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Suicide bombers have recently turned on Pakistan itself as Islamic militants threaten to open a new front in their war.Windies off to flying start at World Cup with win over Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 13 4:32 PM
West Indies got the 2007 World Cup off to a flying start on Tuesday by sending a packed Sabina Park crowd into raptures with a 54-run win over Pakistan.Lara praises Windies young guns after beating Pakistan in cricket AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 13 4:09 PM
West Indies captain Brian Lara praised his young players on Tuesday after the host nation got the World Cup off to a flying start with a 54-run win over Pakistan.Pakistan's top judge hits back at Musharraf AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 13 3:51 PM
Pakistan's top judge launched a blistering attack on the government of President Pervez Musharraf Tuesday for trying to sack him and for allegedly detaining him and his family.Cricket: West Indies beat Pakistan in World Cup opener International Herald Tribune - Mar 13 3:57 PM
Dwayne Smith scored 32 from 15 balls and took three key wickets to guide West Indies to a 54-run win over Pakistan in the first World Cup match in the Caribbean.Cricket: Pakistan chase 242 to beat Windies AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 13 12:52 PM
Pakistan were set 242 to win by West Indies in the opening match of the 2007 World Cup at Sabina Park here on Tuesday.Afghanistan says Pakistan has started fencing border AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 13 11:50 AM
Pakistan has started fencing parts of its border with Afghanistan, the Afghan defence ministry said Tuesday as the government raised objections, saying the unmarked frontier was disputed.Hearing on Pakistan justice delayed UPI - 49 minutes ago
A hearing on the chief justice of Pakistan, fired last week by President Pervez Musharraf, was delayed Tuesday by the Supreme Judicial Council.Pakistan win toss and field against West Indies AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 13 7:39 AM
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field in the opening World Cup Group D match against West Indies at Sabina Park here on Tuesday.India, Pakistan Talks May Change Region's Destiny, Aziz Says Bloomberg.com - Mar 13 5:00 PM
March 14 (Bloomberg) -- The peace process between India and Pakistan may lead to their differences being resolved and change the destiny of the South Asian region, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said.West Indies Beats Pakistan by 54 Runs in World Cup (Update2) Bloomberg.com - Mar 13 6:00 PM
March 13 (Bloomberg) -- The West Indies, aiming to be the first team to win cricket's World Cup in front of its own fans, beat Pakistan by 54 runs in today's opening match of the competition in Jamaica.West Indies and Pakistan set for explosive Cup opener AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 13 5:25 AM
Hosts West Indies and unpredictable Pakistan, two teams equally blessed with the same explosive potential, fittingly open the 2007 World Cup here on Tuesday at Sabina Park.Pakistan's top judge vows to fight sacking AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 13 5:23 AM
Pakistan's chief justice vowed Tuesday to fight his sacking by President Pervez Musharraf, as a judicial council heard his case amid fresh protests and warnings of a constitutional crisis.Pakistan, India begin fourth round of peace talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 13 2:37 AM
Pakistan and India launched a new round of peace talks here Tuesday focused on their dispute over Kashmir and on limiting nuclear and conventional arsenals in South Asia, officials said.Pakistan chief justice: Lawyers' viewpoints BBC News - Mar 13 11:21 AM
Pakistan's chief justice is questioned about alleged misuse of power amid protests over his suspension.West Indies beat Pakistan in World Cup opener Fox Sports - Mar 13 6:20 PM
Cricket World Cup: Dwayne Smith claimed three for 36 to follow up an explosive 32 off 15 balls as the West Indies launched the 2007 Cricket World Cup with an uplifting 54-run victory over Pakistan on Tuesday.Pakistan, India open fresh round of peace talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 13 1:23 AM
Pakistan and Indian began wide-ranging talks on Tuesday, the latest step in a peace process that has reduced tension between the nuclear-armed rivals but made little progress on their core dispute.Live: Cricket World Cup - West Indies v Pakistan BBC News - Mar 13 8:44 AM
West Indies beat Pakistan by 54 runs in the World Cup opener in Jamaica.Pakistan, India to begin fourth round of peace talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 13 12:06 AM
Pakistan and India were to launch a new round of peace talks here Tuesday focused on their dispute over Kashmir and on limiting nuclear and conventional arsenals in South Asia, officials said.Hearing on Pakistan justice delayed The Washington Times - 35 minutes ago
A hearing on the chief justice of Pakistan, fired last week by President Pervez Musharraf, was delayed Tuesday by the Supreme Judicial Council. Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry argued that the council has no jurisdiction, The Pakistan Times reported.Free Pakistan high court judge: Human Rights Watch AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 13 12:34 AM
The "arbitrary detention" of Pakistan's top judge must end, along with the political persecution of lawyers protesting his arrest, a New York-based rights group said.Two more sectarian killings in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 13 12:44 AM
Gunmen shot dead two men from rival Muslim sects in northwest Pakistan Tuesday, raising the toll from sectarian violence in a remote town in the last week to seven, police said.Cricket: Windies off to flying start with win over Pakistan Channel News Asia via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 13 5:17 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica: West Indies got the 2007 World Cup off to a flying start on Tuesday by sending a packed Sabina Park crowd into raptures with a 54-run win over Pakistan.Funds: Tradition spurs gains in Pakistan International Herald Tribune - Mar 13 12:45 AM
When Nasim Beg opened the first bond fund in Pakistan in 2002, the south Asian nation had only a handful of corporate bonds in which to invest.Pakistan CJ appears before SC NDTV - Mar 13 6:43 PM
Pakistan's suspended Chief Justice Iftikar Chaudhary on Tuesday appeared before the Supreme Court Judicial Council to explain charges against him. Chaudhary s suspension was referred to the Council by the Musharraf government, but the verdict has been put off till Friday.West Indies beat Pakistan in World Cup opener Associated Press via Yahoo! India News - Mar 13 4:20 PM
Dwayne Smith claimed three for 36 to follow up an explosive 32 off 15 balls as the West Indies launched the 2007 Cricket World Cup with an uplifting 54-run victory over Pakistan on Tuesday. Windies beat Pakistan in cricket opener Deutsche Welle - 8 minutes ago
Finally sport and in the opening match of the Cricket World Cup host nation West Indies have beaten Pakistan by 54 runs. The West Indies scored 241-9 in their 50 overs while Pakistan were skittled out for 187 at Kingston in Jamaica.Smith shines in West Indies win over Pakistan Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Mar 13 3:49 PM
West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Smith dominated with bat and ball to ensure the World Cup hosts opened the competition with a 54-run victory over Group D rivals Pakistan at Sabina Park on Tuesday.Windies Blow Pakistan Away Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Mar 13 4:18 PM
Hosts West Indies made the perfect start to their World Cup campaign with a 54-run win over Pakistan in the tournament opener in Jamaica.Opinion: Extremist threat a useful foil for Pakistan New Straits Times - Mar 13 5:15 PM
IN Washington, the frustration of doing business with Pakistan s president, Gen Pervez Musharraf, is matched only by the fear of living life without him.West Indies v Pakistan: Comment Times Online - Mar 13 6:03 PM
There ll be much better matches than this one as the World Cup unfolds but only the handful of Pakistan supporters were complaining.Windies leave Pakistan reeling at 116-6 Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 13 2:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) - Pakistan, chasing a victory target of 242, were in serious trouble at 116-6 after medium-pacer Dwayne Smith picked up wickets with successive deliveries in a Group D game against West Indies on Tuesday.Over-by-over coverage of the Cricket World Cup: West Indies v Pakistan Guardian Unlimited - Mar 13 3:45 PM
Cricket World Cup: The hosts opened the tournament with a 54-run victory against Pakistan.Tight bowling from Windies restricts Pakistan Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Mar 13 2:04 PM
Pakistan, chasing a victory target of 242, were 99-4 in their opening Group D game against West Indies at Sabina Park on Tuesday.India, Pakistan to strengthen cooperation in public audit, accounts .:. NewKerala.Com, India News Channel New Kerala - 1 minute ago
New Delhi, Mar 13: India and Pakistan today decided to strengthen cooperation in the field of public audit and accounts.Feb. 27: What s going in in Pakistan? Carroll County Online - 2 hours, 43 minutes ago
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.Windies strike early to restrict Pakistan Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 13 1:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) - Pakistan, chasing a victory target of 242, were 82-3 after 25 overs in their opening Group D game against West Indies at Sabina Park on Tuesday.West Indies win World Cup opener against Pakistan Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 7 minutes ago
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Hosts West Indies won Tuesday s World Cup opening match by 54 runs after Dwayne Smith tormented Pakistan with both bat and ball in Group D at Sabina Park.Cricket: Pakistan chase 242 to beat Windies New Straits Times - Mar 13 3:48 PM
Pakistan were set 242 to win by West Indies in the opening match of the 2007 World Cup at Sabina Park here on Tuesday. After keeping the hosts on a tight rein for most of the innings, Pakistan bled late runs after they won the toss and chose to field with a hard, true pitch rolled out.Smith shines in Windies win over Pakistan Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Mar 13 3:41 PM
West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Smith dominated with bat and ball to ensure the World Cup hosts opened the competition with a 54-run victory over Group D rivals Pakistan at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica this morning.Cricket: Pakistan chase 242 to beat Windies Channel News Asia via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 13 1:17 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica : Pakistan were set 242 to win by West Indies in the opening match of the 2007 World Cup at Sabina Park on Tuesday.Windies strike early to leave Pakistan 39-3 Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Mar 13 1:11 PM
Pakistan, chasing a victory target of 242, were reduced to 39-3 in their opening Group D game against West Indies at Sabina Park on Tuesday.Pakistan win toss, elect to bowl first Fox Sports - Mar 13 7:49 AM
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq won the toss Tuesday and sent the West Indies in to bat in the opening Cricket World Cup match.Lawyers Boycott Courts Across Pakistan Washington Post - Mar 12 4:14 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Lawyers boycotted court proceedings, clashed with riot police, and burned an image of Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf Monday in a countrywide protest against the ouster of the country's top judge.Cricket: Lara praises Windies young guns after beating Pakistan Channel NewsAsia - Mar 13 5:11 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica: West Indies captain Brian Lara praised his young players on Tuesday after the host nation got the World Cup off to a flying start with a 54-run win over Pakistan.Smith rips heart out of Pakistan as Lara's boys make perfect start Evening Standard - Mar 13 4:18 PM
Hosts West Indies cemented their status as dark horses with a 54-run victory over Pakistan in the opening match of the World Cup on Tuesday. Brian Lara's side successfully defended a target of 242 when they dismissed Pakistan for 187 in 47.2 overs to win the first World Cup match on Caribbean soil.World Cup: West Indies set Pakistan 242 to win Associated Press via Yahoo! India News - Mar 13 11:32 AM
Marlon Samuels struck an innings-saving 63 off 70 balls Tuesday to help the West Indies to a competitive 241 for nine in the opening match of the Cricket World Cup against Pakistan. Pakistan, India hold peace talks Perth Now - Mar 13 10:36 AM
PAKISTAN and Indian held wide-ranging talks overnight, the latest step in a peace process that has reduced tension between the nuclear-armed rivals but made little progress on their core dispute.Pakistan four-down in Cup opener Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Mar 13 1:26 PM
Pakistan was 4 for 105 after 30 overs, chasing a victory total of 242 to beat the West Indies in the opening match of the 2007 World Cup at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica this morning.Indian bodies condemn sacking of Pakistan's Chief Justice .:. NewKerala.Com, India News Channel New Kerala - 1 minute ago
New Delhi, Mar 13: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the International Bench and Bar Association (IBBA) have condemned the sacking of Pakistan's Supreme Court Chief Justice Ifthikar Muhammed Chaudhry by President Pervez Musharraf.Smith rips heart out of Pakistan Evening Standard - Mar 13 3:30 PM
Pakistan reached 82 for three after 25 overs as they chased West Indies' total of 241 in the opening match of the World Cup.Dwayne double act decks Pakistan FOXSPORTS.com.au - Mar 13 3:24 PM
HOST nation West Indies got its World Cup campaign off to the perfect start today with a 54-run win against Pakistan at Sabina Park in Jamaica.Lara hails young guns after win against Pakistan Outlook India - Mar 13 4:41 PM
West Indian captain Brian Lara hailed his young guns for the turn around in the team's fortunes that gave them a 54-run victory against Pakistan in the cricket World Cup opener here on Tuesday.Pakistan's Yousuf says no to World Cup ad Stuff - Mar 13 11:54 AM
KARACHI: Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf has refused to be photographed for a special World Cup campaign launched by a major sponsor of the team and the Pakistan Cricket Board.Windies win Cup opener against Pakistan Tenterfield Star - Mar 13 6:22 PM
Hosts the West Indies won the opening World Cup match by 54 runs after Dwayne Smith tormented Pakistan with both bat and ball in Group D at Sabina Park.Cricket: West Indies beat Pakistan by 54 runs Channel NewsAsia - Mar 13 3:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica : West Indies beat Pakistan by 54 runs in the opening match of the 2007 World Cup at Sabina Park on Tuesday. Pakistan 187 all out in 47.2 overs (Shoaib Malik 62, Mohammad Yousuf 37, Inzamam-ul-Haq 36; Dwayne Smith 3-36, Dwayne Bravo 3-42, Daren Powell 2-42).India and Pakistan Hold Fourth Round of Peace Talks (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Mar 12 11:30 PM
March 13 (Bloomberg) -- India and Pakistan start a fourth round of peace talks today, continuing a four-year effort to improve relations that has boosted diplomatic and sporting links and brought cooperation on fighting terrorism.Pakistan 130-6 after 38 overs Dawn - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
Pakistan were 130-6 after 38 overs at 2.25am on Wednesday in the World Cup Group D match against West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica , in reply to West Indies score of 242.Ties with Pakistan improve: Singh Dawn - 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
NEW DELHI, March 13: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday that ties with Pakistan had improved under his watch and there was in fact a climate of reconciliation between the two countries.Pakistan And India Begin Fourth Round Of Peace Talks Space War - Mar 13 4:03 AM
by Masroor Gilani Islamabad (AFP) Mar 13, 2007 Pakistan and India launched a new round of peace talks here Tuesday focused on their dispute over Kashmir and on limiting nuclear and conventional arsenals in South Asia, officials said.Pakistan, Uzbekistan to augment trade, transport, energy, security coopeartion Business Recorder - Mar 13 4:37 PM
TASHKENT: Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Wednesday vowed to enhance co-operation in three vital areas of trade, transport and energy, besides strengthening ties in diplomatic, political matters and collaboration in security issues. Prime Minister Shaukat ....Cricket World Cup: West Indies set Pakistan 242 to win Slam! Sports - Mar 13 12:22 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - Mohammad Hafeez dismissed Brian Lara and Marlon Samuels to break the key partnership as Pakistan restricted West Indies to 241 for nine in the opening match of the cricket World Cup.Windies rock Pakistan Deccan Herald - Mar 13 4:16 PM
After having cracked a quickfire 32 off 15 balls late in the West Indies innings, Dwayne Smith picked up three crucial wickets to have Pakistan fighting with their backs to the wall in the opening match of the Cricket World Cup 2007 at Sabina Park here on Tuesday.Pakistan, India hold fresh peace talks Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Mar 13 7:51 AM
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan and India held wide-ranging talks on Tuesday, the latest step in a peace process that has reduced tension between the nuclear-armed rivals but made little progress on their core dispute.West Indies set 242 for Pakistan .:. NewKerala.Com, India News Channel New Kerala - 2 hours, 6 minutes ago
Kingston (Jamaica), March 13 : Marlon Samuels hit 63 and Ramnaresh Sarwan scored 49 as West Indies made 241 for the loss of nine wickets in 50 overs against Pakistan in the opening match of the World Cup at the Sabina Park here Tuesday.Pakistan's courts hit by protest over judge FT.com via Yahoo! News - Mar 12 11:15 AM
Pakistan's judicial system was crippled on Monday as lawyers boycotted court proceedings and clashed with police in countrywide protests against the suspension of the top judge.Prices of more Pakistan Steel products raised Business Recorder - Mar 13 4:38 PM
KARACHI (March 14 2007): Pakistan Steel (PS) on Tuesday raised the prices of mild steel (MS) hot rolled coils, cold rolled coils, ammonium sulphate and pig iron products by Rs 350 to Rs 1,500 per ton, sources said.Afghanistan asks Pakistan to stop terror training camps IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 13 8:00 AM
Brussels, March 13 (IANS) Afghan parliament Speaker Yunus Qanouni has asked Pakistan to stop supporting terrorist activities and training camps and prevent Taliban fighters from infiltrating into the country.Injustice in Pakistan Gulf News - Mar 13 2:26 PM
Reality is catching up furiously with those who believe that Pakistan's principal problem is a poor international image.Pakistan 37/2 after 10 overs Outlook India - Mar 13 12:56 PM
Chasing a West Indian target of 242, Pakistan had a slippery start to be 37 for two after 10 overs in the cricket World Cup opener at the Sabina Park here today.Pakistan's top judge roughed up, stands in dock IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 13 7:21 AM
Islamabad, March 13 (DPA) Pakistan s top judge went before a closed hearing of senior judges after he was reportedly roughed up on his way to court amid violent protests here Tuesday following his suspension last week for alleged misconduct and abuse of office.Sacking of Pakistan Chief Justice condemned The Hindu - Mar 13 12:42 PM
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the International Bench and Bar Association (IBBA) have condemned the sacking of the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, by President Pervez Musharraf during the pendency ...Pakistan win toss and bowl against West Indies Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Mar 13 7:09 AM
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl at Sabina Park in the first match of the ninth World Cup on Tuesday.Zimbabwe aim to exploit Windies and Pakistan weakness AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 12 11:13 AM
Zimbabwe, who have already been condemned as World Cup write-offs, believe there are enough chinks in the armour of Group D rivals West Indies and Pakistan to give them a glimmer of hope.Live: over-by-over coverage of West Indies v Pakistan Times Online Sunday - Mar 13 9:25 AM
Welcome to the first game of the 2007 World Cup. The hosts, the West Indies, will shortly take on Pakistan at Sabine Park in Jamaica. Inzamam-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain, has won the toss and elected to bat.Suicide bomb attack kills 3 civilians near Afghan-Pakistan border Boston Herald - Mar 13 7:03 AM
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - A suicide bomber crossed the border from Pakistan into southern Afghanistan on Tuesday and blew himself up in a crowded pedestrian area, killing three civilians and wounding eight,...West Indies v Pakistan, World Cup Group D scoreboard Reuters.co.uk - Mar 13 11:47 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica, March 13 (Reuters) - Scoreboard from the World Cup Group D match between West Indies and Pakistan at Sabina Park on Tuesday. West Indies C. Gayle c Kamran Akmal b Umar Gul 2 S. Chanderpaul c Kamran Akmal b Rao Iftikhar 19 R. Sarwan c Younis Khan b Rao Iftikhar 49 M. Samuels c Shoaib Malik b Mohammad Hafeez 63 B. Lara c Kamran Akmal b Mohammad Hafeez 37 D. Bravo c Naved-ul-Hasan ...Pakistan win toss and field against West Indies New Straits Times - Mar 13 8:18 AM
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field in the opening World Cup Group D match against West Indies at Sabina Park here on Tuesday. C Gayle, S Chanderpaul, R Sarwan, M Samuels, B Lara (capt), D Bravo, D Smith, D Ramdin, J Taylor, D Powell, C CollymorePakistan to speak only in Urdu at WC Fox Sports - Mar 13 12:20 AM
The Pakistan cricket team will conduct all World Cup interviews in Urdu for the first time at a major international tournament.West Indies set Pakistan 242 to win World Cup opener Outlook India - Mar 13 11:11 AM
Put in to bat, West Indies made 241 for 9 against Pakistan in the opening one-dayer of the cricket World Cup here today. West Indies: 241 for 9 in 50 overs (R Sarwan 49, M Samuels 63, B Lara 37, D Smith 32; Rao I Anjum 3-44, U Gul 2-38, Md Hafeez 2-39).WI win opener against Pakistan News 24 South Africa - Mar 13 3:43 PM
The West Indies have won the WC opening match by 54 runs after Dwayne Smith tormented Pakistan with both bat and ball.Pakistan strike early, Windies 58/1 in 16 overs Outlook India - Mar 13 9:56 AM
Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Ramnaresh Sarwan led the West Indian recovery after Pakistan made an early strike in the cricket World Cup opener at the Sabina Park here today.PAKISTAN WIN TOSS AND FIELD Sporting Life - Mar 13 7:40 AM
Pakistan have won the toss and chosen to field in today's opening World Cup match against West Indies.Windies and Pakistan seek former glories Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Mar 13 4:30 AM
West Indies and Pakistan launch the ninth World Cup later on Tuesday at Sabina Park with both seeking to emulate former glories.Pakistan's Beg Profits on Risk as Corporate Bond Market Is Born Bloomberg.com - Mar 12 5:26 PM
March 13 (Bloomberg) -- When Nasim Beg started Pakistan's first bond fund in 2002, the south Asian nation had only a handful of corporate bonds. So Beg invested in ``badla,'' a traditional way of financing stock purchases through debt unique to the Indian and Pakistani subcontinent.Riot police clash with Pakistan lawyers AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 12 7:58 AM
Baton-wielding riot police clashed with thousands of lawyers during a nationwide day of action in Pakistan against the sacking of the country's top judge, witnesses said Monday.My duty to win World Cup for Pakistan, says Inzy Daily News - Mar 13 1:31 PM
World Cup : Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq believes it s his responsibility to win the World Cup for Pakistan but if he fails he might just be tempted to try again next time.India tells Pakistan to prevent cross-boder infiltration ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 13 2:45 AM
By Naveen Kapoor Islamabad, Mar.13 (ANI): Even as the Foreign Secretaries of Pakistan and India exuded optimism ahead of the fourth round of the composite dialogue, New Delhi is believed to have told Islamabad at the start that it should take more steps to prevent cross-border infiltration into India. Pakistan Foreign Secretary Riaz Muhammad Khan told reporters here that he was hopeful about the ...Pakistan Twin Deficits Unsustainable -Competitiveness Report Nasdaq - Mar 13 2:36 AM
ISLAMABAD -(Dow Jones)- Pakistan's rising trade and current account deficits are unsustainable and could need changes in monetary or exchange rate policies to correct them, according to a report co-sponsored by the Ministry of Finance."US satisfied with the process of strengthening democratic institutions in Pakistan" ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 13 2:45 AM
Quetta, Mar 13 (ANI): Outgoing US Ambassador to Pakistan, Ryan C Crocker has said that Pakistan was the "most reliable" ally in the US-led war against terrorism, and that it had paid a heavy price in this war. He assured Islamabad of US' continuous support for the promotion of democracy and strengthening of the parliamentary institutions in the country. Talking to reporters in ...Pakistan Air Force jet crashes, pilot killed ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 13 2:45 AM
Islamabad, Mar.13 (ANI): A Pakistan Air Force F-7 aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force crashed during a routine operational training missionon Tuesday near Quetta. According to PAF spokesman, one of the pilots Flight Lt. Gulfam Soomro died in the crash, while another ejected safely. Meanwhile, an enquiry has been ordered by the Air Headquarters into the incident. (ANI)Fourth round of India-Pakistan Foreign Secretary-level talks begin ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 13 1:28 AM
By Naveen Kapoor Islamabad, Mar 13 (ANI): The fourth round of the India-Pakistan Foreign Secretary-level talks began here today. The talks assume significance, as this time Pakistan is waiting for India's response to President Pervez Musharraf's 'ideas' on the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir issue. Foreign Secretary Shiv Shanker Menon and his Pakistani counterpart Riaz ...West Indies v Pakistan Evening Standard - Mar 13 8:15 AM
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field in today's opening World Cup match against West Indies.Pakistan win toss, elect to field Outlook India - Mar 13 7:41 AM
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq won the toss and elected to field in the inaugural match of the cricket World Cup at Sabina Park here today.Pakistan elects to field FOXSPORTS.com.au - Mar 13 7:51 AM
PAKISTAN won the toss and elected to field in the opening Cricket World Cup match against West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica today.Pakistan overnight rates flat, market eyes auction Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 13 2:18 AM
KARACHI, March 13 (Reuters) - Pakistan's short-term rates ended flat on Tuesday and dealers said the market was eyeing a fortnightly central bank Treasury bills auction on Wednesday.Pakistan, India open fresh round of peace talks Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Mar 13 1:35 AM
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan and India began wide-ranging talks on Tuesday, the latest step in a peace process that has reduced tension between the nuclear-armed rivals but made little progress on their core dispute.Suicide bomb attack kills 3 civilians near Afghan-Pakistan border Leesville Leader - Mar 13 7:20 AM
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) - A suicide bomber crossed the border from Pakistan into southern Afghanistan on Tuesday and blew himself up in a crowded pedestrian area, killing three civilians and wounding eight, police said.Pakistan CJ appears before SC NDTV - Mar 13 3:43 AM
Pakistan's suspended Chief Justice on Tuesday appeared before the Supreme Court Judicial Council to explain charges against him. As Iftikar Chaudhury, accompanied by his wife, made his way to the court he was roughed up security men.Pakistan pays compensations to the kin of SL soldiers killed in blast last year ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 13 1:28 AM
Islamabad, Mar 13 (ANI): Pakistan has paid a total of Rs 1.3 million to Sri Lankan soldiers who were killed and injured during an attack on the Pakistani high commissioner in Sri Lanka last year. Rs 250,000 each has been paid to the families of four soldiers who were killed in the attack, while Rs 100,000 each has been given to three injured soldiers, the Daily Times quoted Pakistan's High ...