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Protesters, police clash over Pakistan judge row 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 16 9:38 AM
Pakistan riot police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at demonstrators and arrested dozens of people Friday as they tried to quell furious protests over the sacking of the nation's top judge.Pakistan prepared for Irish Cup surprise AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 16 7:42 AM
Pakistan may have to think twice about taking Ireland lightly when the two sides meet in their World Cup Group D match on Saturday at Sabina Park.Escalating crisis over ousted Pakistan chief justice threatens Musharraf's grip on power USA Today - Mar 16 8:51 AM
Police battled rock-throwing demonstrators and stormed the office of a television news channel Friday as a row over the ouster of Pakistan's top judge ballooned into a crisis that could threaten President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's hold on power.Protesters, police clash in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 16 4:50 AM
Pakistan riot police fired rubber bullets at protesters Friday and arrested dozens of people as they tried to contain an angry protest over the sacking of the nation's top judge.Pakistan judge sacking sparks rows CNN.com - Mar 16 2:32 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- Police fired tear gas at rock-throwing demonstrators and detained scores of political activists Friday, including an opposition party leader, in a bid to stifle protests over the president's ouster of Pakistan's top judge.US pushes Musharraf to do more for democracy in Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
Washington, March 17 (IANS) The United States says while some progress has been made towards Pakistan s democratic development under president Pervez Musharraf, there is absolutely more to do.Nearly 100 opposition workers arrested in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 11:37 PM
Police swooped on Islamist and other opposition activists ahead of protests Friday against the sacking of Pakistan's top judge, arresting nearly 100 people, police and party workers said.Pakistan trade talks under way Bangkok Post - 2 hours, 18 minutes ago
After having signed free trade agreements with two of the region's largest economies, China and India, Thailand is in the process of negotiating another deal with Pakistan, with a preliminary study expected to be completed by mid-2007.Pakistan, protesters battle over judge issue MSNBC - Mar 16 8:19 AM
Police fired tear gas at rock-throwing demonstrators Friday and detained scores of political activists, including an opposition party leader and a former national president, in a bid to stifle protests at the ouster of Pakistan s top judge. Tear gas breaks up Pakistan protest UPI - Mar 16 8:40 AM
Police fired tear gas Friday into a crowd of hundreds of Islamabad demonstrators protesting the suspension of Pakistan's top judge. It was Supreme Court ...Ireland hope for Pakistan shock BBC News - Mar 16 7:44 AM
Pakistan face Ireland on Saturday, knowing that another defeat would see them go out of the competition.Pakistan: U.S. Gives New Aid New York Times - Mar 15 8:05 PM
The assistant secretary of state for south and central Asia, Richard A. Boucher, announced a $750 million aid package for the development of Pakistan?s tribal areas on the Afghan border, where Al Qaeda and the Taliban operate. ?Pakistan has been a very strong ally with President Musharraf as leader,? Mr. Boucher said at a news conference at the well-guarded United States Embassy in Islamabad. ...Pakistan prepared for Irish luck New Straits Times - Mar 16 5:58 PM
KINGSTON: Pakistan may have to think twice about taking Ireland lightly when the two sides meet in their World Cup Group D match today at Sabina Park.Bhutto warns of Taleban threat to Pakistan Khaleej Times - 38 minutes ago
NEW YORK - The Taleban must be defeated in Pakistan this year or the country risks falling under the sway of extremists much as Afghanistan did before Sept. 11, 2001, former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto said on Friday.Must-win showdown for Pakistan Fox Sports - Mar 16 11:19 AM
Pakistan faces a must-win World Cup showdown Saturday against Ireland, to be sure. The Irish are on a high from an opening match tie against Zimbabwe and aiming to mark St. Patrick's Day with a famous upset against the Group D cellar-dwellers.INTERVIEW-Bhutto warns of Taliban threat to Pakistan AlertNet - Mar 16 6:02 PM
Source: Reuters By Daniel Trotta NEW YORK, March 16 (Reuters) - The Taliban must be defeated in Pakistan this year or the country risks falling under the sway of extremists much as Afghanistan did before Sept. 11, ... US urges restraint on all sides in Pakistan Khaleej Times - 38 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - The United States on Friday urged restraint on all sides in Pakistan where police stormed a television channel that refused to stop broadcasting protests over moves to fire the country s top judge.Escalating crisis over ousted Pakistan chief justice The Star Online - Mar 16 5:42 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP): President Gen. Pervez Musharraf faces a growing crisis over the ouster of Pakistan's top judge, with police battling rock-throwing demonstrators and storming the office of a television news channel.Saving Pakistan before it is too late FT.com via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 4:05 PM
The decision by Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan's president, to sack unceremoniously Iftikhar Chaudhary, the chief justice of the Supreme Court, has tipped the country into a dangerously unpredictable crisis. But the subsequent, violent street clashes between baton-wielding police and besuited barristers are fast expanding into a broad-based, democratic movement against his regime. That this movement ...Pakistan's Musharraf vs. the Lawyers Time Magazine - Mar 15 2:35 PM
Pakistan's strongman may have survived terror attacks, but by tampering with the judiciary he may have unleashed a force that could destroy him Ireland Targets Cricket Upset Over Pakistan After Zimbabwe Tie Bloomberg.com - Mar 16 2:01 AM
March 16 (Bloomberg) -- Ireland's cricketers are targeting an upset victory over Pakistan after snatching a last-ball tie with Zimbabwe in their first World Cup appearance.Blair's wife, English lawyers support ousted top Pakistan judge AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 1:51 PM
A group of England's lawyers, including Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife Cherie Booth, voiced concern Thursday at the dismissal of Pakistan's chief justice by President Pervez Musharraf.Confrontation in Pakistan deepens BBC News - Mar 15 11:14 PM
Protesters defy security forces to rally for Pakistan's suspended top judge as police storm a TV station.All Pakistan awaits return of Hindu judge The Hindu - Mar 16 3:02 PM
Efforts by Pakistan newspapers to trace him in India have proved futileSuspended Pakistan Judge to Appear in Court Today (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Mar 16 12:30 AM
March 16 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan's suspended top judge, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, is scheduled to appear before the Supreme Judicial Council for a second hearing today, to determine whether his suspension by President Pervez Musharraf last week is lawful.U.S. tells Pakistan to be "above board" on judge Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 12:40 PM
Calling the case "a matter of deep concern," the United States urged close anti-terrorism ally Pakistan on Thursday to handle in an "above-board," open way the dismissal and detention of the country's top judge.Pakistan and Sri Lanka to cut tariff on betel leaves, herbs Business Recorder - Mar 16 4:38 PM
ISLAMABAD (March 17 2007): Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Friday agreed to reduce tariff on betel leaves and herbal cosmetics besides stressing the need for effective steps to realise actual potential of bilateral trade.Declan Walsh on Pakistan's 'disappeared ' victims Guardian Unlimited - Mar 16 7:16 AM
Declan Walsh reports on Pakistan's disappeared.Riots push Pakistan towards political crisis Daily Telegraph - Mar 16 10:39 AM
Pakistan's president, Gen Pervez Musharraf, is facing the most serious challenge to his rule this evening following the dismissal of the head of the judiciary.Tear gas breaks up Pakistan protest The Washington Times - Mar 16 9:09 AM
Police fired tear gas Friday into a crowd of hundreds of Islamabad demonstrators protesting the suspension of Pakistan's top judge.PREVIEW-Pakistan under pressure to deliver against Irish Reuters.co.uk - Mar 16 1:02 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica, March 16 (Reuters) - Pakistan will be under pressure to deliver a clinical performance against Ireland in Saturday's Group D match at Sabina Park, because if they lose they are almost certainly out of the World Cup.Protests escalate over Pakistan judge Deutsche Welle - Mar 16 1:38 PM
Pakistan riot police have fired rubber bullets and tear gas at demonstrators and arrested dozens of people protesting the sacking of the nation's top judge. Police also smashed equipment at the private television station Geo that was broadcasting the clashes.Swelling Crowds Across Pakistan Denounce Musharraf?s Suspension of Chief Justice New York Times - 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
Riot police officers and protesters clashed and the political opposition joined forces with lawyers who have been rallying for days.Pakistan's Suspended Top Justice Appears Before Judicial Panel as Protests Grow Voice of America - Mar 16 7:48 AM
Pakistan's chief Supreme Court justice is appearing before a judicial panel Friday as supporters protesting his ouster and police clashed in the streets of the capital, Islamabad.Protesters, police clash over Pakistan judge row AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Mar 16 7:25 AM
ISLAMABAD (AFP) - Pakistan riot police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at protesters and arrested dozens of people Friday as they tried to contain angry protests over the sacking of the nation's top judge.Former president arrested in Pakistan protests Times Online - Mar 16 7:57 AM
Riot police in Islamabad fired tear gas today and detained dozens of protesters - including an opposition leader and President Musharraf's predecessor as president - as demonstrations spread over the Government s sacking of Pakistan s chief judge.US expresses "deep concern" Pakistan chief justice ouster AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 10:58 AM
The United States expressed its "deep concern" Thursday over the dismissal of Pakistan's chief justice by President Pervez Musharraf, a key Washington ally in the war on terrorism."Pakistan sans Musharraf would be even more dangerous for the West" ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 16 5:47 AM
Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): Noted Canadian journalist and commentator, Eric Margolis has said that the US should not push Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf too far because he was an old and loyal ally. And, he added, if Musharraf is removed from the helm, Pakistan as a nation and its nuclear weapons, estimated between 40 and 60 in numbers, could fall in the hands of those who believe in ...U.S. hails "strong ally" Pakistan, gives new aid Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 8:20 AM
Pakistan under President Pervez Musharraf is a very strong ally in the war on terrorism, a U.S. official said on Thursday while announcing a $750 million aid package for Pakistan's Afghan border areas.PAKISTAN: Pak police barge into Geo TV office AsiaMedia - Mar 16 1:27 PM
Islamabad --- In a crackdown on media reporting on the judiciary crisis in Pakistan, police on Friday entered the editorial headquarters of Geo TV and fired tear gas shells.US to give Pakistan 750 mln dlrs for tribal areas AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 7:50 AM
The United States is to give Pakistan 750 million dollars over five years to develop its troubled tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, a senior US official said Thursday.PAKISTAN: Pak police use tear gas against protesters AsiaMedia - Mar 16 1:11 PM
Islamabad --- Police on Friday fired tear gas to disperse a large crowd of lawyers and Opposition activists protesting against the suspension of Pakistan's Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikar Muhammad Chaudhry and arrested several hardline Islamic leaders.Protests Continue Over Removal of Pakistan's Chief Justice Voice of America - Mar 16 5:18 AM
Tension is mounting throughout much of Pakistan as protests continue over the controversial suspension of the country's top judge.PAKISTAN: 'Fight is for independence of judiciary' AsiaMedia - Mar 16 1:11 PM
Islamabad --- Buoyed by the support to his defiant stand challenging President Pervez Musharraf's decision to suspend him, former Chief Justice of Pakistan Supreme Court, Justice Iftikar Muhammad Chaudhry has said his fight was not for personal glory but for the "independence" of the judiciary in the country.US urges care in Pakistan judge row AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 7:53 AM
A senior US official said Thursday that a row over President Pervez Musharraf's move to sack Pakistan's top judge was "sensitive" and needed to be handled carefully.Pakistan State Oil stake auction set for May 5 Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 16 2:53 AM
KARACHI, March 16 (Reuters) - Pakistan plans to hold an auction on May 5 to sell a majority stake in Pakistan State Oil (PSO) worth about $530 million, a tentative schedule sent to pre-qualified bidders showed.PAKISTAN: Dengue threat lurks over Karachi IRIN - Mar 16 8:11 AM
KARACHI , 15 March 2007 (IRIN) - In her tiny flat close to the congested Saddar Bazaar of Pakistan s port city of Karachi, housewife Saeeda Amjad, 30, carefully closes the windows.PAKISTAN: TV show banned AsiaMedia - Mar 16 11:56 AM
The government on Thursday placed a ban on a popular TV show for its coverage of the March 13 meeting of the Supreme Judicial Council. The show s host, Kamran Khan, told Dawn that a written order had been issued by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, restraining GEO News from airing the show till further orders.PAKISTAN: No Ptv coverage in Vehari AsiaMedia - Mar 16 11:56 AM
The ministry of information and Pakistan television authorities could not install a new powerful booster during the last four years in the district and adjoining areas, despite repeated complaints.Pakistan police brace for anti-Musharraf rallies Daily News - Mar 16 1:30 PM
PAKISTAN: Pakistani security forces braced for an Islamist-led protest here Friday amid snowballing international controversy sparked by President Pervez Musharrafâ s sacking of the countryâ s top judge.IFC To Help Boost Pakistan's Housing Finance Market Nasdaq - Mar 16 2:36 AM
ISLAMABAD -(Dow Jones)- Pakistan's housing finance market could grow to PKR140 billion ($2.33 billion) by the end of this decade if it is properly developed, an International Finance Corporation official said Thursday.Showdown looms in Pakistan over sacked chief judge Calcutta News - Mar 16 7:51 AM
Pakistan's chief Supreme Court justice appeared before a judicial panel Friday as supporters protesting his ouster and police clashed in the streets of the capital, Islamabad.U.S. to give Pakistan $750 mln for border areas Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 6:19 AM
The United States aims to give Pakistan $750 million over the next five years for the development of areas on the border with Afghanistan, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday.Screening of Indian films in Pakistan not that simple, says minister ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 16 1:06 AM
Lahore, Mar 16 (ANI): Reacting to the striking cinema halls owners' demand of lifting the ban on Indian films, Pakistan Culture Minister Dr G.G. Jamal has reportedly said that exhibition of Indian movies in Pakistani cinemas was not that simple as his ministry had to consult different offices, including the foreign office, in this regard. Jamal said while speaking at the first Indo-Pak ...Pakistan ready to show flexibility on Kashmir: Aziz Outlook India - Mar 16 6:17 AM
Pakistan is ready to show "courage and flexibility" in its efforts to resolve the Kashmir issue in a sincere, purposeful and constructive manner, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said today.Depleted Pakistan must beat Ireland in crucial game EARTHtimes.org - Mar 16 9:55 AM
Kingston, March 16 Depleted Pakistan are expected to crush first-timers Ireland - the first ever between the two teams - when they meet in a crucial Group D match of the World Cup here Saturday.Pakistan, India to sign visa accord The Pakistan Link - Mar 16 8:26 AM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India have pledged to reach an agreement on visas during the fourth round of the composite dialogue process which began with foreign secretary...Pakistan State Oil bidding set for May 5 Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 16 1:21 AM
KARACHI, March 16 (Reuters) - Pakistan plans to hold bidding for a majority stake in Pakistan State Oil (PSO) on May 5, according to a tentative schedule sent to pre-qualified bidders, a copy of which was obtained by Reuters.Pakistan's 'isolated' president BBC News - Mar 15 12:17 PM
Pakistan's beleaguered and isolated President Musharraf faces a multitude of problems, writes Ahmed Rashid.EU bans fish imports from Pakistan citing poor quality ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 16 1:06 AM
Karachi, Mar 16 (ANI): The European Union (EU) has banned all fish imports, roughly estimated at 80 million dollars, from Pakistan, citing low quality of the seafood. The Pakistan government has reportedly received a verdict from the EU informing Pakistani fishery authorities about de-listing of all the processing factories on "quality grounds". In a letter, the EU asked Pakistani ...Protesters and police clash in Pakistan Deutsche Welle - Mar 16 6:37 AM
Protesters have clashed with police in Pakistan during a demonstration over the sacking of the nation's top judge. Riot police fired rubber bullets and arrested dozens of people after hundreds of demonstrators hurled rocks and bottles outside the Supreme Court in Islamabad.Johnston restrained about match with Pakistan CricInfo - Mar 16 4:20 AM
Having lost their first game of the World Cup to West Indies, Pakistan will have no option but to take Ireland seriously.Pakistan arrests 100 opposition workers Perth Now - Mar 15 11:13 PM
POLICE swooped on Islamist and other opposition activists ahead of protests today against the sacking of Pakistan's top judge, arresting nearly 100 people.Pakistan: Minister Denies Telephone, Internet Service Suspended RedNova - Mar 16 4:05 AM
Text of report by Pakistani newspaper The News website on 16 March ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's government Friday denied it had suspended the countries mobile telephone and Internet networks following reports of nationwide disruption to services.Pakistan lawyers' viewpoints BBC News - Mar 15 11:26 AM
Pakistan's chief justice is questioned about alleged misuse of power amid protests over his suspension.Pakistan bans TV channel's programme on judge's suspension IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 15 10:00 PM
Karachi, March 16 (IANS) Pakistan has banned the private Geo TV channel from airing a programme that dealt with the suspension of Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry, and the resulting protests.Pakistan forex reserves at new high of $13.417 bln Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 15 10:11 PM
KARACHI, March 16 (Reuters) - Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves rose by $38 million to $13.417 billion in the week ending on March 10, the central bank said on Friday.Nestle opens 2 mln litre/day milk processing factory in Pakistan Sharewatch - Mar 16 7:15 AM
Production will rise to over 3 mln litres in the coming years, it said. Nestle has five production facilities in different parts of Pakistan and is the largest consumer goods company in the country with sales of around 500 mln sfr in 2006.Phone, internet links in Pakistan snapped for two hours Outlook India - Mar 16 3:32 AM
Internet and phone lines in many parts of Pakistan, including the capital and commercial hub of Karachi, were snapped for over two hours today ahead of the resumption of the trial of suspended Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikar Muhammad Chaudhry.Protests in Pakistan take aim at President Musharraf International Herald Tribune - Mar 16 2:55 PM
A violent wave of protests rippled through several cities Friday as hundreds of lawyers and opposition party members clashed with security forces, denouncing the controversial suspension of the country's chief justice.Pakistan police summoned for 'manhandling' top judge AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 1:44 AM
Pakistan's acting top judge has summoned the Islamabad police chief and other officers for allegedly "manhandling" the country's suspended chief justice, a spokesman said Thursday.Pakistan protests turn violent Sunday Times - Mar 16 6:59 AM
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan riot police have fired rubber bullets at protesters and arrested dozens as they tried to contain an angry protest over the sacking of the nation s top judge.Jubilant Johnston: Bring on Pakistan Evening Standard - Mar 16 1:15 AM
Ireland last night promised to give Pakistan "one hell of a game" after snatching a dramatic last-ball tie against Zimbabwe at Sabina Park in Jamaica.Zimbabwe: Zim Invited to Take Part At Pakistan Expo AllAfrica.com - Mar 16 1:46 AM
ZIMBABWEAN businesses have been invited to participate at Expo-Pakistan 2007 being held in Karachi at the end of this month.Pakistan police use teargas to disperse protestors Outlook India - Mar 16 3:33 AM
Police today fired teargas to disperse a large crowd of lawyers and opposition activists protesting the suspension of Pakistan's Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikar Muhammad Chaudhry and arrested several hardline Islamic leaders.New museum shows Pakistan s moderate face Gulf Times - Mar 16 4:17 AM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to open a new national art gallery here this month in a move aimed at promoting a more progressive image of the extremism-hit South Asian nation.Declan Walsh on Pakistan's 'disappeared ' victims Guardian Unlimited - Mar 15 5:16 PM
Declan Walsh reports on Pakistan's disappeared men and women.PAKISTAN GOV'T URGED TO STUDY DECLINES IN CROP YIELD Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Mar 15 7:07 PM
Agribusiness Agri Forum Pakistan has urged the government to evaluate reasons for the decline in per acre yield of some important crops and inconsistency in the production of others.Pakistan Gov't Urged To Study Declines In Crop Yield Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Mar 15 7:07 PM
Agri Forum Pakistan has urged the government to evaluate reasons for the decline in per acre yield of some important crops and inconsistency in the production of others.NATO delegation holds terror talks in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 14 10:34 PM
NATO officials held talks with Pakistan's foreign minister on the fight against terrorism and the continuing unrest in Afghanistan, a foreign ministry statement said.Pakistan Explores New Markets For Kinnow, Mango Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Mar 15 6:27 PM
Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Board (PHDEB) is arranging a weeklong promotional campaign in Czech Republic as part of its efforts to explore new markets for kinnow.PAKISTAN EXPLORES NEW MARKETS FOR KINNOW, MANGO Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Mar 15 6:27 PM
Trade / foreign investment Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Board (PHDEB) is arranging a weeklong promotional campaign in Czech Republic as part of its efforts to explore new markets for kinnow.Nearly 100 opposition workers arrested in Pakistan Outlook India - Mar 16 12:17 AM
Police swooped on Islamist and other opposition activists ahead of protests today against the sacking of Pakistan's top judge, arresting nearly 100 people, police and party workers said."Pakistan sans Musharraf would be even more dangerous for the West" .:. NewKerala.Com, India News Channel New Kerala - Mar 16 4:04 AM
Washington, Mar 16 : Noted Canadian journalist and commentator, Eric Margolis has said that the US should not push Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf too far because he was an old and loyal ally.Pakistan consider Akmal as opening option CricInfo - Mar 15 10:50 PM
The Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer said they may open with Kamran Akmal instead of Mohammad Hafeez to strengthen their batting order in the second match against Ireland on Sunday.Nearly 100 opposition workers arrested in Pakistan TODAYonline - Mar 15 11:20 PM
Pakistani riot police block protesters outside a court during an anti-Musharraf demonstration in Lahore. Police swooped on Islamist and other opposition activists ahead of protests Friday against the sacking of Pakistan's top judge, arresting nearly 100 people, police and party workers said.Screening of Indian films in Pakistan not that simple, says minister .:. NewKerala.Com, India News Channel New Kerala - Mar 16 3:04 AM
Lahore, Mar 16 : Reacting to the striking cinema halls owners' demand of lifting the ban on Indian films, Pakistan Culture Minister Dr G.G. Jamal has reportedly said that exhibition of Indian movies in Pakistani cinemas was not that simple as his ministry had to consult different offices, including the foreign office, in this regard.Top Judge's Ouster Shakes Pakistan Washington Post - Mar 16 5:36 AM
KABUL, March 16 -- Pakistani police fired rubber bullets at protesters, ransacked a television station and detained key opposition leaders Friday, as anger swelled over Gen. Pervez Musharraf's suspension of the nation's chief justice.Iran ready to make power plants in Pakistan Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 15 10:13 PM
Iran - Pakistan - Energy Iran's Ambassador in Pakistan "Mashallah Shokri" on Thursday voiced readiness of Iran to generate electricity in this neighboring country.Pakistan police tear gas protesters AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 16 3:41 AM
Pakistani riot police fired tear gas and arrested a top Islamist leader Friday amid noisy demonstrations over the sacking of the country's top judge, AFP reporters and witnesses said.Bangladesh Likely to Import 200,000 Tons of Wheat From Pakistan Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 15 4:41 PM
KARACHI, March 16 Asia Pulse - A two-member Bangladesh delegation has shown its keen interest in importing around 200,000 tons of wheat from Pakistan.EU bans fish imports from Pakistan citing poor quality .:. NewKerala.Com, India News Channel New Kerala - Mar 16 2:58 AM
Karachi, Mar 16 : The European Union (EU) has banned all fish imports, roughly estimated at 80 million dollars, from Pakistan, citing low quality of the seafood.BANGLADESH LIKELY TO IMPORT 200,000 TONS OF WHEAT FROM PAKISTAN Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Mar 15 4:46 PM
Trade / foreign investment A two-member Bangladesh delegation has shown its keen interest in importing around 200,000 tons of wheat from Pakistan.Bush aide pledges $750m for Pakistan Financial Times - Mar 15 6:38 PM
The Bush administration on Thursday reassured General Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan s president, that the US retained a long-term commitment to support Pakistan with a senior US official revealing plans for an aid package of $750m to develop the Afghan border areas.Saving Pakistan before it is too late Financial Times - Mar 15 4:13 PM
The decision by Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan s president, to sack unceremoniously Iftikhar Chaudhary, the chief justice of the Supreme Court, has tipped the country into a dangerously unpredictable crisis.Pakistan arrests dozens ahead of rallies AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 16 1:42 AM
Pakistani security forces rounded up dozens of lawyers and Islamists ahead of protests Friday over President Pervez Musharraf's internationally condemned sacking of the country's top judge.US Diplomat Reafirms Ties to Pakistan in Anti-Terror Effort Voice of America - Mar 15 12:18 PM
The top U.S. diplomat dealing with South Asia, Richard Boucher, defended Pakistan's record on the war against terrorism. Boucher announced a massive new U.S. aid package for Pakistan's restive tribal areas, where pro-Taleban militants have reportedly been gaining ground.Iran-Pakistan-Energy Iran ready to make power plants in Pakistan Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 15 3:29 PM
Iran's Ambassador in Pakistan "Mashallah Shokri" on Thursday voiced readiness of Iran to generate electricity in this neighboring country. In a meeting with Chief Minister of North-West Frontier Province "Akram Khan Durrani" in Pishawar, the Iranian envoy said Iran has gained profound experience in construction of thermal and hydro-electric power plants and is willing to transfer its know-how to ...Pakistan assistant suffers bloody nose AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Mar 15 12:55 PM
Assistant Pakistan coach Mushtaq Ahmed has been taken to hospital after he suffered a broken nose during a World Cup training session.U.S. tells Pakistan to be 'above board' on judge AlertNet - Mar 15 3:07 PM
Source: Reuters By Sue Pleming WASHINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - Calling the case "a matter of deep concern," the United States urged close anti-terrorism ally Pakistan on Thursday to handle in an ...