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Upbeat Karzai, Blair press Pakistan on Afghan spring offensive 
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British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Afghan President Hamid Karzai have voiced confidence that Taliban insurgents can be defeated, but pressed Pakistan to help curb a planned spring offensive.Upbeat Karzai, Blair press Pakistan on Afghan spring offensive AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 14 12:29 PM
Prime Minister Tony Blair and Afghan President Hamid Karzai voiced confidence that Taliban insurgents can be defeated, but pressed Pakistan to help curb a planned spring offensive.Pollock sets up rout of Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 14 12:34 PM
Shaun Pollock ensured South Africa would go to the World Cup high on confidence after a masterly bowling performance routed Pakistan in the fifth and final one-day international at the Wanderers stadium.Five star Pollock sets up rout of Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 14 12:04 PM
Shaun Pollock produced a masterly bowling performance as South Africa crushed Pakistan by nine wickets in the fifth one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium to take the series.To root out Taliban, Pakistan to expel 2.4 million Afghans The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Feb 14 12:00 AM
Like more than 100,000 Afghans, Maulana Mohammed Afzal has lived in the mud-baked lanes of this refugee camp ever since he fled war-ravaged Afghanistan 26 years ago. The camp is home for his family, but Pakistan's government says it's a threat to national security.India, Pakistan slowly cutting red tape: World Bank AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 13 10:18 PM
India and Pakistan have become marginally more business-friendly, says a new World Bank report that still details stifling red tape for companies across South Asia.Act on Pakistan border security, Karzai tells Blair Guardian Unlimited - Feb 14 5:47 PM
Afghan president urges Tony Blair to intensify pressure on Pakistan over the activities of Taliban and al-Qaida fighters.Act on Pakistan border security, Karzai tells Blair Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 33 minutes ago
The Afghan president, Hamid Karzai, last night urged Tony Blair to intensify pressure on Pakistan over the cross-border activities of Taliban and al-Qaida fighters.Cricket: Five star Pollock sets up rout of Pakistan Outlook India - 32 minutes ago
Shaun Pollock produced a masterly bowling performance as South Africa crushed Pakistan by nine wickets in the fifth one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium here today to take the series.Pakistan-Afghan cooperation must continue - Karzai Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Feb 14 12:50 PM
LONDON (Reuters) - Pakistan has shown signs of cooperating with Afghanistan to stop the flow of unwanted Taliban militants across a shared border in past months and this must continue, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Wednesday.Act on Pakistan border security, Karzai tells Blair Guardian Unlimited - Feb 14 6:02 PM
Afghan president urges Blair to intensify pressure on Pakistan over cross-border activities of Taliban and al-Qaida fighters.Pakistan 'realises' the futility of Siachen conflict The Economic Times - 2 hours, 18 minutes ago
NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Wednesday attempted to borrow an argument often used by peaceniks money that can be utilised for constructing schools and roads are being spent on the army, arms and helicopters to force the Indian establishment to make some progress in Siachen talks.Pakistan denies border charges BBC News - Feb 13 11:14 PM
Pakistan denies accusations that it is not doing enough to stop militants crossing the border into Afghanistan.Pakistan pressed on Afghan offensive News Interactive - Feb 14 1:00 PM
BRITISH Prime Minister Tony Blair and Afghan President Hamid Karzai voiced confidence today that Taliban insurgents can be defeated, but pressed Pakistan to help curb a planned spring offensive.South Africa beat Pakistan by 9 wickets India Times Cricket - 2 hours, 56 minutes ago
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 15: Shaun Pollock took five for 21 and set up an easy nine-wicket win by South Africa against Pakistan in the fifth One-day cricket international on Wednesday, sealing a 3-1 series victory.Pakistan wins toss and bats Fox Sports - Feb 14 6:34 AM
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq won the toss Wednesday and elected to bat against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in the fifth and final one-day international.India, Pakistan border officials meet at Jalandhar IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 14 9:36 AM
Jalandhar, Feb 14 (IANS) Border security officials from India and Pakistan began a four-day bi-annual meeting here Wednesday, with both sides likely to take up border-related issues, including drug trafficking and illegal border crossing.BSF to raise militants crossover to J&K with Pakistan Rangers Navhind Times - 1 hour, 20 minutes ago
Wagah, Feb 14 India s concerns about militants crossing over to Jammu and Kashmir and aggressive posturing by Pakistan Rangers during the beating retreat event here will figure in the four-day talks between the border groups of two countries beginning in Jalandhar today.Azhar Mahmood replaces Mansoor Amjad in Pakistan Provisional Squad New Kerala - 34 minutes ago
Karachi, Feb 14: Pakistan today included all rounder Azhar Mahmood in the list of 30 World Cup probables as a replacement for Mansoor Amjad following the International Cricket Council's approval.Pakistan's central bank to issue Islamic bonds FT.com via Yahoo! News - Feb 13 1:30 PM
Pakistan's central bank is planning to offer the country's first equivalent of a treasury bill that will comply with the needs of Islamic banks.Mediocre December for Pakistan Doesn't Spoil Impressive 2006 Cellular-News.com - Feb 14 5:27 PM
After a remarkable year of growth, Pakistan's mobile market finished 2006 with a total of 48.3m customers, equivalent to a penetration rate of 28.8%, according to the latest data from the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA). A total of 26m net new customers adopted the mobile services of one of Pakistan's six operators during the year, giving the market an equally impressive proportionate ...South Africa wraps up Pakistan series with nine-wicket victory Slam! Sports - Feb 14 12:07 PM
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) - Shaun Pollock took five for 21 and set up an easy nine-wicket win by South Africa against Pakistan in the fifth one-day cricket international on Wednesday, sealing a 3-1 series victory.Pakistan-Afghan cooperation must continue - Karzai AlertNet - Feb 14 11:47 AM
Source: Reuters LONDON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Pakistan has shown signs of cooperating with Afghanistan to stop the flow of unwanted Taliban militants across a shared border in past months and this must continue, Afghan ... Pakistan to host meeting on ME: Preparation for Makkah summit Dawn - 2 hours, 12 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Feb 14: Pakistan will host a meeting of foreign ministers from seven Muslim nations this month to discuss how to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and bring peace to Iraq and Afghanistan, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Wednesday.Pakistan lose ODI series Dawn - 2 hours, 12 minutes ago
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 14: Shaun Pollock produced a masterly bowling performance as South Africa crushed Pakistan by nine wickets in the fifth one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium here on Wednesday to clinch the series 3-1. One match had been rained off.Pollock Shines As Pakistan Batsmen Falter Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Feb 14 9:09 AM
Pakistan's batsmen failed again as they set South Africa a modest victory of target of 154 in the final one-day international between the sides in Johannesburg.Pakistan for treating nuclear-reactors as ordinary power plants Business Recorder - Feb 14 3:39 PM
ISLAMABAD (February 15 2007): While hoping to become member of the 'Nuclear Supplier Group' (NSG) in near future, Pakistan has proposed that nuclear reactors should be treated as 'ordinary power plants' run under full IAEA safeguards.India, Pakistan border officials meet at Jalandhar Calcutta News - Feb 14 1:09 PM
Border security officials from India and Pakistan began a four-day bi-annual meeting here Wednesday, with both sides likely to take up border-related issues, including drug trafficking and illegal border crossing.Proteas demolish Pakistan to take series SABC News - Feb 14 12:30 PM
South Africa inflicted another crushing defeat on Pakistan today, to take the MTN one-day international (ODI) series three-one.Pollock sets up rout of Pakistan Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Feb 14 1:27 PM
Shaun Pollock ensured South Africa would go to the World Cup high on confidence after routing Pakistan in the fifth and final one-day international at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg overnight.Pollock wrecks Pakistan's top order Khaleej Times - Feb 14 12:00 PM
JOHANNESBURG Shaun Pollock took the first five wickets as South Africa bowled out Pakistan for 153 in the fifth one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium yesterday.Pakistan tackles forced unions The Columbus Dispatch - Feb 14 6:10 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Pakistan s ruling party yesterday introduced a bill to outlaw forced marriages, including those under an ancient tribal custom in which women are married off in order to settle feuds.QATAR, PAKISTAN STAGE NAVAL EXERCISE Middle East Newsline - Feb 14 11:40 AM
ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Qatar and Pakistan plan a naval exercise as part of increasing military cooperation between the Islamic states. Pakistan has sent four combat vessels to the emirate for training exercises.Pakistan moves women's rights legislation EARTHtimes.org - Feb 14 2:55 PM
Pakistan's National Assembly, as part of the nation's fight for equal rights, moved legislation Wednesday aimed at removing practices against women.UPDATE 2-South Africa v Pakistan - scoreboard Reuters.co.uk - Feb 14 11:47 AM
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Scoreboard in the fifth and final one-day international between South Africa and Pakistan on Wednesday:Cricket: Pakistan Faces a Host of Problems Ohmynews - Feb 14 2:31 PM
Pakistan has three all-rounders with regular spin bowling abilities: Shoaib Malik, Shahid Afridi and Muhammad Hafeez. In this tight competition an extra bowler who is weak in fielding...Pollock rips heart out of Pakistan SABC News - Feb 14 9:29 AM
South Africa's veteran bowler Shaun Pollock took five wickets for 23 runs to help South Africa bowl Pakistan out for 153 in the 41st over in the fifth and final MTN one-day international (ODI) today.Pollock rips heart out of Pakistan Independent Online - Feb 14 8:40 AM
South Africa's veteran bowler Shaun Pollock took five wickets for 23 runs to help South Africa bowl Pakistan out for 153 in the 41st over in the fifth and final MTN one-day international.Pollock takes five as Pakistan struggle to 153 all out Reuters.co.uk - Feb 14 8:17 AM
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Paceman Shaun Pollock took the first five wickets to fall in a mediocre Pakistan tally of 153 from 40.5 overs in the fifth and final one-day international against South Africa on Wednesday.South Africa v Pakistan - scoreboard Reuters.co.uk - Feb 14 8:17 AM
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Scoreboard after Pakistan's innings in the fifth and final one-day international against South Africa on Wednesday:Proteas crush Pakistan to seal series sportal.com.au - Feb 14 12:57 PM
South Africa has crushed Pakistan by nine wickets in the fifth one-day international at Johannesburg to win the series 3-1. Shaun Pollock tore through the Pakistan batting line-up to finish with superb figures of 5-23 from his 10 overs and help bowl the visitors out for a meagre 153.PPP demands revamping of "unfair" Pakistan Election Commission ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 14 2:43 AM
Islamabad, Feb14 (ANI): One of the main Opposition parties in Pakistan, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has accused the country's Election Commission of "failing to hold free, fair and transparent elections", and demanded for its complete revamping with the consultation of all the stakeholders. It alleged that the EC was toeing the federal government's line. "It seems that the Election ...Pollock wrecks Pakistan iafrica.com - Feb 14 9:10 AM
Shaun Pollock ensured South Africa would go to the World Cup high on confidence after a masterly bowling performance routed Pakistan in the fifth and final one-day international at the Wanderers stadium on Wednesday.Pakistan was offered Baglihar height reduction in 2005 IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 14 1:02 AM
Jammu, Feb 14 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government had told Pakistan that the height of the Baglihar dam could be reduced by 1.5 metres long before the matter was referred to the World Bank. But the latter had refused the offer, a minister has said.Mahmood included in Pakistan World Cup reserves Reuters.co.uk - Feb 14 7:17 AM
KARACHI, Feb 14 (Reuters) - All rounder Azhar Mahmood has been added to Pakistan's reserves for the World Cup starting in West Indies next month after clearance from the International Cricket Council.FM to visit Pakistan Daily News - Feb 14 12:30 PM
Foreign Ministry release said. The Minister will hold talks with President Pervez Musharaff, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and Foreign Minister Kasuri during his stay in Pakistan.Pakistan bill would ban forced marriages AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 13 4:41 AM
Pakistan's ruling party on Tuesday introduced a bill to outlaw forced marriages, including under an ancient tribal custom in which women are married off in order to settle feuds.Polly rips through Pakistan News 24 South Africa - Feb 14 8:26 AM
Veteran bowler Shaun Pollock has ripped out Pakistan's heart by taking five wickets for 23 runs to help South Africa bowl Pakistan out for 153.Dope-tainted Akhtar and Asif in Pakistan World Cup squad AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 13 4:32 AM
Pakistan selectors included Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif in their World Cup squad despite warnings that the pace duo could still have banned substances in their systems.Pakistan eyes tax relief for textile industry Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Feb 14 12:45 AM
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan is considering tax breaks for its textile makers in an attempt to cut costs for the industry, a mainstay of the country's exports that is struggling with stiff competition.Pakistan government seeks end to forced marriages AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 13 4:38 AM
Pakistan's government introduced a bill in parliament seeking to end the forced marriage of women and girls and allowing females to inherit property, officials said.Pakistan stock index down 2.44 pct on late selling Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 14 1:09 AM
KARACHI, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Across the board selling by local institutions caused Pakistan's benchmark stock index to fall by almost three percent before rebounding in intraday trade on Wednesday, dealers said.Pakistan called on to crack down on Taliban St. Petersburg Times - Feb 14 12:38 AM
WASHINGTON - A senior U.S. military commander urged Pakistan on Tuesday to crack down on an entrenched network of senior Taliban and al-Qaida leaders, training camps, and recruiting grounds in that country.Boeing subsidiary to make missiles for Pakistan Outlook India - Feb 14 6:13 AM
McDonnell Douglas Corp has received a fresh 15.79-million dollar contract to make 10 Harpoon anti-ship missiles for Pakistan, the Pentagon said today.Pakistan was offered Baglihar height reduction in 2005 Calcutta News - Feb 14 4:51 AM
The Jammu and Kashmir government had told Pakistan that the height of the Baglihar dam could be reduced by 1.5 metres long before the matter was referred to the World Bank. But the latter had refused the offer, a minister has said.Pakistan film industry fears it will be swamped by Bollywood India Daily - Feb 14 6:54 AM
Pakistan film industry is apprehensive that it will be swamped by the Bollywood if the latter was allowed to screen its movies there, a Pakistan minister said here today. "There is indeed an apprehension, because of which Indian movies are not shown (in Pakistan).Moin Khan offers World Cup comeback for Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 13 3:19 AM
Former captain and wicketkeeper Moin Khan has offered to make a comeback and play for injury-plagued Pakistan in next month's World Cup in the Caribbean.Indian and Pakistan Railways to chug along IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 13 11:16 PM
Islamabad, Feb 14 (IANS) Pakistan Railways should be chugging on locomotives, freight coaches, rail tracks and rolling stock imported from India.Pakistan: Security Forces On High Alert India Daily - Feb 14 7:26 AM
Pakistan has put its security forces on red alert following threats of potential suicide bombings and other attacks against top politcians or sensitive buildings, local daily The News reported Feb. 14, citing an intelligence report.Pakistan wins final toss, elects to bat SABC News - Feb 14 4:29 AM
Inzimam-ul-Haq has won the final toss of the one-day international series and Pakistan is to bat first at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. Pakistan is 2-1 behind and needs a win to draw the series. Rain wahed out the third match in Port Elizabeth.Karzai asks British to pressure Pakistan USA Today - Feb 14 12:09 PM
Following one-day talks in London with Prime Minister Tony Blair, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said "signs of cooperation" were emerging with Islamabad, but claimed the insurgency within his country would only be defeated through "better, stronger coordination and cooperation between two neighbors."Govt. keen to solve contentious issues with India: Pakistan Rangers DG ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 13 11:25 PM
By Ravinder Singh Robin Wagah, Feb 14 (ANI): Director General of Pakistan Ranger Sindh Javed Jia today said that his government was keen to solve all the contentious issues with India through dialogue. He said this at the zero line at Wagah land check post before crossing into India with a delegation of 20 Pakistani officials to hold the bi-annual meeting with the Border Security Force (BSF). ...Too many dubious convictions in Pakistan, say activists Financial Express - Feb 14 8:21 AM
The independent Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) and the Paris-based International Federation of Human Rights have called for an immediate moratorium on death penalties in Pakistan -- or many innocent people may be executed.Pakistan government seeks end to forced marriages Great News Network - Feb 14 7:20 AM
Islamabad, Pakistan - Pakistans government introduced a bill in parliament Tuesday seeking to end the forced marriage of women and girls and allowing females to inherit property, officials said.'Doing business with India, Pakistan easier in 2005-2006' Financial Express - Feb 14 8:34 AM
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (PTI): Doing business with India and Pakistan became easier in 2005-2006 due to easing of trade regulations but the pace of reform must increase if South Asia wants to keep up with the rest of the world, the World Bank and International Finance Corporation said in a report.France, Pakistan to hold joint naval exercise New Kerala - Feb 14 8:24 AM
Karachi, Feb 14: France and Pakistan are set to hold a joint naval exercise aimed at strengthening ties to meet any terrorist threat in the Pacific.Pakistan elect to bat in Jhb News 24 South Africa - Feb 14 5:14 AM
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa at the Wanderers in the fifth and final one-day international.Pakistan's Hub Power H1 net profit down 0.8 pct Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 13 9:36 PM
KARACHI, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Pakistan's Hub Power Co. Ltd. (Hubco) on Wednesday posted a marginal decline of 0.8 percent in its first half 2006/07 net profit, as rising operating costs offset the impact of a strong dollar.Pakistan's Islamist alliance to end boycott of Parliament Outlook India - Feb 14 2:27 AM
Pakistan's Islamist alliance Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) has decided to end it's boycott of Parliament, but was determined to continue its "opposition to anti-Islam policies of the government".Pakistan ruling party eyes ban on forced marriage Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 13 12:32 AM
Pakistan's ruling party introduced a bill on Tuesday aimed at outlawing the forced marriage of women and practices preventing them from inheriting property.Boeing subsidiary to make missiles for Pakistan New Kerala - Feb 14 7:40 AM
Washington, Feb 14: McDonnell Douglas Corp has received a fresh 15.79-million dollar contract to make 10 Harpoon anti-ship missiles for Pakistan, the Pentagon said today.Women's bill in Pakistan assembly BBC News - Feb 13 9:29 AM
Pakistan's national assembly starts work on a bill to safeguard women's rights to property and inheritance.Indian and Pakistan Railways to chug along Calcutta News - Feb 14 1:06 AM
Pakistan Railways should be chugging on locomotives, freight coaches, rail tracks and rolling stock imported from India.Lockheed Martin bags $186 mn deal to upgrade Pakistan Navy planes IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 13 7:24 PM
Washington, Feb 14 (IANS) The US government has awarded Lockheed Martin a $186.5 million contract to provide mission system upgrades for seven P-3C Orion maritime surveillance aircraft for the Pakistan Navy to enhance its anti-ship and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.WB grants $138 mn credit to Pakistan The Times of India - Feb 13 11:48 PM
WASHINGTON: The World Bank on Tuesday approved $138 million in credit to help Pakistan complete the rebuilding of homes damaged by an October 2005 earthquake.Pakistan cool their heels as equipment goes missing CricInfo - Feb 13 11:06 PM
Medical and video analysis material went missing after the fourth match at Newlands, in which Pakistan were crushed by ten wickets to trail 2-1 in the series..PAKISTAN'S TDAP REVIEWS SUPPORT FOR RETAIL OUTLETS ABROAD Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Feb 13 5:21 PM
Retail A scheme for Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) to support setting up retail sale outlets abroad was reviewed at a meeting held at TDAP office here on Monday. The meeting was chaired by TDAP CEO Tariq Ikram and was attended by leading exporters and TDAP officials.Pakistan's Tdap Reviews Support for Retail Outlets Abroad Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 13 5:10 PM
KARACHI, Feb 14 Asia Pulse - A scheme for Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) to support setting up retail sale outlets abroad was reviewed at a meeting held at TDAP office here on Monday. The meeting was chaired by TDAP CEO Tariq Ikram and was attended by leading exporters and TDAP officials.New Delhi to join Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project - Gref Russian Information Agency Novosti - Feb 14 1:39 AM
MOSCOW, February 14 (RIA Novosti) - New Delhi has confirmed its readiness to join the construction of the Iran-Pakistan-India natural gas pipeline, the Russian economics minister said Wednesday.In Pakistan, U.S. Defense Secretary Seeks Support to Counter Taliban New York Times - Feb 12 8:05 PM
During an unannouncedvisit, the defense secretary urged Pakistan to do more to halt the flow of Taliban fighters into Afghanistan.Pakistan's Airblue To Induct One More Airbus A-321 This Week Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Feb 13 4:20 PM
Airblue - Pakistan's new generation airline, has acquired another Airbus A-321 on drylease, which will be inducted in its fleet this week. According to a press release issued here on Monday, this will increase the fleet size of Airblue to six dry-lease aircraft and will more than double the capacity of the airline.Pakistan's borders: Iran, Kashmir and Afghanistan EuropaWorld - Feb 13 11:21 PM
Geoffrey Van Orden (EPP-ED, UK) and others asked about the recent reports that the Taliban had set up its headquarters in Quetta, in North-Western Pakistan, with at least tacit support from the Pakistani armed forces.Gates says Pakistan to help in offensive against Taliban USA Today - Feb 12 7:40 PM
Pakistan is supporting U.S. efforts to stop the Taliban's movements across the Pakistani-Afghan border, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Monday.Pakistan's Islamist alliance to end boycott of Parliament New Kerala - Feb 14 2:24 AM
Islamabad, Feb 14: Pakistan's Islamist alliance Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) has decided to end it's boycott of Parliament, but was determined to continue its "opposition to anti-Islam policies of the government".India, Pakistan military commanders meet over border policing AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 14 4:32 AM
Indian and Pakistani military commanders began thorny talks over militancy, drug trafficking and sporadic gunbattles along their border and ceasefire line in Kashmir, officials said.PPP demands revamping of unfair Pakistan Election Commission New Kerala - Feb 14 2:34 AM
Islamabad, Feb 14: One of the main Opposition parties in Pakistan, the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has accused the country's Election Commission of "failing to hold free, fair and transparent elections", and demanded for its complete revamping with the consultation of all the stakeholders.Pakistan Bill Would Ban Forced Marriages ABC News - Feb 13 5:31 AM
Pakistan's Ruling Party Introduces Bill to Prohibit Tribal Custom of Forced MarriagesPakistan select drugs test row bowlers Daily Telegraph - Feb 13 5:34 PM
Pakistan courted further controversy on Tuesday when they named bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif in their World Cup squad despite reports that they have failed a second drugs test.Cricket: Pakistan pick Shoaib BBC News - Feb 13 3:59 AM
Pakistan name two injured fast bowlers in their 15-man squad for the World Cup.Pakistan take on Singapore Khaleej Times - Feb 13 7:16 PM
LAHORE Singapore s coach urged his players yesterday to steel themselves for a tough battle against Pakistan in the second leg of their Olympic qualifying matches here.Pakistan s exports during first seven months The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 14 1:43 AM
Pakistan s exports during first seven month of the current fiscal (July 2006-January 2007) were recorded at around $9.630 billion, showing an increase of 3.9 percent over the exports worth $9.272 billion realized in the same period of previous fiscal, says an official statement.Pakistan 'coffins' disappear News 24 South Africa - Feb 13 10:26 PM
Pakistan's preparations for their final ODI against South Africa have been upset by the loss of equipment en route from Cape Town.Pakistan pick Shoaib, Asif for World Cup Gulf Times - Feb 14 12:07 AM
LAHORE: Pakistan selectors yesterday included Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif in their World Cup squad despite warnings that the pace duo could still have banned substances in their systems.Shoaib, Gul in Pakistan squad Khaleej Times - Feb 13 7:14 PM
KARACHI Pakistan cricket selectors have taken a calculated gamble in naming drug-tainted and injury prone pace bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif as well as Umar Gul in the 15-member squad for 2007 World Cup. Pakistan play their first match against hosts West Indies on March 13.Arabtec $140m Pakistan deal AME Info - Feb 13 7:40 PM
The UAE-based Arabtec Holding has won a $140m contract to construct the 37-storey Karachi Financial Towers in Pakistan, Gulf News reported. Enshaa NLC Developments is the client. It is the construction firm's first foray outside the UAE.Govt. keen to solve contentious issues with India: Pakistan Rangers DG New Kerala - Feb 14 12:34 AM
By Ravinder Singh Robin, Wagah, Feb 14: Director General of Pakistan Ranger Sindh Javed Jia today said that his government was keen to solve all the contentious issues with India through dialogue.Lockheed Martin to provide system upgrades for aircraft to Pakistan New Kerala - Feb 13 10:50 PM
Washington, Feb 14: The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a USD 187 million sales contract to continue providing mission system upgrades for seven P-3C Orion maritime surveillance aircraft to Pakistan.'United States must increase pressure on Pakistan to confront militants' New Kerala - Feb 13 10:58 PM
Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington, Feb 14: US foreign policy experts have rated Pakistan just behind Somalia as the country most likely to become the next stronghold of Al Qaeda and said the United States must increase pressure "dramatically" on Islamabad to confront militants in its tribal areas.Kaneria delighted with Pakistan recall Fox Sports - Feb 13 7:34 AM
Danish Kaneria has insisted he always believed he was good enough to earn a Pakistan recall after being named in their 15-man World Cup squad.World Bank approves USD 138 million credit for Pakistan New Kerala - Feb 13 10:49 PM
Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington, Feb 14: The World Bank has approved USD 138 million credit to the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) for completing housing reconstruction in areas struck by the deadly October 2005 earthquake.