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West must act after Pakistan judge held: ex-leaders 
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Exiled former leaders of Pakistan said on Wednesday they were deeply worried by the arrest of a top judge in Islamabad and accused Western leaders of hypocrisy in tolerating Pakistan's "military dictatorship."Pakistan gets tribes to fight its battles in new strategy AFP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 40 minutes ago
President Pervez Musharraf has found unlikely new allies in pro-Taliban tribesmen who are driving foreign Al-Qaeda militants from Pakistan's tribal belt for the first time, officials say.Lawyers protest Pakistan judge's removal AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 4:54 PM
Angry lawyers scuffled with police as protests erupted across Pakistan Wednesday over the removal of nation's top judge, intensifying a crisis that threatens President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's grip on power.Pakistan claims success amidst violence USA Today - Mar 21 3:04 PM
Pakistan's government said Wednesday that fighting this week between local and foreign militants near the Afghan border, which has killed about 100 people, is testament to the success of efforts to get tribesmen to root out al-Qaeda fighters.Nazir stars for emotional Pakistan CNN.com - Mar 21 3:26 PM
Imran Nazir cracked a sparkling 160 as Pakistan scored 349 for their highest World Cup total, against Zimbabwe in their final match at Sabina Park on Wednesday.Scores of militants killed in Pakistan AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 2:50 PM
Pakistan's government said Wednesday that fighting this week between local and foreign militants near the Afghan border, which has killed about 100 people, is testament to the success of efforts to get tribesmen to root out al-Qaida fighters.Cricket: Pakistan pile up runs as Inzy bids tearful farewell AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 12:47 PM
A tearful exit by Inzamam-ul-Haq was overshadowed by Imran Nazir's second career limited overs century in Pakistan's final World Cup match against Zimbabwe here on Wednesday.More than 100 killed in Pakistan tribal war International Herald Tribune - Mar 21 1:27 PM
More than 100 people have been killed in fierce fighting the past three days between foreign militants, mostly from Uzbekistan, and local tribesmen in northern Pakistan, security officials said Wednesday.Scores killed in Pakistan border clashes CNN.com - Mar 21 11:40 AM
ISLAMABAD,, Pakistan (AP) -- A spasm of fighting between local and Uzbek militants that has killed about 100 people near the Afghan border was hailed Wednesday by Pakistan's government as a testament to the success of its policy to get tribesmen to root out al Qaeda fighters.Judge protests growing in Pakistan CNN.com - Mar 21 10:48 AM
For a second week, thousands of lawyers packed the streets of Pakistan's cities and towns to protest President Pervez Musharraf's suspension of the country's top judge earlier this month, a move that has raised questions about the state of democracy in the country.Pakistan's final match dominated by Woolmer's memory Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 10:26 AM
The penultimate World Cup Group D match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe began with an eerie hush, following a one-minute silence in memory of the Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer.Police: Death of Pakistan cricket coach 'suspicious' USA Today - Mar 21 9:44 AM
The death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer is being treated as "suspicious," Jamaica's deputy police commissioner Mark Shields said Tuesday. The 58-year-old Woolmer was found unconscious in his hotel room in Jamaica on Sunday, a day after Pakistan suffered a shocking World Cup defeat to Ireland.Landslides and rain kill 67 in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 10:25 AM
Relentless rain triggered landslides and roof collapses across northern Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir, leaving at least 67 people dead, officials and reports said Wednesday.Sri Lanka's Cricketers Beat Bangladesh, Pakistan Wins (Update2) Bloomberg.com - 2 hours, 36 minutes ago
March 21 (Bloomberg) -- Sri Lanka closed on a spot in the second round of cricket's World Cup after beating Bangladesh by 198 runs, while Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 93 runs to seal a place for Ireland.Police treating death of Pakistan cricket coach as 'suspicious' AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 6:37 AM
Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer may have been murdered at the World Cup, a team official said, as police in Jamaica confirmed they were treating the death as suspicious.Tribesmen, Foreign Fighters Clash in Northwest Pakistan Washington Post - Mar 21 6:51 AM
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan, March 20 -- Local and foreign fighters engaged in a gun battle in northwestern Pakistan, leaving at least 46 dead, officials said Tuesday, the second clash this month in an area where the government is urging tribesmen to move against fighters linked to al-Qaeda.Death toll hits 70 in Pakistan clashes AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 5:53 AM
Fighting between local and Uzbek militants escalated in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, and the death toll from three days of clashes rose to at least 70, officials said.Landslides kill 31 in Pakistan USA Today - Mar 21 5:59 AM
Heavy rains triggered landslides that buried three homes in Pakistan's portion of Kashmir, leaving 31 people dead, officials said Wednesday.Pakistan captain Inzamam set for emotional farewell against Zimbabwe AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 4:14 AM
The colourful and controversial Inzamam-ul-Haq brings the curtain down on his one-day career here on Wednesday as Pakistan end their tragedy-hit World Cup with a match against Zimbabwe.Pakistan worries U.N. rights experts UPI - Mar 21 2:57 PM
Two independent U.N. human rights experts are concerned about the situation in Pakistan following the recent suspension of the chief justice.Fierce fighting in Pakistan kills 58 UPI - Mar 21 2:50 PM
Two days of bitter fighting in Pakistan's South Waziristan region between tribal militia and Uzbekistan militants has left 58 dead, government officials ...Landslides, rain kill 67 in Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 1:43 AM
Relentless rain triggered landslides and roof collapses across northern Pakistan, leaving at least 67 people dead, officials and reports said Wednesday.Pakistan judge abused position to favour son: charges AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 1:11 AM
Pakistan's top judge was suspended after strong-arming a series of promotions for his son, according to charges filed by President Pervez Musharraf and published for the first time Wednesday.Death toll from Pakistan clashes at 70 AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 2:23 AM
Fighting between local and Uzbek militants escalated in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, as the death toll from three days of clashes rose to at least 70, security officials said.Inzamam bids farewell in Pakistan win Fox Sports - Mar 21 4:40 PM
Inzamam-ul-Haq made a tearful exit from one-day cricket in Kingston, Jamaica, as Pakistan saved their best for last with a rout of Zimbabwe.Police analyze hotel room where Pakistan coach died Fox Sports - Mar 21 4:25 PM
Forensic experts searched for evidence Wednesday in the hotel room where Pakistan's cricket coach died under what police called "suspicious" circumstances, but authorities said they had reached no conclusions about the case. As the forensics team completed its work, investigators awaited the pathologist's findings on what killed Bob Woolmer, whose body was found a day after his team was upset by ...Pakistan's top judge charged with unfairly advancing son's career AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 12:26 AM
Pakistan's top judge was suspended after obtaining a series of promotions for his son, according to a list of charges filed by President Pervez Musharraf and published in newspapers Wednesday.India: Pressure Pakistan to Fix Tariffs AP via Yahoo! Finance - Mar 21 11:15 AM
India is hoping South Asian leaders gathering at a regional summit next month will pressure Pakistan to resolve differences over tariff cuts that have delayed implementation of a regional free trade agreement, an Indian official said Wednesday.Miandad tipped to coach Pakistan BBC News - Mar 21 8:54 AM
Sir Viv Richards believes former coach Javed Miandad is the perfect man to take over Pakistan.Cricket: Outsiders Ireland into Super Eights after Pakistan win Channel News Asia via Yahoo! Asia News - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: In what is one of the biggest shocks in cricketing history, debutantes Ireland were on Wednesday ensured a place in the World Cup Super Eights thanks to Pakistan's thumping consolation win over Zimbabwe.Daughter Demanded Over Pakistan Poker Debt CBS News - Mar 21 10:00 AM
Pakistani police are seeking ten men who allegedly tried to force a woman to hand over her 17-year-old daughter for marriage to settle a poker debt incurred by her father when she was just a baby. Forced marriage is now illegal in Pakistan.Cricket: Pakistan dominate BBC News - Mar 21 7:22 AM
Imran Nazir hits 160 as Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 93 runs, meaning Ireland qualify for the Super 8 phase.Inzamam leaves impressive legacy to Pakistan game Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Mar 21 6:27 PM
Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq left one-day internationals and captaincy behind on Wednesday when he tearfully bowed out.US sees no threat to Pakistan's Musharraf over judicial crisis Channel NewsAsia - 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
WASHINGTON: Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf faces no immediate threat to his rule despite violent protests over his removal of a top judge, a senior US State Department official said Wednesday.West must act after Pakistan judge held- ex-leaders AlertNet - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
Source: Reuters By Sophie Walker LONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - Exiled former leaders of Pakistan said on Wednesday they were deeply worried by the arrest of a top judge in Islamabad and accused Western leaders of ... Landslides kill 12 in Pakistan's Kashmir AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 11:08 PM
Heavy rains triggered landslides that buried three homes in Pakistan's portion of Kashmir, leaving 12 people dead and more than 20 missing, police said Wednesday.Cricket World Cup: Pakistan pay tribute on a day of emotion Guardian Unlimited - 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
Cricket: Pakistan dedicated their consolation win over Zimbabwe to their late coach Bob Woolmer.Cricket: Pakistan beat Zimbabwe to put Ireland through Channel News Asia via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 21 5:17 PM
KINGSTON: Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 93 runs on Wednesday to put minnows Ireland through to the World Cup Super Eights.Pakistan border clashes 'kill 46' CNN.com - Mar 20 8:52 PM
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) -- Local and foreign militants fought a gunbattle in northwestern Pakistan, leaving at least 46 dead, officials said, the second such clash this month in a region where the government is urging tribesmen to move against al-Qaeda-linked fighters.Lawyers Protest Pakistan Judge's Removal AP via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 21 4:54 PM
Angry lawyers scuffled with police as protests erupted across Pakistan Wednesday over the removal of nation's top judge, intensifying a crisis that threatens President Gen.Pakistan rebel clash 'kills 100' BBC News - Mar 21 6:01 AM
At least 100 people die in clashes between local and foreign militants in Pakistan, the government says.The dismissal of Pakistan's chief judge on March 9 has led to daily protests [AFP] Aljazeera - Mar 21 6:42 PM
More than 3,000 lawyers have called on Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan's president, to step down amid fresh protests in Lahore over his removal of Pakistan's chief justice.Pakistan's winning tribute to Woolmer Daily Telegraph - Mar 21 5:48 PM
Pakistan (349) beat Zimbabwe (99) by 93 runs (D/L)There was no shortage of emotion at Sabina Park. The tears flowed during the minute's silence in the memory of Bob Woolmer, and then, for a second time, when an inconsolable Inzamam-ul-Haq left the field after his final innings as captain.Nazir dominates Pakistan victory stroll Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 21 4:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Reuters) - Imran Nazir's career best 160 helped Pakistan rack up their highest World Cup total as they beat Zimbabwe by 93 runs in their final Group D match at Sabina Park on Wednesday.Police Probe Death of Pakistan Cricket Coach Woolmer (Update3) Bloomberg.com - Mar 21 5:38 AM
March 21 (Bloomberg) -- The death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer is being treated as ``suspicious'' by police in Jamaica, Deputy Commissioner Mark Shields said.World Cup: Pakistan finishes with a win The Star Online - Mar 21 5:37 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP): Pakistan, on the back of 160 from Imran Nazir, clobbered Zimbabwe by 93 runs in a rain-reduced contest Wednesday at the Cricket World Cup at Sabina Park.Was Pakistan coach murdered? New Straits Times - Mar 21 5:09 PM
KINGSTON (Jamaica): Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer may have been murdered at the World Cup, a team official said on Tuesday, as police here confirmed they were treating the death as suspicious.Imran Nazir of Pakistan celebrates making a century [GALLO/GETTY] Aljazeera - Mar 21 5:12 PM
Imran Nazir plundered his second one-day international hundred to set up a 93-run victory for Pakistan under the Duckworth-Lewis Method in the rain-ruined World Cup Group D match on Wednesday at Sabina Park.Pakistan militant battles rage, 114 killed INQ7.net - Mar 21 5:59 PM
WANA, Pakistan -- Tribesmen loyal to the Pakistani government exchanged mortar and rocket fire with foreign Al-Qaeda militants for a third day Wednesday, leaving 114 people dead, the interior minister said.Pakistan claim victory, Ireland progress RTÉ News - Mar 21 4:25 PM
Inzamam-ul-Haq made a tearful exit from one-day international cricket in Kingston, Jamaica, as Pakistan saved their best for last with a rout of Zimbabwe.Gwadar Castle handed over to Pakistan Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
MUSCAT The Gwadar Castle in Pakistan, renovated by Oman, has been handed over to Pakistani authorities. The castle's key was presented to President Pervez Musharraf by Oman's Ambassador Mohammed bin Said Al Lawati at a ceremony on Tuesday.Fierce fighting in Pakistan kills 58 The Washington Times - Mar 21 3:09 PM
Two days of bitter fighting in Pakistan's South Waziristan region between tribal militia and Uzbekistan militants has left 58 dead, government officials said.Pakistan 349 Zimbabwe 99 (Pakistan win by 93 runs): Inzamam dedicates victory to Woolmer's memory Independent - Mar 21 6:26 PM
An emotional Inzamam-ul-Haq dedicated Pakistan's consolation World Cup win over Zimbabwe yesterday to the late Bob Woolmer.Police analyze hotel room where Pakistan cricket coach found dead San Diego Union-Tribune - Mar 21 5:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica, 4:43 p.m. March 21 (AP): Forensic experts searched for evidence Wednesday in the hotel room where Pakistan's cricket coach died under what police called suspicious circumstances, but authorities said they had reached no conclusions about the case.Pakistan send off Inzy with win over Zimbabwe Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Mar 21 4:09 PM
Pakistan farewelled departing captain Inzamam-ul-Haq by beating Zimbabwe by 93 runs in Kingston, Jamaica, this morning to put minnows Ireland through to the World Cup Super Eights.Pakistan players being questioned over Woolmer CricInfo - Mar 21 6:33 PM
Mark Shields, the deputy commissioner of Jamaica police, said there was still no evidence of Bob Woolmer being murdered and confirmed Pakistan players would be interviewed after the coach's death on Sunday.Thirty One Killed In Landslides In Pakistan Occupied Kashmir Nasdaq - Mar 21 1:46 PM
(RTTNews) - At least thirty one people were killed in landslides caused by heavy rains in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, said officials on Wednesday.'No evidence' Pakistan coach murdered News Interactive - Mar 21 5:44 PM
A 10-man forensics team was today studying Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer's Kingston, Jamaica hotel room in search of clues to his death.Lawyers rally, scuffle with police over removal of Pakistan's top judge CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Mar 21 12:57 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Thousands of lawyers and opposition activists defied heavy security to attend rallies across Pakistan on Wednesday, keeping up the heat on embattled President Gen. Pervez Musharraf over the ouster of the country's top judge.U.N. urges more control by Pakistan on Afghan border Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 3:21 PM
Suicide bombers and Taliban fighters are crossing into Afghanistan from Pakistan, and Pakistan must take more action to stop the incursions, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday.Nazir shines for emotional Pakistan AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Mar 21 12:07 PM
Imran Nazir cracked a sparkling 160 as Pakistan scored 349 for their highest World Cup total against Zimbabwe in their final match at Sabina Park.Landslides, rain kill 67 in Pakistan The Peninsula - Mar 21 5:43 PM
Muzaffarabad Relentless rain triggered landslides and roof collapses across northern Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir, leaving at least 67 people dead, officials and reports said yesterday.Militants clash in Pakistan, leaving dozens dead International Herald Tribune - Mar 20 8:28 PM
Local and foreign militants fought a gunbattle in northwestern Pakistan, leaving at least 46 dead, officials said, the second such clash this month in a region where the government is urging tribesmen to move against al-Qaida-linked fighters.Pakistan seals Ireland fairytale FOXSPORTS.com.au - Mar 21 4:49 PM
PAKISTAN beat Zimbabwe by 93 runs today (AEDT) to send minnow Ireland through to the World Cup Super Eight.World Cup: Nazir century lifts Pakistan spirits Associated Press via Yahoo! India News - Mar 21 12:05 PM
Opener Imran Nazir blasted 160 Wednesday as Pakistan honored the memory of coach Bob Woolmer with the biggest ever total in a limited-overs international at Sabina Park. Pakistan vs Zimbabwe scoreboard Outlook India - Mar 21 5:16 PM
Scoreboard in the World Cup Group D match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe at Sabina Park here on Wednesday.Death toll from militant clashes in Pakistan reportedly reaches 126 People's Daily - Mar 21 5:38 PM
Clashes between foreign Al- Qaida militants and tribesmen in northwestern Pakistan have left 126 people dead, according to a report Thursday by the local Aaj TV.Pakistan, Sri Lanka win at World Cup NZCity - Mar 21 4:34 PM
22 March 2007 Pakistan has ended a disappointing and drama filled Cricket World Cup on a high in Jamaica this morning. The team has shaken off the shock death of coach Bob Woolmer earlier this week to thump Zimbabwe by 93 runs at Sabina Park.Nation News In Brief: Pakistan Day celebrations at PEC tomorrow The Peninsula - Mar 21 4:58 PM
doha For the first time in Qatar, all Pakistani community organisations will be getting together tomorrow for a Pakistan Day festival to be held at the Pakistan Education Centre (PEC) grounds at 7.30 pm.Nazir shines in run spree for emotional Pakistan Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Mar 21 2:09 PM
Imran Nazir cracked a sparkling 160 as Pakistan scored 349 for their highest World Cup total against Zimbabwe in their final match at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica this morning.Cricket: Pakistan beat Zimbabwe to put Ireland through Channel NewsAsia - Mar 21 3:59 PM
KINGSTON: Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 93 runs on Wednesday to put minnows Ireland through to the World Cup Super Eights. Pakistan piled up 349 before bowling out Zimbabwe for 99 in their Group D clash at Sabina Park to take the tie on the Duckworth-Lewis method.Pakistan 'like army without a general' The Electric New Paper - Mar 21 3:08 PM
PAKISTAN'S former chief cricket selector, Wasim Bari, yesterday criticised captain Inzamam-ul-Haq for not leading the side from the front and making wrong selections which led to their World Cup failure.Nazir shines in run spree for emotional Pakistan Stuff - Mar 21 1:46 PM
KINGSTON: Imran Nazir cracked a sparkling 160 as Pakistan scored 349 for their highest World Cup total, against Zimbabwe in their final match at Sabina Park today.Pakistan tribesmen, militants clash, 50 said dead Reuters via Yahoo!Xtra News - Mar 21 10:55 AM
WANA, Pakistan (Reuters) - At least 50 people were killed in fighting between al Qaeda-linked militants and Pakistani tribesmen near the Afghan border on Wednesday, taking the death toll to about 100 in three days of fighting.Death Toll In Pakistan Clashes Rises To 70 Nasdaq - Mar 21 10:32 AM
(RTTNews) - Death toll in the clashes between local and Uzbek militants in South Waziristan in the northwestern region of Pakistan has risen to 70, AP reported officials as saying on Wednesday.Nazir century guides Pakistan to 349 Cricmania - Mar 21 3:09 PM
Kingston (Jamaica), March 21 - Imran Nazir made a solid 160 as Pakistan were bowled out for 349 runs in 50 overs against Zimbabwe in a Group D match of the World Cup at the Sabina Park here Wednesday....Nazir dominates Pakistan victory stroll Tiscali - Mar 21 5:55 PM
Two defeats before this had ensured the 1992 champions early elimination. Pakistan lost the toss and scored 349 in their 50 overs. Zimbabwe replied with 99 all out after being handed a revised target of 193 in just 20 overs following a 150-minute rain delay.Pakistan militant battles rage, 114 killed Channel NewsAsia - Mar 21 12:30 PM
WANA, Pakistan : Tribesmen loyal to the Pakistani government exchanged mortar and rocket fire with foreign Al-Qaeda militants for a third day Wednesday, leaving 114 people dead, the interior minister said.From India, judge jets into Pakistan debate The Telegraph - Mar 21 3:02 PM
Islamabad, March 21 (PTI): The Pakistan government s decision to resolve the judiciary crisis by making Rana Bhagwan Das the acting chief justice has sparked a heated debate on whether a non-Muslim can head the apex court.Pakistan makes a solid start The Hindu - Mar 21 2:15 PM
Kingston: Pakistan was 134 for two after 24 overs against Zimbabwe in an ICC World Cup Group `D' match here on Wednesday. Pakistan has been eliminated from the competition while Zimbabwe has a chance of progressing to the Super Eight stage if ...Pakistan judge becomes symbol of revolt FT.com via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 12:02 PM
Supreme Court judges rarely enjoy celebrity status. So the sudden passage of Justice Iftikhar Chaudhary, 58-year-old chief justice of Pakistan's Supreme Court, to stardom as a symbol of popular revolt against military rule is remarkable.Pakistan pile up runs as Inzy bids tearful farewell Outlook India - Mar 21 1:16 PM
A tearful exit by Inzamam-ul-Haq was overshadowed by Imran Nazir's second career limited overs century in Pakistan's final World Cup match against Zimbabwe here today.Pakistan's Nazir sparkles News 24 South Africa - Mar 21 4:45 PM
Imran Nazir's career best 160 has helped Pakistan rack up their highest World Cup total as they beat Zimbabwe by 93 runs.Landslides Kill 31 in Pakistan's Kashmir ABC News - Mar 20 11:58 PM
Landslides After Heavy Rain Kill 31 in Pakistan-Controlled Kashmir, Officials SayWoolmer felt Pakistan press tried to disrupt team spirit The Hindu - Mar 21 2:16 PM
KINGSTON: : Days before his death, Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer had expressed his unhappiness with the print media from the country as they were trying to ``disrupt team spirit.'' A day prior to the humiliating loss to Ireland, Woolmer, in his ...Pakistan to play on Fox Sports - Mar 21 3:24 AM
Pakistan's World Cup Group D match against Zimbabwe on Wednesday will go ahead as scheduled.Pakistan v Zimbabwe scoreboard Outlook India - Mar 21 1:16 PM
Scoreboard in the World Cup Group D match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe at Sabina Park here today.Pakistan Protests Over Judge Suspension Continue to Spread Voice of America - Mar 21 7:37 AM
Thousands of lawyers clashed with police in demonstrations throughout Pakistan against the government's controversial effort to dismiss the country's top judge. Security forces made mass arrests as the country enters its second week of political crisis.Pakistan bravely fight on Daily Telegraph - Mar 21 6:00 AM
GRIEVING Pakistan players bravely agreed to play their final World Cup match against Zimbabwe last night despite the tragic death of coach Bob Woolmer.Death of Pakistan cricket coach 'suspicious': police CBC - Mar 21 6:02 AM
The death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer is being treated as "suspicious" by police.Protests continue against suspension of judge in Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 21 8:00 AM
Islamabad, March 21 (DPA) Hundreds of lawyers and political activists rallied outside the Supreme Court in Islamabad Wednesday ahead of an expected change of Pakistan s acting chief justice.At least 37 killed in landslides in Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 21 8:17 AM
Islamabad, March 21 (DPA) At least 37 people were presumed killed in a series of landslides triggered by torrential rain in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, a spokesman for military rescue units in the area said Wednesday.Pakistan lawyers announce countrywide strike on April 3 IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 21 7:27 AM
Islamabad, March 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) of Pakistan will observe a countrywide strike on April 3 to coincide with the hearing of presidential reference on ousted chief justice Ifitkhar Muhammad Chaudhry.Pakistan sent in to bat in last World Cup match Associated Press via Yahoo! India News - Mar 21 7:17 AM
Pakistan, still in shock at the sudden death of its coach, was sent in to bat Wednesday in its last World Cup match. Pakistan militant battles rage, 106 dead AFP via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 21 7:18 AM
WANA, Pakistan (AFP) - Tribesmen loyal to the Pakistani government exchanged mortar and rocket fire with foreign Al-Qaeda militants for a third day Wednesday, leaving at least 106 people dead, officials said.Fighting Between Tribes and Outside Militants Grows in Largely Lawless Region of Pakistan New York Times - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
At least 110 people have been killed since Monday in the tribal area of South Waziristan, government and security officials said.Pakistan end Cup campaign on winning note ThatsCricket.com - Mar 21 5:08 PM
Imran Nazir's career best 160 helped Pakistan rack up their highest World Cup total as they beat Zimbabwe by 93 runs in their final Group D match at Sabina Park on Wednesday. The result provided a fitting end to the glittering career of captain Inzamam-ul-Haq who was retiring from one-day internationals after this match. Two defeats before this had ensured the 1992 champions' early elimination. ...Pakistan former chief cricket selector blasts Inzamam AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 9:32 AM
Pakistan's former chief cricket selector Wasim Bari Tuesday criticised captain Inzamam-ul-Haq for not leading the side from the front and making wrong selections which led to their World Cup failure.More than 50 killed in Pakistan militant clashes AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 11:07 AM
Uzbek Al-Qaeda militants and pro-government tribesmen in northwest Pakistan fought pitched battles that left at least 51 people dead including four children, officials said Tuesday.Testing times for Pakistan team Gulf News - Mar 21 1:55 PM
Port of Spain, Trinidad: The Pakistan team is hoping that they will not be interrogated by the police authorities here.