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US commander thanks Pakistan for help in combating terrorism 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 15 12:31 PM
US Central Command chief General John Abizaid met Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and thanked him for his cooperation in the battle against terrorism, the military said.Musharraf: Pakistan becoming moderate The Washington Times - 35 minutes ago
President Pervez Musharraf said Thursday the Taliban will not impede Pakistan's transformation to a "moderate enlightened Muslim welfare state."Pakistan's forex reserves flat at $13.254 bln Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - 38 minutes ago
KARACHI, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves were at $13.254 billion in the week ending on Feb. 10, virtually unchanged from a record high set last week, the central bank said on Friday.Upbeat Karzai, Blair press Pakistan on Afghan spring offensive AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 14 9:21 PM
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.Pakistan reveal back-up players BBC News - Feb 15 5:14 AM
Pakistan name Salman Butt and Azhar Mahmood among five reserve players for the World Cup.Pakistan ex-MP 'illegally held' BBC News - Feb 15 2:14 AM
A former MP and critic of Pakistan's policies in Balochistan province "is in illegal detention".Musharraf: Pakistan becoming moderate EARTHtimes.org - 49 minutes ago
Musharraf said Pakistan must continue to fight the Taliban and al-Qaida.US Officials Urge Pakistan To Help Fight Taleban Threat Against Afghanistan Voice of America - Feb 15 12:03 PM
U.S. defense and military officials have told Congress Pakistan needs to do more to eliminate Taleban insurgents along the border with Afghanistan. Their testimony on Capitol Hill Tuesday follows recent talks Defense Secretary Robert Gates had in Pakistan with President Pervez Musharraf.US to help Pakistan fight inside terrorists New Kerala - 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
By Arun Kumar, Washington, Feb 15: President George W. Bush says the United States will help Islamabad defeat the terrorists and extremists operating inside Pakistan while working with it and Kabul to increase cooperation in the fight against terror.Blair, Karzai Press Pakistan on Cooperation on Taleban Voice of America - Feb 15 12:03 PM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Afghan President Hamid Karzai are pressing Pakistan to cooperate in efforts against Taleban forces. Mr. Karzai said Wednesday that he sees what he called "signs of cooperation" from Pakistan in defeating a Taleban insurgency in Afghanistan.US to help Pakistan fight inside terrorists IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 15 10:12 AM
Washington, Feb 15 (IANS) President George W. Bush says the United States will help Islamabad defeat the terrorists and extremists operating inside Pakistan while working with it and Kabul to increase cooperation in the fight against terror.United States helping 'ally' Pakistan in fighting extremists, says Bush New Kerala - 40 minutes ago
Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington, Feb 15: The United States is helping Pakistan, a key American ally in the war on terror, equip its border security forces to launch offensives against the Taliban and the al-Qaeda, common enemies of Washington and Islamabad, President George W Bush today said.Karzai tells Blair to press Pakistan on border security New Kerala - 25 minutes ago
London, Feb 15: Afghan President Hamid Karzai has urged British Prime Minister Tony Blair to intensify pressure on Pakistan over curbing the cross-border activities of Taliban and Al-Qaeda fighters.Karzai s change of heart on Pakistan Dawn - 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
LONDON, Feb15: The Afghan President Hamid Karzai appeared to be bending backwards as he tried to avoid making his usual allegations against Pakistan at the joint press conference that he and British Prime Minister Tony Blair addressed here late Wednesday evening.Indian pilgrims in Pakistan to participate in ancient festival New Kerala - 1 hour, 20 minutes ago
Islamabad, Feb 15: Indian pilgrims arrived in Pakistan to take part in a Hindu festival for the first time since Partition at the ancient Katas Raj temple near Chinot in Punjab province.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.India would not be allowed to control water: Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 15 8:47 AM
Islamabad, Feb 15 (IANS) Pakistan Thursday termed a World Bank-appointed neutral expert's verdict on the Baglihar hydropower project in India's Jammu and Kashmir as a 'major victory' and added that it will not allow India to control shared water resources, Online news agency reported.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.Indian cotton demand in Pakistan increasing: huge shipments ordered Business Recorder - Feb 15 3:39 PM
ISLAMABAD (February 16 2007): Pakistan textile industry prefers Indian lint over local cotton as almost all major groups are placing orders to Indian traders for huge cotton shipments.Butt among Pakistan reserves Gulf Daily News - Feb 15 6:23 PM
KARACHI: Pakistan named discarded opener Salman Butt yesterday among five reserve players for next month's World Cup in the West Indies.Pakistan fighter aircraft crashes near Karachi IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 15 7:28 AM
Islamabad, Feb 15 (IANS) A fighter aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force crashed near Karachi Thursday after a bird hit, though no loss of life or property was reported, according to Online news agency.ADB To Provide $3 Billion To Improve Pakistan's Power, Water Systems Nasdaq - Feb 15 7:08 AM
KARACHI -(Dow Jones)- The Asian Development Bank, or ADB, will provide $3 billion to Pakistan over the next three years to improve the country's power and water infrastructure, a government statement said Thursday.South Africa beat Pakistan by 9 wickets India Times Cricket - Feb 15 12:19 PM
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.Squad that beat Pakistan could be off to World Cup SABC News - Feb 15 9:29 AM
The South African cricket selectors are expected to keep faith in the 15-man squad that beat Pakistan 3-1 in the recent one day series.SA wraps up Pakistan series Fox Sports - Feb 14 11:19 PM
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.South Africa vs. Pakistan ODI Scoreboard Fox Sports - Feb 14 11:19 PM
Scores Wednesday South Africa and Pakistan at Wanderers Stadium in the fifth and final one-day international:Pakistan rejects India's proposals for liberal visa regime Outlook India - Feb 15 7:27 AM
With Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri's visit to New Delhi less than a week away, India and Pakistan are yet to resolve their differences on a liberalised visa regime as Islamabad has rejected a number of proposals from New Delhi in this regard.Pakistan recalls Salman Butt in World Cup reserves Khaleej Times - Feb 15 7:43 AM
KARACHI - Pakistan named discarded opener Salman Butt on Thursday among five reserve players for next month s World Cup in the West Indies.PREVIEW-Pakistan's PSO H1 net seen down as privatisation looms Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 15 1:03 AM
* What: H1 earnings for Pakistan's main oil marketing firm Pakistan State Oil * When: Feb. 22 (Thursday) * Net profit seen down on high inventory cost By Sahar Ahmed 'China Mobile' acquires Pakistan phone company 'Paktel' @ 800 mln dlrs ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 15 1:00 AM
Islamabad, Feb 15 (ANI): China's cellular major "China Mobile" has formally acquired Pakistan's fifth largest cell phone carrier "Paktel" offering an investment of about 800 million dollars. Tshe acquisition ceremony was reportedly held at the Chinese embassy here recently. It was said to be the highest ever foreign investment by the Chinese company, to help Pakistan to further develop its ...Nawaz Sharif may be allowed to return to Pakistan rediff.com - Feb 15 6:20 AM
The official said the Sharif family, which currently lives in London, have maintained their contacts with the Pakistan government through interlocutors, though both sides have vehemently denied it publicly.Pakistan urges UNSC to stop Israeli work at Al Aqsa Mosque The Pakistan Link - Feb 15 7:39 AM
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has urged the United Nations Security Council to make Israel stop excavation and repair work around the Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, calling it a violation of UNSC resolutions.Pakistan cool their heels as equipment goes missing Cricinfo via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Feb 14 11:47 PM
South Africa v Pakistan, 5th ODI, JohannesburgSouth Africa: Valentine's Day Massacre At the Wanderers As Proteas Thrash Pakistan AllAfrica.com - Feb 15 8:15 AM
EVEN Al Capone might have smiled approvingly at the manner of SA's Valentine's Day massacre of Pakistan on a lovely evening at the Wanderers last night.Sri Lanka: Bogollagama to visit Pakistan TamilNet - Feb 15 4:34 AM
Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister, Rohitha Bogollagama, is scheduled to visit Pakistan Friday at the invitation of Pakistan Foreign Minister Kurshid Kasuri, a press release issued by the Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday.PAKISTAN'S PORT QUASIM AUTHORITY TO RAISE HANDLING CAPACITY Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Feb 14 10:27 PM
Infrastructure Pakistan's Port Qasim is planning to increase its cargo handling capacity from 31 million tons to 50 million tons per annum by developing a number of new terminals and berths in next four to five years.Pakistan's Port Quasim Authority To Raise Handling Capacity Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Feb 14 10:27 PM
Pakistan's Port Qasim is planning to increase its cargo handling capacity from 31 million tons to 50 million tons per annum by developing a number of new terminals and berths in next four to five years.Move to make Jinnah's speech part of Pakistan constitution IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 14 10:14 PM
Islamabad, Feb 15 (IANS) The Pakistan National Assembly has allowed the introduction of a bill to make a part of founding father Mohammed Ali Jinnah's 1947 speech, in which he said religion should have 'nothing to do with business of the state', part of the constitution.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.Pakistan recalls Salman Butt for World Cup Independent Online - Feb 15 6:18 AM
Pakistan has named discarded opener Salman Butt among five reserve players for next month's World Cup in the West Indies.Pakistan must keep its promise: Azad The Hindu - Feb 15 11:24 AM
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has said that the demand for demilitarisation in the State would become a reality only if Pakistan played its part by keeping the promise of closing training camps, stopping cross-border ...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.DOING BUSINESS HAS BECOME EASIER IN PAKISTAN AND INDIA The Daily Star Lebannon - Feb 15 4:29 AM
Doing business became easier in Pakistan and India in 2005-2006, according to a new regional report released Tuesday by the World Bank and its private sector arm, international Finance Corporation or IFC, entitled Doing Business in South Asia 2007.The report covers eight countries in the World Bank s South Asia region and examines 12 major cities in India, six in Pakistan, and four in Bangladesh.Act on Pakistan border security, Karzai tells Blair Guardian Unlimited - Feb 14 5:47 PM
Afghan president urges Blair to intensify pressure on Pakistan over Taliban and al-Qaida activity.Act on Pakistan border security, Karzai tells Blair Guardian Unlimited - Feb 14 7:11 PM
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 - Feb 14 9:12 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 here today to take the series.'China Mobile' acquires Pakistan phone company 'Paktel' @ 800 million dollars New Kerala - Feb 15 2:01 AM
Islamabad, Feb 15: China's cellular major "China Mobile" has formally acquired Pakistan's fifth largest cell phone carrier "Paktel" offering an investment of about 800 million dollars.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.Pakistan oust Singapore in Olympic qualifier Gulf Times - Feb 14 10:39 PM
LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistan battled back from two goals down to beat Singapore 3-2 and reach the second qualifying round for next year s Olympics yesterday.Pakistan fans caught in problem to get visa for World Cup New Kerala - Feb 14 11:10 PM
Karachi, Feb 14: Just around 25 cricket fans from Pakistan have applied for visas for the cricket World Cup with the tournament organisers yet to decide on setting up a satellite visa outlet in Pakistan.Atlas Copco Opens a Customer Center in Pakistan [Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Feb 15 2:26 AM
STOCKHOLM, Sweden----Atlas Copco has established a fully-owned customer center in Lahore, Pakistan, to grant customers direct access to products and to provide local service to rapidly developing industries in this country.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.France, Pakistan to hold joint naval exercise New Kerala - Feb 14 11:09 PM
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 'realises' the futility of Siachen conflict The Economic Times - Feb 14 7:26 PM
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.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.Shia leader shot dead in Pakistan Gulf Times - Feb 14 10:07 PM
TANK, Pakistan: Two men on a motorcycle shot dead a Shia leader in a northwestern Pakistani town yesterday in an apparently sectarian attack. The killing of Jawad Hussain Jawadi sparked violent protests by angry Shias in the town of Dera Ismail Khan 280 southwest of the capital, Islamabad.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 - Feb 14 8:25 PM
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 - Feb 14 9:10 PM
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 ...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 - Feb 14 7:33 PM
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 - Feb 14 7:32 PM
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...No surprises in South Africa World Cup squad AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 15 11:56 AM
South Africa announced a World Cup squad with no surprises, keeping the 15 players who gained a convincing series win over Pakistan.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.South Africa name World Cup squad CNN.com - Feb 15 11:27 AM
South Africa have named seven players of color in their World Cup squad, retaining the same 15 who were on duty in the recent one-day series against Pakistan.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).