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Pakistan probes claims of NATO shooting 
AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 08 6:20 AM
Pakistani authorities are investigating claims by residents of a remote border village that NATO and Afghan forces crossed into Pakistan to search for suspected Taliban militants and killed a local tribesman, officials said Thursday.Pakistan to close four Afghan refugee camps AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 08 12:54 AM
Pakistan will close down four Afghan refugee camps this year as part of its bid to stop Taliban militants launching cross-border attacks in Afghanistan, officials said.PAKISTAN, SRI LANKA SIGN MOU ON TRADE, INVESTMENT AND TOURISM Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - 1 hour, 20 minutes ago
Textiles / clothing Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Wednesday have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate new joint ventures in different sectors including aviation, manufacturing, textiles and tourism.Pakistan, Azerbaijan to Boost Bilateral Trade Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 Asia Pulse - Pakistan on Wednesday requested Azerbaijan to liberalise its visa regime that was considered to be a major hurdle in promoting bilateral trade-currently at a nominal US$3.07 million.Pakistan, Sri Lanka Sign Mou on Trade, Investment And Tourism Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News - 1 hour, 40 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 Asia Pulse - Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Wednesday have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate new joint ventures in different sectors including aviation, manufacturing, textiles and tourism.India, Pakistan to be notified on Baglihar decision on Feb 12 Outlook India - 9 minutes ago
Both India and Pakistan will be notified of the decision of the nuetral expert on the construction of the Baglihar dam on the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, the World Bank has said.Pakistan to play three Tests, 5 ODIs in India Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
KARACHI Pakistan cricket team will play three Tests and five one-dayers in India starting from November 2, 2007, a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official confirmed yesterday. The tourists will also play an exhibition benefit match during the tour.Pakistan thrash South Africa Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
DURBAN Pakistan turned the tables on South Africa when a spectacular batting performance set up a 141-run win in the second one-day international at Kingsmead on Wednesday.Thai-Pakistan draft free trade agreement due this month MCOT - 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
BANGKOK, Feb 9 (TNA) A joint working group is expected to conclude a feasibility study into the proposed Thai-Pakistan free trade agreement by the end of this month, according to a senior Thai trade negotiator.BSF-Pakistan Rangers meet from February 14 New Kerala - 37 minutes ago
Jalandhar, Feb 8: The bi-annual meeting between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers will be held at the former's frontier headquarters here from February 14 to 17.Refugee Camps in Pakistan to be Closed Scoop.co.nz - Feb 08 5:06 PM
Citing security and development concerns, the United Nations refugee agency, Pakistan and Afghanistan have made plans to close four camps, accommodating more than 230,000 Afghan refugees, by the end of this summer, while providing residents with repatriation and relocation options.Pakistan turn tables on South Africa News From Bangladesh - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
Pakistan (351/4) beat South Africa (210) by 141 runs.Pakistan turned the tables on South Africa when a spectacular batting performance set up a 141-run win in the second one-day international at Kingsmead Wednesday.()Pakistan's Afridi faces possible ICC ban AAP via Yahoo!7 Sports - Feb 08 11:42 AM
Pakistan allrounder Shahid Afridi has been charged by the International Cricket Council for "conduct unbecoming" after an incident against South Africa.Pakistan pressing Afghan refugees to leave Los Angeles Times - Feb 08 1:30 AM
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN Pakistan will close four camps housing 240,000 Afghan refugees this year and hopes that more than 2 million who fled to this country will return home by 2009 because they pose a security risk, officials said Wednesday. Pakistan says will hold off mining Afghan border Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Feb 08 10:10 AM
BERLIN (Reuters) - Pakistan's foreign minister said on Thursday Islamabad had suspended plans to mine its border with Afghanistan but still intended to build a fence to keep militants from crossing into Afghanistan.Younis: Pakistan win restored pride The Star Online - Feb 08 3:51 PM
DURBAN: Pakistan s Younis Khan said his team had regained their pride with an emphatic victory in the second one-day international against South Africa on Wednesday following two crushing defeats.Pakistan turn tables on South Africa AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 1:19 PM
Pakistan turned the tables on South Africa with a spectacular batting performance in the second one-day international at Kingsmead.Pakistan s turn to wallop SA The Telegraph - Feb 08 2:14 PM
Durban: Mohammed Yousuf s unbeaten century spurred Pakistan to an emphatic win over South Africa in the second one-day International in Durban on Wednesday.Pakistan a proven ally: Pentagon Dawn - 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, Feb 8: Pakistan has proven to be a dedicated ally of the United States since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, says the vice chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff.Pakistan Post introduces new mail segregation system Business Recorder - Feb 08 3:54 PM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Post Office (PPO) has introduced a new mail routing and circulation system in order to ensure accurate and prompt segregation of mails. ....Pakistan's new Mideast initiative Gulf News - Feb 08 3:03 PM
In five days beginning January 20, Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf visited Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Syria and the UAE to launch a new peace initiative in the Middle East.Pakistan Ready To Fence Afghan Border Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Feb 08 11:09 AM
February 8, 2007 -- Pakistan says it intends to fence sections of its border with Afghanistan, but has shelved plans to lay mines along the frontier.Pakistan rights record rapped Gulf Daily News - Feb 08 5:02 PM
ISLAMABAD: The disappearance of hundreds of Pakistani government opponents is one of the most pressing human rights problems facing the country, Pakistan's main rights group said yesterday.Border security remains a key issue in relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan [AFP] Aljazeera - Feb 08 8:30 AM
Pakistan's foreign minister has said he seeks European support for his country's plan to fence part of its border with Afghanistan to prevent Taliban fighters from crossing.Yousuf, Afridi help Pakistan draw level Deccan Herald - Feb 08 12:52 PM
Durban, reuters: Mohammad Yousuf's unbeaten century spurred Pakistan to an emphatic win over South Africa in the second one-day international in Durban on Wednesday.Pakistan Asks EU for Help in Raising Fence Along Afghan Border Deutsche Welle - Feb 08 9:05 AM
Pakistan intends to fence off sections of its troubled border with Afghanistan but has shelved plans to lay mines along the frontier, the country's Foreign Minister Khursheed Kasuri said on Thursday in Berlin.Pakistan to deport 250 Afghan pilgrims ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 08 5:02 AM
Islamabad, Feb.8 (ANI): The Pakistan Government has decided to deport over 250 Afghan pilgrims to Afghanistan after they were found to have traveled to Saudi Arabia on fake documents for the Hajj pilgrimage. The Afghan pilgrims were arrested by the Federal Investigative Agency (FIA), and it was decided that the pilgrims would be handed over to the Afghan officials. Pakistani authorities have ...Taliban commander denies role in Pakistan attacks Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Feb 08 4:05 AM
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A Taliban commander suspected of being behind a recent wave of militant attacks in Pakistan denied involvement on Thursday, saying he did not want to wage war against his own country.Pakistan to buy electricity from Iran Payvand Iran News - Feb 08 8:09 AM
The state-run Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) inked an agreement with the Iranian company Tanvair at WAPDA House under which Pakistan will receive 100 megawatts of power from Iran for its Gwadar Port. -IRNAAfridi inspires Pakistan to victory Fox Sports - Feb 07 11:00 PM
Shahid Afridi took 3-25 to go with his whirlwind 77 runs and led Pakistan's defeat of South Africa by 141 runs in the second one-day international on Wednesday.Pakistan seeks European help to monitor Afghan border Khaleej Times - Feb 08 7:15 AM
BERLIN - Pakistan s foreign minister said on Thursday he was seeking European support for his country s plan to fence part of its border with Afghanistan in order to keep Taleban insurgents from crossing.ANALYSIS - Suicide bombs show Pakistan confronting Taliban menace Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Feb 08 2:40 AM
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - For all the doubts about Pakistan's commitment to fighting the Taliban, a recent wave of suicide attacks on its soldiers and cities belies suspicions that they might be in cahoots, analysts and diplomats say.Democracy in Pakistan and Muslim world vital to avert terror dangers, says Benazir ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 08 1:36 AM
Islamabad, Feb 8 (ANI): Former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto has said that democracy in Pakistan and the Muslim world, at large, was crucial at this point of time in order to avert the dangers posed by terrorism and sectarianism. She also said that by supporting military dictatorships, "the West is inadvertently supporting militancy and terrorism". Benazir said that democratisation of ...Pakistan to close four Afghan refugee camps Channel NewsAsia - Feb 08 4:08 AM
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan will close down four Afghan refugee camps this year as part of its bid to stop Taliban militants launching cross-border attacks in Afghanistan, according to officials.Pakistan bat first in one-day match against South Africa AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 5:40 AM
Pakistan have won the toss and decided to bat in the second one-day international against South Africa at Kingsmead.Pakistan rights group condemns terror disappearances Khaleej Times - Feb 08 7:16 AM
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan s top human rights body on Thursday accused the government of President Pervez Musharraf of unlawfully detaining hundreds of people in the name of the fight against terrorism.Cricket-Pakistan's Nawaz says Hair motivated by money Cricmania - Feb 08 5:01 AM
KARACHI (AFP) - Former Pakistan great Sarfraz Nawaz took a swipe at umpire Darrell Hair, saying his legal action for alleged racial discrimination was motivated by money and had stained the image of cricket umpires.Pakistan can replace dope cheats for cricket World Cup AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 4:52 AM
Pakistan have been allowed by cricket's world governing body to replace any members of their World Cup squad who fail drug tests to be conducted next week.Pakistan, EU officials discuss terrorism, bilateral issues ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 08 12:46 AM
Islamabad, Feb 8 (ANI): Pakistani and European Union officials yesterday held talks on co-operation in the global campaign against terrorism. EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Gijs M de Vries and his delegation met a Pakistani delegation led by an additional secretary at the Foreign Affairs Ministry to discuss the terrorism issue, reported the Daily Times. According to another report, Pakistan ...Pakistan girl recalls rape ordeal BBC News - Feb 07 1:11 PM
A 16-year-old girl who was raped in Pakistan tells a court that six men held over the attack abducted her.Pakistan s Nawaz says Hair motivated by money Khaleej Times - Feb 08 4:53 AM
KARACHI - Former Pakistan great Sarfraz Nawaz on Thursday took a swipe at umpire Darrell Hair, saying his legal action for alleged racial discrimination was motivated by money and had stained the image of cricket umpires.Pakistan board concerned over recurring player injuries Cricinfo via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Feb 07 11:46 PM
Pakistan in South Africa 2006-07Cricket: Pakistan can replace dope cheats for World Cup AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 3:53 AM
Pakistan have been allowed by cricket's world governing body to replace any members of their World Cup squad who fail drug tests to be conducted next week, an official said.Pakistan softening visa policy The Pakistan Link - Feb 08 7:54 AM
QUETTA: Tourism Minister Nilofar Bakhtiar said on Wednesday that Pakistan was softening its visa policy for 24 countries, including India, to attract more tourists in 2007 which has been declared Visit Pakistan Year .Pakistan softening visa policy towards India to promote its tourism ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 07 11:36 PM
Quetta, Feb 8 (ANI): Pakistan Tourism Minister Nilofar Bakhtiar has said that Islamabad was softening its visa policy for 24 countries, including India, to attract more tourists in 2007 - which has been declared 'Visit Pakistan Year'. Speaking at a meeting in Sibi to review the arrangements made for the upcoming Sibi festival, Bakhtiar said Balochistan had tremendous potential to attract ...Pakistan govt mulling over bringing out list of assets held by Benazir, Nawaz ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 07 11:36 PM
Faisalabad, Feb 8 (ANI): Apparently in a bid to discourage the two former PMs - Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif - from returning to the country and take part in next general elections, the Pakistan government is mulling over making publish the details of assets held by the duo. According to the government, the two former premiers had amassed this wealth with the money "they looted from the ...Taleban commander denies role in Pakistan attacks Khaleej Times - Feb 08 5:01 AM
ISLAMABAD - A Taleban commander suspected of being behind a recent wave of militant attacks in Pakistan denied involvement on Thursday, saying he did not want to wage war against his own country.Bride exchange system in rural Pakistan promotes harmony IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 07 11:27 PM
Islamabad, Feb 8 (IANS) 'Watta satta' marriage, a long-practiced system of bartering brides among families in rural Pakistan and parts of South Asia, helps reduce domestic abuse and dowry and is generally in women's interest, a World Bank study has said.400 armed tribesmen surrender in Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 07 11:29 PM
Islamabad, Feb 8 (Xinhua) Two commanders and some 400 Marri tribesmen who had been fighting security forces in southwestern Pakistan's Kohlu area have surrendered to the Pakistani government forces, the Dawn newspaper reported Thursday.BSF-Pakistan Rangers meet from February 14 Outlook India - Feb 08 6:10 AM
The bi-annual meeting between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers will be held at the former's frontier headquarters here from February 14 to 17.Pakistan win after Yousuf ton Financial Express - Feb 08 8:31 AM
DURBAN, Feb 8 (BBC): Mohammad Yousuf hit a fine century and Shahid Afridi blasted 77 off 35 balls as Pakistan beat South Africa by 141 runs to level the one-day series 1-1.Islamists kill Hindu engineer in Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 07 10:55 PM
Karachi, Feb 8 (IANS) The decomposed and beheaded body of a Hindu engineer abducted by Islamists in August last year has been found buried near a seminary in Pakistan's Sindh province.PAKISTAN'S MOBILINK, MINISTRY OF TOURISM TO ENTER INTO JV Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Feb 07 8:52 PM
Tourism / leisure Mobilink has announced a joint venture with the Ministry of Tourism to promote Destination Pakistan 2007.Pakistan's Mobilink, Ministry Of Tourism To Enter Into JV Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Feb 07 8:52 PM
Mobilink has announced a joint venture with the Ministry of Tourism to promote Destination Pakistan 2007.Injaz Mena makes USD250 million dollar investment in Pakistan AME Info - Feb 08 2:23 AM
Injaz Mena Investment Company PSC has joined with UK-based Global Haly Investment Limited to develop a landmark USD250-plus million shopping mall and office complex in Defence, a prime area of Karachi, Pakistan's largest city.Pakistan imposes curbs on kite-flying during Basant New Kerala - Feb 08 7:43 AM
Islamabad, Feb 8: Pakistan has imposed curbs on kite-flying and violators could face jail and fines up to Rs 100,000 this Basant, the national spring festival of the country.PAKISTAN INT'L AIRLINES POSTS US$150 MLN LOSS FOR 2006 Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Feb 07 8:22 PM
Regulations / Law Pakistan International Airways (PIA) suffered a Rs 9.188 billion (US$150.6 million) loss in 2006, mainly due to a fuel price hike in the international market, chairman Tariq Kirmani told a press briefing Wednesday.Pakistan Int'l Airlines Posts US$150 MLN Loss For 2006 Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Feb 07 8:22 PM
Pakistan International Airways (PIA) suffered a Rs 9.188 billion (US$150.6 million) loss in 2006, mainly due to a fuel price hike in the international market, chairman Tariq Kirmani told a press briefing Wednesday.Pakistan level one-day series vs South Africa rediff.com - Feb 07 9:35 PM
Mohammad Yousuf's unbeaten century spurred Pakistan to an emphatic win over South Africa in the second one-day international in Durban on Wednesday.Pakistan to close four Afghan refugee camps TODAYonline - Feb 07 11:52 PM
Male Afghan refugees offer Eid prayers at a refugee camp in Peshawar. Pakistan will close down four Afghan refugee camps this year as part of its bid to stop Taliban militants launching cross-border attacks in Afghanistan.Pakistan to close four Afghan refugee camps Khaleej Times - Feb 08 12:01 AM
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan will close down four Afghan refugee camps this year as part of its bid to stop Taleban militants launching cross-border attacks in Afghanistan, officials said on Thursday.Democracy in Pakistan and Muslim world vital to avert terror dangers, says Benazir New Kerala - Feb 08 1:37 AM
Islamabad, Feb 8: Former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto has said that democracy in Pakistan and the Muslim world, at large, was crucial at this point of time in order to avert the dangers posed by terrorism and sectarianism.Pakistan bounce back with crushing win Mail and Guardian - Feb 08 1:32 AM
Pakistan put in a superb performance on Wednesday night to beat South Africa by 141 runs in the second MTN one-day international (ODI) at Kingsmead. South Africa, chasing a total of 352 for victory in front of a capacity crowd, were all out for 210 after 40 overs and one ball.Pakistan softening visa policy towards India to promote its tourism New Kerala - Feb 08 1:21 AM
Quetta, Feb 8: Pakistan Tourism Minister Nilofar Bakhtiar has said that Islamabad was softening its visa policy for 24 countries, including India, to attract more tourists in 2007 which has been declared 'Visit Pakistan Year'.Pakistan govt mulling over bringing out list of assets held by Benazir, Nawaz New Kerala - Feb 08 1:21 AM
Faisalabad, Feb 8: Apparently in a bid to discourage the two former PMs Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif - from returning to the country and take part in next general elections, the Pakistan government is mulling over making publish the details of assets held by the duo.Cricket: Hair sues Pakistan board and ICC for racial discrimination Guardian Unlimited - Feb 07 6:57 PM
Cricket: Darrell Hair has issued a law-suit against the ICC and Pakistan board for loss of earnings.Pakistan's disinclination to sign disappearance convention flayed New Kerala - Feb 08 2:58 AM
Islamabad, Feb 8: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has expressed disappointment over Islamabad's disinclination to sign the UN convention against enforced disappearances.Not even blackout can deny Pakistan Independent Online - Feb 07 9:38 PM
After having been put to the sword at Centurion, Pakistan turned the tables on the Proteas during the second one-day International in Durban.Iran-India-Pakistan gas pipeline accord by June IranMania.com - Feb 07 10:24 PM
LONDON, February 8 (IranMania) - India believes that an agreement on a multi-bln dollar gas pipeline from Iran to energy-starved India through Pakistan could be signed by June, an official said.Big-Hitting Pakistan Storm To Victory Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Feb 07 2:09 PM
Pakistan thrashed South Africa by 141 runs to level the one-day international series at 1-1.Pakistan, Afghanistan finalize camp closure plans People's Daily - Feb 07 5:44 PM
Four Afghan refugee camps in Pakistan's border provinces will be closed this year as part of the Pakistani and Afghan governments' plans to manage the Afghan nationals in Pakistan.Pakistan leave Proteas in the dark ic CheshireOnline - Feb 08 12:33 AM
Pakistan cashed in on a century from Mohammad Yousuf and Shahid Afridi's big-hitting to beat South Africa by 141 runs in Durban and level the one-day international series at 1-1.Football: Pakistan leave Singapore on the ropes Channel NewsAsia - Feb 07 6:57 PM
After the euphoria of the Lions' successful defence of the Asean Football Championship, Singapore football came back down to earth last night at the Jalan Besar Stadium, when the under-21 side fell to Pakistan 2-1 in the opening leg of their pre-Olympic qualifier.Pakistan to begin operation of Thar Express from Feb 17 New Kerala - Feb 07 9:37 PM
Islamabad, Feb 7: Pakistan has conveyed to India its decision to begin from February 17 the operation of the Thar Express that links Munabao in Rajasthan to Kokharapar in Sindh.Pakistan To Close Four Afghan Refugee Camps Nasdaq - Feb 07 1:23 PM
(RTTNews) - Four Afghan refugee camps in Pakistan's border provinces will be closed by the end of August, said officials in Islamabad on Wednesday.Suicide Bomber Dies at Airport in Pakistan New York Times - Feb 06 5:41 PM
This was the second suicide bombing in Islamabad in less than a week and the sixth militant attack in Pakistan in the past two weeks.Pakistan bounce back Sunday Times - Feb 07 11:49 PM
DURBAN - Pakistan put on a superb performance to beat South Africa by 141 runs in the second one-day international at Kingsmead. South Africa, chasing a total of 352 for victory in front of a capacity crowd, were all out for 210 after 40 overs and one ball.Mauritania: Migrants Stuck at Sea New York Times - 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
Bernardino León, Spain?s secretary of state for foreign affairs, flew to Mauritania to meet with the head of the ruling junta, Col. Ely Ould Mohamed Vall, to try to persuade him to allow 400 migrants from Africa and Pakistan stuck on a disabled freighter to come ashore. The boat has been stranded in Mauritanian waters for nearly a week, breaking down after leaving Guinea-Bissau in an attempt to ...Pakistan blast SA Daily Dispatch - Feb 07 10:51 PM
THE UNPREDICTABILITY of Pakistan shone brightly in Durban as they levelled the series with a 141-run victory over the Proteas last night.UNHCR Says Pakistan To Close Four Afghan Refugee Camps Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Feb 08 4:24 AM
February 8, 2007 -- The UN refugee agency says Pakistan will close down four Afghan refugee camps by this summer in an effort to aid security in the border region.Afridi inspires Pakistan to 141-run victory over South Africa Slam! Sports - Feb 07 2:57 PM
DURBAN, South Africa (AP) - Shahid Afridi took 3-25 to go with his whirlwind 77 runs and led Pakistan's victory over South Africa by 141 runs in the second one-day international Wednesday.Pakistan can replace dope cheats BBC News - Feb 07 1:02 AM
Pakistan are told they can replace any players in their World Cup squad who fail drugs tests this month.Pakistan to buy power from Iran New Kerala - Feb 07 10:28 PM
Islamabad, Feb 7: Pakistan's Water and Power Development Authority has signed an agreement with an Iranian company to buy 100-megawatt power for Gwadar Port in Balochistan.Yousuf leads Pakistan's victory charge Stuff - Feb 07 1:23 PM
DURBAN: Mohammad Yousuf's unbeaten century spurred Pakistan to an emphatic 141-run win over South Africa in the second one-day cricket international today.Pakistan passes resolution on 'self-determination' for Kashmiris New Kerala - Feb 07 9:11 PM
Islamabad, Feb 7: Pakistan's National Assembly today passed a resolution expressing "moral, political and diplomatic support to the Kashmiris" in their fight for "self-determination as pledged through UN resolutions".Sacked Hair sues 'racist' Pakistan Evening Standard - Feb 07 3:46 PM
Darrell Hair is set set to sue Pakistan's cricket authorities and the world governing body for racial discrimination following the decision to demote him from the elite umpire's list.Yousuf Puts Pakistan In Control Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Feb 07 10:09 AM
Latest news from the second one-day international between Pakistan and South Africa.Pakistan wins toss and bats first Fox Sports - Feb 07 5:15 AM
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq won the toss Wednesday and elected to bat against South Africa at the Kingsmead Stadium in the second of five one-day internationals.Pakistan, Afghanistan finalise camp closure plans IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 07 8:49 AM
Islamabad, Feb 7 (Xinhua) Four Afghan refugee camps in Pakistan's border provinces will be closed this year as part of the Pakistani and Afghan governments' plans to manage Afghan nationals in Pakistan.Pakistan must sign UN convention: HRCP: Enforced disappearances of citizens Dawn - Feb 07 7:46 PM
KARACHI, Feb 7: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is disappointed to see that Pakistan is not among the pioneer signatories to a UN convention against enforced disappearances. The convention was officially opened for signature in Paris on Tuesday.Yousuf ton helps Pakistan level one-day series Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Feb 07 2:26 PM
Mohammad Yousuf's unbeaten century spurred Pakistan to an emphatic 141-run win over South Africa in the second one-day international in Durban this morning.Pakistan thrash South Africa Dawn - Feb 07 7:45 PM
DURBAN, Feb 7: Pakistan trounced South Africa by 141 runs in the second one-day international on Wednesday. Mohammad Yousuf led the sensational revival by Pakistan's batsmen, scoring 101 not out as his side totalled a record 351 for four after winning the toss and choosing to bat.WADA fights Pakistan drugs verdict CNN.com - Feb 06 1:13 PM
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decision by a Pakistan cricket tribunal to clear pace bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif of doping bans.Pakistan turns tables on Proteas FOXSPORTS.com.au - Feb 07 1:56 PM
PAKISTAN turned the tables on South Africa when a spectacular batting performance set up a 141-run win in the second limited-overs international at Kingsmead this morning (AEDT).Suicide bomber dies at Pakistan airport AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 06 1:05 PM
Police thwarted a suicide attack on the airport serving Pakistan's capital late Tuesday, officials said. A shootout about 200 yards from the international terminal killed the assailant and wounded three police.Pakistan to close 4 refugee camps Japan Today - Feb 07 1:59 PM
ISLAMABAD Pakistan will close four large refugee camps this year near the Afghan border as part of efforts to check the cross-border movement of militants, officials said Wednesday.CAS to rule on jurisdiction over Pakistan doping case AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 06 12:46 PM
Pakistan's Cricket Board has challenged the Court of Arbitration for Sport's (CAS) right to rule on a doping case involving bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, sport's top court said.Pakistan To Close 4 Afghan Refugee Camps, Cites Security Risk Nasdaq - Feb 07 7:08 AM
ISLAMABAD (AP)--Pakistan will close four camps for refugees from Afghanistan this year, and hopes that more than 2 million remaining refugees from its war- troubled neighbor will go home by 2009 because they are a security risk, officials said Wednesday.Pakistan's tax-GDP ratio low in region: CBR Business Recorder - Feb 07 3:55 PM
ISLAMABAD (February 08 2007): The tax-GDP ratio of Pakistan is low by international standards, with at least 4 percentage points (up to Rs 350 billion) in comparison to the competing economies of the region.Yousuf leads Pakistan's victory charge SABC News - Feb 07 1:05 PM
Mohammad Yousuf's unbeaten century spurred Pakistan to an emphatic 141-run win over South Africa in the second one-day international today. Yousuf top-scored with 101 not out as Pakistan totalled a record 351 for four after winning the toss and choosing to bat.