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Ref tells South Africa and Pakistan to cool it 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 3:59 PM
Match referee Chris Broad revealed that he has told South Africa and Pakistan to keep a lid on their tempers in the ongoing one-day international series.Yousuf, tailenders boost Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 10:44 AM
Mohammad Yousuf scored a stylish 79 before Pakistan's tail gave their team a late boost in the third one-day international against South Africa at St George's Park Friday.Brazil and Pakistan Sign Oil Search Deal AP via Yahoo! Finance - Feb 09 4:54 PM
Brazil's state oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA said Friday it has signed a deal with Pakistan's state petroleum company to search for oil in the Indian Ocean.Cricket: Pakistan-SA abandoned BBC News - Feb 09 12:36 PM
The third one-day international between South Africa and Pakistan is abandoned because of rain.Pakistan rights group condemns terror "disappearances" AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 08 10:13 PM
Pakistan's top human rights body has accused the government of President Pervez Musharraf of unlawfully detaining hundreds of people in the name of the fight against terrorism.UAE company unveils Rs11b JV in Pakistan Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 46 minutes ago
KARACHI President Gen. Pervez Musharraf has underlined the need to further cement bilateral relations between Pakistan and United Arab Emirates with economic, trade and commercial bonds.Pakistan to export wheat to Vietnam Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 44 minutes ago
KARACHI Pakistan will export wheat for the first time after two-and-a-half years. Two consignments of 1000 and 500 tonnes of wheat will be shipped to Vietnam by two different cargo ships in the next few days, port sources said.Pakistan govt approves power projects with $5.4b investment Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 44 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD Pakistan government has approved 11 power projects with an estimated investment of $5.4 billion to increase power generation capacity by about 4,200mw in three-seven years to meet growing energy shortages in the country.Concerns over Pakistan's missing BBC News - Feb 09 1:10 AM
Pakistan human rights campaigners report that hundreds of government opponents have disappeared.Referee Warns Sa And Pakistan Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Feb 09 12:09 PM
Chris Broad has found Pakistan's Imran Nazir not guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.Pakistan wins toss and bats in third one-dayer Fox Sports - Feb 09 6:00 AM
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq won the toss Friday and elected to bat in the third of five one-day internationals against South Africa at St. George's Park. Pakistan won Wednesday's second match by 141 runs to draw level in the series at 1-1. South Africa made just one change to its side, bringing in Andrew Hall to replace Andre Nel, who cut his foot when a drink bottle fell on his foot after he ...RP, Pakistan split opening singles ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Feb 09 12:37 PM
Fil-American Cecil Mamiit rose to the occasion while Frederick Taino failed to deliver, thus leveling the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group 2 tie between the Philippines and Pakistan to 1-1 Friday at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.Yousuf Holds Pakistan Together Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Feb 09 10:09 AM
Latest news from the third one-day international between South Africa and Pakistan.Nato chief to visit Pakistan: Contact with Islamabad to be upgraded Dawn - 1 hour, 58 minutes ago
SEVILLE (Spain), Feb 9: Nato Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer is to visit Pakistan in a bid to upgrade political ties with Islamabad, a move which officials hope will help the alliance s increasingly uphill struggle against a resurgent Taliban.Rain forces abandonment of South Africa v Pakistan RTÉ News - Feb 09 1:15 PM
Heavy rain forced the third one-day international between South Africa and Pakistan in Port Elizabeth to be abandoned on Friday. Before the weather intervened, a half-century by Mohammad Yousuf helped the tourists reach 245 for eight in 49.5 overs.Pakistan has not given up claim on Kashmir: envoy New Kerala - 2 hours, 19 minutes ago
New Delhi, Feb 9: Reverting to its old stand, Pakistan today said it has not given up its claim on Jammu and Kashmir and disagreed with India's contention that the state was an integral part of it.Sami added to Pakistan's injury list of pacers India Times Cricket - Feb 09 3:56 PM
KARACHI, Feb 9: Pakistan faced another fitness problem on Friday after it was confirmed that fast bowler Mohammad Sami was struggling with a back injury.Tail wags for Pakistan Townsville Bulletin - Feb 09 4:07 PM
MOHAMMAD Yousuf scored a stylish 79 before Pakistan's tail gave their team a late boost in the third one-day international against South Africa at St George's Park overnight.UPDATE 1-South Africa v Pakistan one-day scoreboard Reuters.co.uk - Feb 09 12:34 PM
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Scoreboard after the washed out third one-day international between South Africa and Pakistan on Friday.YOUSUF HOLDS PAKISTAN TOGETHER Sporting Life - Feb 09 9:26 AM
A half-century by Mohammad Yousuf helped Pakistan post a challenging 217 for eight in the rain-affected third one-day international against South Africa at Port Elizabeth on Friday.REFEREE WARNS SA AND PAKISTAN Sporting Life - Feb 09 11:33 AM
Match referee Chris Broad has warned the South Africa and Pakistan teams to cool it after finding Pakistan player Imran Nazir not guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his country's ODI against South Africa in Durban on Wednesday.REFILE-South Africa v Pakistan one-day scoreboard Reuters.co.uk - Feb 09 11:19 AM
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Scoreboard at the end of Pakistan's innings in the third one-day international against South Africa on Friday.Replacement Hall takes four wickets to limit Pakistan Reuters.co.uk - Feb 09 11:03 AM
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, Feb 9 (Reuters) - South African Andrew Hall took four wickets to restrict Pakistan to a mediocre score in the rain-affected third one-day international on Friday.Brazil's Petrobras in Pakistan offshore venture Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 09 4:59 AM
KARACHI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Brazilian Petrobras Oil and Gas B.V has joined Pakistan's state-run Oil and Gas Development Co. Ltd. (OGDCL) to explore for oil and gas off Pakistan's coast, the Pakistani company said on Friday.Rain stops play again in SA, Pakistan match SABC News - Feb 09 10:35 AM
Rain interrupted play for the second time in Pakistan s final over in their MTN one-day international against South Africa at St George s Park today. Batting conditions looked good at the start of play and it looked like Imran Nazir would continue his good form. But Makhaya Ntini had other plans.Yousuf anchors Pakistan innings Khaleej Times - Feb 09 9:54 AM
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Mohammad Yousuf scored a stylish 79 as Pakistan were made to work hard for their runs in the third one-day international against South Africa at St George s Park on Friday.Yousuf anchors Pakistan innings Independent Online - Feb 09 9:08 AM
Mohammad Yousuf scored a stylish 79 as Pakistan were made to work hard for their runs in the third one-day international against South Africa at St George's Park.Pakistan's OGDC finalises oil exploration pact Petro Brass ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 09 3:28 AM
Islamabad, Feb.9 (ANI): Pakistan's Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) and Petro Brass, the largest petroleum company in the world, have finalized an agreement for offshore oil exploration. OGDC sources were quoted by The News as saying that both would be exploring oil in the Indus Offshore Block 1-2265 over a radius of 7466-kilometres, which is owned by the OGDC. Petro Brass is in operation ...Pakistan-Lanka MoU to boost trade Daily News - Feb 09 12:38 PM
PAKISTAN : Pakistan and Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the promotion of investment in all sectors.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.RP, Pakistan split opening singles The Manila Times - Feb 09 7:58 AM
FIL-AMERICAN Cecil Mamiit rose to the occasion while Frederick Taino failed to deliver, thus leveling the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group 2 tie between the Philippines and Pakistan to 1-1 Friday at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.Pakistan to deport Afghans with fake travel papers Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Feb 09 3:15 AM
KARACHI (Reuters) - Pakistani authorities will deport nearly 300 elderly Afghans arrested after they were sent to Pakistan from the Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia where they were found to be travelling on fake documents.Pakistan in grip of religious influences? The Times of India - Feb 09 7:20 AM
Almost half of the people in Pakistan feel that the influence of religion is increasing in their society, says a survey.Pakistan has not given up claim on Kashmir: Envoy Outlook India - Feb 09 8:55 AM
Reverting to its old stand, Pakistan today said it has not given up its claim on Jammu and Kashmir and disagreed with India's contention that the state was an integral part of it.Pakistan's Imran Nazir found not guilty Independent Online - Feb 09 12:30 PM
Pakistan player Imran Nazir has been found not guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his country's ODI against South Africa in Durban earlier this week.Pakistan is a strong, dedicated ally, says US Navy admiral ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 09 12:52 AM
Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): US vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Edmund P Giambastiani has said that Pakistan had proven itself to be a "dedicated" ally of the US since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He acknowledged Pakistan's help in the US-led Afghan war. "Pakistan was right there after US and coalition forces began major combat operations in Afghanistan with substantial assistance ...Pakistan-Lanka MoU to boost trade Daily News - Feb 09 12:38 PM
Pakistan and Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the promotion of investment in all sectors. The Department of Inland Revenue is hunting for high spenders to widen its tax net.Pakistan seizes bombs, foils plot AFP via Yahoo! Canada News - Feb 09 1:56 AM
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AFP) - Pakistani police said they had foiled a terrorist plot after seizing 10 bombs on a road used by army convoys near the restive tribal region bordering Afghanistan.Hall dents Pakistan line-up further SABC News - Feb 09 6:20 AM
Andrew Hall followed the guidance of Makhaya Ntini and claimed two more Pakistan wickets before the 25th over of the third one-day international, being played in Port Elizabeth. Pakistan has 71 for four after 21 overs.Pakistan demands EU for action against terrorists The Pakistan Link - Feb 09 7:22 AM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union on Friday concluded another round of talks to strengthen cooperation in counter-terrorism and to continue their global campaign against terrorism.Pakistan bat in third one-dayer Khaleej Times - Feb 09 6:09 AM
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat in the third one-day international at St George s Park on Friday.Victim of Pakistan's Vani custom: 4-year-old girl married to 45-year-old man! ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 09 12:52 AM
Dera Ismail Khan, Feb 9 (ANI): In a strange case that has come to light in Pakistan, a four year old girl was reportedly married to a 45-year-old man under the 'Vani' custom by a village panchayat. The girl's only fault was that she was the niece of a man who had eloped with a girl, who happened to be the niece of the 45-year-old man. In Pakistan, such quarrels (of illicit relationships or ..."Ban of alcohol in Pakistan is giving rise to drug addiction"! ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 09 1:12 AM
Islamabad, Feb 9 (ANI): A parliamentarian in Pakistan has reportedly called upon the government to relax the ban on alcohol because, according to him, more and more youngsters were getting addicted to drugs like heroin and morphine in the absence of free availability of alcoholic drinks. Putting forth his suggestion in the National Assembly yesterday during a debate, treasury member Ali Akbar ...Pakistan, India to ink an accord to combat human trade Greater Kashmir - Feb 09 11:38 AM
UNITED NEWS OF INDIA Islamabad, Feb 9: Pakistan and India have decided to effectively combat serious crimes with regard to money laundering, circulation of counterfeit currency and human trafficking across the border.Tailenders boost Pakistan News 24 South Africa - Feb 09 11:06 AM
Mohammad Yousuf and tailenders of Pakistan have helped their team to a score of 245 for eight when rain interrupted play again in the one-day international being played in Port Elizabeth.Number of honour killings in Pakistan double compared to last year: HRCP report ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 09 12:52 AM
Islamabad, Feb 9 (ANI): The number of women killed in Pakistan in the name of honour killings has nearly doubled as compared to the previous year, the country's Human Rights Commission has said in its latest report. It said that at least 565 women and girls became the victims of honour killings during the last year. According to the report, 60 of the dead were minors, and arrests could be made ...India seeks tea exports to Pakistan via Wagah Border ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 08 11:41 PM
Karachi, Feb 9 (ANI): India has reportedly asked Pakistan to allow tea exports through the Wagah Border, but the latter is said to be not so keen to put the commodity on its priority list. Quoting a source close to the Pakistani Commerce Ministry, The News reported that the government had received Indian proposals, both formal and informal, but Pakistan has not taken up these proposals seriously ...Suicide bombs show Pakistan confronting Taliban The Pakistan Link - Feb 09 7:24 AM
ISLAMABAD: 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.Pakistan probing claims that NATO, Afghan forces violated border ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 08 11:41 PM
Quetta, Feb 9 (ANI): Pakistan authorities are investigating into the claims made by residents of a remote border village in Quetta that NATO and Afghan forces crossed into Pakistani territory to search for suspected Taliban militants and killed a local tribesman. Citing claims by residents, Abdul Raziq Bugti, spokesman for the Balochistan government, said that Afghan troops entered Killi ...We won't take Siachen, let's demilitarise it: Pakistan IBN live - Feb 09 4:56 AM
New Delhi: "Pakistan doesn't need Siachen. Islamabad has no hidden motives and will not make any attempt to occupy the glacier."Pakistan win toss, elect to bat News 24 South Africa - Feb 09 5:52 AM
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has won the toss and decided to bat in the third one-day international at St George's Park.Pakistan in grip of religious influences? The Times of India - Feb 09 3:02 AM
ISLAMABAD: Almost half of the people in Pakistan feel that the influence of religion is increasing in their society over the past few years, according to a survey on religion released on Friday.Pakistan govt flayed for 'forced disappearances' of opponents New Kerala - Feb 09 6:06 AM
Islamabad, Feb 9: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has accused the government of "horrific pattern of forced disappearances" of its opponents, describing it as a "new form of human rights abuse" in the country.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's forex reserves hit record $13.254 bln Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 08 9:11 PM
KARACHI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves hit a new high of $13.254 billion in the week ending on Feb. 3, thanks to higher remittances from Pakistanis abroad and rising foreign investment, the central bank said on Friday.U.S. Should Re-Evaluate Relationship With Pakistan University of Connecticut Daily Campus - Feb 09 5:05 AM
As the United States finds itself embroiled in a global war on terrorism that is spreading across many nations, it is time to re-evaluate just exactly who our real friends are. It is now clear that Pakistan is not one of them. Since the beginning of the war on terror in October 2001, Pakistan has claimed to be a staunch supporter of the American objective to root out and defend against al ...PAKISTAN, SRI LANKA SIGN MOU ON TRADE, INVESTMENT AND TOURISM Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Feb 08 8:24 PM
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 - Feb 08 8:08 PM
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 - Feb 08 8:05 PM
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.Pakistan to build security fence along Afghan border Islamic Republic News Agency - Feb 08 9:48 PM
Germany - EU - Pakistan Pakistan will erect a security fence along its border with Afghanistan aimed at stopping the illegal influx of Taliban fighters, DPA reported Thursday.Pakistan's OGDC finalises oil exploration pact Petro Brass New Kerala - Feb 09 3:25 AM
Islamabad, Feb 9: Pakistan's Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) and Petro Brass, the largest petroleum company in the world, have finalized an agreement for offshore oil exploration.Pakistan says it will not occupy Siachen if India pulls out New Kerala - Feb 09 2:55 AM
Islamabad, Feb 9: An agreement on demilitarisation of Siachen appeared "imminent" with Pakistan assuring India that its forces would not occupy the glacier if Indian troops pull out from there, a media report said today.Pakistan Islamist party drops Jinnah from list of freedom fighters New Kerala - Feb 09 2:34 AM
Islamabad, Feb 9: A major Islamist party has refused to recognise the contribution of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the creation of Pakistan and has dropped his name from the list of leaders to be honoured at a special convention for freedom fighters.India, Pakistan to be notified on Baglihar decision on Feb 12 Outlook India - Feb 08 9:36 PM
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 close four refugee camps Gulf Times - Feb 09 2:30 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, officials said yesterday.Pakistan to play three Tests, 5 ODIs in India Khaleej Times - Feb 08 8:39 PM
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."Ban of alcohol in Pakistan is giving rise to drug addiction"! New Kerala - Feb 09 2:25 AM
Home > News > "Ban of alcohol in Pakistan is giving rise to drug addiction"!Opposition sets up café for media in Pakistan New Kerala - Feb 09 12:07 AM
Islamabad, Feb 9: The opposition in Pakistan has scored a "PR-brownie" against the government by starting an "open-air cafeteria" to assuage the hurt feelings of media persons banned from entering the cafeteria and chambers in parliament for security reasons.Pakistan thrash South Africa Khaleej Times - Feb 08 8:39 PM
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.Pakistan is a strong, dedicated ally, says US Navy admiral New Kerala - Feb 09 1:33 AM
Washington, Feb 9: US vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Edmund P Giambastiani has said that Pakistan had proven itself to be a "dedicated" ally of the US since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.Victim of Pakistan's Vani custom: 4-year-old girl married to 45-year-old man! New Kerala - Feb 09 1:44 AM
Home > News > Victim of Pakistan's Vani custom: 4-year-old girl married to 45-year-old man!Thai-Pakistan draft free trade agreement due this month MCOT - Feb 08 8:27 PM
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.India seeks tea exports to Pakistan via Wagah Border New Kerala - Feb 09 1:25 AM
Karachi, Feb 9: India has reportedly asked Pakistan to allow tea exports through the Wagah Border, but the latter is said to be not so keen to put the commodity on its priority list.Pakistan probing claims that NATO, Afghan forces violated border New Kerala - Feb 09 1:26 AM
Quetta, Feb 9: Pakistan authorities are investigating into the claims made by residents of a remote border village in Quetta that NATO and Afghan forces crossed into Pakistani territory to search for suspected Taliban militants and killed a local tribesman.Number of honour killings in Pakistan double compared to last year: HRCP report New Kerala - Feb 09 1:34 AM
Islamabad, Feb 9: The number of women killed in Pakistan in the name of honour killings has nearly doubled as compared to the previous year, the country's Human Rights Commission has said in its latest report.Pakistan to get USD 300 million from United States for war on terror New Kerala - Feb 09 12:29 AM
Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington, Feb 9: The Bush administrating has earmarked USD 300 million for Pakistan for counterterrorism operations from nearly USD 300 billion that the White House is seeking from the Congress for the global war on terror.India, Pakistan to be notified on Baglihar decision on Feb 12 New Kerala - Feb 08 11:55 PM
Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington, Feb 9: 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.BSF-Pakistan Rangers meet from February 14 New Kerala - Feb 08 9:08 PM
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.United States wants free and fair polls in Pakistan: Rice New Kerala - Feb 08 11:12 PM
Washington, Feb 8: Ahead of the general elections in Pakistan, the United States today said it would insist that the country have free and fair polls.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.Al-Qaeda Suspects Color White House Debate Over Iran Washington Post - 2 hours, 7 minutes ago
Last week, the CIA sent an urgent report to President Bush's National Security Council: Iranian authorities had arrested two al-Qaeda operatives traveling through Iran on their way from Pakistan to Iraq. The suspects were caught along a well-worn, if little-noticed, route for militants determined to fight U.S. troops on Iraqi soil, according to a senior intelligence official.We got it wrong admits Arthur Pakistan vice-captain says they were hurting very badly Daily Dispatch - Feb 08 11:06 PM
MICKEY Arthur made no excuses for South Africa s 141-run loss to Pakistan in the second one-day cricket international (ODI) at Kingsmead on Wednesday.Pakistan turn tables on South Africa News From Bangladesh - Feb 08 7:27 PM
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.At least 296 Afghan-area U.S. deaths AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 5:40 PM
As of Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, at least 296 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 Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007.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 - Feb 08 7:48 PM
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.Yousuf shines before rain washes out third one-dayer AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 12:52 PM
Mohammad Yousuf scored a stylish 79 and Pakistan's tail gave their team a late boost before rain washed out the third one-day international against South Africa at St George's Park.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.Afghan, NATO kill 10 Taliban: police Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 10:51 AM
Afghan and NATO forces killed 10 Taliban fighters on Friday in southern Helmand province, bordering Pakistan, police said.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.