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AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 17 5:06 PM
Ireland gave their countrymen a St. Patrick's Day to remember, when they clinched a sensational three-wicket victory over Pakistan to send the former champions crashing out of the World Cup at Sabina Park on Saturday here.Ireland dump Pakistan out of World Cup AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 17 4:46 PM
Ireland pulled off one of the greatest World Cup shocks of all time on Saturday when they defeated mighty Pakistan by three wickets to send the 1992 champions, and one of game's undisputed superpowers, crashing out of the tournament.Ireland send Pakistan crashing out of World Cup Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 17 4:44 PM
Former champions Pakistan were eliminated from the World Cup when they lost a thrilling Group D match against part-timers Ireland by three wickets at Sabina Park on Saturday.Major shock as Pakistan dumped out CNN.com - Mar 17 4:22 PM
Ireland pulled off one of the greatest cricket World Cup shocks of all time when they defeated mighty Pakistan by three wickets to send the 1992 champions, and one of game's superpowers, crashing out of the tournament.Pakistan facing cricket elimination Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 17 1:43 PM
Ireland's part-time cricketers bowled out Pakistan for 132 in a World Cup Group D match to leave the 1992 champions facing early elimination on Saturday.Ireland need 133 runs to knock out Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 17 11:51 AM
Ireland will chase a modest target of 133 to beat Pakistan and knock the Asian superpowers out of the World Cup.Ireland field against Pakistan in cricket World Cup AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 17 8:10 AM
Ireland skipper Trent Johnston won the toss and elected to field against Pakistan in the World Cup Group D match at Sabina Park here on Saturday.Ireland Beats Pakistan, Sends Ex-Champ Home From Cup (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Mar 17 5:05 PM
March 17 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan, the 1992 champion, was dumped out of the Cricket World Cup after a three-wicket defeat to Ireland, one of the sport's second-tier nations.Ireland shock sends Pakistan home BBC News - Mar 17 1:21 PM
Ireland secure a famous win over Pakistan in the World Cup to send the 1992 champions home.Pakistan's 'isolated' president BBC News - Mar 17 11:19 AM
Pakistan's beleaguered and isolated President Musharraf faces a multitude of problems, writes Ahmed Rashid.Pakistan prepared for Ireland in cricket World Cup AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 17 2:39 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.Blood and batons spur Pakistan row BBC News - Mar 17 11:55 AM
The BBC's Masud Alam looks at how the controversy over the suspension of Pakistan's top judge has escalated.Pakistan eases pressure on justice CNN.com - Mar 17 1:47 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- Authorities eased restrictions on Pakistan's chief justice Saturday and sacked 15 policemen for attacking a private news channel that had criticized the government's handling of the judge's dismissal, officials said.Pakistan falls for the blarney Perth Now - 45 minutes ago
IRELAND has given its countrymen a St Patrick's Day to remember, clinching a sensational win to send former champion Pakistan crashing out of the World Cup.Pakistan suspends 14 police for raid on TV station AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 17 1:02 AM
Pakistan has suspended 14 police for ransacking a private television station office during opposition protests over the sacking of the country's top judge, officials said Saturday.World Cup: Ireland skittles Pakistan for 132 Fox Sports - Mar 17 4:00 PM
A pumped-up Ireland bowling attack made full use of a juicy pitch Saturday, bowling Pakistan out for a modest 132 in the World Cup Group D match. Boyd Rankin, a 2-meter (6-feet-7) pace bowler, claimed three for 32 while swing bowler Andre Botha took 2-5 off eight overs and off-spinner Kyle McCallan claimed 2-12. A total of 29 extras made it the most significant contributor for Pakistan as Ireland ...Pakistan out as Ireland, Bangladesh upset Asian cricket powers Associated Press via Yahoo! India News - Mar 17 6:37 PM
Pakistan crashed out of contention at the World Cup on a loss to Ireland that ranked among the biggest upsets ever at cricket's limited-overs showpiece. Ireland send Pakistan crashing out of World Cup Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Mar 17 5:42 PM
Former champions Pakistan were eliminated from the World Cup when they lost an enthralling Group D match against part-timers Ireland by three wickets at Sabina Park on Saturday.Nestle opens 67 million dollar milk processing plant in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 16 11:28 PM
Swiss food and nutrition giant Nestle said Friday it had opened a 67-million-dollar (50 million euro) milk processing plant in Pakistan.World Cup: Irish stun Pakistan on St. Patrick's Day Associated Press via Yahoo! India News - Mar 17 5:17 PM
Ireland produced one of the biggest upsets in cricket World Cup history, beating Pakistan by three wickets in a rain-interrupted Group D match Saturday and consigning the 1992 champions to a first-round exit. Cricket: Ireland dump Pakistan out of World Cup Channel News Asia via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 17 5:17 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica: Ireland pulled off one of the greatest World Cup shocks of all time on Saturday when they defeated mighty Pakistan by three wickets to send the 1992 champions, and one of game's undisputed superpowers, crashing out of the tournament.Ireland kick Pakistan out Adelaide Now - Mar 17 4:51 PM
Ireland pulled off one of the greatest World Cup upsets of all time today when they defeated mighty Pakistan by three wickets to send the 1992 champions crashing out of the tournament.Ireland send Pakistan heading out of Cup ABC via Yahoo!7 Sports - Mar 17 4:20 PM
Cricket minnows Ireland caused one of the biggest upsets in the history of the World Cup when they beat former champions Pakistan by three wickets in Kingston, Jamaica this morning.Ireland send Pakistan heading out of World Cup Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Mar 17 4:29 PM
Former champions Pakistan were almost certainly eliminated from the World Cup when they lost a thrilling Group D match against part-timers Ireland by three wickets at Sabina Park on Saturday.Shockers at World Cup as Ireland stuns Pakistan; Bangladesh upsets India Slam! Sports - Mar 17 6:18 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - It was a day of stunning defeats as Ireland produced one of the biggest upsets in Cricket World Cup history Saturday, beating Pakistan by three wickets, while teenagers led Bangladesh to a win over favoured India.Irish send Pakistan home Daily Telegraph - Mar 17 6:05 PM
Ireland (133-7) beat Pakistan (132) by three wicketsPakistan were eliminated from the World Cup after they were embarrassed by a spirited Ireland team on St Patrick's Day as they failed to defend their paltry 132 in the Group D match at Sabina Park.Ireland shatter Pakistan Times Online - Mar 17 6:04 PM
Having tied their first-ever World Cup game against Zimbabwe, Ireland went one better in front of a delirious crowd at Sabina Park, pulling off a nail-biting three-wicket victory that sent Pakistan tumbling out of the competition.Ireland defeat Pakistan by three wickets Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Mar 17 4:08 PM
Ireland caused one of the biggest ever upsets in the World Cup when they beat Pakistan by three wickets to virtually eliminate the 1992 champions on Saturday.ICC fines on Inzamam and Pakistan add insult to injury Khaleej Times - 21 minutes ago
BRIDGETOWN - World Cup organisers rubbed salt into the wounds of Pakistan on Saturday by fining them for slow play following their shock three-wicket defeat by Ireland that has eliminated them from the tournament.Ireland dump Pakistan out of Cup Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Mar 17 4:41 PM
Former champions Pakistan were eliminated from the World Cup when part-timers Ireland beat them by three wickets at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica this morning.Fines add insult to Pakistan's shock Irish loss Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
World Cup organisers rubbed salt into the wounds of Pakistan by fining them for slow play following their shock three-wicket defeat by Ireland that has eliminated them from the tournament.Pakistan's overseas remittances up 21.83pc in 2006-07 Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD Pakistan received $3,416.53 remittances from expatriate workers during the first eight months July 2006 - February 2007 as against $2,804.65 million in the corresponding period, showing an increase of $611.88 million or 21.83 per cent, says a Press release of Sate Bank of Pakistan.Celtic tigers ravage Pakistan Guardian Unlimited - Mar 17 5:27 PM
Cricket: Ireland produced the biggest upset in World Cup history by knocking Pakistan out.Pakistan to play key role in development of west China: official People's Daily - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Senate of Pakistan Mushahid Hussain Syed said Saturday that Pakistan could play a pivotal role in the emergence of historic confluence of regions of South Asia, Central Asia and West China in terms of providing energy and economic corridor and linkage.IRISH STUN PAKISTAN Sporting Life - Mar 17 4:41 PM
Wicketkeeper Niall O'Brien was the hero for Ireland as they celebrated St Patrick's Day with a famous three-wicket victory over Pakistan in the World Cup in Jamaica.Cricket: Ireland shatter Pakistan Cup hopes The New Zealand Herald - Mar 17 4:21 PM
Pakistan's captain Inzamam-ul-Haq (L) and team mate Mohammad Sami walk off the field in a state of shock after being upset by Ireland. Photo / ReutersCricket World Cup: Celtic tigers ravage Pakistan Guardian Unlimited - Mar 17 4:27 PM
Cricket World: Ireland produced the biggest upset in World Cup history by knocking Pakistan out of the World Cup.Pakistan falls for the blarney The Mercury - Mar 17 5:30 PM
IRELAND has chosen St Patrick's Day to produce the greatest upset in World Cup history, by dumping Pakistan from the tournament.Uproar in Pakistan over suspension Deutsche Welle - Mar 17 6:35 PM
Pakistan has suspended 14 police accused of ransacking a TV station that televised protest in Islamabad sparked by the recent sacking of the country's top judge Iftikhar Chaudhry.Pakistan Suspends 14 Policemen for Raid on GEO TV Offices Bloomberg.com - Mar 17 3:29 AM
March 17 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan's government suspended 14 policemen and ordered an inquiry into the police raid of GEO Television, which was broadcasting live coverage of protests against the disciplinary hearing into the removal of the country's top judge.Pakistan falls for the blarney FOXSPORTS.com.au - Mar 17 5:30 PM
IRELAND has given its countrymen a St Patrick's Day to remember, clinching a sensational three-wicket victory over Pakistan to send the former champion crashing out of the World Cup at Sabina Park today (AEDT).Pakistan's government moves to calm furor over judge firing WLUC TV 6 - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan The government of Pakistan is moving to ease some of the anger sparked by President Pervez Musharraf's (pur-VEHZ' moo-SHAH'-ruhvz) decision to sack the Pakistan's chief judge.Pakistan facing elimination against Ireland Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Mar 17 1:41 PM
Ireland's part-time cricketers bowled out Pakistan for 132 to leave the 1992 champions facing early elimination from the World Cup in Kingston, Jamaica this morning.UPDATE 1-Pakistan v Ireland World Cup Group D scoreboard Reuters.co.uk - Mar 17 5:04 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica, March 17 (Reuters) - Scoreboard from the Pakistan and Ireland World Cup Group D match at Sabina Park on Saturday. Pakistan innings Mohammad Hafeez c N O'Brien b Langford-Smith 4 Imran Nazir c Morgan b Botha 24 Younis Khan c Botha b Rankin 0 Mohammad Yousuf c Porterfield b Johnston 15 Inzamam-ul-Haq c Morgan b Botha 1 Shoaib Malik c N O'Brien b K O'Brien 9 Kamran Akmal c ...Irish stun Pakistan on St. Patrick's Day Outlook India - Mar 17 4:46 PM
Ireland produced one of the biggest upsets in cricket World Cup history, beating Pakistan by three wickets in a rain-interrupted Group D match Saturday and consigning the 1992 champions to near certain first-round exit.Pakistan slump to 72-6 against Ireland Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Mar 17 10:25 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) - Ireland's part-time cricketers reduced Pakistan to 72-6 in the 21st over of their World Cup Group D match to leave the 1992 champions facing early elimination on Saturday.Cricket: Pakistan facing elimination The New Zealand Herald - Mar 17 12:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Ireland's part-time cricketers bowled out Pakistan for 132 in a World Cup Group D match to leave the 1992 champions facing early elimination this morning.World Cup: Ireland skittles Pakistan for 132 Associated Press via Yahoo! India News - Mar 17 10:57 AM
Boyd Rankin took three wickets and Ireland restricted struggling Pakistan to 132 in 46 overs in Saturday's World Cup Group D match. Pakistan trade talks under way Bangkok Post - Mar 17 11:57 AM
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 on verge of elimination Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Mar 17 2:56 PM
Former champions Pakistan are on the brink of almost certain elimination from the World Cup after rain interrupted their Group D match against part-timers Ireland in Jamaica this morning.Pakistan considering rail link to China IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 17 8:16 AM
Islamabad, March 17 (Xinhua) Pakistan is considering a rail link to China, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of Pakistan Senate, Mushahid Hussain Syed said Saturday.Ireland stun Pakistan News 24 South Africa - Mar 17 4:57 PM
Ireland have almost certainly eliminated former champions Pakistan from the World Cup in a thrilling Group D match.Pakistan bowled out for 132 The Hindu - Mar 17 1:33 PM
KINGSTON: A pumped-up Ireland bowling attack made full use of a juicy pitch Saturday, bowling Pakistan out for a modest 132 in the World Cup Group D match. Boyd Rankin, a 2-meter (6-feet-7) pace bowler, claimed three for 32 while swing ...Ireland need 133 runs to knock out Pakistan TurkishPress.com - Mar 17 12:12 PM
Ireland will chase a modest target of 133 to beat Pakistan and knock the Asian superpowers out of the World Cup. Ireland got the St. Patrick's Day celebrations at Sabina Park off to a rousing start, when they won the toss, chose to field, and dismissed Pakistan for 132 in 45.4 overs.No Blarney, Pakistan faces exit News Interactive - Mar 17 11:47 AM
IRELAND is chasing a modest target of 133 to beat Pakistan and knock the Asia superpower out of the World Cup today (AEDT).Pakistan willing to be flexible on Kashmir: Shaukat Aziz IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 17 6:25 AM
Islamabad, March 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said Pakistan can be flexible on the Kashmir issue and move from conflict management to conflict resolution if other stakeholders reciprocate.Ireland push Pakistan closer to World Cup exit Outlook India - Mar 17 11:46 AM
Pakistan were facing shock World Cup elimination on Saturday after Ireland's part-timers bowled them out for just 132 after 45.3 overs in a crucial Group D match at Sabina Park.World Cup: Ireland wins toss, sends Pakistan in to bat Associated Press via Yahoo! India News - Mar 17 7:14 AM
Ireland captain Trent Johnston won the toss Saturday and sent Pakistan in to bat in a World Cup Group D match at Sabina Park. Pakistan's Government Moves To Calm Furor Over Judge Firing WCSH 6 Portland - Mar 17 10:51 AM
The government of Pakistan is moving to ease some of the anger sparked by President Pervez Musharraf's decision to sack the Pakistan's chief judge.Pakistan slump to 72-6 against Ireland SABC News - Mar 17 10:35 AM
Ireland's part-time cricketers reduced Pakistan to 72-6 in the 21st over of their World Cup Group D match to leave the 1992 champions facing early elimination. This was a game that Pakistan could not afford to lose having lost their opener against hosts West Indies on Tuesday, also at Sabina Park.Curbs on Pakistan's top judge lifted, clashes continue IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 17 6:22 AM
Islamabad, March 17 (IANS) Pakistan Saturday lifted restrictions on the movement of suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry, in compliance on the directives of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), even as clashes were reported between police and protesting lawyers, political workers and media persons in several cities.Pakistan 'facing Taliban threat' Gulf Daily News - Mar 17 4:02 PM
NEW YORK: The Taliban must be defeated in Pakistan this year or the country risks falling under the sway of extremists much as Afghanistan did before September 11, 2001, former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto said yesterday.Bhutto, who hopes to return from exile and run for prime minister again in elections this year, also warned that the judicial crisis gripping Pakistan could spin out of control ...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 PM visits Geo TV office, 14 policemen suspended IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 17 5:15 AM
Islamabad, March 17 (DPA) Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz visited the offices of country s largest media group in Islamabad Saturday that were ransacked by police Friday, allegedly for covering violent protests against the suspension of Pakistan s top judge.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.Pakistan police teargas lawyers in judge row AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Mar 17 4:32 AM
LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) - Pakistani police fired teargas shells to disperse hundreds of protesting lawyers here in continuing unrest over the suspension of the country's top judge, witnesses said Saturday.Pakistan police fire rubber bullets, tear-gas at lawyers IBN via Yahoo! India News - Mar 17 3:32 AM
Lawyers in Lahore got the same treatment that police had meted out to journalists on Saturday. The Pakistan Police clashed with lawyers who were protesting the sacking of Chief Justice Iftikar Chaudhary, firing rubber bullets and tear gas shells at them outside the Lahore High Court.Pakistan facing elimination Tiscali - Mar 17 11:29 AM
With Ireland having already secured a point from their tied match against Zimbabwe earlier in the week, Pakistan face almost certain elimination if they are beaten on Saturday.Pakistan sent home by bold Ireland CricInfo - Mar 17 7:28 AM
A magnificent performance from Ireland, and an innings of real class from their wicketkeeper, Niall O'Brien, sent Pakistan crashing out of the World Cup.Pakistan face CWC elimination News 24 South Africa - Mar 17 11:42 AM
Pakistan are facing a shock World Cup elimination after Ireland's part-timers bowled them out for just 132.Protesters, police clash in Pakistan The Manila Times - Mar 17 8:59 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.Live Scoring - Ireland v Pakistan RTÉ News - Mar 17 6:26 AM
Ireland face Pakistan in the third Group D match of Cricket World Cup 2007 at Sabina Park in Jamaica today.Pakistan police teargas lawyers in judge row Channel NewsAsia - Mar 17 6:07 AM
LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistani police fired teargas shells to disperse hundreds of protesting lawyers here in continuing unrest over the suspension of the country's top judge, witnesses said on Saturday.Ireland need 133 runs to knock out Pakistan ThatsCricket.com - Mar 17 12:39 PM
Ireland will chase a modest target of 133 to beat Pakistan and knock the Asian superpowers out of the World Cup. Ireland got the St. Patrick's Day celebrations at Sabina Park off to a rousing start, when they won the toss, chose to field, and dismissed Pakistan for 132 in 45.4 overs. Pakistan's dismal performance means that the 1992 champions, who lost the opening game to West Indies, will be ...Ireland shock Pakistan in World Cup IBN live - Mar 17 7:48 AM
Ireland have inflicted a surprise three-wicketloss on Pakistan in a group D match of the cricket World Cup.Pakistan committed to peace process with India: Aziz ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 17 2:10 AM
Islamabad, Mar 17 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that Pakistan was committed to the peace process with India in a sincere, purposeful and constructive manner for final settlement of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmiris. He was addressing the inaugural session of a two-day international Kashmir conference titled "Jammu and Kashmir ...Pakistan slump to 72-6 against Ireland Tiscali - Mar 17 10:14 AM
Pakistan began losing wickets as early as the first over when Mohammad Hafeez (4) was caught behind from seamer David Langford-Smith to the sixth ball of the match.Pakistan police tear gas protesting lawyers Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 17 7:17 AM
Pakistan - Lawyers protest Police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of lawyers in the Pakistani city of Lahore, who were protesting against suspension of Chief Justice by President Pervez Musharraf on the charges of misuse of authority and conduct.Friday's police action proved that Pakistan is self-sufficient in rubber bullets! ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 17 2:10 AM
Islamabad, March 17 (ANI): Pakistan may be vying with India in terms of collecting more and more nuclear arms and fighter jets from the US, but it is definitely self-sufficient when it comes to rubber bullets! Rubbers bullets bearing the mark "Made in Pakistan" were fired in galore yesterday when the Islamabad Police tried to disperse the protesters gathered in front of the Supreme ...Pakistan's government moves to calm furor over judge firing WANE-TV Fort Wayne - Mar 17 4:59 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan The government of Pakistan is moving to ease some of the anger sparked by President Pervez Musharraf's (pur-VEHZ' moo-SHAH'-ruhvz) decision to sack the...Pakistan should end cross-border terrorism: Anand Sharma ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 17 12:22 AM
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Mar 17 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma has said that Pakistan must deliver on its promise to end cross-border terrorism. "We will put Pakistan to test as far as their words are concerned, that how much they deliver. But we do hope that what they have committed themselves to, they will act in that direction," Sharma said. Sharma said ...Pakistan police teargas lawyers in judge row Khaleej Times - Mar 17 5:45 AM
LAHORE, Pakistan - Pakistani police on Saturday fired teargas shells to disperse hundreds of protesting lawyers here in continuing unrest over the suspension of the country s top judge, witnesses said.Pakistan lose early wicket against Ireland EARTHtimes.org - Mar 17 9:12 AM
Kingston (Jamaica), March 17 Pakistan lost an early wicket, that of Mohammad Hafeez, after Ireland captain Trent Johnston won the toss and opted to bowl in a Group D match of the World Cup at Sabina Park here Saturday.Unrest in Pakistan Over Judge Case Kavkaz Center - Mar 17 7:31 AM
Qazi Hussain Ahmad, chief of the Islamist coalition, and at least seven other politicians from the coalition have been arrested during protests outside Pakistan's Supreme Court on Friday.Pakistan gang rape victim Mukhtar Mai to receive award in Portugal on Monday ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 17 12:22 AM
Muzaffargarh, Mar 17 (ANI): Pakistan's much famed gang rape victim Mukhtar Mai has been chosen for this year's "12th Council of Europe North-South Prize". The award ceremony will take place on March 19, 2007, in Lisbon. Portugal President Anibal Cavaco Silva will award the Prize to Mai in recognition of her strong resolve to fight back the conservative Pakistani society, and ...Media makes common cause with lawyers in Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 16 11:53 PM
Islamabad, March 17 (IANS) With their cameras lined up in front of them, media persons in Pakistan s different cities staged sit-ins and shouted anti-government slogans, making common cause with the lawyers and political parties in protests sparked by suspension of Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry.Ireland win toss and bowl first against Pakistan Tiscali - Mar 17 7:44 AM
Pakistan omitted seamer Rana Naved-ul-Hasan and leg-spinner Danish Kaneria and brought in Azhar Mahmood and Mohammad Sami. Pakistan are still without all-rounder Shahid Afridi as this is the fourth and final game of his four-match ICC ban. He becomes available for the Zimbabwe match on Wednesday.Protests escalate over judge in Pakistan Deseret Morning News - Mar 16 11:25 PM
Police battled protesters and stormed a television news channel Friday as the ouster of the top judge pushed Pakistan toward a political crisis that could threaten President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's hold on power.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.Ireland decide to field against Pakistan ThatsCricket.com - Mar 17 9:09 AM
Ireland skipper Trent Johnston won the toss and elected to field against Pakistan in the World Cup Group D match at Sabina Park here on Saturday. Naved Rana makes way for veteran all-rounder Azhar Mahmood while Eire retain the same team which played against Kenya.Mayhem in Pakistan as police attack HC lawyers IBN live - Mar 17 3:05 AM
Lahore (Pakistan): Pakistani police clashed for a second day on Saturday with lawyers protesting against the government s move to sack Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhary.US pushes Musharraf to do more for democracy in Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 16 8:41 PM
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.Sutherland's war games boost links with Pakistan Portsmouth Today - Mar 17 5:05 AM
A ROYAL Navy warship has been bolstering links with Pakistan by taking part in war games in the Arabian Gulf.Protests, clashes rock Pakistan, threatening major political crisis Arizona Daily Star - Mar 17 12:06 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Police battled protesters and stormed a television news channel Friday as the ouster of the top judge pushed Pakistan toward a political crisis that could threaten President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's hold on power.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 attempts to dampen outcry over police attack on media EARTHtimes.org - Mar 17 2:55 AM
Islamabad- Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz visited the offices of country's largest media group in Islamabad Saturday that were the previous day ransacked by police, allegedly for covering violent protests against the suspension of Pakistan's t...US urges restraint on all sides in Pakistan Khaleej Times - Mar 16 11:58 PM
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.Pakistan, protesters battle over judge issue MSNBC - Mar 16 8:26 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. US for ''restraint'' in Pakistani showdown over the dismissal of the Chief Justice of Pakistan Supreme Court India Daily - Mar 17 1:45 AM
US has called for "restraint" and "accommodation" on the part of the government and the protesters involved in a continued showdown over the dismissal of the Chief Justice of Pakistan Supreme Court.Pakistan police ease security outside top judge's home AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 17 5:53 AM
Pakistani police finally removed barricades from around the home of the nation's top judge on Saturday, after a week of furious protests over his sacking by President Pervez Musharraf.