar fire killed at least two people returning from a Shi'ite religious procession in Pakistan on Tuesday, police and hospital officials said. The attack ... Rockets kill 2 in Pakistan after Shia procession Khaleej Times - Jan 29 10:08 PM
ISLAMABAD - Rocket and mortar fire killed at least two people in Pakistan on Tuesday as a Shia religious procession dispersed, in a town known for sectarian violence, police and hospital officials said.Pakistan doing all it can to stop Afghan infiltration Khaleej Times - Jan 29 8:00 PM
LAHORE Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri has rejected assertions that Pakistan is not doing enough to stop militants' infiltration into Afghanistan or that Islamabad is responsible for the worsening situation in its war-ravaged neighbour.'Three killed' in Pakistan blast BBC News - Jan 29 4:51 AM
Police say at least three people are killed in Pakistan's latest suicide blast, in the town of Dera Ismail Khan.Violence mars Shiite procession in Pakistan International Herald Tribune - Jan 30 7:42 AM
Violence broke out after a rocket landed near police officers protecting a procession to mark the holy festival of Ashura, leaving two men dead.Army strongest political party in Pakistan: Sood New Kerala - Jan 29 10:58 PM
New Delhi, Jan 30: Describing Pakistan Army as the "strongest political party", a former RAW chief has said stifling of the mainstream democratic forces and their exclusion from the proposed general election would lead India's western neighbour towards Talibanisation.Pakistan links Taliban, Al Qaeda: Kabul New Kerala - Jan 29 10:11 PM
By Arun Kumar, Washington, Jan 30 : The Taliban and terrorists in Afghanistan are drawing motivation from what they call success in Iraq with Al Qaeda and other foreign fighters operating in Pakistan providing the necessary link, according to Kabul's envoy to US.Former greats say blunders cost Pakistan series win Gulf Times - Jan 29 10:01 PM
KARACHI: Pakistan made too many mistakes and spoiled a golden opportunity to win their first-ever Test series in South Africa, former cricket greats said yesterday.INTERVIEW - Afghans in militant camps should go home - Pakistan PM Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Jan 29 11:00 AM
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Pakistan said on Monday Kabul should take back millions of refugees from huge camps NATO sees as havens for militants fighting alliance troops in Afghanistan.Bomber kills policeman, man in Pakistan AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 29 10:55 AM
A suicide bomber has killed himself, a policeman and a passer-by in Pakistan after police stopped him at a checkpoint, a doctor and security officials said.India, Pakistan to discuss liberal visa policy next month New Kerala - Jan 29 8:14 PM
New Delhi/Islamabad, Jan 29: India and Pakistan are likely to sign an agreement on reducing nuclear accidents risk and discuss relaxation of the visa regime during Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri's visit next month.Pakistan and Belgium to expand trade relations Business Recorder - Jan 29 3:25 PM
BRUSSELS (January 30 2007): Pakistan and Belgium on Monday decided to expand co-operation for increasing their political, diplomatic, trade, economic and cultural relations for the benefit of people of two countries.INTERVIEW-Afghans in militant camps should go home-Pakistan PM AlertNet - Jan 29 10:51 AM
Source: Reuters By David Brunnstrom BRUSSELS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Pakistan said on Monday Kabul should take back millions of refugees from huge camps NATO sees as havens for militants fighting alliance troops in ... Bomber kills policeman and passer-by in Pakistan Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Jan 29 8:35 AM
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A suicide bomber killed himself, a policeman and a passer-by in northwestern Pakistan on Monday after police stopped him at a checkpoint, a doctor and security officials said.Pakistan: Policemen Die in Anti-Shiite Suicide Attack New York Times - Jan 29 8:12 PM
A suicide attacker killed himself and two policemen at a checkpoint in northwestern Dera Ismail Khan, near the Afghan border, after they prevented him from approaching a procession for the Shiite festival of Ashura. Seven other people were wounded. In Bannu, 90 miles north, two rockets landed near a hall in a Shiite mosque where worshipers were arriving to mark Ashura. Eleven people were wounded. ...Pakistan Steel sell-off postponed for a year: IPO scheme finalised Business Recorder - Jan 29 3:25 PM
ISLAMABAD (January 30 2007): The government has shelved the Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation (PSMC) strategic sell-off plan for one year and approved a scheme for its initial public offering (IPO) through bourses for 10 percent shares with additional 10 percent shares as green shoe option.Three killed in Pakistan suicide attack UPI - Jan 29 11:49 AM
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan, Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Three people were killed Monday when a suicide bomber blew himself up near a police checkpoint in the Pakistani city of Dera Ismail Khan.Major disaster averted: Pakistan The Hindu - Jan 29 11:55 AM
ISLAMABAD: A suicide bomber intending to target a Shia procession on Monday blew himself up killing two persons, including a policeman, and injuring seven in Pakistan's Northwest Frontier Province despite a heavy security blanket to check ...Spate of attacks target Pakistan s Shia Muslims Financial Times - Jan 29 8:40 AM
A spate of suicide bombings in Pakistan have left police in the country on high alert during the Shia Muslim festival of Ashura this week. There have been at least four attacks since Friday.India, Pakistan to discuss liberal visa policy next month Hindustan Times - Jan 29 10:22 AM
India and Pakistan are likely to sign an agreement on reducing nuclear accidents risk and discuss relaxation of the visa regime during Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri's visit next month.India, Pakistan to discuss liberal visa policy next month Calcutta News - Jan 29 10:33 AM
New Delhi/India and Pakistan are likely to sign an agreement on reducing nuclear accidents risk and discuss relaxation of the visa regime during Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri's visit next month.Taliban recruiters look to Pakistan Seattle Times - Jan 29 12:28 AM
Shabqadar, Pakistan -- Near Pakistan's border with Afghanistan, pride mixes with grief and anger over dozens of young men lost to a stepped-up...Pakistan train passengers electrocuted AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 28 8:48 AM
Dozens of people sitting on the roof of a crowded passenger train were by hit by an overhead power line in southern Pakistan on Sunday. At least 15 people were killed and 40 were injured, a Cabinet minister said.PAKISTAN: Artistes seek recovery of journalist AsiaMedia - Jan 29 1:29 PM
The Central Employees Union (CBA) of the Pakistan Television Corporation had organised the demonstration outside the Peshawar Press Club. The protestors demanded of the NWFP government to ensure recovery of the journalist, who has been missing since Jan 2.Bomber kills policeman and passer-by in Pakistan AlertNet - Jan 29 7:51 AM
Source: Reuters (Updates with 13 hurt in rocket attack, paragraph 8) ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (Reuters) - A suicide bomber killed himself, a policeman and a passer-by in northwestern Pakistan on Monday after police ... South Africa reveal World Cup cricket hand AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 9:03 AM
The South African cricket selectors have revealed their likely World Cup hand when they announced a 15-man squad for a five-match, one-day international series against Pakistan starting at Centurion Sunday.Sectarian violence rocks Pakistan during Muharram Outlook India - Jan 29 8:50 AM
In flared up sectarian violence in Pakistan, three persons were killed in a suicide bombing near a police check-post in North West Frontier Province today where a dozen others were injured in a rocket attack on a mosque despite heavy security during Muharram.South Africa seal Test series win against Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 28 6:21 AM
Jacques Kallis and Ashwell Prince steered South Africa to a series-clinching five-wicket win over Pakistan on the third day of the third and final Test at Newlands.Rice imports from India, Vietnam, Pakistan still on standby Interfax - Jan 29 5:20 AM
MOSCOW. Jan 29 (Interfax) - The Federal Veterinarian and Phytosanitary Control Service has not lifted its ban on rice imports from India, Vietnam and Pakistan.Pakistan hands over 131 arrested Afghans IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 29 12:53 AM
Islamabad, Jan 29 (Xinhua) Pakistan's law enforcement agencies released 131 Afghanis and handed them over to the Afghan government at Chaman point on Pakistani-Afghan border, the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported.Pakistan probes suicide bomb blast CNN.com - Jan 28 4:15 AM
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) -- Pakistani police were on high alert in Peshawar on Sunday, as more than 2,000 people gathered for funerals of a police chief and fellow officers among 15 victims of a suicide bomb attack in the northwestern city.Pakistan probes suicide bomb blast CNN.com - Jan 28 3:36 AM
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) -- Pakistani police launched an investigation to learn the identity of a suicide bomber who killed 15 people in an attack over the weekend on a Shiite mosque in the northwest city of Peshawar, an official said Sunday.Pakistan to consider setting up visa office in Hyderabad IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 28 11:41 PM
Hyderabad, Jan 29 (IANS) The Pakistan high commissioner to India has said his government would discuss a demand from Indian relatives of Pakistanis living here - to set up a visa counter in Hyderabad.Radio Australia - Asia Pacific - PAKISTAN: Sectarian violence at Shia festival ABC Radio Australia - Jan 29 3:03 AM
Pakistan has ordered a federal investigation and heightened security, after a suspected suicide bomber killed 14 people, including two top police officers, in the north-western city of The bombings occurred as Pakistan's minority Shiite community marked "Ashura" commemorated the martyrdom of the prophet Mohammed's grandson.Suicide blast kills three in Pakistan Khaleej Times - Jan 29 5:00 AM
ISLAMABAD - Security services in Pakistan reportedly seized six members of a suicide bombing cell Monday but failed to prevent another suicide attack that killed up to three people.NATO, Pakistan discuss closer security cooperation Pakistani Newspaper - Jan 30 2:04 PM
BRUSSELS, Jan 30: Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz met the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Jaap de Hoop Scheffer in Brussels Tuesday afternoon and discussed military, security and political cooperation as well as the situation in Afghanistan.Blunders cost Pakistan series win Townsville Bulletin - Jan 29 5:37 AM
PAKISTAN made too many mistakes and spoiled a golden opportunity to win their first-ever Test series in South Africa, former cricket greats said today (AEDT).Former greats say blunders cost Pakistan series win Khaleej Times - Jan 29 2:53 AM
KARACHI - Pakistan made too many mistakes and spoiled a golden opportunity to win their first-ever Test series in South Africa, former cricket greats said on Monday.Pride, grief at Taliban recruiting of Pakistan youth The Courier News - Jan 29 2:26 AM
SHABQADAR, Pakistan -- Near Pakistan's border with Afghanistan, pride mixes with grief and anger over dozens of young men lost to a stepped-up recruiting drive for the Taliban. New U.S. commander in Afghanistan predicts more suicide attacks this year International Herald Tribune - Jan 30 7:42 AM
Governor of eastern province hopes U.S. troops can help stem flow of Taliban militants from bases in Pakistan.Pakistan train power line accident kills 15 Boston Herald - Jan 28 9:12 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Dozens of people sitting on the roof of a crowded passenger train were by hit by an overhead power line in southern Pakistan yesterday. At least 15 people were killed and 40 were...Probe, extra security after Pakistan bombing kills 14 AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 28 12:57 AM
Pakistan has ordered a federal probe and beefed up security after a suspected suicide bomb killed 14 people including two top police officers -- the second such attack in two days.'Blunders cost Pakistan dearly' News 24 South Africa - Jan 29 3:41 AM
Former cricketing greats believe that too many mistakes spoiled a golden opportunity for Pakistan to record their first-ever Test series victory in South Africa.Pakistani PM sees improved atmosphere with India IANS via Yahoo! India News - 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
Brussels, Jan 31 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said Tuesday that the composite dialogue with India is making progress and 'improving the atmosphere' between the two countries.Taliban recruiting area in Pakistan sparks pride, grief, anger Roswell Daily Record - Jan 28 11:46 PM
SHABQADAR, Pakistan (AP) Near Pakistan s border with Afghanistan, pride mixes with grief and anger over dozens of young men lost to a stepped-up recruiting drive for the Taliban.Pakistan to consider setting up visa office in Hyderabad Calcutta News - Jan 29 12:15 AM
The Pakistan high commissioner to India has said his government would discuss a demand from Indian relatives of Pakistanis living here - to set up a visa counter in Hyderabad.Woolmer blasts Pakistan schedule BBC News - Jan 28 8:00 AM
Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer says playing too much cricket has led to injuries for his fast bowlers.'Selection blunders cost Pakistan series win' Independent Online - Jan 29 2:45 AM
Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan believes the decision not to pick paceman Shoaib Akhtar for the start of the South African tour was one of the reasons why they lost the series against the Proteas.Qadir to lead Pakistan veterans against India EARTHtimes.org - Jan 29 1:41 AM
Karachi, Jan 29 Former Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir will captain a star-studded veterans' team against an Indian veteran side next month.Pakistan: Musharraf To Visit Indonesia, Malaysia India Daily - Jan 30 7:46 AM
Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf left Jan. 30 to visit Indonesia and Malaysia and discuss new ideas for peace in the Middle East with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.Pakistan firm in war on terror: Mushahid Pakistani Newspaper - Jan 28 10:34 PM
WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (APP): Pakistan is resolute in its commitment to fight against terrorism and the country s consistent actions against terrorists over the past several years show that it has done more than any other country in combating the menace in the region, according to Senator Mushahid Hussain.Army alerted in Pakistan for Muharrum EARTHtimes.org - Jan 29 12:11 AM
Lahore, Jan 29 Pakistan was on high alert Monday and the army asked to stand by in Lahore, declared 'the most sensitive city', in view of Muharram and the suicide bombing in Peshawar two days earlier.Joseph Farland passes away NDTV - Jan 30 6:04 PM
Joseph Simpson Farland, who served as US ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Panama, Pakistan and Iran, has died. He was 92. Farland, who suffered a stroke last year, was under hospice care when he died Saturday, said Jeannie Shiley, a retirement community administrator.