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The Weekly Standard via Yahoo! News - Mar 30 5:49 PM
The security situation in Pakistan's North-West Frontier Province continues to deteriorate.Unrest could strain U.S.-Pakistan alliance UPI - Mar 30 2:12 PM
Fears of extremism will not abate in Pakistan as long as President Bush supports President Musharraf's military regime, a Pakistan expert said Friday. ...Pakistan board chairman to stay BBC News - Mar 30 10:05 AM
President Pervez Musharraf refuses to accept the resignation of Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Nasim Ashraf.Militants' Fighting Continues In Pakistan CBS News - Mar 30 12:00 PM
Battles between local and foreign militants in Pakistan are continuing, with more than 200 people dead so far. Pakistan officials say the fighting vindicates the government's controversial deals with tribal elders in the border region.Pakistan tribal offensive to curb cross-border attacks: officials AFP via Yahoo!7 News - 1 hour, 40 minutes ago
WANA, Pakistan (AFP) - Pakistani officials have said an "onslaught" by local tribesmen against foreign Al-Qaeda militants in which 56 people died could curb cross-border attacks by the rebels in Afghanistan.Backstreet bookies thrive in Pakistan BBC News - Mar 30 8:29 AM
The BBC's Alastair Leithead finds that illegal gambling is thriving in Pakistan, despite the death of Bob Woolmer.Pakistan to hold Woolmer service BBC News - Mar 30 8:39 AM
A memorial service for murdered Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer will be held in Lahore on Sunday.Doing business becomes easier in Pakistan: World Bank Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has been urged by the World Bank/IFC to direct its Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) to do more to increase compliance with respect to immediate disclosure of large party related transactions, beneficial ownership and control by shareholders and companies.Pakistan urge speedy completion Khaleej Times - 27 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday called on Jamaican authorities to complete the probe into the murder of coach Bob Woolmer as quickly as possible following reports that it may take months to resolve the mystery.Miandad maintains his influence in Pakistan s thinking Times Online - Mar 30 5:06 PM
As Pakistan cricket and its fans stare vacantly at the inexorable flow of television from the World Cup, thoughts are turning to the future and how to get to the decisive part of an event such as this with their team involved rather than sifting through the ashes of their shame.Over 50 killed in Pakistan tribal clashes: report People's Daily - 2 hours, 53 minutes ago
At least 52 people have been killed in fresh clashes between foreign militants and local tribesmen in Pakistan's South Waziristan tribal region, a TV channel reported Friday.PAKISTAN FORCED TO PLAY ON Daily Mirror - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
PAKISTAN cricket chiefs threatened World Cup team with severe penalties to force them to play following Woolmer death. Fighting rages between locals and militants near Pakistan-Afghan border WKBT La Crosse - 44 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Local tribes have been waging a bloody fight with foreign militants along Pakistan's border with Afghanistan. Pakistan's interior minister says more than 200 people have been killed since the fighting began last week.Pakistan offers delegation to help Woolmer case Stuff - Mar 30 10:13 AM
KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has received clearance from its government to send a three-member delegation to Jamaica to assist in the investigations into the murder of coach Bob Woolmer.Pakistan committed to achieve MDGs: prime minister Business Recorder - Mar 30 4:49 PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Friday reiterating Pakistan's commitment to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) said there has been tremendous success in different sectors especially reduction in poverty, improvement of health and e ....Suicide bomber kills soldier in Pakistan AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 29 2:07 PM
A suicide attacker blew himself up at a military training ground in eastern Pakistan on Thursday, killing one soldier and wounding at least six more, officials said.Memorial service for Pakistan coach Woolmer in Cape Town next Wednesday Slam! Sports - Mar 30 11:46 AM
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - The memorial service for Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer will take place in Cape Town on Wednesday. Woolmer was a former South Africa coach and his family are longtime residents of Cape Town.Pakistan tribals and militants clash Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Mar 30 7:58 AM
More than 50 people, most of them foreigners, have been killed in clashes between al Qaeda-linked militants and Pakistani tribesmen on Friday, Pakistan's interior minister said.Manmohan to meet Pakistan's PM Wednesday IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 30 7:44 AM
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) India and Pakistan will hold talks on the sidelines of the SAARC summit Wednesday on a wide range of bilateral and regional issues, including terrorism and Jammu and Kashmir.Fighting rages between locals and militants near Pakistan-Afghan border NewsChannel 10 Amarillo - Mar 30 11:15 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Local tribes have been waging a bloody fight with foreign militants along Pakistan's border with Afghanistan. Pakistan's interior minister says more...Up to 54 killed in Pakistan clash Reuters via Yahoo!Xtra News - Mar 30 7:13 AM
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - More than 50 people, most of them foreigners, have been killed in fighting between al Qaeda-linked militants and Pakistani tribesmen in the South Waziristan tribal region on Friday, Pakistan's interior minister said.India, Pakistan to hold talks on sidelines of SAARC meetings IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 30 5:51 AM
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) As foreign secretaries of SAARC begin their two-day meeting Saturday to prepare the agenda for the summit, India and Pakistan will use this opportunity to hold informal talks on the sidelines on bilateral issues, with special focus on terrorism and Jammu and Kashmir.Heavy fighting in Pakistan kills 56 Channel NewsAsia - Mar 30 9:00 AM
WANA, Pakistan: Pakistani tribesmen traded heavy rocket and mortar fire with foreign Al-Qaeda militants in a border region for a second day Friday, leaving 56 people dead, the interior minister said Friday.India-Pakistan trade scaling new heights ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 30 5:06 AM
New Delhi, Mar.30 (ANI): The continuing thaw in realtions between India and Pakistan has resulted in major trade gains for both countries. According to sources, India's trade with Pakistan has touched 869.15 million dollars during the first eight months of the current fiscal. In 2005-06, the figure was 689 million dollars. India is also doing good business with SAARC countries. ...Indian peace cyclists denied visas by Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 30 4:46 AM
Lahore, March 30 (IANS) Pakistan has denied visas to an Indian cycling expedition on a mission to promote India-Pakistan peace after the members pedalled 2,000 km to reach the border at Amritsar on the Indian side.Manmohan to meet Pakistan's PM Wednesday Calcutta News - Mar 30 10:49 AM
India and Pakistan will hold talks on the sidelines of the SAARC summit Wednesday on a wide range of bilateral and regional issues, including terrorism and Jammu and Kashmir.Zhenhua Oil Wins Exploration Rights in Pakistan Rigzone - Mar 30 9:29 AM
China Zhenhua Oil Co Ltd, a wholly owned unit of China North Industries Corp, has signed an exploration contract wtih Pakistan government, acquiring 100 percent of two oil and gas blocks in Pakistan.Pakistan To Reach Nuke Power Target Of 8,800 Megawatts In 2030 Bernama - Mar 30 6:32 AM
ISLAMABAD, March 30 (Bernama) -- The nuclear power target of 8,800 megawatts assigned to the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) is well within its reach by 2030 and six sites are being studied throughout Pakistan for location of these plants, said PAEC Chairman Anwer Ali.Pakistan's wild western faultline The Australian - Mar 30 7:28 AM
FACED with mounting US pressure, Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf took a critical decision in February 2004, ordering his forces to launch the biggest offensive yet against al-Qa'ida fugitives. The US authorities had warned that they would cross the border and bomb al-Qa'ida and Taliban sanctuaries, set up after the US overthrew the Taliban regime in adjoining Afghanistan in 2001 following ...Soldier, tribesmen killed as Pakistan violence spreads AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 29 7:44 AM
A suicide bomber blew himself up among troops resting near an army base in Pakistan Thursday, killing a soldier, as a wave of Islamist violence gripped several parts of the key US ally.Pakistan tribals and militants clash, up to 54 dead AlertNet - Mar 30 5:34 AM
Source: Reuters (Repeats adding "UPDATE 2" label to headline) TANK, Pakistan, March 30 (Reuters) - More than 50 people, most of them foreigners, have been killed in clashes between al Qaeda-linked ... Taleban free Pakistan school principal Khaleej Times - Mar 30 8:32 AM
WANA, Pakistan, March 30, 2007 (AFP) - Taleban militants on Friday freed the principal of a high school who was kidnapped four days ago for stopping the rebels recruiting his students, his family said.50 die as factions fight in Pakistan The Scotsman - Mar 30 4:31 PM
MORE than 50 people have died in clashes between al Qaeda-linked militants and Pashtun tribesmen in a breakdown of previously good relations, Pakistan's interior minister said yesterday.India, Pakistan to hold talks on sidelines of SAARC meetings Calcutta News - Mar 30 7:48 AM
As foreign secretaries of SAARC begin their two-day meeting Saturday to prepare the agenda for the summit, India and Pakistan will use this opportunity to hold informal talks on the sidelines on bilateral issues, with special focus on terrorism and Jammu and Kashmir.India to face Pakistan in Twenty20 World Cup rediff.com - Mar 30 10:13 AM
India will play arch-rivals Pakistan in a Group D match in Durban on September 14.India-Pakistan trade scaling new heights New Kerala - Mar 30 11:32 AM
New Delhi, Mar.30 : The continuing thaw in realtions between India and Pakistan has resulted in major trade gains for both countries. According to sources, India's trade with Pakistan has touched 869.15 million dollars during the first eight months of the current fiscal.Chinese fighters for Pakistan: India stealing the Thunder? IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 30 12:28 AM
Islamabad, March 30 (IANS) The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) wants to hike its demand for the Chinese fighter jet JF-17 Thunder (FC-1). But it says that India is lobbying against it.China Zhehua Oil wins exploration rights in Pakistan Interfax - Mar 30 2:35 AM
Shanghai. March 30. INTERFAX-CHINA - China Zhenhua Oil Co. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of China North Industries Corp., has won oil and gas exploration rights for two oil blocks in upstream areas of Pakistan, state media reported.Pakistan, Turkey to combat terrorism, extremism Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 30 5:31 AM
Pakistan - Turkey Pakistan and Turkey on Friday agreed to further intensify their efforts to combat the menace of terrorism and extremism effectively.Expo Pakistan 2007 Opens in Karachi Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 30 12:13 AM
KARACHI, March 30 Asia Pulse - The Expo Pakistan 2007 exhibition is opening today at Expo Centre Karachi to showcase the country's products as well as display of the culture activities, which will be part of this mega event.EXPO PAKISTAN 2007 OPENS IN KARACHI Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Mar 30 12:16 AM
Trade / foreign investment The Expo Pakistan 2007 exhibition is opening today at Expo Centre Karachi to showcase the country's products as well as display of the culture activities, which will be part of this mega event.Ousted judge in Pakistan urges 'respect' of judiciary International Herald Tribune - Mar 29 7:59 AM
In his first public appearance since he was suspended as chief justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry asked that the national government "respect and observe the independence of judiciary."Suicide attack near Pakistan army centre, soldier killed AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 29 3:49 AM
A suicide bomber approached troops working near an army driver training centre in eastern Pakistan and blew himself up, killing one soldier and wounding seven others, officials said.Eleven more killed in Pakistan clashes AFP via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 30 12:04 AM
WANA, Pakistan (AFP) - At least 11 people were killed as fighting raged between Pakistani tribesmen and foreign Al-Qaeda militants in a troubled region bordering Afghanistan, officials and residents said Friday.Pakistan fights near Afghanistan kill 52 AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 30 11:45 AM
Fighting between local and foreign militants Friday killed 52 people, bringing to more than 200 the number of dead in recent days in a conflict between Pakistanis and suspected al-Qaida-linked extremists, a senior official said.Pakistan Earthquake Budget Support Begins DFID - Mar 30 7:02 AM
DFID Pakistan is to release £17.5 million of support to the Government of Pakistan s Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA). This money is part of a total of £56 million which will be provided to ERRA in three parts.Pakistan: US ally, US dilemma The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Mar 29 1:00 AM
Ever since the 9/11 attacks, Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has doggedly made the case to Washington that he is the finger in the dike holding back a wave of Islamic extremism that could again reach America's shores.Suicide attack near Pakistan army camp, soldier killed AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 29 3:26 AM
A suicide bomber blew himself up close to an army camp in eastern Pakistan, killing a soldier and wounding seven others, officials said.Pakistan to support Iran's bid in SAARC The Times of India - Mar 30 3:35 AM
Close on the heels of India favouring Iran's association with SAARC, Pakistan has said it will support Tehran's bid for Observer status in the grouping.Pakistan president says no to Ashraf Independent Online - Mar 30 8:06 AM
Pakistan's president has rejected the resignation of the chairperson of the country's cricket board, Naseem Ashraf.Pakistan: 14 Dead in Renewed Northern Fighting New York Times - 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
At least 14 people were killed in renewed clashes between Uzbek militants and local tribesmen in the South Waziristan tribal region, officials said. The new fighting, over a hilltop, followed a four-day lull after more than 110 people were killed in a week. The tribesmen are trying to drive the outsiders, allies of the Taliban, out of Wana, South Waziristan?s main town. While the government has ...First Ever Pakistan s Competitiveness Report Launched [Press Release] PR Web - Mar 30 9:45 AM
The first State of Pakistan s Competitiveness Report was launched today by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Shaukat Aziz at the PM secretariat. (PRWeb Mar 30, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/RmFsdS1QaWdnLVN1bW0tU3VtbS1NYWduLVplcm8=Pakistan offers own delegation to help Express India - Mar 30 2:36 AM
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Dr Nasim Ashraf said that while Pakistan was keen to send the party it would be dependent on the Jamaican authorities agreeing to it.Jordan to regulate entry of workers from Egypt, Sri Lanka, Pakistan People's Daily - Mar 30 3:24 AM
Jordanian Ministry of Labor has signed three separate memorandums of understanding with its counterparts of Egypt, Sri Lanka and Pakistan to regulate the entry of workers into the country, the Jordan Times reported on Friday.Hard-line cleric in Pakistan frees alleged brothel owner Richmond Times-Dispatch - Mar 29 9:18 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A woman seized by female seminary students and accused of running a brothel was freed yesterday after a hard-line cleric forced her to repent in public. The episode in vigilante justice shows the boldness of Islamic extremists in Pakistan.Pakistan denies visas to Indian cyclists promoting S. Asia peace New Kerala - Mar 30 4:22 AM
Lahore, Mar.30 : The Pakistan Government has denied visas to members of a cycling expedition promoting Pakistan-India peace, reports the Daily Times. The expedition departed from India on March 1 and was scheduled to cross the Wagha border on April 1.Iran in SAARC: In India's interest but what about Pakistan? IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 29 8:01 PM
Iran has vigorously moved to get associated with the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). A formal application was submitted on March 3 by Iran to the SAARC Secretariat for an Observer Status. This formal request underlined Iran s geographical proximity to the SAARC region, being a neighbour of two other members, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and also its economic strength, based ...Six more teachers join Pakistan Education Centre Gulf Times - Mar 30 3:52 AM
Staff Reporter THE last batch of six new teachers, of a total 35 recruited from Pakistan, has joined Pakistan Education Centre (PEC). The new teachers are well qualified and professional educators having experience in good educational institutions in Pakistan, principal Prof Humayun Nasir said.'Hindus in Pakistan are insecure' The Times of India - Mar 30 1:35 AM
A Hindu body in pakistan has said Hindus living in Sindh province were insecure due to rising cases of kidnapping and murder from their community.Pakistan hospital making progress BBC News - Mar 29 8:57 AM
A doctor from Surrey says he is pleased with the progress of a hospital project he runs in his native Pakistan.Hard-line cleric in Pakistan frees alleged brothel owner seized in anti-vice drive Arizona Daily Star - Mar 30 12:10 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan A woman kidnapped by female seminary students and accused of running a brothel was freed Thursday after a hard-line cleric forced her to repent in public an episode in vigilante justice that shows the boldness of Islamic extremists in Pakistan.India, Pakistan flop has sponsors reeling AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 28 10:55 PM
The stunning exits of Pakistan and India from cricket's World Cup has left one of the game's biggest sponsors reviewing its future in the sport and sent the advertising world into a tailspin.PAKISTAN Man with home-built Kaaba sentenced to death - Asia News AsiaNews.it - Mar 30 4:39 AM
Asia News PAKISTAN Man with home-built Kaaba sentenced to death pakistan court blasphemy law hameed abdul Kasur District Court finds Abdul Hammed guilty of proclaiming himself a prophet of Islam.Pakistan match-fixing inquiry judge criticises inaction Gulf Times - Mar 30 3:58 AM
KARACHI: A former Pakistani High Court judge who held a detailed inquiry into the match-fixing scandal in Pakistan has criticised the game for not doing enough to root out the menace from the game.Pakistan 'brothel woman' released BBC News - Mar 29 6:47 AM
Religious students in Pakistan free a women accused of running a brothel and two of her relatives.'Suicide attack' on Pakistan army BBC News - Mar 29 6:58 AM
A suicide bomber kills a soldier and wounds eight others at an army base in Pakistan, the military says.Pakistan urges speedy end to Woolmer probe Gulf Times - Mar 30 3:57 AM
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board yesterday called on Jamaican authorities to complete the probe into the murder of coach Bob Woolmer as quickly as possible following reports that it may take months to resolve the mystery.PAKISTAN Taleban violence spreads to Islamabad - Asia News AsiaNews.it - Mar 30 3:09 AM
Asia News PAKISTAN Taleban violence spreads to Islamabad Pakistan Islamabad Taleban Islamic extremisim Mosque Imam Madrassas terrorism Three women captured by female students of a madrassah were freed today, one of them forced to immoral behaviour .Pakistan wants part in Woolmer investigation Jamaica Gleaner - Mar 30 12:16 AM
The PAKISTAN Government yesterday said it would be sending a diplomat and an investigator to Jamaica to represent the country while Jamaican police continue to investigate Bob Woolmer's murder."We feel these two officials are required at this stage of the investigations...Ousted Chief Justice Speaks Out in Pakistan Washington Post - Mar 28 8:18 PM
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, March 28 -- The nation's suspended chief justice received a hero's welcome from some 2,000 lawyers Wednesday as he gave his first address since President Pervez Musharraf removed him from the bench nearly three weeks ago. Pakistan Cricket Board urges Jamaica to expedite probe into coach's death Houston Chronicle - Mar 29 10:57 AM
The Pakistan Cricket Board today urged Jamaican authorities to expedite their investigation into the murder of coach Bob Woolmer. Two weeks on, Woolmer murder probe awaits breakthrough AFP via Yahoo! News - 54 minutes ago
A team of British detectives is expected to arrive in Jamaica next week to assist in the Bob Woolmer murder investigation, two weeks after the Pakistan coach was found strangled in his hotel room.Ernst and Young too strong for Pakistan XI Gulf Daily News - Mar 30 12:37 AM
Batting first, Pakistan XI went on to score 184 for seven in 25 overs after losing openers Ashraf Mughal (14) and Rizwan Baig (0) by the end of the third over.First Ever Pakistan s Competitiveness Report Launched [Press Release] PRWeb via Yahoo! News - Mar 30 12:01 AM
The first State of Pakistan s Competitiveness Report was launched today by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Shaukat Aziz at the PM secretariat.'Dozens die' in Pakistan fighting BBC News - Mar 30 8:59 AM
At least 52 people are said to have died in clashes between foreign militants and Pakistani tribesmen.Islamic Students Abduct Brothel Owner In Pakistan NBC 5 Chicago - Mar 29 4:15 PM
Pakistan's ability to rein in extremist Muslim schools is being tested after female students abducted an alleged brothel owner and locked her up at their seminary.Scotland Yard to review Woolmer investigation Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 30 4:38 PM
Jamaica has asked for Scotland Yard detectives to review progress in the investigation into the murder of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer, police said on Friday.Pakistan played Zimbabwe after discipline threat - source Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Mar 29 10:10 AM
KARACHI (Reuters) - Pakistan cricket authorities threatened their World Cup team with severe penalties to force them to play their final tie against Zimbabwe following the death of Bob Woolmer, it was revealed on Thursday.British police to assist in stalled Woolmer murder probe AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 30 3:51 PM
A team of British detectives are expected to arrive in Jamaica next week to assist in the investigation into the murder of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer, police said Friday.Pakistan calls for speedy Woolmer probe Independent Online - Mar 29 3:09 PM
The Pakistan Cricket Board's chief executives have urged Jamaican police to complete the Bob Woolmer murder investigation as soon as possible after media reports claiming that the probe may take months to resolve.7 Killed in Battle Between Pakistan Tribesmen, Militants Voice of America - Mar 30 6:08 PM
Pakistani officials say fighting between Pakistani tribesmen and foreign militants on the Afghan border has killed at least seven militants.Suicide bomber kills 1, injures 7 in Pakistan Japan Today - Mar 29 3:14 PM
ISLAMABAD A suicide bomber blew himself near a military base in eastern Pakistan on Thursday, killing one soldier and injuring seven others, a Defense Ministry spokesman said.Pakistan Fights Near Afghanistan Kill 52 ABC News - Mar 30 8:28 AM
Fighting Between Local, Foreign Militants Near Afghan Border Kills 52, Pushing Total Over 200308 Afghan-area U.S. deaths AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 30 3:12 PM
As of Saturday, March 24, 2007, at least 308 members of the U.S. military have died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The Defense Department last updated its figures Saturday, March 17, 2007.Memorial services set for slain cricket coach Sports Illustrated - Mar 30 2:03 PM
Memorial services for Bob Woolmer will be held in South Africa and Pakistan, where the slain cricket coach guided both national teams.Pakistan soldier killed in suicide attack The Hindu - Mar 29 1:54 PM
ISLAMABAD: A suicide attack near an army camp in Punjab province killed one soldier on Thursday while Pakistan's tribal regions in the north-west remained in the grip of serious unrest. At least one soldier was killed in the suicide attack in ...The Pakistan cricket team before their final World Cup match against Zimbabwe in Jamaica [GALLO/GETTY] Aljazeera - Mar 29 10:27 AM
Pakistan cricket authorities threatened their World Cup team with severe penalties to force them to play their final group match against Zimbabwe following the death of coach Bob Woolmer, it was revealed on Thursday.Pakistan Steel IPO plan shelved Business Recorder - Mar 29 4:34 PM
ISLAMABAD (March 30 2007): The federal government has shelved the long-awaited Initial Public Offering (IPO) plan of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) until its unbundling and completion of essential repairs, official sources told Business Recorder here on Thursday.Pakistan authorities release teachers in return for policemen AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 28 12:20 PM
Authorities in the Pakistan capital Wednesday released two female school teachers in return for two policemen being held hostage at the radical Islamic school where the women work.Pakistan tribal offensive to curb cross-border attacks: officials TODAYonline - 1 hour, 29 minutes ago
Soldiers examine the blast site after a suicide attack on the outskirts of Kharian, 135 kilometers southeast of the capital Islamabad, 29 March.Yard to assist in Woolmer inquiry BBC News - 20 minutes ago
Jamaican police investigating the murder of Pakistan's cricket coach, Bob Woolmer, accept an offer of help from Scotland Yard.Pakistan urges speeedy inquiry FOXSPORTS.com.au - Mar 29 12:19 PM
THE Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has called on Jamaica authorities to complete the Bob Woolmer murder inquiry as quickly as possible, following reports it may take months to solve the mystery.Second autopsy ordered for Pakistan cricket coach: report AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 28 11:18 AM
A second autopsy will be performed on the body of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer to ward off any speculation that the initial examination may have been bungled, British media reported Wednesday.Pakistan's government defied Boston Globe - Mar 29 2:27 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Female Islamic students wearing black burkas kidnapped an alleged brothel owner and held her prisoner at their seminary in the Pakistani capital yesterday, part of an anti-vice drive in defiance of the military-dominated government.Pakistan Cricket Board urges Jamaica to quicken probe into Pakistan coach s murder Slam! Sports - Mar 29 9:01 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - The Pakistan Cricket Board is urging Jamaican authorities to quicken their investigation into the murder of coach Bob Woolmer.Madrassa Kidnapping Standoff Continues in Pakistan Voice of America - Mar 29 7:22 AM
Students at a pro-Taleban religious school in Pakistan's capital are continuing a tense standoff with police, refusing to release the alleged owner of a brothel, two alleged prostitutes and an infant taken hostage on Wednesday.Pakistan should be part of investigation - Qayyum CricInfo - Mar 29 10:33 AM
Justice Malik Mohammad Qayyum, who led the probe into match-fixing during in the 1990s, has urged the Pakistan government to send investigators to Jamaica to help probe the murder of Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer.Pakistan lack basic cricketing structure: Imran ThatsCricket.com - Mar 29 2:53 PM
Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan held lack of cricketing infrastructure responsible for the nation's severe cricket crisis and advocated the need for adopting Australian model of cricket to revive the fortunes of the game in the country. Citing the major reason behind the persisting cricket crisis, Imran told The News ''Pakistan lacked basic cricket structure as there is no cricket structure ...Pakistan to send senior officers to Jamaica Outlook India - Mar 29 10:01 AM
Pakistan will send a senior investigator and a diplomat to Jamaica to represent the country in the investigations of their cricket coach Bob Woolmer's murder.Pakistan Tries to Negotiate Peace in Tribal Areas Voice of America - Mar 29 3:07 AM
Pakistan is trying a new approach of negotiations and development projects to secure its volatile tribal regions. But U.S. and Afghan officials are concerned it will not be enough to keep Taleban militants from using the area to as a launch pad for attacks in Afghanistan.