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Feb. 27: What s going in in Pakistan? 
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It s been awhile, but after reading two articles about some weird events in Pakistan it was time for an update. First , 11 people were killed during a kite flying contest after officials lifted a ban on kite flying.Younis buries pitch fears to shape Pakistan win AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 2:56 PM
Younis Khan overcame a controversial pitch with an attractive half-century as Pakistan whipped South Africa by seven wickets in the final World Cup warm-up match here on Friday.Correction: March 7 U.S., Pakistan story AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 12:26 PM
In a March 7 story about congressional Democrats trying to pressure Pakistan to step up its efforts against terrorism, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Senate Democrats had proposed a resolution threatening to block delivery of U.S. jet fighters to that country.Pakistan urged to implement Safta Business Recorder - Mar 10 3:26 PM
KARACHI (March 11 2007): Indian High Commissioner, Satyabrata Pal has urged Pakistan to fully implement South Asia Free Trade Agreement (Safta).PREVIEW-Pakistan find World Cup form with perfect timing Reuters.co.uk - Mar 10 1:34 PM
ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad, March 10 (Reuters) - A few weeks ago in South Africa, Pakistan looked as if they would struggle to beat a team of performing seals.Pakistan World Cup penpix Reuters.co.uk - Mar 10 1:34 PM
ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad, March 10 (Reuters) - Penpix of the Pakistan squad for the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies.Pakistan World Cup factbox Reuters.co.uk - Mar 10 1:34 PM
ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad, March 10 (Reuters) - Factbox on the Pakistan team for the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies.Coaches unfazed by Pakistan win BBC News - Mar 10 2:15 AM
Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer refuses to get carried away after his side beat South Africa by seven wickets in a World Cup warm-up match on Friday.Pakistan's success key to victory of US strategic goals: Boucher ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 10 4:34 AM
Washington, Mar.10 (ANI): U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Richard Boucher has told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee here Pakistan's success in dealing with terrorists on its territory is vital for the strategic objectives of Washington. Testifying before the Committee, Boucher said that the Pakistan leadership is committed to combating extremism. ...Poor pitch halts Pakistan-South Africa game AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 9:21 AM
The final World Cup warm-up match between top-ranked South Africa and Pakistan was held up nearly 10 minutes here on Friday due to poor pitch conditions.Pakistan Chief Justice's sacking lawful, says Shaukat Aziz ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 10 4:34 AM
Lahore, Mar.10 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said onSaturday that the government's decision to sack Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftakar Muhammad Choudhary was lawful and in accordance with the Constitution. Interacting with newsmen at the Governor's House here, he said the matter would now be addressed by the Supreme Judicial Council. Choudhary was sacked by President ...Pakistan president sacks chief justice AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 8:07 AM
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf Friday sacked the country's chief justice on charges of misconduct and misuse of authority, the information minister said.Pakistan united despite World Cup disruption Independent Online - Mar 10 11:59 AM
Pakistan's preparations for the World Cup lurched from one setback to another but instead of tearing the side apart, it has made it stronger, according to Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer.CJ's suspension a "serious blow" to Constitution, says Pakistan Opposition ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 10 2:17 AM
Islamabad, Mar 10 (ANI): The Opposition parties in Pakistan have described the suspension of Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry as a "serious blow" to the Constitution, and fear that it would herald major changes in Pakistan's political scenario. Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Maulana Fazlur Rehman of the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal said that it was a ...Pakistan CJ suspended because he ruled against the government: Paper ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 10 1:01 AM
Islamabad, Mar 10 (ANI): The Pakistan Government suspended the country's chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry because he had ruled against the government in at least four high profile cases, including the forced disappearances case, in which he directed the government to find and release missing people illegally detained by intelligence agencies. The other cases in which the judge ruled ...No tangible information on Samjhauta blasts: Pakistan The Times of India - Mar 10 6:17 AM
ISLAMABAD: Claiming that India is yet to share with Pakistan any "tangible" information from the probe into the Samjhauta Express blasts, Islamabad on Saturday vowed to bring to book the perpetrators of the terror attack.US-Pakistan alliance shows strain amid Afghan conflict IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 09 10:55 PM
Islamabad, March 10 (DPA) As much as a test of intelligence gathering and military operations, US cooperation with Pakistan in the war on terror is fast becoming a showcase of acrobatic diplomacy, as both sides seek to cover up deepening cracks in the relationship.Kin of jailed troops to visit Pakistan NDTV - Mar 10 2:31 AM
The families of more than 50 Indian soldiers believed to be in Pakistan's jails will visit Pakistan in April to search for them. The visit will be marked by concern that they might return without seeing them as they did in 1983.U.S. ambassador defends Pakistan record AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 2:49 AM
The outgoing U.S. ambassador to Pakistan defended that country's record in fighting the Taliban and al-Qaida and said Washington as well as Islamabad needed to do more to counter their threat.Families of missing Indian PoWs to visit Pakistan soon: Pranab ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 09 9:36 PM
New Delhi, Mar 10 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that families of missing Indian Prisoners of War (PoWs) will visit Pakistan jails to search for their missing kin. Mukherjee said Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has agreed to the visit. "So far as the PoW is concerned, President Musharraf has agreed that a team of family members would be sent to Pakistan to ...Pakistan sink SA on dubious pitch BBC News - Mar 09 9:30 AM
Pakistan beat South Africa by seven wickets in Trinidad, on a pitch widely criticised for uneven bounce.Shi'ite gunned down on holy day in NW Pakistan AlertNet - Mar 10 12:05 AM
Source: Reuters TANK, Pakistan, March 10 (Reuters) - Gunmen on a motorcycle killed an active member of the Shi'ite community in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday, as the minority Muslim sect commemorated one of the ... Younis buries pitch fears to shape Pakistan win ThatsCricket.com - Mar 10 6:54 AM
Port of Spain: Younis Khan overcame a controversial pitch with an attractive half-century as Pakistan whipped South Africa by seven wickets in the final World Cup warm-up match here on Friday. The top-order batsman smashed 79 to help his team surpass South Africa's modest total of 199 with more than five overs to spare in a match which was held up for nearly 10 minutes in the morning due to ...Pakistan cruise to victory rediff.com - Mar 10 4:20 AM
Pakistan registered a seven-wicket win over South Africa in a World Cup warm-up match.Shiite businessman shot dead in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 08 11:45 PM
Gunmen shot dead a Shiite Muslim businessman at his office in northwest Pakistan Friday, a day after the murder of an activist from the rival Sunni sect, police said.Shia gunned down in NW Pakistan Khaleej Times - Mar 10 12:46 AM
TANK, Pakistan - Gunmen on a motorcycle killed an active member of the Shia community in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday, as the minority Muslim sect commemorated one of the holiest days in its calendar, police said.US returns Buddhist artefacts smuggled out of Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 08 11:23 PM
The United States handed over to Pakistan a unique collection of 2,000-year-old Buddhist artefacts which had been smuggled out of the country two years ago.Trauma of Pakistan's rape victims BBC News - Mar 09 8:27 AM
Tribal customs continue to treat women in Pakistan as property, but rape victims are beginning to fight back, says BBC's Barbara Plett.Act on terror, India to tell Pakistan Express India - Mar 09 11:29 PM
Terrorism is expected to dominate Foreign Secretary-level talks to be held in Islamabad with India expected to press Pakistan to take effective steps on the ground.Pakistan CJ suspended because he ruled against the government: Paper New Kerala - Mar 10 1:18 AM
Islamabad, Mar 10: The Pakistan Government suspended the country's chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry because he had ruled against the government in at least four high profile cases, including the forced disappearances case, in which he directed the government to find and release missing people illegally detained by intelligence agencies.Peace efforts with Pakistan working: Indian PM AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 08 8:17 PM
India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said peace talks with rival Pakistan had brought "positive results."Pitch plays up as Pakistan beat Proteas Mail and Guardian - Mar 09 11:16 PM
Pakistan comfortably overhauled South Africa's 199 in a World Cup warm-up match that was almost abandoned because of an uneven pitch on Friday. Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf combined for a 100-run third-wicket partnership to propel Pakistan to 200-3 with nearly six overs to spare.Pakistan beats South Africa by seven wickets SABC News - Mar 09 8:05 PM
Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf were again the standouts as they guided Pakistan to a seven-wicket win over South Africa in a World Cup warm-up match yesterday.CJ's suspension is a 'serious blow' to Constitution, says Pakistan Opposition New Kerala - Mar 10 1:25 AM
Islamabad, Mar 10: The Opposition parties in Pakistan have described the suspension of Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry as a 'serious blow' to the Constitution, and fear that it would herald major changes in Pakistan's political scenario.Pakistan's top judge is suspended BBC News - Mar 09 4:06 AM
Pakistan's top judge, Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry is suspended by President Pervez Musharraf for "misuse of authority".Musharraf sacks Pakistan chief justice Khaleej Times - Mar 09 7:45 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan s President Gen. Pervez Musharraf has removed the Islamic nation s chief justice for misuse of authority, a minister and state media reported on Friday.Pakistan need spin for 'Cup success' Khaleej Times - Mar 09 7:39 PM
KARACHI Spinner Danish Kaneria will have to be at the top of his game if Pakistan are to make an impression at the World Cup, said former leg-spinner Abdul Qadir.Kaneria key for Pakistan - Qadir BBC News - Mar 09 2:15 AM
Danish Kaneria will have to be at the top of his game if Pakistan are to make an impression at the World Cup, says Abdul Qadir.Sacking of Supreme Court Chief Justice a move towards emergency: Pakistan Opposition New Kerala - Mar 10 1:28 AM
Islamabad, Mar 10: Terming the sacking of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Iftikar Muhammad Chaudhry as a "judicial coup", Pakistan's Opposition parties and human rights groups fear it could be a move by President Pervez Musharraf to put off this year's expected general elections and impose emergency.Pakistan-US alliance shows strain amid Afghan conflict Gulf Times - Mar 09 10:44 PM
By Nick Allen ISLAMABAD: As much as a test of intelligence gathering and military operations, US co-operation with Pakistan in the war on terror is fast becoming a showcase of acrobatic diplomacy as the sides seek to cover deepening cracks in the relationship.US-Pakistan alliance shows strain amid Afghan conflict New Kerala - Mar 09 11:09 PM
By Nick Allen, Islamabad, March 10: As much as a test of intelligence gathering and military operations, US cooperation with Pakistan in the war on terror is fast becoming a showcase of acrobatic diplomacy, as both sides seek to cover up deepening cracks in the relationship.Depleted Pakistan stun South Africa; Australia win New Kerala - Mar 09 11:19 PM
Kingstown (St. Vincent), March 10: India, Australia, Pakistan and New Zealand registered morale boosting wins in warm-up matches Saturday, less than a day before the World Cup starts here with a gala opening ceremony.Air Arabia begins flights to two Pakistan cities Gulf Times - Mar 09 10:17 PM
Staff Reporter AIR Arabia, the first low-fare airline in the Middle East and North Africa, started its operations to Pakistan with two new destinations Karachi and Peshawar.Sacked Pakistan Chief Justice prevented from going to office New Kerala - Mar 10 12:13 AM
Islamabad, Mar 10: Sacked Chief Justice of Pakistan's Supreme Court Iftikhar Muhammed Chaudhry was prevented from going to his office in the Apex court and driven home under heavy police escort, shortly after the orders for his removal came yesterday.South Africa feared injury on uneven pitch in practice match against Pakistan Slam! Sports - Mar 09 3:48 PM
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) - South Africa feared a player would be badly injured by a wayward ball on the uneven pitch used for a World Cup warmup match against Pakistan on Friday.Families of missing Indian PoWs to visit Pakistan soon: Pranab New Kerala - Mar 09 10:55 PM
New Delhi, Mar 10: External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that families of missing Indian Prisoners of War (PoWs) will visit Pakistan jails to search for their missing kin.SOUTH AFRICA AND PAKISTAN Daily Mirror - Mar 09 8:31 PM
THE warm-up match between South Africa and Pakistan was held up when the Proteas complained about the state of the pitch after reaching 56-3. Pakistan keen to avoid warm-up woe Fox Sports - Mar 09 7:30 AM
Pakistan are desperate to avoid a damaging defeat in their final warm-up game with South Africa before the beginning of the World Cup proper.Rally to support Pakistan judge BBC News - Mar 10 7:51 AM
Pakistani lawyers protest at the decision by President Musharraf to remove Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry.Pakistan lawmakers warn US on bill AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 09 9:40 PM
Pakistani lawmakers called for the nation to stop cooperation with the United States if the US Congress passes a bill linking aid to success in the "war on terror".Dems leverage jet deal against Pakistan AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 08 12:43 PM
Senate Democrats are threatening to withhold delivery of jet fighter planes to Pakistan if it does not intensify its campaign against terrorists.One Bullet Away From What? New York Times - Mar 10 1:13 PM
Just how far can the United States push Pakistan?s Pervez Musharraf?Younis buries pitch fears to shape Pakistan win Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Mar 09 2:56 PM
Younis Khan overcame a controversial pitch with an attractive half-century as Pakistan whipped South Africa by seven wickets in the final World Cup warm-up match in Port of Spain, Trinidad this morning.UPDATE 2-Pakistan cruise to win on "unfit" pitch Reuters.co.uk - Mar 09 2:34 PM
ST. AUGUSTINE, Trinidad, March 9 (Reuters) - Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf were again the standouts as they guided Pakistan to a seven-wicket win over South Africa in a World Cup warm-up match on Friday.Pakistan take South Africa clash seriously AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 08 11:43 AM
Coach Bob Woolmer said it would be more than just a World Cup warm-up match when Pakistan clash with South Africa here on Friday, saying his side had a score to settle.UPDATE 1-Pakistan cruise to win on "unfit" pitch Reuters.co.uk - Mar 09 2:04 PM
ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad, March 9 (Reuters) - Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf shared a century stand to guide Pakistan to a seven-wicket win over South Africa in a World Cup warm-up match on Friday.Foreign Secretary-level talks: India to seek action by Pakistan on ground New Kerala - Mar 09 7:40 PM
New Delhi, Mar 9: Terrorism is expected to dominate Foreign Secretary-level talks to be held in Islamabad next week with India expected to press Pakistan to take effective steps on the ground, including dismantling of militant infrastructure.PAKISTAN EASE TO VICTORY Sporting Life - Mar 09 1:32 PM
Pakistan cruised to a seven-wicket victory over South Africa in their World Cup warm-up match at the Sir Frank Worrell ground in St Augustine today. After South Africa were dismissed for 199 with nine balls remaining in their innings, Pakistan got to their 200 run target in 44.3 overs.Musharraf removes Pakistan's top judge Japan Today - Mar 09 2:20 PM
ISLAMABAD Pakistani President Gen Pervez Musharraf on Friday removed Chief Justice Iftkhar Mohammad Chaudri over complaints of misconduct, according to officials. Justice Javed Iqbal was later sworn in as the acting chief justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, according to the officials.Indo-Pakistan Foreign Secretary talks will not be held hostage by Kashmir Issue ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 09 8:19 AM
By Naveen Kapoor New Delhi, Mar.9 (ANI): The fourth round of the composite dialogue to be taken up by the foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan next week will not be held hostage by the Kashmir issue, government sources said on Friday. The sources said that the March 13 and 14, 2007 talks would include the Kashmir issue and a host of other issues like the next steps in confidence-building ...Pakistan and India lift curbs on diplomats' movement Business Recorder - Mar 09 3:41 PM
ISLAMABAD (March 10 2007): Pakistan and India have lifted restrictions on the movement of each other's diplomats, allowing them to travel beyond their respective capitals without permission.Pakistan's chief justice is sacked Gulf Daily News - Mar 09 6:19 PM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's President General Pervez Musharraf has removed the Islamic nation's chief justice for "misuse of authority." Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry, chief judge of the Supreme Court had served in the post since 2005.Pakistan is the priority International Herald Tribune - Mar 08 9:16 AM
Pakistan's survival as a state is of far greater long-term importance than defeating the Taliban in Afghanistan.Pakistan opts to go native FOXSPORTS.com.au - Mar 09 11:30 AM
PAKISTAN players will address media conferences during the World Cup in their national language Urdu, and not in English, coach Bob Woolmer said today (AEDT).Pakistan World Cup squad penpix Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
Inzamam-ul-Haq (RHB/ SLA/ capt): Age: 37. ODI appearances: 375. First cap: v WIS, Lahore, Nov 22, 1991. Don t get fooled by his laid-back approach on the field or the number of times he has got run out or run others out. The big man is a sublime batsman capable of destroying any attack.India, Pakistan ease travel for diplomats IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 09 6:33 AM
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) India and Pakistan have decided to remove a source of irritation for their diplomats who can now travel beyond the respective capitals in the host country without permission.Pakistan Radio propaganda on Sikh genocide in 1980s exposed ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 09 6:34 AM
New Delhi, Mar 9 (ANI): Propagandist broadcasts in Pakistan Radio's "Punjabi Durbar" programme regarding an alleged genocide of Sikhs, including women and children in East Punjab in the 1980s appears to be far from the truth, if a close scrutiny is done of the actual facts relating to events of that period. The latest broadcast of "Punjabi Durbar" suggests and alleges the ...India, Pakistan to launch 4th round of dialogue next week IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 09 5:02 AM
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) India and Pakistan will launch the fourth round of composite dialogue and discuss sensitive issues like terrorism and liberalisation of visa regime during the four-day visit of Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon to Islamabad from Monday.Younis eases Pakistan past South Africa CricInfo - Mar 09 8:58 AM
Younis Khan's 79 guided Pakistan to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over South Africa on a difficult pitch in Trinidad.Video: Imran Khan on Pakistan's 1992 WC win rediff.com - Mar 09 7:32 AM
Pakistan's World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan speaks about leading his country to their only triumph in 1992.Pakistan threatens to end anti-terror co-operation with U.S. Canada.com - Mar 09 8:17 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- A group of Pakistani legislators threatened Friday to halt counterterrorism co-operation with the United States if American military aid is made conditional on their country's commitment to fighting the Taliban and al-Qaida.SA, Pakistan match held up over Trinidad pitch SABC News - Mar 09 9:21 AM
Play at a World Cup warm-up match between South Africa and Pakistan was held up for seven minutes today after the players slammed the state of the pitch. South Africa were 56-3 after being put in to bat when the game was stopped following complaints from batsmen.Peace efforts with Pakistan working: Indian PM AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 08 7:41 AM
India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Thursday peace talks with rival Pakistan had brought "positive results."Pakistan cruises to win sportal.com.au - Mar 09 2:59 PM
Pakistan cruised to a seven-wicket victory over South Africa in their World Cup warm-up match at the Sir Frank Worrell ground in St Augustine on Friday.India, Pakistan ease travel for diplomats Calcutta News - Mar 09 9:30 AM
India and Pakistan have decided to remove a source of irritation for their diplomats who can now travel beyond the respective capitals in the host country without permission.Pakistan celebrates Gandhara Week Daily News - Mar 09 12:46 PM
COLOMBO: The Gandhara culture in Pakistan has always been a focus of interest and inspiration for the Buddhist 'Owing to its spiritual, religious and historical importance', said Tourism Minister of Pakistan Nilofer Bakhtiar in an opening statement to announce the third Gandhara Week in Pakistan.Musharraf vows to empower women in Pakistan Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 08 7:51 AM
President Pervez Musharraf vowed on Thursday to support reforms to empower women in Pakistan's male-dominated society, but said the ultimate responsibility for change lay with women.Philip Morris acquires Pakistan's Lakson Tobacco Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 09 3:22 AM
KARACHI, March 9 (Reuters) - Philip Morris International (PMI) on Friday completed the acquisition of a 50.21 percent stake in Pakistan's Lakson Tobacco Co. Ltd. for about $340 million, the U.S. tobacco giant said in a statement.Clash on Pakistan border TVNZ - Mar 10 12:59 PM
Pakistani security forces killed three suspected Islamist militants in a clash in the North Waziristan region on the Afghan border on Saturday, the military said.India crush Windies, Pakistan thrash South Africa The Star Online - Mar 10 3:29 PM
DANIEL TOWN (Jamaica): India completed a morale-boosting nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in their final World Cup warm-up match here on Friday.India, Pakistan to launch 4th round of dialogue next week Calcutta News - Mar 09 6:45 AM
India and Pakistan will launch the fourth round of composite dialogue and discuss sensitive issues like terrorism and liberalisation of visa regime during the four-day visit of Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon to Islamabad from Monday.Pakistan wins toss and sends S.Africa into bat in World Cup warmup Khaleej Times - Mar 09 6:23 AM
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad - Pakistan won the toss and sent South Africa into bat on Friday in the last warm-up match before the World Cup. Pakistan included all-rounder Yasir Arafat and fast bowler Mohammed Sami in its expanded squad for the match, in which 13 players can be used but only 11 can bat.Pakistan and English cricket official to meet Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Mar 09 12:54 AM
Pakistan and English cricket officials are due to meet this month to resolve a dispute over compensation for lost revenues from last year's Oval test, a PCB official said on Friday.Musharraf sacks Pakistan Chief Justice Outlook India - Mar 09 7:21 AM
In an unprecedented action, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf today sacked Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftakar Muhammad Choudhary on charges of "misconduct and misuse" of authority, six years before his term was to end.Musharraf vows to empower women in Pakistan Daily News - Mar 09 12:42 PM
PAKISTAN: President Pervez Musharraf vowed on Thursday to support reforms to empower women in Pakistanâ s male-dominated society, but said the ultimate responsibility for change lay with women. Pakistan Chief Justice sacked by Musharraf Express India - Mar 09 5:57 AM
In a sudden development, Pakistan's Chief Justice Iftakar Muhammad Choudhary was sacked by President Pervez Musharraf on charges of 'misconduct and misuse' of authority.Ailing Geelani asks Pakistan to leave Kashmiris alone IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 09 12:04 AM
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Faced with life threatening cancer, Jammu and Kashmir separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani says Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf should leave us alone if he cannot support us .Musharraf sacks Pakistan Chief Justice Outlook India - Mar 09 6:06 AM
In a surprise move, Pakistan's Chief Justice Iftakar Muhammad Choudhary was today sacked by President Pervez Musharraf on charges of "misconduct and misuse" of authority, six years before his term was to end.US administration is proceeding with the sale of new F-16 jets to Pakistan India Daily - Mar 09 7:29 AM
The US administration is proceeding with the sale of new F-16 jets to Pakistan notwithstanding concerns on whether Islamabad is doing enough to fight Taliban and Al Qaida elements sheltering on its soil.Musharraf sacks Pakistan Chief Justice India Daily - Mar 09 8:14 AM
In a surprise move, Pakistan's Chief Justice Iftakar Muhammad Choudhary was today sacked by President Pervez Musharraf on charges of "misconduct and misuse" of authority, six years before his term was to end. Immediately after this, Justice Javed Iqbal was sworn-in as the Acting Chief Justice.Pakistan win toss and field v South Africa in warm-up Reuters.co.uk - Mar 09 5:34 AM
ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad, March 9 (Reuters) - Pakistan won the toss and elected to field against South Africa in a World Cup warm-up match on Friday.Pakistan Chief Justice sacked by Musharraf Outlook India - Mar 09 4:51 AM
In a sudden development, Pakistan's Chief Justice Iftakar Muhammad Choudhary was today sacked by President Pervez Musharraf on charges of "misconduct and misuse" of authority.Shi'ite activist killed in northwest Pakistan Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Mar 08 11:55 PM
TANK, Pakistan (Reuters) - Gunmen on a motorcycle shot dead a Shi'ite activist in northwestern Pakistan on Friday, a day after a member of a Sunni Muslim militant group was gunned down in a similar attack, police said.NASA MODIS Image of the Day: March 8, 2007 - India and Pakistan SpaceRef - Mar 10 8:28 AM
This image was acquired by the MODIS on the Aqua satellite on March 6, 2007. MODIS detected several fires in the area, which are represented by red dots. This image is actually the crossroads of several different countries. The right side of the image is predominantly northwest India.Pakistan cleric on trial for killing female minister Middle East Times - Mar 09 2:31 AM
ISLAMABAD -- An Islamic cleric accused of shooting dead a female minister because she was not wearing a veil went on trial Friday at an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan, court officials said.Inzamam lauds Hafeez after South Africa whipping AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 10 3:06 AM
Pakistan have found a surprise match-winner in opener Mohammad Hafeez, who played a crucial role in his team's two successive victories in the World Cup warm-up matches.Bush opposed to linking aid to Pakistan with war on terror Sify News - Mar 09 7:48 AM
The Bush administration has conceded that Pakistan government's accord with the tribal leaders in Northern Waziristan to rein in Taliban has not met its objective but is opposed to any linkage between military assistance to Islamabad's track record on the war on terror.US sends spies to Pakistan's tribal areas to kill or capture Laden ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 08 9:47 PM
London, Mar 9 (ANI): Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, who turns 50 today, is on a fresh hunt by US President George W Bush, who is learnt to have sent additional CIA operatives and paramilitary officers to Pakistan to kill or capture the al-Qa'eda leader. Osama is widely believed to be hiding in the Pakistan's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan. US officials said that the mission was ...Work on gas pipeline to start by Sep 2009: Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 08 10:40 PM
Islamabad, March 9 (Xinhua) Iran, Pakistan and India plan to start laying a $7 billion gas pipeline by September 2009, the Dawn newspaper reported Friday.Pakistan Judicial Crisis Deepens Ohmynews - Mar 10 4:27 PM
Political activities were in full swing in Islamabad, the capital, making Saturday a hectic day for journalists, lawyers, law enforcers and high profile government officials...