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Indian, Pakistan pledge to fight terror 
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The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan pledged Wednesday to fight terrorism together a break from the finger-pointing that has often marked the aftermath of attacks like this week's bombing that killed 68 people on a train linking the two rivals.Official: Pakistan can counter terror AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 21 6:12 PM
Afghanistan's ambassador said Wednesday that real power in Pakistan is in the hands of that nation's army and it is capable of countering extremism and terrorism along the countries' border.U.S. pressing Pakistan on counter-terrorism Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 21 9:25 AM
Five years after Pakistan was revived as a key U.S. ally after the September 11 attacks, the new Democratic-led Congress is pressuring Islamabad and the Bush administration to do more to combat militant groups and stabilize the South Asian country.India, Pakistan sign nuke deal in defiance of train attacks AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 21 9:38 AM
India and Pakistan signed Wednesday a deal to reduce the risk of a nuclear arms accident in a show of cooperation and defiance against terror attacks that killed 68 people from both countries.India and Pakistan Say They Will Fight Terrorism Together In Spite of Deadly Train Bombing New York Times - Feb 21 8:35 AM
The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan pledged to work together to fight terrorism, following a bomb attack late Sunday that killed 68 people.Musharraf's choice: president of Pakistan or dictator of 'Problemistan'? The Christian Science Monitor - Feb 21 3:47 PM
Pakistan needs true democratic participation to empower the masses and decide issues at the ballot box. India, Pakistan commit to peace, police probe bombs Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 21 4:29 AM
India and Pakistan vowed on Wednesday to stay committed to their peace process despite attempts to undermine it, as police probed possible cross-border links to the bombing of a train connecting the neighbors.Killer says Pakistan minister was 'spreading evil': police AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 21 4:58 AM
A Muslim cleric arrested for killing a female minister in Pakistan told interrogators he was fired by a passion to purge society of women who defy Islamic customs, police said Wednesday.Pakistan, India to discuss troop pullout from highest battlefield AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 21 2:57 AM
Pakistan and India will hold fresh talks on withdrawing troops from a strategic glacier in disputed Kashmir that is billed as the world's highest battlefield, the two sides said Wednesday.Pakistan bans male fans from women's world cup qualifiers AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 21 2:21 AM
Male spectators except family members will be banned when Pakistan hosts the eight-team International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's World Cup qualifiers in November, officials said Wednesday.India, Pakistan sign nuke deal in defiance over train terror AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 21 1:56 AM
India and Pakistan signed a deal Wednesday to reduce the risk of a nuclear arms accident in a show of cooperation and defiance against terror attacks that killed 68 people from both countries.India, Pakistan reaffirm peace vows after train attack Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 21 2:32 AM
India and Pakistan vowed on Wednesday to stay committed to their peace process despite attempts to derail it and agreed to cooperate in investigating the bombing of a cross-border train that killed 68 people.India and Pakistan meet for talks despite train bombing International Herald Tribune - Feb 21 1:39 AM
The attack made peace negotiations between the longtime rivals even more urgent, Pakistan Foreign Minister Khursheed Kasuri said after arriving in the Indian capital.India and Pakistan open peace talks in shadow of train blasts AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 21 12:57 AM
The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan opened peace talks Wednesday in the shadow of terror attacks that left 68 people form both countries dead on a cross-border train.Train terror hijacks Indo-Pakistan peace talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 21 12:06 AM
The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan were to meet for peace talks later Wednesday but analysts warned terrorism has hijacked the agenda after the deadly firebombing on a cross-border train.India and Pakistan open peace talks after terror attacks AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 20 11:09 PM
The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan opened peace talks Wednesday under the shadow of terrorism after the deadly firebombing of a cross-border train that killed 68 people.Indian police see links to Pakistan group for train bombing AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 20 9:09 PM
Indian detectives believe they have evidence linking this week's deadly bombings on a cross-border train to a Pakistan-based Muslim militant group, a report said Wednesday.Cabinet minister killed in east Pakistan AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 20 9:40 PM
A lone gunman fatally shot a provincial Cabinet minister in eastern Pakistan on Tuesday as she prepared to address a gathering of workers from her political party, officials said.Indian, Pakistan pledge to fight terrorism in wake of train bombing Associated Press via Yahoo! India News - Feb 21 4:15 PM
The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan have vowed to fight terrorism together _ a break from the finger-pointing that has often marked the aftermath of attacks like this week's bombing that killed 68 people on a train linking the two rivals. India, Pakistan sign deal to cut N-accident risk The Peninsula - 12 minutes ago
new delhi India and Pakistan signed yesterday a deal to reduce the risk of a nuclear arms accident in a show of cooperation and defiance against terror attacks that killed 68 people from both countries.Pakistan searches for Yemeni oil AME Info - 1 hour, 21 minutes ago
Pakistan Petroleum will explore for oil in Yemen this year with partner OMV, Bloomberg reported. The state-run company plans to increase Pakistan's energy supplies in line with increased demand through the 50:50 joint venture with Europe's largest oil exploration company.India and Pakistan sign arms deal Daily Telegraph - Feb 21 6:13 PM
India and Pakistan signed an agreement in New Delhi yesterday aimed at reducing the risk of a nuclear arms accident in an unusual display of co-operation.Pakistan holds the key to south Asia s security Financial Times - Feb 21 2:33 PM
Pakistan and Afghanistan stand at a dangerous crossroads in their complex and troubled relationship.India and Pakistan finding difficulty in agreeing that India and Pakistan disagree on may strategic issues India Daily - 35 minutes ago
India and Pakistan finding difficulty in agreeing that India and Pakistan disagree on may strategic issues The divide in mind set is so wide that Indian and Pakistani officials are getting worried what to announce during Indian PM s visit to Pakistan.Peace train leaves for Pakistan amid hope Hindustan Times - 2 hours, 31 minutes ago
Hugging their relatives goodbye and with faith in their hearts that they will meet again, passengers of the Delhi Attari Express set off for Pakistan after midnight in New Delhi on Wednesday amid stringent security measures, almost three days after a similar train met with a terror attack that left 68 people dead.It's Pakistan, Stupid Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News - Feb 20 4:00 PM
War On Terror: We've been warning for years that Pakistan has become the new Afghanistan for al-Qaida, and that Islamabad has not exactly been a reluctant host. Now it's front-page news.India, Pakistan sign nuclear treaty UPI - Feb 21 4:40 AM
Nuclear neighbors India and Pakistan signed a treaty in New Delhi on Wednesday aimed at preventing the accidental use of atomic weapons. The 2-hour ...10 rockets recovered in SW Pakistan People's Daily - 2 hours, 45 minutes ago
Pakistani authorities on Wednesday seized 10 rockets in southwestern Pakistani district of Bolan, the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan reported.Indian, Pakistan pledge to fight terrorism in wake of train bombing Boston Herald - Feb 21 12:33 PM
NEW DELHI - The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan pledged Wednesday to fight terrorism together _ a break from the finger-pointing that has often marked the aftermath of attacks like this week's...Train bombing to overshadow India-Pakistan talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 20 5:14 PM
The bombing of a train from India to Pakistan which killed 68 people this week is expected to dominate talks between their foreign ministers on Wednesday, but the fact they are meeting signals a new diplomatic maturity.India and Pakistan sign deal on reducing risk of nuclear weapon accidents People's Daily - Feb 21 6:14 PM
India and Pakistan Wednesday signed on Wednesday an agreement to reduce the risk from accidental use of nuclear weapons.UN welcomes India-Pakistan commitment to dialogue New Kerala - 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
United Nations, Feb 20: The UN Security Council has welcomed the commitment to peace process expressed by both India and Pakistan after Sunday's terrorist attack on a friendship train, reiterating that no cause can justify terrorism.Pakistan-India Forum condemns Samjhauta Express blasts New Kerala - 10 minutes ago
London, Feb 21: The Pakistan-India Friendship Forum, UK, has strongly condemned the blasts in the Samjhauta Express and urged the governments of both countries to thoroughly investigate and bring to justice those responsible for the heinous act.Peace train leaves for Pakistan amid hope IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 21 11:12 AM
New Delhi, Feb 22(IANS) Hugging their relatives goodbye and with faith in their hearts that they will meet again, passengers of the Delhi Attari Express set off for Pakistan after midnight here Wednesday amid stringent security measures, almost three days after a similar train met with a terror attack that left 68 people dead.India-Pakistan talks go ahead after blast Financial Express - 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
NEW DELHI, Feb 20, (AFP): India and Pakistan are set to go ahead with talks after an attack on a cross-border train killed 68 people, as both nations vowed not to let the bloodshed stop their peace process.India, Pakistan sign nuke deal News Interactive - Feb 21 12:15 PM
INDIA and Pakistan signed a deal today to reduce the risk of a nuclear arms accident in a show of cooperation and defiance against terror attacks that killed 68 people from both countries.U.S. pressing Pakistan on counter-terrorism Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Feb 21 9:00 AM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Five years after Pakistan was revived as a key U.S. ally after the Sept. 11 attacks, the new Democratic-led Congress is pressuring Islamabad and the Bush administration to do more to combat militant groups and stabilize the South Asian country.Pakistan Rejects Claims Al-Qaeda Has New Camps in Tribal Region Bloomberg.com - Feb 20 11:41 PM
Feb. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan rejected a New York Times report that al-Qaeda established new bases in the tribal region bordering Afghanistan, saying Pakistani security forces are taking all measures to counter the threat of terrorism.Peace overtures by NDA towards Pakistan was a mistake: Thackeray New Kerala - 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
Mumbai, Feb 21: Asserting that peace overtures made to Pakistan by the former NDA regime were a "mistake", Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray today said there should be no relations with the neighbouring country.On the India-Pakistan frontier, a fragile peace The Hindu - Feb 21 2:17 PM
As India and Pakistan talk peace, border defences are reinforcedUS condemns India-Pakistan train bombing AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 20 1:28 PM
The United States condemned the weekend bombing of a train that runs between India and Pakistan, killing 68 persons.Pakistan gets nod to airlift injured Hindustan Times - Feb 21 2:13 PM
Pakistan will fly in a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft to Delhi on Thursday to fly out its patients critically injured in the Samjhauta Express blasts.India and Pakistan talks to go on despite deadly train attacks International Herald Tribune - Feb 20 5:39 PM
As mourners buried the dead from Sunday's bombing, India and Pakistan said that talks would begin as planned.Pakistan and India sign deal to avoid nuclear arms accident Business Recorder - Feb 21 3:55 PM
NEW DELHI (February 22 2007): Pakistan and India, in a show of co-operation and defiance against terror attack that killed 68 people from both countries, signed a deal on Wednesday to reduce the risk of a nuclear arms accident.Pakistan plane to take back injured The Hindu - Feb 21 2:17 PM
ISLAMABAD: For the first time in the history of the two countries, Pakistan will send a military C-130 transporter on a peace-time mission to India on Thursday to bring back the dead and wounded in the Samjhauta Express attack. And for the ...India rejects Pakistan demand for joint probe New Kerala - 1 hour, 55 minutes ago
New Delhi, Feb 21: India today turned down Pakistan's request for a joint investigation into the Samjhauta Express blasts case but promised to share the information on the probe.India, Pakistan agree to nuclear arms pact CBC via Yahoo! Canada News - Feb 21 9:32 AM
Rivals India and Pakistan signed a pact on Wednesday designed to reduce the risk of nuclear war between the neighbouring countries.BJP lashes out at Pakistan over media reports on Samjhauta blasts New Kerala - 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
New Delhi, Feb 21: The BJP today took exception to reports in a section of Pakistan media that the Samjhauta Express blasts was the handiwork of "Hindu extremists".Rail track explosion cuts Quetta from rest of Pakistan New Kerala - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
Islamabad, Feb 21: Rail link between Pakistan's Quetta city and the rest of the country was cut-off as insurgents blew up the main railway line from here.India and Pakistan, at Peace Talks, Pledge to Unite Against Terror New York Times - 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
The countries? foreign ministers broke from the finger-pointing that has often marked the aftermath of attacks like the bombing of a train this week.Peace train leaves for Pakistan amid hope Calcutta News - Feb 21 2:06 PM
Hugging their relatives goodbye and with faith in their hearts that they will meet again, passengers of the Delhi Attari Express set off for Pakistan after midnight Wednesday.Pakistan dismisses US claim about Al-Qaeda as "absurd" AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 20 11:07 AM
Pakistan dismissed as "absurd" US claims that Al-Qaeda has set up new training camps in a remote tribal area, saying that if Washington has any evidence it should share it with Islamabad.Train bombing kills 66 on India-Pakistan route Philadelphia Tribune - Feb 21 12:04 PM
DEWANA, India Leaders of India and Pakistan pressed ahead Monday with their peace process, hours after twin bombs apparently intended to disrupt their relations sparked a fire that killed 66 people aboard a train that links the two rivals.REFILE-U.S. pressing Pakistan on counter-terrorism AlertNet - Feb 21 8:47 AM
Source: Reuters (Refiling to fix date in dateline) By Carol Giacomo, Diplomatic Correspondent WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Five years after Pakistan was revived as a key U.S. ally after the Sept. 11 attacks, ... Top UNHCR official outlines options for camp closure in Pakistan AlertNet - Feb 21 9:02 AM
Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees On her first visit to Pakistan as head of UNHCR's Asia-Pacific Bureau, Janet Lim urged Afghans in the soon-to-be-closed Katchagari camp to accept the government decision and assured them the refugee agency would try its best to provide options through voluntary repatriation and relocation within Pakistan. Pakistan's Islamist tide pushed back on Lahore campus Reuters via Yahoo!7 News - Feb 21 6:34 AM
LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - She may be a model of Islamic modesty beneath her headscarf, but Nilofar has no time for religious political students who would dictate how she dresses, who she talks to, and what she can and can't study.Pakistan minister a victim of Islamist 'serial killer' AFP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 39 minutes ago
Pakistani investigators are probing whether a "serial killer" cleric who assassinated a female minister this week -- having previously confessed to four other murders -- had links to Islamist groups.India, Pakistan decide to push prisoner release issue IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 21 6:34 AM
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Seeking to rise above 'partisan considerations,' India and Pakistan have decided to speed up release of individuals held as prisoners in both c ounties for overstaying their visa limits on humanitarian grounds.If I had my way there would be no friendship with Pakistan: Bal Thackeray ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 21 7:14 AM
Mumbai, Feb 21 (ANI): Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray on Wednesday said that New Delhi should snap ties with Islamabad following Sunday's twin blasts on the Delhi-Attari train, a connecting link to Lahore-bound Samjhauta Express that killed 68 people. "If I had my way there would have been no friendship with Pakistan. As long as Musharraf (Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf) is there he is a ...India, Pakistan stay committed to peace despite train terror IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 21 5:33 AM
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India and Pakistan Wednesday decided to stay committed to their peace process despite the terror assault on a cross-border train and signed a nuclear risk reduction treaty to bridge the trust deficit between South Asia's nuclear powers.News of relatives arriving from Pakistan brings relief IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 21 6:33 AM
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Smiles of relief lit the tired and tensed visages of relatives watching over their badly burnt kin recuperating in a Delhi hospital upon news Wednesday evening that their family members from Pakistan had reached Punjab after hearing of the terror attack on the India-Pakistan peace train and would be reaching the hospital soon.Life for English pair who murdered Pakistan-born taxi driver AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 20 11:21 AM
Two 19-year-old men were jailed for life for the racially-aggravated murder of a Pakistan-born taxi driver in northern England, who was beaten to death after being lured into a trap.India, Pakistan Sign Pact on Nuclear Weapons Security Voice of America - Feb 21 5:18 AM
India and Pakistan have signed a pact on nuclear weapons security and pledged their renewed commitment to a peace process.India and Pakistan commit to peace plan Financial Times - Feb 21 4:53 AM
India and Pakistan on Wednesday signed a pact to reduce the risk of nuclear war, marking an important step in the ongoing peace process, in spite of terrorist bombings on an Indian train bound for Pakistan just two days earlier.India, Pakistan commit to peace, police probe bombs Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Feb 21 4:35 AM
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India and Pakistan vowed on Wednesday to stay committed to their peace process despite attempts to undermine it, as police probed possible cross-border links to the bombing of a train connecting the neighbours.India, Pakistan decide to push prisoner release issue Calcutta News - Feb 21 9:23 AM
Seeking to rise above 'partisan considerations,' India and Pakistan have decided to speed up release of individuals held as prisoners in both c ounties for overstaying their visa limits on humanitarian grounds.India to share train blast findings with Pakistan Calcutta News - Feb 21 9:24 AM
India and Pakistan Wednesday invigorated their peace process by signing a nuclear risk reduction treaty and New Delhi agreeing to share the findings of the probe into the 'gruesome bombings' on the cross-border train at the first meeting of the joint anti-terror mechanism next month.News of relatives arriving from Pakistan brings relief Calcutta News - Feb 21 9:23 AM
Smiles of relief lit the tired and tensed visages of relatives watching over their badly burnt kin recuperating in a Delhi hospital upon news Wednesday evening that their family members from Pakistan had reached Punjab after hearing of the terror attack on the India-Pakistan peace train and would be reaching the hospital soon.India to share train blast findings with Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 21 3:02 AM
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India and Pakistan Wednesday invigorated their peace process by signing a nuclear risk reduction treaty and New Delhi agreeing to share the findings of the probe into the 'gruesome bombings' on the cross-border train at the first meeting of the joint anti-terror mechanism next month.Pakistan, India say firebombs add urgency to peace process San Jose Mercury News - Feb 21 3:13 AM
Pakistan's top envoy arrived in India's capital Tuesday to nudge along a fitful peace process in the aftermath of a deadly firebombing aboard a train connecting the rival nations.India and Pakistan persevere in peace talks despite terror woes The Manila Times - Feb 21 8:05 AM
The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan opened peace talks Wednesday under the shadow of terrorism after the deadly firebombing of a cross-border train that killed 68 people, mostly Pakistanis.India, Pakistan commit to peace, police probe bombs AlertNet - Feb 21 4:33 AM
Source: Reuters By Simon Denyer NEW DELHI, Feb 21 (Reuters) - India and Pakistan vowed on Wednesday to stay committed to their peace process despite attempts to undermine it, as police probed possible cross-border ... CORRECTED: LEAD: India to share train bombing probe results with Pakistan Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 21 3:23 AM
_ India will next month share with Pakistan the results of its investigation into the bombing of a cross-border train that killed 68 people this week, Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Wednesday.US to help India, Pakistan to counter terrorists Central Chronicle - Feb 21 10:07 AM
Washington, Feb 21: The United States says it will continue to support and work with both India and Pakistan in their efforts to halt extremists and counter terrorist threats.Indian, Pakistan Rail authorities can take steps to protect tourists: Kasuri ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 21 1:29 AM
New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmud Kasuri today said that railway authorities in India and Pakistan should take steps to ensure the safety and security of rail passengers of each other's country. Speaking to reporters during the joint press interaction on the sidelines of the Joint Commission Meeting here, Kasuri said with the promotion of tourism, it became ...India, Pakistan ink agreement to reduce nuclear risk ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 21 1:29 AM
New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): In what is being considered a major confidence building step after the ceasefire on the line of control (LoC) since November 2003, India and Pakistan inked an agreement to reducing the risk of accidental use of nuclear weapons here on Wednesday. The agreement-- 'Reducing the Risk from Accidents relating to Nuclear Weapons' - was signed by Additional Secretary in External ...India, Pakistan sign nuke deal iafrica.com - Feb 21 6:10 AM
India and Pakistan on Wednesday signed a deal to reduce the risk of a nuclear arms accident in a show of cooperation and defiance against terror attacks that killed 68 people from both countries.Pakistan overnight rates stay firm; rupee edges up Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 21 2:30 AM
KARACHI, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Pakistan's short-term money rates remained firm on Wednesday and dealers said they were unlikely to ease much in coming days in the absence major cash inflows.Uzbekistan, Turkey Keen To Boost Trade Ties With Pakistan Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Feb 21 2:24 AM
Uzbek and Turkish ambassadors on Monday vowed to promote bilateral trade, and promote investment in Pakistan.UZBEKISTAN, TURKEY KEEN TO BOOST TRADE TIES WITH PAKISTAN Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Feb 21 2:24 AM
Trade / foreign investment Uzbek and Turkish ambassadors on Monday vowed to promote bilateral trade, and promote investment in Pakistan.India-Pakistan peace talks gradually becoming "blast proof": Defence expert ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 21 1:29 AM
New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Defence and security analyst C Uday Bhaskar feels that the Samjhauta Express link train blast has served to strengthen the resolve to carry forward the peace talks between India and Pakistan, which, he said, is gradually becoming "blast proof". Bhaskar said the fact that Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri's visit to India has gone ahead despite the attack ...India, Pakistan sign nuke deal News 24 South Africa - Feb 21 11:24 AM
India and Pakistan have signed a deal in a show of co-operation to reduce the risk of a nuclear arms accident.Pakistan's OGDCL profits rise on high prices, output Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 21 1:17 AM
KARACHI, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Pakistan's biggest listed firm, the Oil and Gas Development Co. Ltd. (OGDCL) , on Wednesday reported a 13.9 percent jump in half-year net profit, thanks to higher oil prices and increased output.India, Pakistan sign nuclear deal Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Feb 21 2:56 AM
India and Pakistan have signed a deal to reduce the risk of a nuclear arms accident in a show of cooperation and defiance against terror attacks that killed 68 people from both countries.Pakistan's OGDCL H1 net up 13.9 pct Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 21 12:59 AM
KARACHI, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Pakistan's biggest listed firm, the Oil and Gas Development Co. Ltd. (OGDCL) , on Wednesday reported a 13.9 percent jump in net profit for the first half of fiscal 2006/07 (July/June).India, Pakistan sign pact to reduce nuclear risks IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 21 12:48 AM
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) In the backdrop of the horrific bombings on their friendship train, India and Pakistan Wednesday signed an agreement to reduce the risk of nuclear accidents and hoped the first meeting of the joint anti-terror mechanism in Islamabad early next month would be meaningful.2 passengers sought in bombing of Pakistan-bound train Miami Herald - Feb 21 12:09 AM
(AP) -- Two men were allowed to jump from a Pakistan-bound train shortly before it erupted in flames and killed 68 people, officials said Tuesday, releasing sketches of the men and raising questions about security along the India-Pakistan rail link.Pakistan envoy denies al-Qaeda regrouping in areas bordering Afghanistan ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 20 11:50 PM
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Pakistan's Ambassador to the US, Mahmud Ali Durrani has reportedly rejected an American media report claiming that al-Qaeda was regrouping in a remote region of the country bordering Afghanistan. Though, Durrani said that there may be some terrorist elements in the remote area along the border, "but they're not training in large numbers, they are not regrouping." "I ...No joint probe on train blasts: India tells Pakistan Hindustan Times - Feb 21 4:43 AM
India on Wednesday ruled out a joint investigation into the Samjhauta Express blasts as suggested by Pakistan and said information regarding the probe will be shared with Islamabad when the anti-terror mechanism meets early next month.India, Pakistan reaffirm peace vows after train attack AlertNet - Feb 21 2:17 AM
Source: Reuters (Recasts with talks, news conference) By Y.P. Rajesh NEW DELHI, Feb 21 (Reuters) - India and Pakistan vowed on Wednesday to stay committed to their peace process despite attempts to derail it and ... India, Pakistan open peace talks in blasts' shadow Middle East Times - Feb 21 1:05 AM
MEETING: Pakistan's foreign minister Khursheed Mehmood Kasuri (R) shakes hands with Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee before their meeting in New Delhi, Wednesday. The bombing of an India-Pakistan train that killed 68 people this week is expected to dominate talks.SNAPSHOT - Pakistan bond, rupee, stocks at 11:30 a.m Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 20 10:58 PM
Benchmark 10-year Pakistan Investment Bond yield at 10.16/18 percent, lower from Tuesday's close of 10.19/22. --------- RUPEE The rupee was at 60.71/73 to the dollar, firmer than Tuesday's close of 60.76/78 --------- KIBOR Pakistan's benchmark six-month Karachi Inter Bank Offer rate was at 10.49 percent. --------- GOLD ...Hindu Forum of Britain condemns India-Pakistan train bombs clickwalla.com - Feb 21 7:06 AM
19 February 2007 - The Hindu Forum of Britain today condemned the bomb blasts in India that killed over 65 people on the Samjhauta Express which links India to Pakistan.Pakistan province's woman minister killed by a 'fanatic' ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 20 10:21 PM
Lahore, Feb 21 (ANI): A woman provincial minister in Pakistan was allegedly shot dead by an Islamist 'fanatic' in Lahore last evening. The slain leader belonged to the PML. According to the Daily Times, Punjab (in Pakistan) Social Welfare Minister Zile Huma Usman was shot at in her head and shoulders while she was attending an open court in her hometown of Gujranwala. She was immediately ...Iran to attend India-Pakistan talks on gas pipeline as observer Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 21 3:28 AM
Iran - Pakistan - Pipeline Iran will attend an upcoming India-Pakistan talks on the "peace" pipeline (Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline) as observer, said an official from the Iranian Oil Ministry on Wednesday.India, Pakistan seek peace after bombing AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 20 12:59 AM
Leaders of India and Pakistan pressed ahead Monday with their peace process, hours after twin bombs apparently intended to disrupt their relations sparked a fire that killed 67 people aboard a train that links the two rivals.Pakistan dismisses "absurd" Qaeda report AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 20 1:25 AM
Pakistan has dismissed "absurd" US claims that Al-Qaeda has established compounds in a remote tribal area to train small groups of operatives for possible attacks on the West.Islamic militant kills woman minister in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 20 2:32 AM
A suspected Islamic militant has shot dead a female provincial minister at a political meeting in central Pakistan, because she was not wearing Muslim clothing.India to seek waiver of transit fee from Pakistan for pipeline Outlook India - Feb 21 5:31 AM
India will seek waiver of transit fee to be paid to Pakistan for using its territory to bring natural gas from Iran through the proposed 7 billion dollars Iran-Pakistan-India pipeline when officials of both the countries meet in Islamabad tomorrow.India and Pakistan sign deal to cut risk of nuclear arms accident Channel NewsAsia - Feb 21 12:43 AM
NEW DELHI : India and Pakistan signed in public Wednesday an agreement to cut the risk of nuclear weapons accidents between the two South Asian neighbours.