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In Pakistan, U.S. Defense Secretary Seeks Support to Counter Taliban 
New York Times - 1 hour, 39 minutes ago
During an unannouncedvisit, the defense secretary urged Pakistan to do more to halt the flow of Taliban fighters into Afghanistan.Gates says Pakistan to help in offensive against Taliban USA Today - 2 hours, 4 minutes ago
Pakistan is supporting U.S. efforts to stop the Taliban's movements across the Pakistani-Afghan border, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Monday.Gates vows cooperation with Pakistan AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 3:38 AM
Pentagon chief Robert Gates vowed Monday that the United States will not neglect Afghanistan and will work with the government of Pakistan President Gen. Pervez Musharraf to combat the Taliban in the neighboring country.U.S. seeks Pakistan support to thwart Taliban offensive CNN.com - Feb 12 12:58 AM
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates sought Pakistan's support Monday to prevent an expected Taliban spring offensive in neighboring Afghanistan, saying the allies had the chance to deal a "strategic setback" to the militants.Gates Offers Support and Urges Action in Pakistan New York Times - Feb 12 1:37 AM
The defense secretary urged Pakistan to do more to halt the flow of Taliban fighters into Afghanistan.U.S. defense chief, in Pakistan, offers support on policing Afghan border International Herald Tribune - Feb 12 5:39 AM
Defense Secretary Robert Gates, making an unannounced trip to Pakistan, gave his support even as he urged its government to step up efforts to keep Taliban forces from crossing its border into Afghanistan.Women protest Pakistan demolition CNN.com - Feb 12 12:47 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- Veiled in burqas and armed with bamboo canes, scores of female seminary students have occupied a children's library to protest plans to demolish mosques and madrassas built without permission on government land.Accidents after heavy rain kill 30 in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 1:11 AM
At least 30 people have been killed by collapsing roofs and in other accidents caused by heavy winter rains in Pakistan.US Defence Secretary in Pakistan for talks with Musharraf AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 11 9:17 PM
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates arrived here for talks with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf amid a US push to line up support for a decisive spring offensive against the Taliban.Pakistan seeks more jet fuel to supply NATO forces NDTV Profit - 13 minutes ago
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Pakistan State Oil Co. (PSO) is seeking by tender 33,000 tonnes of jet fuel for delivery from March to June, higher than a previous purchase, to supply NATO forces in Afghanistan, a company official said on Tuesday.Pakistan never asked ICC for extension in naming squad Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 1 minute ago
KARACHI Pakistan has never asked the game s governing body, International Cricket Council (ICC) for extension in naming the final 15-member squad for 2005 World Cup due to a spate of injuries as reported in the news media, PCB director operations Saleem Altaf told Khaleej Times yesterday.Gates: Pakistan A "Strong Ally" CBS News - Feb 12 3:00 AM
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates pledged U.S. faith in Pakistan as a valuable ally in the war on terrorism in a meeting with President Pervez Musharraf, as U.S. forces separately fired on Taliban fighters inside Pakistan.Gates vows to work with Pakistan MSNBC - Feb 12 1:19 AM
Pentagon chief Robert Gates vowed Monday that the United States will not neglect Pakistan and will work with the government of President Gen. Pervez Musharraf to combat the Taliban in neighboring Afghanistan. Gates: U-S will work with Pakistan on offensive against Taliban Fox21 - Feb 12 3:52 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Defense Secretary Robert Gates vows the U-S will work with Pakistan to combat violence in neighboring Afghanistan.India, Pakistan differ over Kashmir dam study Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Feb 12 10:15 AM
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A World Bank-appointed expert on Monday delivered his report on the building of a dam in divided Kashmir to the governments of India and Pakistan.Gates Seeks Pakistan's Help In Countering Cross-Border Taliban Attacks Nasdaq - Feb 12 10:21 AM
(RTTNews) - US Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who is on a Pakistan visit, on Monday appealed for Pakistani help in countering the rising Taliban cross border attacks.In self-defense, U.S. forces in Afghanistan launch artillery into Pakistan Fox21 - Feb 12 3:53 PM
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan The commander of U-S forces in eastern Afghanistan says American forces have launched artillery rounds into Pakistan to strike Taliban fighters in self-defense.Dam does not violate Pakistan treaty, says World Bank expert Gulf Times - 39 minutes ago
NEW DELHI: An expert appointed by the World Bank ruled yesterday that a controversial dam India is building in the disputed Kashmir region did not violate a water-sharing treaty with Pakistan, reports said.2004 Honda Civic VTI from Pakistan Carsurvey.org - 2 hours, 4 minutes ago
I was a big fan of Honda, but unfortunately there is a left pull problem, which is faced right now by every single Honda car assembled after 2001.. I just wanted to know can Honda Pakistan take some serious steps to solve this problem?US rejects Kabul tirade against Pakistan Dawn - 2 hours, 13 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Feb 12: Rejecting the tirade of accusations against Pakistan emanating from Kabul, US Secretary of State for Defence Robert Gates on Monday eulogised the contribution made by the country as an important US ally in war on terror.Gates Vows Cooperation With Pakistan ABC News - Feb 12 12:15 AM
Pentagon Leader Robert Gates Vows That the United States Will Not Neglect PakistanPakistan questions U.S. Army claim Japan Today - Feb 12 1:58 PM
ISLAMABAD Pakistan described Monday a statement by the commander of U.S. troops in eastern Afghanistan as "not correct" in suggesting American forces did not require Pakistan's approval to fire at insurgent positions in Pakistan if attacks were launched on U.S. posts.Baglihar: Pakistan wanted construction stopped The Hindu - Feb 12 1:55 PM
NEW DELHI: India has claimed a "moral victory" in the determination of the World Bank-appointed neutral expert that it could complete the 450 MW hydropower project in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, because Pakistan had wanted it to stop ...U.S. launches artillery into Pakistan AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 11 10:57 AM
Asserting a right to self-defense, American forces in eastern Afghanistan have launched artillery rounds into Pakistan to strike Taliban fighters who attack remote U.S. outposts, the commander of U.S. forces in the region said Sunday.India, Pakistan differ over Kashmir dam study AlertNet - Feb 12 10:01 AM
Source: Reuters By Mark Williams NEW DELHI, Feb 12 (Reuters) - A World Bank-appointed expert on Monday delivered his report on the building of a dam in divided Kashmir to the governments of India and Pakistan. ... Convergence Picks Sangoma Technologies Open Source Telephony Solutions for Two Pakistan Telecom Deployments SYS-CON Media - Feb 12 11:40 AM
Sangoma Technologies Corporation (TSX VENTURE: STC) (www.sangoma.com), a leading provider of connectivity hardware and software products for VoIP, TDM voice, WANs and Internet infrastructure, has been selected by Convergence, a Pakistan-based telecommunications integrator and consulting organization, to provide Sangoma's open source telephony solution to Burraqtel and Worldcall Telecom Limited in ...Gates nudges Pakistan on Taliban The Washington Times - Feb 12 7:38 AM
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates paid a brief weekend visit to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to request more efforts at controlling Taliban militants.U.S.: Troops forced to fire into Pakistan Chicago Sun-Times - Feb 12 2:14 AM
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan -- Asserting a right to self-defense, American forces in eastern Afghanistan have launched artillery rounds into Pakistan to strike Taliban fighters who attack U.S. outposts, the commander of U.S. forces in the region said Sunday.Pakistan frees over 300 detained Afghan pilgrims Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 12 8:44 AM
Pakistan - Detained Afghans Some 300 Afghan pilgrims, who had been arrested on charges of traveling to Saudi Arabia on fake Pakistani passports, were freed Monday night, an Afghan diplomat said.US troops in Afghanistan fire at Taliban in Pakistan Boston Globe - Feb 12 1:13 AM
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan -- Asserting a right to self defense, American forces in eastern Afghanistan have launched artillery rounds into Pakistan to strike Taliban fighters who attack remote US outposts, the commander of US forces in the region said yesterday.Good news, says Pakistan The Hindu - Feb 12 11:26 AM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday claimed victory in the Baglihar dam dispute with India, saying the neutral expert's verdict accepted its contention that the project design violated the Indus Waters Treaty. It urged India to implement the ...U.S. says shelling in Pakistan self-defense The Olympian - Feb 12 5:38 AM
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan - Asserting a right to self-defense, U.S. forces in eastern Afghanistan have launched artillery rounds into Pakistan to strike Taliban fighters who attack remote U.S. outposts, the commander of U.S. forces in the region said Sunday.Pakistan Jan trade deficit widens to $1.13 bln Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 12 5:44 AM
KARACHI, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Pakistan's trade deficit widened to a provisional $1.13 billion in January from $1.05 billion in December and $919.65 million in January 2006, official data showed on Monday.Pakistan hammered by South Africa CNN.com - Feb 11 8:56 AM
Emphatic batting by AB de Villiers and Graeme Smith handed South Africa a comprehensive victory in the fourth one-day international against Pakistan on Sunday.'Moderate' Musharraf says minority extremists in Pakistan could ruin the country ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 12 4:53 AM
Islamabad, Feb 12 (ANI): Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said that minority extremists in Pakistan had gained strength enough to ruin the country, and that he was fighting these elements by motivating the people against them. Describing the strength of extremists as nightmare for Pakistan, he said extremism would destroy the country. "Nightmare for Pakistan is exactly that politically ...Commander: U.S. forces firing artillery into Pakistan The Columbus Dispatch - Feb 12 4:54 AM
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan Asserting a right to self-defense, American forces in eastern Afghanistan have launched artillery rounds into Pakistan to strike Taliban fighters who attack remote U.S. outposts, the commander of U.S. forces in the region said yesterday.Pakistan Jan CPI rise slowest in 9 months Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 12 4:45 AM
KARACHI, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Pakistan's consumer price index (CPI) rose 6.64 percent in January from a year earlier, recording the slowest inflation rate for nine months, thanks in part to falling food prices, the statistics bureau said on Monday.Pakistan State Oil Sale to Take Place by June, Minister Says Bloomberg.com - Feb 11 7:49 PM
Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan will sell a stake in Pakistan State Oil Co. Ltd. by June after receiving 14 bids for the nation's biggest fuel supplier, the country's asset sale minister Zahid Hamid said.U.S. fires into Pakistan to hit back at Taliban Seattle Times - Feb 12 12:14 AM
Asserting a right to self-defense, American forces in eastern Afghanistan have launched artillery rounds into Pakistan to strike Taliban...Pakistan January inflation 6.64 pct yr/yr Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 12 4:16 AM
KARACHI, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Pakistan's consumer price index (CPI) rose 6.64 percent in January from a year earlier, recording the slowest inflation rate for nine months, thanks in part to falling food prices, the Federal Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.PAKISTAN: ICRC to continue operations despite attack AlertNet - Feb 12 7:32 AM
Source: IRIN The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Monday confirmed that the agency would continue its work in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province (NWFP), having briefly suspending operations after an attack on its office on Saturday. Pakistan Humbled by South Africa Ohmynews - Feb 12 1:31 PM
Pakistan lost its last six wickets for only 20 runs but in 13 overs, which shows how tight South Africa's fielding and bowling were. In first 10 overs, Pakistan had only 12 runs...Gates Enlists Pakistan Against Taliban Time Magazine - Feb 12 3:03 PM
Petrobras Takes Stake in Deepwater Block Offshore Pakistan Rigzone - Feb 12 8:03 AM
Petrobras has signed an agreement with Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) to explore offshore block "G", in Pakistan. The block is located in the Indus offshore basin and remains largely unexplored, with a mere 11 wells having been drilled there."US target Taliban inside Pakistan in self defence" ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 12 3:02 AM
Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): American forces in Afghanistan are learnt to have launched artillery rounds in "self defence" into Pakistan to strike Taliban fighters who attack their remote outposts. Lt-Col Teresa Connor, a spokesperson for the US Central Command, told this to reporters here last evening. "The US adheres to all policies and procedures pertaining to the employment of forces as ...South Africa race to victory over Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 11 6:19 AM
South Africa raced to a crushing 10-wicket win over Pakistan in the fourth one-day international at Newlands.Pakistan batsmen bundled out for 107 AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 11 5:59 AM
South Africa's pace bowlers took advantage of overcast weather and a helpful pitch as they bundled out Pakistan for 107 in the fourth one-day international at Newlands.U.S. Will Work with Pakistan Against Taliban KBTX 3 Bryan/College Station - Feb 12 7:05 AM
Defense Secretary Robert Gates vows the U.S. will work with Pakistan to combat violence in neighboring Afghanistan. Gates has met with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, telling reporters afterwards that the U.S. and Pakistan will work together in a spring offensive against the Taliban.World Bank arbitrator rules in favour of Pakistan on Baglihar Dam issue New Kerala - Feb 12 8:58 AM
Islamabad, Feb.12 : It what appeared to be bad news for India, and good news for Pakistan, the World Bank's arbitrator for the resolution of the Baglihar Dam issue, today ruled in favour of Islamabad, saying that three of the four points of objection to the construction of the dam were valid.Brazil's Petrobras participates in Pakistan's oil, gas exploration The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 12 12:43 PM
Petroleum Minister Amanullah Khan Jadoon said yesterday Braziil Petrobras' participation in Pakistan's oil and gas exploration is fruitful culmination of the process initiated as a result of President General Pervez Musharraf's recent visit to that country.Pakistan cenbank to sell 15 bln rupees of T-bills Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 12 1:21 AM
KARACHI, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Pakistan's central bank said on Monday it would auction 15 billion rupees ($246.83 million) worth of three-, six- and 12-month Treasury bills this week.Pakistan, U.S.: Possible Offensive Discussed India Daily - Feb 12 9:10 AM
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates met with Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf on Feb. 12 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, where they discussed possible plans for a spring offensive against the Taliban and al Qaeda in Afghanistan.American forces fire into Pakistan Sun-Sentinel - Feb 12 12:19 AM
Commander invokes right of self-defense BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan ˇ Asserting a right to self-defense, American forces in eastern Afghanistan have launched artillery rounds into Pakistan to strike Taliban fighters who attack remote U.S. outposts, the commander of U.S. forces in the region said Sunday. Pakistan o/n rates ease; market eyes T-bill auction Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 12 1:14 AM
KARACHI, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Pakistan's short-term money rates eased slightly on Monday, and dealers said the market was now eyeing a regular central bank auction of Treasury bills later in the week.South Africa send Pakistan batsmen in AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 11 4:47 AM
South Africa won the toss and sent Pakistan in to bat in the fourth one-day international at Newlands.Gates Vows Cooperation With Pakistan AP via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 11 11:15 PM
Pentagon chief Robert Gates vowed Monday that the United States will not neglect Pakistan and will work with the government of President Gen.US defence chief holds security talks in Pakistan Khaleej Times - Feb 12 5:29 AM
ISLAMABAD - US Defence Secretary Robert Gates gave assurances in Pakistan Monday that Washington would step up the joint fight against the Taleban as the insurgents prepare for an anticipated offensive in neighbouring Afghanistan as the weather warms.Benazir to be arrested on her return, says Pakistan minister ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 12 12:45 AM
Chakwal (Pakistan), Feb 12 (ANI): Pakistan's Federal Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sher Afgan has said former prime minister Benazir Bhutto would be arrested on her return as she was facing several corruption cases related to amassing huge wealth disproportionate to her known sources of income. For almost a decade Benazir has been staying in England, after the 1997 elections when Nawaz Sharif ...US Defense Secretary in Pakistan to Discuss Afghanistan Voice of America - Feb 12 12:48 AM
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is in Pakistan to discuss counter-terrorism efforts and the Taleban insurgency in neighboring Afghanistan. Gates arrived in the capital, Islamabad, Monday to meet with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf.Pakistan calls for aid along border International Herald Tribune - Feb 11 7:40 AM
Pakistan needs more help from the United States and Afghanistan if it is to stop the flow of unwanted Taliban militants crossing its border, according to Pakistan's foreign minister.AFGHANISTAN: U.S. fires into haven of Taliban in Pakistan The Charlotte Observer - Feb 12 12:03 AM
American forces in eastern Afghanistan have launched artillery rounds into Pakistan to strike Taliban fighters who attack remote U.S. outposts, the commander of U.S. forces in the region said Sunday.US defence secretary visits Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 12 12:18 AM
Islamabad, Feb 12 (Xinhua) US Defence Secretary Robert Gates arrived here Monday on a brief visit to Pakistan, said media reports.Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar doubtful for World Cup AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 11 2:16 AM
Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar said he fears he could miss the World Cup after suffering a knee injury that may take three to four weeks to heal.Gates Vows Cooperation With Pakistan Journal Gazette & Times Courier - Feb 12 1:53 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pentagon chief Robert Gates vowed Monday that the United States will not neglect Afghanistan and will work with the government of President Gen. Pervez Musharraf to combat the Taliban in neighboring country.30 killed due to rains, snowfall in Pakistan Outlook India - Feb 12 4:27 AM
At least 30 people have been killed due to heavy winter rains and snowfall in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province and Punjab. A senior police official in Punjab said some 30 people have been killed in collapsing roofs and other rain-related accidents since Saturday.Pakistan selectors face injury dilemma ahead of World Cup New Kerala - Feb 12 8:39 AM
Karachi, Feb 12: With four of their leading pace bowlers facing injury problems, Pakistan selectors are in a dicey situation on the eve of their meeting to choose the 15-member squad for the cricket World Cup.US Defense Secretary In Pakistan For Taliban Talks Nasdaq - Feb 11 10:21 PM
(RTTNews) - US Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Islamabad Monday for talks with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf ahead of a decisive spring offensive against the Taliban and to formulate a joint strategy to contain a resurgent Taliban.Gates: U-S will work with Pakistan on offensive against Taliban WTOL 11 Toledo - Feb 12 2:41 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Defense Secretary Robert Gates vows the U-S will work with Pakistan to combat violence in neighboring Afghanistan. Gates has met with Pakistani...Gates in Pakistan for talks on Taliban Calcutta News - Feb 12 3:06 AM
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is in Pakistan to discuss counter-terrorism efforts and the Taliban insurgency in neighboring Afghanistan. Gates arrived in the capital, Islamabad, Monday to meet with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf.Pakistan committed to Taleban offensive: Gates Khaleej Times - Feb 12 1:11 AM
CHAKLALA AIR BASE, Pakistan - US Defence SecretaryRobert Gates said on Monday he had held talks with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf ahead of a spring offensive against the Taleban.Robert Gates arrives in Pakistan to conduct talks on terrorism Pravda - Feb 11 11:52 PM
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Pakistan on Monday for talks with the country's leader on counterterrorism cooperation and Pakistan's efforts to stop militants from crossing into Afghanistan , officials said.Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation Selects Tekelec's Number Portability Solution [Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Feb 12 8:13 AM
MORRISVILLE, N.C. & BARCELONA, Spain----Tekelec , a leading developer of high-performance network applications for next-generation fixed, mobile and packet networks, today announced that its EAGLEŽ 5 Integrated Signaling System capabilities, triggerless ISUP-based number portability solution and INAP-based number portability solution will enable operator Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation ...(AFX UK Focus) 2007-02-12 12:50 GMT: Oil & Gas Development farms out 50 pct of Pakistan's Block 2265-1 to Petrobras Interactive Investor - Feb 12 4:53 AM
LONDON (AFX) - Oil & Gas Development Co Ltd said it farmed out a 50 pct working interest in Block No. 2265-1 in Pakistan to Brazil's Petrobras Oil & Gas BV (PO&G).Pakistan May Open Trade Mission In Abu Dhabi Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Feb 11 7:29 PM
Pakistan is considering opening six new trade missions abroad, including one in Abu Dhabi, local reports said on Saturday.U.S. shells Taliban fighters in Pakistan Tucson Citizen - Feb 11 11:24 PM
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan - Asserting a right to self-defense, American forces in eastern Afghanistan launched artillery rounds into Pakistan to strike Taliban fighters who attacked remote U.S. outposts, the commander of U.S. forces in the region said Sunday.Pakistan allowed to replace injured players CricInfo - Feb 12 12:21 AM
Given assurance by the ICC that it can seek replacements for any injured players, Pakistan will announce a 15-man World Cup squad.Moderate Musharraf says minority extremists in Pakistan could ruin the country New Kerala - Feb 12 5:28 AM
Islamabad, Feb 12 : Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said that minority extremists in Pakistan had gained strength enough to ruin the country, and that he was fighting these elements by motivating the people against them.Pentagon chief in Pakistan, Afghanistan in focus Khaleej Times - Feb 11 11:45 PM
ISLAMABAD - US Defence Secretary Robert Gates landed in Islamabad on Monday to meet with President Pervez Musharraf as Pakistan faces mounting pressure to halt the flow of Taleban fighters across the border with Afghanistan.Convergence Picks Sangoma Technologies Open Source Telephony Solutions for Two Pakistan Telecom Deployments [Press Release] Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Feb 12 7:30 AM
Sangoma Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of connectivity hardware and software products for VoIP, TDM voice, WANs and Internet infrastructure, has been selected by Convergence, a Pakistan-based telecommunications integrator and consulting organization, to provide Sangoma's open source telephony solution to Burraqtel and Worldcall Telecom Limited in Pakistan.Pakistan could name injured stars FOXSPORTS.com.au - Feb 12 12:20 AM
PAKISTAN will announce its 15-man World Cup squad on Tuesday after being assured by the International Cricket Council it can seek replacements for injured players.Pakistan given go-ahead to replace injured Cup players Reuters.co.uk - Feb 11 11:32 PM
KARACHI, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Pakistan will announce its 15-man World Cup squad on Tuesday after being assured by the International Cricket Council (ICC) it can seek replacements for any injured players, an official said.Roofs collapse after heavy rains, killing 22 in Pakistan, officials say Los Angeles Times - Feb 11 9:42 AM
A man and his four daughters were among 22 people who died Sunday after the roofs of their homes collapsed under heavy rains in Pakistan, police and a government department said. PAKISTAN Christian woman accused of blasphemy without evidence still in prison - Asia News AsiaNews.it - Feb 12 3:41 AM
Asia News PAKISTAN Christian woman accused of blasphemy without evidence still in prison pakistan kasur kot nanak singh changa manga martha bibi muhammad dilbar blasphemy law arrest january 22 muslim extremists Martha Bibi, arrested on January 22, is in Kasur district prison.30 killed due to rains, snowfall in Pakistan New Kerala - Feb 12 4:39 AM
Karachi, Feb 12: At least 30 people have been killed due to heavy winter rains and snowfall in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province and Punjab. A senior police official in Punjab said some 30 people have been killed in collapsing roofs and other rain-related accidents since Saturday.15th Karakoram Cup takes place in ski resort of Nultar, Pakistan Natives.co.uk - Feb 12 4:22 AM
The participating teams at the 15th National Ski Championship of Pakistan, known as the Karakoram cup, started their practice at 10,000 feet high Nultar Ski Resort just North of Gilgit yesterday.Youths languishing in migrant camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir want to come back New Kerala - Feb 12 1:56 AM
Jammu, Feb 12: Youths languishing in migrant camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir want to come back to their homes in Jammu and Kashmir, a surrendered Lashker-e-Toiba militant has said.U.S. Launches Artillery Into Pakistan ABC News - Feb 11 7:45 AM
In Self-Defense, U.S. Forces in Afghanistan Launch Artillery Into Pakistan, Commander SaysSouth Africa beat Pakistan by 10 wickets India Times Cricket - Feb 11 11:48 PM
CAPE TOWN, Feb 11: South Africa raced to a crushing 10-wicket win over Pakistan in the fourth One-Day International at Newlands on Sunday. South Africa's pace bowlers took advantage of overcast weather and a helpful pitch as they bundled out Pakistan for 107.US defence secretary in Pakistan for talks with Musharraf Channel NewsAsia - Feb 11 6:28 PM
ISLAMABAD: US Defence Secretary Robert Gates arrived here on Monday for talks with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf amid a US push to line up support for a decisive spring offensive against the Taliban.Blast hits Red Cross office in Pakistan AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 10 8:23 PM
A bomb explosion Saturday at an office of the International Committee of the Red Cross in northwestern Pakistan damaged four vehicles, but no one was hurt, police said.US Pentagon chief in Pakistan, Afghanistan in focus AlertNet - Feb 11 6:31 PM
Source: Reuters By Kristin Roberts ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates landed in Islamabad on Monday to meet with President Pervez Musharraf as Pakistan faces mounting pressure to halt ... "US target Taliban inside Pakistan in self defence" New Kerala - Feb 12 2:24 AM
Washington, Feb 12: American forces in Afghanistan are learnt to have launched artillery rounds in "self defence" into Pakistan to strike Taliban fighters who attack their remote outposts.Akhtar to be major doubt for Pakistan Daily Telegraph - Feb 11 5:49 PM
Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar fears he could miss the World Cup after suffering a knee injury that could take four weeks to heal.Benazir to be arrested on her return, says Pakistan minister New Kerala - Feb 12 1:24 AM
Chakwal (Pakistan), Feb 12: Pakistan's Federal Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sher Afgan has said former prime minister Benazir Bhutto would be arrested on her return as she was facing several corruption cases related to amassing huge wealth disproportionate to her known sources of income.Prisoners in Pakistan jail on hunger strike, 18 critical New Kerala - Feb 12 1:58 AM
Islamabad, Feb 12: Prisoners are on a hunger strike in Pakistan's Adiala Jail following an order disallowing inmates involved in sectarian violence, terrorism and other heinous crimes from offering collective prayers and free movement on the prison premises.No bird flu infection from migratory birds from Pakistan New Kerala - Feb 12 1:58 AM
Jaipur, Feb 12: There has been no positive case of bird flu in Rajasthan so far due to migratory birds coming across from Pakistan, a state animal husbandry official said today.Pakistan get go-ahead to change squad Independent Online - Feb 12 1:03 AM
Pakistan have been assured that they can replace any players in their 15-man World Cup squad should they fail fitness tests.Pakistan's Afridi banned for four ODIs Mail and Guardian - Feb 11 9:35 PM
Pakistan's Shahid Afridi has been banned for four one-day internationals (ODIs) after being found guilty of breaching the International Cricket Council's (ICC) code of conduct during his side's ODI against South Africa at Centurion.U.S. forces attacked Taliban in Pakistan, commander says Houston Chronicle - Feb 11 8:31 AM
Asserting a right to self-defense, American forces in eastern Afghanistan have launched artillery rounds into Pakistan to strike Taliban fighters who attack remote U.S. outposts, the commander of U.S. forces in the region said. Gates makes surprise visit to Pakistan International Herald Tribune - Feb 12 1:39 AM
The U.S. defense secretary, Robert Gates, offered strong words of support for the Pakistani government, even as he urged it to do more to halt the flow of Taliban fighters into Afghanistan.