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Pakistan To Import 75 Locomotives From Iran: Minister 
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Pakistan will import 75 railway locomotives from the neighbouring Iran, the country's Minister for Railways said on Saturday.PAKISTAN TO IMPORT 75 LOCOMOTIVES FROM IRAN: MINISTER Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - 45 minutes ago
Transport Pakistan will import 75 railway locomotives from the neighbouring Iran, the country's Minister for Railways said on Saturday.Waqar Younis quits as Pakistan bowling coach AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 07 12:29 AM
Pakistan cricket received a fresh blow as national bowling coach Waqar Younis resigned in protest at what he called "mistreatment" by the sport's authorities, officials said.Cricket: Waqar quits Pakistan role BBC News - Jan 07 7:59 AM
Waqar Younis resigns as Pakistan bowling coach in protest at only being asked on the South Africa tour for the Tests.South Africa unchanged for Pakistan series AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 9:57 PM
South Africa named an unchanged 16-man squad for a three-Test series against Pakistan after defeating India by five wickets in the decisive third Test at Newlands.Pakistan let home team off hook BBC News - Jan 07 9:06 AM
The Rest of South Africa reach 220-4 in their reply to Pakistan's 485-9 declared on day two of the three-day tour match in Kimberley.Cricket: Younis quits as Pakistan bowling coach New Straits Times - Jan 07 4:28 PM
LAHORE: Pakistan cricket received a fresh blow as national bowling coach Waqar Younis resigned in protest at what he called "mistreatment" by the sport s authorities, officials said yesterday.South Africa unchanged for Pakistan series Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 33 minutes ago
CAPE TOWN South Africa named an unchanged 16-man squad for a three-Test series against Pakistan after defeating India by five wickets in the decisive third Test at Newlands on Saturday.Gul ankle causes Pakistan concern CricInfo - Jan 07 11:17 AM
Pakistan were handed their first concerns on tour in South Africa as seamer Umar Gul was restricted to just three overs on the second day of their warm-up match, against Rest of South Africa at Kimberley, while Inzamam-ul-Haq didn't bat due to a chest infection.Over 900 killed in 657 terrosist attacks in Pakistan in 2006 Payvand Iran News - Jan 07 9:52 AM
Terrorist attacks in Pakistan killed almost two people a day in 2006, with Balochistan and the country's tribal areas becoming the worst trouble spots. -IRNAMajlis Speaker: No strain in Iran, Pakistan relations Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 07 8:37 AM
Iran - Pakistan - Relations Visiting Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Secretary General of the Pakistan Muslim League Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed conferred here Sunday with Majlis Speaker Gholamali Haddad Adel on expansion of ties between the two countries.Terrorism killed 907 in Pakistan last year EARTHtimes.org - Jan 07 12:37 PM
Terror attacks killed 907 people in Pakistan last year and injured another 1,543, a new study says.Iran, Pakistan keen to expand cooperation Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 07 4:23 AM
Iran - Pakistan - Cooperation Iranian and Pakistani parliamentarians here Sunday discussed avenues for bolstering bilateral relations in all fields.Altaf Hussain demands end to human organs trade in Pakistan ANI via Yahoo! India News - Jan 07 12:19 AM
Karachi, Jan.7 (ANI): Muttahida Qami Movement leader Altaf Hussain has expressed deep concern over the sale and purchase of human organs in Pakistan, and underlined the need for effective legislation to stop this nefarious activity. In a statement issued here from London, Hussain appealed to both President Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to use their influence to stop this inhuman ...Pakistan supports unified Iraq: Aziz The Pakistan Link - Jan 07 8:42 AM
ISLAMABAD: Peace, security and internal harmony are critical to the future of Iraq, and Pakistan fully supports its unity, integrity and sovereignty, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Saturday.Waqar steps down as Pakistan's bowling coach India Daily - Jan 07 8:50 AM
Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has stepped down as the bowling coach of the national cricket team to express disappointment over the decision to be with the team in South Africa only for the Test series instead of the entire tour.Aziz declares 2007 as 'Visit Pakistan Year' ANI via Yahoo! India News - Jan 07 12:19 AM
Islamabad, Jan.7 (ANI): Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has declared 2007 as 'Visit Pakistan Year', and tasked the Ministry of Tourism with the responsibility of attracting one million foreign visitors during the year. Chairing a meeting at the Prime Minster House here to review the targets of the ministry, Aziz reportedly urged the ministry and Tourism Development Corporation of Pakistan ...Four agreements to be inked during Mukherjee's Pakistan visit ANI via Yahoo! India News - Jan 07 12:19 AM
Islamabad, Jan 7 (ANI): India and Pakistan are likely to sign four agreements aimed at confidence-building during Pranab Mukherjee's first official visit here as External Affairs MInister next week, said Pakistani officials. The key agreement would be on 'reducing risk of nuclear accidents or unauthorised use of nuclear weapons', which has been under discussion since August 2005 ...Pakistan parties differ on contesting polls under Musharraf IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 06 10:44 PM
Islamabad, Jan 7 (IANS) Differences have cropped up between Pakistan's two principal contenders for power, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), over contesting the forthcoming elections under President Pervez Musharraf.Over 900 killed in 657 terrosist attacks in Pakistan in 2006 Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 07 3:22 AM
Pakistan - Terrorism Terrorist attacks killed almost two people a day in 2006, with Balochistan and the country's tribal areas becoming the worst trouble spots.South Africa retain squad for Pakistan Tests Cricinfo via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Jan 06 11:45 PM
Pakistan in South Africa, 2006-07Video Report: BSF steps up India-Pakistan border vigil New Kerala - Jan 07 8:17 AM
Amritsar, Jan.7: Security along the India-Pakistan border in Amritsar has undergone stages of modernisation with the installation of advanced equipments by the Border Security Force (BSF).15 killed, 3 hurt in Pakistan landslide AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 06 12:01 AM
A landslide triggered by recent heavy rains swamped a minibus and a car on a narrow mountainous road in Pakistan's part of Kashmir, killing 15 people and injuring three others, police said Saturday.Altaf Hussain demands end to human organs trade in Pakistan New Kerala - Jan 07 3:23 AM
Karachi, Jan.7 : Muttahida Qami Movement leader Altaf Hussain has expressed deep concern over the sale and purchase of human organs in Pakistan, and underlined the need for effective legislation to stop this nefarious activity.Aziz declares 2007 as 'Visit Pakistan Year' New Kerala - Jan 07 3:22 AM
Islamabad, Jan.7 : Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has declared 2007 as 'Visit Pakistan Year', and tasked the Ministry of Tourism with the responsibility of attracting one million foreign visitors during the year.South Africa unchanged for Pakistan series India Times Cricket - Jan 07 12:34 AM
CAPE TOWN, Jan 7: South Africa named an unchanged 16-man squad for a three-Test series against Pakistan after defeating India by five wickets in the decisive third Test at Newlands.Waqar resigns as Pakistan's bowling coach India Times Cricket - Jan 07 12:34 AM
KARACHI, Jan 7: Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has resigned as the bowling coach of the national cricket team just a day before he was due to leave for South Africa to join the side for the forthcoming Test series.Four agreements to be inked during Mukherjee's Pakistan visit New Kerala - Jan 07 3:22 AM
Islamabad, Jan 7 : India and Pakistan are likely to sign four agreements aimed at confidence-building during Pranab Mukherjee's first official visit here as External Affairs MInister next week, said Pakistani officials.Unchanged SA quad for Pakistan series Mail and Guardian - Jan 06 11:23 PM
The selectors have named an unchanged squad for the three-Test series against Pakistan, which starts with the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.Pakistan openers hit centuries BBC News - Jan 06 8:21 AM
Mohammad Hafeez and Imran Farhat make centuries as Pakistan reach 401-3 against a Rest of South Africa XI."Pakistan to import 75 locomotives from Iran" IranMania.com - Jan 06 9:07 PM
LONDON, January 7 (IranMania) - Pakistan will import 75 railway locomotives from the neighbouring Iran, the country's Minister for Railways said, IRNA reported.Iran-Pakistan joint investment Co. planned IranMania.com - Jan 06 9:10 PM
LONDON, January 7 (IranMania) - Given the potentials of Iran and Pakistan, the two sides should expand economic ties, said chairman of the board of directors and managing director of Iran Foreign Investment Company, IRNA reported.Waqar resigns as Pakistan's bowling coach New Kerala - Jan 07 12:32 AM
Karachi, Jan 7: Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis has resigned as the bowling coach of the national cricket team just a day before he was due to leave for South Africa to join the side for the forthcoming Test series.Pakistan is for sustainable peace in Iraq: PM People's Daily - Jan 06 6:55 PM
Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Saturday said that Pakistan fully supported the sovereignty of Iraq and described peace, security and internal harmony as crucial elements for its future.2 killed per day in terror attacks in Pakistan last year New Kerala - Jan 07 12:47 AM
Islamabad, Jan 7: Terror attacks killed almost two people per day in Pakistan in 2006 with the killing of top Baloch tribal leader Nawab Akbar Bugti in a military action causing a "ripple effect" on the political horizon of country, a study by a local think tank has said.Pak-Oman Bank plans 29 new branches in Pakistan Zawya - Jan 07 12:31 AM
Islamabad, Jan 6, SPA -- The Pak-Oman Microfinance Bank would enhance its outreach by opening 20 new branches in Pakistan during 2007, its President and Chief Executive Ozair A. Hanafi said.Pakistan to import 75 locomotives from Iran: minister Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 06 2:57 PM
Pakistan - Iran - Locomotives Pakistan will import 75 railway locomotives from the neighbouring Iran, the country's Minister for Railways said on Saturday.Pakistan backs Iran s N-plan Dawn - Jan 06 8:16 PM
TEHRAN, Jan 6: Pakistan Muslim League (PML) secretary-general Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed has reiterated that Pakistan fully supports Iran's peaceful nuclear programme.FEATURE - Pakistan street kids plagued by glue sniffing Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Jan 07 5:05 PM
KARACHI (Reuters) - It's a chilly night in a run-down part of the Pakistani city of Karachi and several boys squat in a dirty alley, getting high on glue.Musharraf seeks support in terror fight AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 07 1:50 PM
Pakistan's president has called for popular support in combating terrorism and stopping foreign militants from using the country to recruit Muslim suicide bombers for attacks across the globe, state-run television reported Sunday.Ankle injury restricts Gul in Pakistani opener AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 07 1:37 PM
Pakistan fast bowler Umar Gul bowled just three overs on the second day of the touring team's three-day match against the Rest of South Africa.Landslide kills 15 in Pakistan's part of Kashmir Boston Herald - Jan 06 7:23 AM
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan - A landslide triggered by recent heavy rains swamped a minibus and a car on a narrow mountainous road in Pakistan's part of Kashmir, killing 15 people and injuring three others,...Pakistan's Waqar Younis steps down as bowling coach Reuters.co.uk - Jan 06 11:31 AM
KARACHI, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Waqar Younis has stepped down as Pakistan bowling coach after a difference of opinion over his role.'Suspected militant went to Pakistan for training' Calcutta News - Jan 06 11:38 AM
A suspected militant, arrested by the Bangalore police Friday, had received arms training in Pakistan and had been asked to monitor IT firms' offices here, a top police official said Saturday.Pakistan State Oil ready for sell-off: PM Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 06 10:27 AM
Pakistan - PM Prime Minister of Pakistan Shaukat Aziz has said that the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has become a prime asset ready for privatisation as a result of its corporate transformation, innovative products and services.Asif back in Pakistan fold Fox Sports - Jan 07 10:27 AM
Two months after being banned from cricket, Mohammad Asif made his return to the international fold on Sunday.'Suspected militant went to Pakistan for training' IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 06 5:17 AM
Bangalore, Jan 6 (IANS) A suspected militant, arrested by the Bangalore police Friday, had received arms training in Pakistan and had been asked to monitor IT firms' offices here, a top police official said Saturday.South Africa retain squad for Pakistan Tests CricInfo - Jan 06 10:32 AM
After their resounding series win against India, the South African selectors have retained the same Test squad for the forthcoming three-Test series against Pakistan at home.FEATURE-Pakistan street kids plagued by glue sniffing AlertNet - Jan 07 3:21 PM
Source: Reuters By Waheed Khan KARACHI, Jan 8 (Reuters) - It's a chilly night in a run-down part of the Pakistani city of Karachi and several boys squat in a dirty alley, getting high on glue. ... Pakistan openers score centuries in tour opener Reuters.co.uk - Jan 06 8:30 AM
KIMBERLEY, South Africa, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Openers Mohammad Hafeez and Imran Farhat both scored centuries as Pakistan piled on the runs on the opening day of their three-day tour match against the Rest of South Africa on Saturday.Mukherjee arrives in Pakistan on Jan 13 Pakistani Newspaper - Jan 06 10:54 AM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (Online): Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee would reach Pakistan on Jan 13 to extend an invite to President Pervez Musharraf for the next summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in New Delhi from April 3-4.Proteas unchanged for Pakistan series Independent Online - Jan 06 12:45 PM
The Proteas selectors have named an changed 16-man squad for the three-Test series against Pakistan.Pakistan Senator: Pakistan backs Iran's peaceful nuclear program Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 06 5:37 AM
Iran - Pakistan - Nuclear Visiting chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Secretary-General of the Pakistan Muslim League, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed conferred here Saturday with the Head of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi on issues of mutual interests.15 bodies recovered from Pakistan van wreckage IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 06 2:42 AM
Islamabad, Jan 6 (DPA) Army and civilian rescuers Saturday recovered 15 bodies from the wreckage of a van that was crushed in a landslide in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, news reports said.Afghan President Unhappy With Pakistan's Border Mining Proposal Nasdaq - Jan 06 1:07 AM
(RTTNews) - Afghan President, Hamid Karzai said Pakistan's plans to mine and fence areas along the Afghan-Pakistan areas would not prevent terrorism but would divide the two nations. He said the move will not stop attacks by Taliban supporters.Suspected militant went to Pakistan for training Hindustan Times - Jan 06 6:30 AM
A suspected militant, arrested by the Bangalore police on Friday, had received arms training in Pakistan and had been asked to monitor IT firms' offices in Bangalore, a top police official said on Saturday.Pakistan plunder Adams, Botha News 24 South Africa - Jan 06 8:42 AM
Pakistan have piled on the runs on the opening day of their three-day tour match against the Rest of South Africa in Kimberley.Visa regime: Pakistan sends in suggestions The Hindu - Jan 07 1:53 PM
ISLAMABAD:*Afghan President Unhappy With Pakistan's Border Mining Proposal Nasdaq - Jan 06 12:53 AM
(RTTNews) - Afghan President Unhappy with Pakistan's Border Mining Proposal.Iran, Pakistan investment firm AME Info - Jan 06 4:53 AM
Pakistan and Iran have set up a joint investment firm for financing ventures between the two countries, reported the Bahrain Tribune. The firm, the Pak-Iran Joint Investment Company, will have an initial capital of $25m, with each country supplying 50% of the funds.Argentine-Brazil model of friendship and cooperation: Lessons for India-Pakistan Financial Express - Jan 06 8:10 AM
PAKISTAN and India have just exchanged lists of their nuclear installations, whose purpose is that they will not be attacked by the other party in the event of any conflict. However exchanging lists is not a sufficient cover for an unwarranted action by either country.Bilal had visited Pakistan and met Lashkar's top man Hindustan Times - Jan 06 2:18 AM
Bilal alias Imran, who was arrested in Karnataka on Friday, had met Abu-Al Kalama, the top man of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistan, according to initial investigations carried out by Jammu and Kashmir police as part of its "background check" on his antecedents.Saddam death claims second life in Pakistan rediff.com - Jan 07 6:39 AM
Mohammad Usman Haider had become extremely depressed after watching the largely-circulated videotape of Saddam's execution on television, DSP Industrial Area Jameel Hashmi said.Yousuf likely to miss first Test BBC News - Jan 07 10:06 AM
Pakistan's record-breaking batsman Mohammad Yousuf is likely to miss the first Test against South Africa because of his wife's illness.Pakistan Premier Wants Afghan Refugees to Return Home New York Times - Jan 04 7:04 PM
Shaukat Aziz said he wanted three million Afghan refugees to go home to end the problem of insurgents using Pakistan as a haven.Two Afghan children, two women killed in blast Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 07 12:24 AM
A remote-control roadside bomb killed two Afghan children and two women traveling in a vehicle near the border with Pakistan on Sunday, police said.Pakistan province lifts kite ban BBC News - Jan 05 3:59 AM
Pakistan's Punjab province lifts a ban on kite-flying during the forthcoming Basant spring festival.Pakistan plans rail link on its side of Kashmir Indian Express via Yahoo! India News - Jan 05 1:35 PM
The Indian Railways' effort to run trains to the Kashmir valley this year has had an impact across the Line of Control, with Pakistan Railway starting feasibility studies to lay tracks from Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad, the Capital of Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Pakistan Railway is also looking into building a 40-km link between Dina and Mirpur at the southern tip of PoK. This shorter link (see map) ...PSEB, MDeC sign pact to build IT parks in Pakistan Khaleej Times - Jan 05 6:56 PM
DUBAI A leading Malaysian firm has recently signed an accord with the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) to build IT parks in Pakistan.Pakistan to release insect-resistant cotton variety SeedQuest - Jan 05 8:38 AM
The Pakistan Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MINFAL) is planning to release first home-grown insect-resistant Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) cotton variety during next sowing season to maximise the production of cotton crop for domestic needs and exports.Pakistan: Three day forecast Dawn - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
Note: Temperature estimates are internationally sourced and may differ from local estimates.Afghan-Pakistani Bond Steadily Deteriorating Washington Post - Jan 06 4:49 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Jan. 6 -- A proposal by Pakistan to plant land mines along the border with Afghanistan, aimed at preventing Islamic insurgents from using Pakistan as a sanctuary, has aroused angry protests by Afghan leaders who say the mines would endanger innocent travelers and divide tribal...PM's visit to Pakistan will be 'big' CBM: Dy High Commissioner New Kerala - Jan 05 8:11 PM
New Delhi, Jan 5: If Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visits Pakistan, it will be a "big" confidence building measure (CBM), the country's Deputy High Commissioner here Afrasiab said today while advocating the need to developing trust between the two countries.Joint Investment Co. With Pakistan Planned Zawya - Jan 05 9:46 PM
05 January 2007 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Given the potentials of Iran and Pakistan, the two sides should expand economic ties, said chairman of the board of directors and managing director of Iran Foreign Investment Company on Thursday.Yousuf unlikely for first two Tests in South Africa Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 33 minutes ago
KARACHI Pakistan cricket team, currently touring South Africa, suffered a great setback when key batsman, Mohammad Yousuf, declared himself unavailable to play at least in the first two Tests against the hosts.Four accords may be signed during Indian minister s visit Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD Pakistan and India are likely to sign four agreements aimed at building confidence during Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee's first official visit here next week, according to diplomatic sources here.Yousuf doubtful for South Africa test AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 07 2:19 PM
Pakistan's record breaking batsman Mohammad Yousuf is likely to miss the first test against South Africa starting on Thursday due to his wife's illness.Waqar resigns as bowling coach Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 33 minutes ago
KARACHI Former Pakistan skipper and pace bowler Waqar Younis has quit as national team s bowling coach. Waqar informed of his decision to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ad hoc chairman, Dr. Nasim Ashraf on arrivial on Saturday from Saudi Arabia after performing Hajj.Pakistan fails to find place for its Consulate in Mumbai New Kerala - Jan 05 9:18 PM
New Delhi, Jan 5: Pakistan has failed to find a place for its Consulate in Mumbai, putting a question mark on early fructification of plans by the two countries to reopen their missions in each other's commercial capitals.Major power crisis looms as supply-demand gap widens Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
PAKISTAN is bracing for a serious energy crisis during the current year amid widening gap in the supply and demand for power generation. Wapda which is responsible for power generation and distribution has already begun brief forced outages in the country during peak hours.Pak-Oman opens branches AME Info - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
The Pak-Oman Microfinance Bank is to set up at least 20 new branches in Pakistan this year according to Ozair A Hanafi, the bank's President and CEO, and cited by the Saudi Press Agency. Hanafi said the bank would continue to target more than 60% of its lending in rural areas. MMA leaders exposed Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
PESHAWAR Interior Minister and chief of his faction of Pakistan People s Party Aftab Sherpao has said that the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) leaders have failed to honour promises and commitments they made with people regarding enforcement of Shariah and providing easy access to justice.Pakistan Wants Afghan Refugees Resettled New York Times - Jan 04 1:22 PM
Pakistan?s prime minister said today that three million Afghan refugees living in Pakistan must be resettled in their native country.Benazir pleads for clemency for Saddam s aides Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD Former prime minister and Chairperson of Pakistan People s Party Benazir Bhutto has urged Iraqi President Jalal Talabani to commute the death sentence of Saddam Hussain s co-defendants Brazan Ibrahim Al Tikriti and Awad Ahmed Al Bandar.US, UK struggle to crack Pakistan's terror pipeline: Newsweek New Kerala - Jan 05 9:02 PM
Washington, Jan 6: Authorities in the United States and the United Kingdom are facing several hurdles as they crack down on a "pipeline" of operatives, supporters and financiers that shuttles terrorists from Pakistan, according to Newsweek.Jeev to give Pakistan Open Golf a miss New Kerala - Jan 05 9:33 PM
Karachi, Jan 5: Ace Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh has opted out of Pakistan Open Golf Championship, where he had finished as runner-up in the last edition.Pakistan's Punjab state lifts ban on kite flying festival New Kerala - Jan 05 9:32 PM
Karachi, Jan 5: Taking cognizance of a lift on ban of the annual kite flying festival of Basant in Pakistan's Punjab state, the Supreme Court today asked for a report from the government detailing safety precautions to be taken during the event, which often ends in tragedy due to glass-coated or metallic cords used to fly kites.Vaughan primed to play King Arthur role Daily Telegraph - Jan 07 4:48 PM
More than a year after he limped home from Pakistan, Michael Vaughan rode back into international cricket yesterday like the original knight on a white charger.No front or back channel contact with govt: PML-N Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 18 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD In an apparent reference to Benazir Bhutto's latest statement that the government is in contact with her and exiled premier Nawaz Sharif, the Nawaz Sharif faction of the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) has categorically refuted it is talking to Gen. Musharraf's emissaries.Independent Appeal: From hardship springs hope Independent - Jan 07 4:37 PM
You would have to be a hard-hearted character not to be affected by the story of Amir, the five-year-old boy who was sold into slavery by his poverty-stricken parents in Pakistan and taken to Dubai by wealthy Arabs from the Gulf states. There, within a matter of months, he fell from the back of a camel in a race and was trampled so badly he cannot speak any more and is blind in one eye. At the ...Diplomats miss golf as India, Pakistan bicker The Telegraph - Jan 05 1:50 PM
New Delhi, Jan. 5: Is India really ready to trust Pakistan with a joint mechanism on Kashmir when it does not even trust the presence of its diplomats in Noida and Gurgaon?Iranian bureaucracy creates impediments in gas pipeline project: Mushahid Pakistani Newspaper - Jan 07 6:39 PM
TEHRAN, Jan 7 (Online): The Leader of Pakistan Senate delegation to Iran, Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed said that Pakistan and Iran should work together to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region.Pakistan plans rail link on its side of Kashmir Express India - Jan 05 1:47 PM
The Indian Railways' effort to run trains to the Kashmir valley this year has had an impact across the Line of Control, with Pakistan Railway starting feasibility studies to lay tracks from Rawalpindi to Muzaffarabad, the Capital of Occupied KashmirImran accuses govt of pre-poll rigging Pakistani Newspaper - Jan 07 6:39 PM
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Imran Khan has accused the government of pre-poll rigging as the chief secretaries, IGPs and other key officials of the provinces have been replaced.Benazir regrets PML (N) decision of boycotting next election Pakistani Newspaper - Jan 07 6:39 PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (Online): Former Prime Minister and chairperson Pakistan People s Party Parliamentarians (PPP-P) Benazir Bhutto has expressed regret and disappointment over the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif decision of boycotting upcoming general elections under President Musharraf.Govt, PPPP still engage in back channel talks: Sheikh Rashid Pakistani Newspaper - Jan 07 6:39 PM
KARACHI, Jan 7 (Online): Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Sunday said that government and Pakistan People Party (PPP) were still engaged in back channel talks.Pakistan News PakTribune.Com Pakistan News Tribune - Jan 07 8:53 AM
Register with My-PakTribune and see what you've been missing!Karzai not behind Pakistan border plan AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 04 10:42 AM
President Hamid Karzai said Thursday that Pakistan's proposal to selectively mine and fence parts of the border between the two countries will not stop the terrorism that plagues Afghanistan.Pakistan: helping quake survivors cope with a tough winter AlertNet - Jan 05 8:21 AM
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) - Switzerland The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the Pakistan Red Crescent are distributing shelter materials and relief items in earthquake-affected areas of northern Pakistan ... Fog blamed on pollutants from India: Suparco probe Dawn - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) is conducting a detailed investigation to substantiate its earlier findings that smog, more commonly referred to as fog in Punjab, is caused by excessive burning of coal by India s thermal power plants.