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Pakistan urges NATO, US to do more against Taliban 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 16 10:46 AM
NATO and US forces in Afghanistan must match Pakistan's commitment to preventing the cross-border infiltration of Taliban militants, a Pakistani provincial governor said.Resolve India-Pakistan tensions International Herald Tribune - Feb 16 9:46 AM
Unless a way to mitigate the underlying Pakistan-India tension in Afghanistan is found, the country will continue to be a proxy battleground in their largely unspoken war.Pakistan dope-tests World Cup players AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 16 7:21 AM
Pakistan dope-tested most of its World Cup cricket squad with the futures of key fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif hanging in the balance.Woolmer threatens action against Pakistan newspaper AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 16 7:17 AM
Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer threatened legal action against a leading Pakistani newspaper for accusing him of making racist remarks against paceman Shoaib Akhtar.US commander thanks Pakistan for help in combating terrorism AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 15 9:49 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.Pakistan cricket fans to get World Cup visa help Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD West Indian authorities are setting up a temporary visa office in Pakistan to help fans planning to travel to the Caribbean for next month s World Cup, an official said yesterday.Visa fear eased for Pakistan fans BBC News - Feb 16 6:45 AM
West Indian authorities are setting up a temporary visa office in Pakistan to help fans planning to travel to the Caribbean for next month's World Cup.Pakistan cricket fans to get World Cup visa help India Times Cricket - 2 hours, 9 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Feb 16: West Indian authorities are setting up a temporary visa office in Pakistan to help fans planning to travel to the Caribbean for next month's World Cup, an official said on Friday.Pakistan urges NATO, US to do more against Taliban AFP via Yahoo! Canada News - Feb 16 10:46 AM
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP) - NATO and US forces in Afghanistan must match Pakistan's commitment to preventing the cross-border infiltration of Taliban militants, a Pakistani provincial governor said.Pakistan urges NATO, U.S. to do more against Taliban Japan Today - Feb 16 2:52 PM
PESHAWAR, Pakistan NATO and U.S. forces in Afghanistan must match Pakistan's commitment to preventing the cross-border infiltration of Taliban militants, a Pakistani provincial governor said Friday.Train service between India and Pakistan to restart People's Daily - Feb 16 4:45 PM
The Thar Express, running between India and Pakistan, will restart Saturday after six months of standstill, NDTV reported Friday.Old missile explodes in Pakistan, killing 1, injuring 3 others People's Daily - Feb 16 4:45 PM
A missile exploded on Friday in northern Pakistan's Rawalpindi, near the capital, killing one person and injuring three others, according to a local news agency report.Pakistan urges NATO, US to do more against Taliban Channel NewsAsia - Feb 16 11:07 AM
PESHAWAR, Pakistan : NATO and US forces in Afghanistan must match Pakistan's commitment to preventing the cross-border infiltration of Taliban militants, a Pakistani provincial governor said.Pakistan serious about Safta: PM Dawn - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Feb 16: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said Pakistan is fully committed to implementing the South Asian Free Trade Agreement (Safta). He stated this while talking to Rohitha Bogollagama, Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka, who called on him at the Prime Minister s House on Friday.Pakistan, Sri Lanka start free trade IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 16 7:49 AM
Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Trade was started formally Friday between Pakistan and Sri Lanka under the Free Trade Agreement as both countries agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in commerce, trade, tourism and defence.Pakistan, Sri Lanka agree to broaden defence, trade ties ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 16 7:44 AM
Islamabad, Feb 16 (ANI): Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Friday agreed to enhance the bilateral ties, particularly in the fields of defence and trade. After a meeting with the visiting Sri Lanka Foreign Minister, Rohitha Bogollagama Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri said that the two countries have concurred on enhancing the bilateral ties. "Free trade in the region and the ...Pakistan missile explosion kills one IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 16 7:50 AM
Islamabad, Feb 16 (Xinhua) A missile exploded Friday in Pakistan's Rawalpindi city, killing one person and injuring three people, according to a private news agency.Pakistan should adopt Jinnah's speech as policy: Advani rediff.com - Feb 16 10:12 AM
The former Deputy Prime Minister told PTI that his remarks on Jinnah had helped to bring back the spotlight back to Pakistan founder's address to the 1947 constituent assembly.Pakistan cricketers dope-tested Gulf Daily News - Feb 16 3:10 PM
LAHORE: Pakistan dope-tested most of its World Cup cricket squad yesterday with the futures of key fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif hanging in the balance.Pakistan Supreme Court asks Government find all 'missing' IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 16 3:23 AM
Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Unhappy with the government's handling, Pakistan's Supreme Court has issued fresh directions for locating 'missing' people, believed to have been picked up for questioning by intelligence agencies.Pakistan reiterates commitment to Lanka's territorial integrity Daily News - Feb 16 12:44 PM
PAKISTAN: Pakistani Foreign Minister Khursid M Kasuri yesterday reiterated his country's commitment to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Sri Lanka.Pakistan-Lanka ties partnership for peace and prosperity - Pakistan Daily News - Feb 16 12:41 PM
PAKISTAN: Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz yesterday stressed that ties between Pakistan and Sri Lanka have developed to a partnership for peace, progress and prosperity, when Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama called on him.Pakistan cricket fans get help News 24 South Africa - Feb 16 10:36 AM
West Indian authorities are setting up a temporary visa office in Pakistan to help cricket fans planning to go to the World Cup.PREVIEW-Pakistan's OGDCL H1 net seen rising over 20 pct Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 16 1:23 AM
KARACHI, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Higher oil prices and increased output are expected to boost half-year earnings for Pakistan's top listed firm, Oil and Gas Development Co. Ltd. , by over 20 percent.Pakistan dope-tests World Cup players Khaleej Times - Feb 16 6:09 AM
LAHORE, Pakistan - Pakistan dope-tested most of its World Cup cricket squad on Friday with the futures of key fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif hanging in the balance.Pakistan decides to repatriate all Afghans by 2009 ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 16 12:47 AM
Islamabad, Feb 16 (ANI): The Pakistan government is learnt to have decided to repatriate all Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan by 2009. This was announced at a meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Cabinet Committee held here last evening. Headed by the country's Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, the Committee devised a strategy to send all Afghan refugees back to their homeland in three ...Pakistan denies citizenship to foreigners marrying Pakistani women ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 16 12:47 AM
Islamabad, Feb 16 (ANI): The Pakistan government has reportedly opposed granting citizenship rights to foreigners marrying Pakistani women, saying that such a provision could be used by any country to "plant their agents in Pakistan", apart from other social and economic implications. The observation was made by the government in comments submitted to a full bench of the Federal Shariat Court, ...Pakistan, US conclude scientific meeting on optimistic note The Pakistan Link - Feb 16 7:09 AM
WASHINGTON: Senior Pakistani and American officials ended a two-day meeting here on Wednesday evening expressing satisfaction with what had been achieved in bilateral scientific and technical links and hoping to enhance the prospects for economic growth emphasising environmental protection, including the impact of climate on Pakistan s water resources and agriculture.Woolmer threatens action against Pakistan newspaper Khaleej Times - Feb 16 6:09 AM
KARACHI - Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer on Friday threatened legal action against a leading Pakistani newspaper for accusing him of making racist remarks against paceman Shoaib Akhtar.'We can't protect frontiers', says Pakistan Supreme Court IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 16 12:23 AM
Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) 'This court cannot go and start protecting the frontiers', Pakistan's Supreme Court told petitioners exercised over an 'accidental' shooting by US forces operating across the border in Afghanistan.India to operate Thar Express train to Pakistan for six months ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 16 12:47 AM
Mirpurkhas (Pakistan), Feb 16 (ANI): The Thar Express train will arrive at Zero Point Railway Station, in Mirpurkhas, from India tomorrow and it will operate on the Indian-managed route for the next six months, announced Pakistan's Divisional Superintendent Railway Karachi Mir Mohammad Khaskheli here last evening. He said that a PC-1 has been forwarded to the federal government, costing Rs 500 ...Advani says Pakistan should adopt Jinnah's speech as policy Outlook India - Feb 16 7:24 AM
Almost two years after he had triggered a row over his Jinnah comments, senior BJP leader L K Advani today said Pakistan should adopt its founder's 1947 speech as a policy as he hailed as a "positive sign" Shivratri celebrations at Katasraj temples in that country.Pakistan players take dope tests Independent Online - Feb 16 9:29 AM
The majority of the players in Pakistan's World Cup squad have been tested for banned substances.Resolution of ME crisis: Pakistan to host meeting of Islamic nations The Pakistan Link - Feb 16 7:10 AM
RIYADH: Pakistan will host a meeting of foreign ministers of key Muslim countries to discuss and prepare for a summit in Mecca to seek the resolution of the Middle....Pakistan, Sri Lanka agree to broaden defence, trade ties New Kerala - Feb 16 8:55 AM
Islamabad, Feb 16 : Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Friday agreed to enhance the bilateral ties, particularly in the fields of defence and trade.India and Pakistan are yet to resolve their differences on a liberalised visa regime as Islamabad has rejected a number ... India Daily - Feb 16 6:29 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.Musharraf: Pakistan becoming moderate The Washington Times - Feb 15 9:09 PM
President Pervez Musharraf said Thursday the Taliban will not impede Pakistan's transformation to a "moderate enlightened Muslim welfare state."Pakistan to host FMs of seven Islamic countries New Kerala - Feb 16 8:03 AM
Islamabad, Feb 16 : Foreign Ministers of seven Islamic countries will be meeting here on February 25 to discuss ideas for resolving disputes in the Islamic world including Palestine, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri said today.Pakistan's forex reserves flat at $13.254 bln Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 15 9:06 PM
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.Shivratri celebrated in Pakistan ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 15 9:52 PM
Karachi, Feb 16 (ANI): Shivratri is being celebrated with full fervour in Pakistan too, as Hindus began three-day pooja in Karachi. The major congregations in the city will be held at the underground mandir at Clifton and the Islamia College Mandir. At the end of the three-day prayers, the devotees would prepare a dish using Aakray ka phool (a flower), Bel Pattar ke pattey, choori (mixture of ...Three suicide bombers arrested in Pakistan Outlook India - Feb 16 2:36 AM
Pakistan police today arrested three suicide bombers having links with al Qaeda and Taliban who were planning to target senior officials in the country.South Africa wraps up Pakistan series with win Baku Sun - Azerbaijan - Feb 16 4:23 AM
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 Fear, violence, ostracism face innocent blasphemers of Islam - Asia News AsiaNews.it - Feb 16 5:13 AM
Asia News PAKISTAN Fear, violence, ostracism face innocent blasphemers of Islam Pakistan islam christians blasphemy freedom religious prison jail reform law judge conversion apma Although they have been released by the court, survivors of the blasphemy law remain subject to social isolation and poverty because they are suspected of having offended Islam.Maha Shivratri in Pakistan News Today - Feb 16 3:10 AM
Renovated and restored Katas Raj Temple in Pakistan. A desolate Katas Raj Temple in ruins in Pakistan before the recent restoration.Interview: Friday Times ' Raza Rumi on the Dating Scene in Pakistan Blogcritics.org - Feb 16 4:09 AM
Raza Rumi is a native of Lahore. He maintains the blog Jahane Rumi and writes on literature, history, and society for The Friday Times Pakistan s popular weekly magazine. This interview was conducted in a series of e-mail exchanges. Mr. Rumi, you grew up in Lahore during the 90s. Have you ever dated? Well, my dear, not in the Western sense. In our generation, and the preceding ...Three suicide bombers arrested in Pakistan Sify News - Feb 16 3:48 AM
Pakistan police on Friday arrested three suicide bombers having links with al-Qaeda and Taliban who were planning to target senior officials in the country.PAKISTAN PEN-PICS Sporting Life - Feb 15 10:49 PM
Has captained Pakistan since 2003, when he returned to the side after a dismal World Cup campaign. Among the most experienced players in the history of the limited-overs game and a vital cog in the middle order.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 decides to repatriate all Afghans by 2009 New Kerala - Feb 16 1:06 AM
Islamabad, Feb 16: The Pakistan government is learnt to have decided to repatriate all Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan by 2009. This was announced at a meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Cabinet Committee held here last evening.Pakistan reveal back-up players BBC News - Feb 15 5:15 AM
Pakistan name Salman Butt and Azhar Mahmood among five reserve players for the World Cup.Pakistan oust Singapore in qualifier Borneo Bulletin - Feb 15 10:58 PM
LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) - Pakistan battled back from two goals down to beat Singapore 3-2 and reached the second qualifying round for next year's Olympics on Wednesday.Three suicide bombers arrested in Pakistan New Kerala - Feb 16 2:41 AM
Karachi, Feb 16: Pakistan police today arrested three suicide bombers having links with al Qaeda and Taliban who were planning to target senior officials in the country.Pollock sets up rout of Pakistan Borneo Bulletin - Feb 15 10:57 PM
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - 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 Wednesday.Pakistan denies citizenship to foreigners marrying Pakistani women New Kerala - Feb 16 1:12 AM
Islamabad, Feb 16: The Pakistan government has reportedly opposed granting citizenship rights to foreigners marrying Pakistani women, saying that such a provision could be used by any country to "plant their agents in Pakistan", apart from other social and economic implications.India to operate Thar Express train to Pakistan for six months New Kerala - Feb 16 1:12 AM
Mirpurkhas (Pakistan), Feb 16: The Thar Express train will arrive at Zero Point Railway Station, in Mirpurkhas, from India tomorrow and it will operate on the Indian-managed route for the next six months, announced Pakistan's Divisional Superintendent Railway Karachi Mir Mohammad Khaskheli here last evening.Pakistani police arrest 5 militants AP via Yahoo! News - 52 minutes ago
Police said Friday they have arrested three men suspected of planning suicide attacks on foreigners and minority Shiite Muslims in southern Pakistan.Pakistan ex-MP 'illegally held' BBC News - Feb 15 2:21 AM
A former MP and critic of Pakistan's policies in Balochistan province "is in illegal detention".Shivratri celebrated in Pakistan New Kerala - Feb 16 1:03 AM
Karachi, Feb 16: Shivratri is being celebrated with full fervour in Pakistan too, as Hindus began three-day pooja in Karachi. The major congregations in the city will be held at the underground mandir at Clifton and the Islamia College Mandir.Pakistan pick Salman Butt in WC reserves Gulf Times - Feb 15 11:45 PM
KARACHI: Pakistan named discarded opener Salman Butt yesterday among five reserve players for next month s World Cup in the West Indies.United States helping 'ally' Pakistan in fighting extremists, says Bush New Kerala - Feb 15 9:05 PM
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 - Feb 15 9:20 PM
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.Lankan foreign minister on Pakistan visit New Kerala - Feb 16 12:14 AM
Colombo, Feb 16: Sri Lanka's newly-appointed foreign minister Rohitha Bogollagama will pay an official visit to Pakistan, a key supplier of arms for the government's war against Tamil separatists, the foreign ministry said.Musharraf: Pakistan becoming moderate EARTHtimes.org - Feb 15 8:55 PM
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 11:49 AM
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.Pakistan arrests three 'suicide bombers' AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 16 2:13 AM
Pakistani police arrested three suspected suicide bombers linked to Al-Qaeda and the Taliban who were planning attacks in the southern city of Karachi, officials said.Blair, Karzai Press Pakistan on Cooperation on Taleban Voice of America - Feb 15 11:48 AM
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.Bomb Kills Doctor in Pakistani Border Area New York Times - Feb 16 6:27 PM
The attack was another indication of a creeping militancy in Pakistan?s border regions.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.US to help Pakistan fight inside terrorists New Kerala - Feb 15 8:11 PM
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.Indian pilgrims in Pakistan to participate in ancient festival New Kerala - Feb 15 8:25 PM
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.Karzai s change of heart on Pakistan Dawn - Feb 15 7:46 PM
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.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.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.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 3:40 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.297 Afghan-area U.S. deaths, DoD says AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 16 4:06 PM
As of Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, at least 297 members of the U.S. military have died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The Defense Department last updated its figures on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007.Man held in New York on terror funding charges AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 16 3:27 PM
US authorities have arrested a man on suspicion of transferring funds abroad to finance training camps in Pakistan and Afghanistan, a New York district attorney said.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 7:09 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.Squad that beat Pakistan could be off to World Cup SABC News - Feb 15 9:35 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.South Africa beat Pakistan by 9 wickets India Times Cricket - Feb 15 11:06 AM
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.SA wraps up Pakistan series Fox Sports - Feb 14 11:00 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 11:00 PM
Scores Wednesday South Africa and Pakistan at Wanderers Stadium in the fifth and final one-day international:Pakistan recalls Salman Butt in World Cup reserves Khaleej Times - Feb 15 7:53 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 Cricket-Woolmer threatens action against Pakistan newspaper Cricmania - Feb 16 3:01 PM
The daily Dawn, quoting unnamed sources, reported Friday that Woolmer called Akhtar "blacky" during a heated debate with the fast bowler in the second Test against South Africa at Port Elizabeth.Pakistan probing village ordeal BBC News - Feb 15 11:49 PM
Officials probe reports a tribal council ordered a man to stand in freezing water to prove his son's innocence.'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 6:27 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 7:38 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 8:22 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.West must match Pakistan s efforts: Aurakzai: Call for political process in Afghanistan Dawn - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
PESHAWAR, Feb 16: The Taliban are winning ever-greater public support in Afghanistan for a struggle that is taking on the character of a liberation war against foreign troops, the NWFP governor said on Friday.Sri Lanka: Bogollagama to visit Pakistan TamilNet - Feb 15 4:31 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! Asia News - Feb 14 10:26 PM
KARACHI, Feb 16 Asia Pulse - 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 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.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 6:29 AM
Pakistan has named discarded opener Salman Butt among five reserve players for next month's World Cup in the West Indies.