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India-Pakistan terror panel to discuss train blasts 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 05 6:25 PM
An India-Pakistan anti-terror panel was due to hold its first meeting here Tuesday, with talks focusing on the firebombing of a train linking the two countries which killed 68 people.Pakistan, India to launch joint terrorism panel Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 05 5:36 AM
India and Pakistan will hold on Tuesday the first meeting of a panel aimed at boosting cooperation in the fight against terrorism, but analysts say deep mutual suspicions are likely to stymie progress.Pakistan walks fine line with capture of high-level Taliban leader The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Mar 05 12:00 AM
The unconfirmed arrest on Friday of the Taliban's former defense minister, Mullah Obaidullah Akhund, could backfire for Islamabad, analysts here say, offering the most salient evidence to date of what Pakistan has long denied: that its soil is a sanctuary for Taliban leaders and their fighters.Cummins Hoping To Catch Pakistan Cold Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - 36 minutes ago
Canada veteran Anderson Cummins is hoping to pray upon the "inconsistencies" of Pakistan to spring a surprise in today's World Cup warm-up match in St Augustine.CIA fortifies effort to find Osama bin Laden in Pakistan Boston Herald - 32 minutes ago
The CIA is moving additional manpower and equipment into Pakistan in the effort to find Osama bin Laden, ABC News reported, citing unnamed U.S. officials who say the CIA has fresh intelligence. "Reports...Pakistan PM trumpets fruits of banking reforms -FT Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 05 6:27 PM
LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - Confidence is strong in Pakistan's banking sector following reforms that have helped make the country a serious destination for investors, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz told the Financial Times.ABN Amro Buys Most of Pakistan Bank AP via Yahoo! Finance - Mar 05 9:04 AM
ABN Amro Holding NV said Monday it agreed to buy a 93.4 percent stake in Pakistan's Prime Bank for 13.8 billion Pakistani rupees .EU bans Pakistan airline flights BBC News - Mar 05 5:51 AM
The EU bars most of Pakistan International Airlines' fleet within its airspace due to safety concerns.Feb. 27: What s going in in Pakistan? Carroll County Online - 36 minutes ago
It s been awhile, but after reading two articles about some weird events in Pakistan it was time for an update. First , 11 people were killed during a kite flying contest after officials lifted a ban on kite flying.EU bans flights of Pakistan airline Financial Times - Mar 05 6:41 PM
The European Union yesterday banned most of Pakistan International Airlines' fleet from flying to the 27-nation bloc, potentially stranding thousands of -passengers.Foreign banks put their faith in Pakistan Financial Times - Mar 05 4:24 PM
For prime minister Shaukat Aziz, a former international banker, the accelerating entry of foreign banks into Pakistan is the pay-off for the country s continuing economic recovery and a year of mounting profits for the banking sector.Pakistan plans tri-series in Abu Dhabi in May New Kerala - 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
Karachi, Mar 5: After getting the nod from its Sri Lankan and South African counterparts, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning a triangular one-day series in Abu Dhabi in May this year.EU Bans Pakistan International Airline Flights Over Safety Concerns Nasdaq - Mar 05 11:37 AM
(RTTNews) - The European Union on Monday barred most Pakistan International Airline flights from entering the 27-nation bloc citing safety concerns. The ban follows an EU warning earlier last year that it would ban the ageing PIA flights unless the airline revamped its ageing fleet.Pakistan defends its decision to not invite Iran New Kerala - 56 minutes ago
Islamabad, Mar 5: Pakistan today defended its decision to not invite Iran to the recent meeting of foreign ministers of seven Islamic countries saying it was a meet of like-minded countries who want to act as falicitators to reduce tensions in the middle-east.US, Pakistan to take stock of their bitter-sweet ties Dawn - 1 hour, 58 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, March 5: The second session of the US-Pakistan strategic dialogue will be held in Islamabad next week at a time when relations between the United States and one of its key allies in the war against terror seem to be deteriorating rapidly.European Union blacklists Pakistan International Airlines New Kerala - 34 minutes ago
London, Mar 5: The European Union today imposed an operational restriction on Pakistan's national carrier Pakistan International Airlines whereby PIA would be allowed operate in the EU countries only with its Boeing 777 aircraft.Pakistan skipper Inzamam hopes for golden farewell The Star Online - Mar 05 3:15 PM
PORT OF SPAIN (Trinidad): Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq believes his team can shrug off their controversial World Cup build-up and clinch a second title to add to their 1992 crown.ABN Amro buys 93.4% stake in Prime Bank of Pakistan Market Watch - Mar 05 4:23 AM
(This updates an item that ran at 0650 GMT with additional background and analyst comment.) AMSTERDAM (MarketWatch) -- ABN Amro Holding NV Monday said it has entered into agreements to buy a 93.4% stake in Pakistan's Prime Bank , a move that increases the bank's footprint in what it considers as a key growth market. ABN Amro said it will pay PKR13.8 billion (EUR172 million) for the stake in Prime ...Prisoners are ill-treated: Pakistan The Hindu - Mar 05 12:35 PM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Monday it hoped to see a joint committee with India of former judges start its work on inspecting conditions for cross-national prisoners and make suggestions for reform as early as possible. Foreign Ministry ...Pakistan Announces Arrest of 12 Indian Fishermen RedNova - Mar 05 10:47 AM
Pakistan announces arrest of 12 Indian fishermen ISLAMABAD, March 3 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan has arrested 12 Indian fishermen with five boats for illegal fishing in the Pakistani territorial waters, officials said on Saturday.Lawmakers: Pakistan must do more to stem al-Qaida WLUC TV 6 - Mar 05 3:42 PM
WASHINGTON Two lawmakers on the intelligence committees say Pakistan must do more to stem al-Qaida in its ungoverned territories.Senators: Pakistan must address al-Qaida AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 04 9:47 AM
Pakistan must do more to stem al-Qaida in its ungoverned territories amid growing signs operatives plan a spring offensive against allied forces in Afghanistan, lawmakers on the intelligence committees said Sunday.Two "U.S. spies" killed in Pakistan Reuters via Yahoo!Xtra News - Mar 05 6:27 AM
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Suspected pro-Taliban militants shot dead two Pakistani tribesmen near the Afghan border after accusing them of being U.S. informers, government officials and witnesses said.ABN AMRO buys 93.4 percent stake in Pakistan's Prime Bank IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 05 5:44 AM
Islamabad, March 5 (Xinhua) The Dutch bank ABN AMRO Monday announced it has entered into agreements to buy a 93.4 percent interest in Pakistan s Prime Bank for a cash consideration of 13.8 billion rupees (about $230 million).PAKISTAN: Slow start to Afghan repatriation AlertNet - Mar 05 7:36 AM
Source: IRIN Afghan refugees living without documentation in Pakistan after fleeing their war-torn country have given a lukewarm response to a United Nations-assisted voluntary repatriation programme. India, Pakistan to launch joint terrorism panel Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Mar 05 4:20 AM
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - India and Pakistan will on Tuesday hold the first meeting of a panel aimed at boosting cooperation in the fight against terrorism, but analysts say deep suspicion on both sides is likely to stymie progress.Taleban spread wings in Pakistan BBC News - Mar 04 5:25 PM
The BBC's M Ilyas Khan says that the Taleban appear to be strengthening their positions inside Pakistan.Pakistan long-term bond yields fall at auction Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 05 3:56 AM
KARACHI, March 5 (Reuters) - Yields on Pakistan's long-term investment bonds fell at an auction on Monday as banks offered bids at lower levels, anticipating a softer monetary policy in months ahead because of easing inflation, dealers said.ABN Amro to buy Pakistan s Prime Bank New Ratings - Mar 05 9:01 AM
LONDON, March 5 (newratings.com) Dutch bank ABN Amro Holdings NV ( AABA.ASX ) Monday announced that it had agreed to buy a 93.4% stake in Pakistan s Prime Bank for 172 million.Super 8s: India vs Pakistan, April 15 rediff.com - Mar 05 6:17 AM
Now this takes the definition of breaking news to the next dimension: India will play Pakistan in the Super Eights of the ICC World Cup 2007 on Sunday, April 15.Pakistan 10-year PIB cut-off yield falls to 10.1988 pct Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 05 3:30 AM
KARACHI, March 5 (Reuters) - Pakistan's central bank set a cut-off yield of 10.1988 percent on the benchmark 10-year investment bond at an auction on Monday, down from 10.5270 percent previously.Growing US concerns over Pakistan Central Chronicle - Mar 05 10:01 AM
The US Vice President secretly stopped in Pakistan recently on his way to Afghanistan and conveyed to the Pakistani leadership that there is a growing concern in his country about Islamabad's inadequate support to the war against terrorism.Two "U.S. spies" killed in Pakistan AlertNet - Mar 05 6:36 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds another murdered man found) PESHAWAR, Pakistan, March 5 (Reuters) - Suspected pro-Taliban militants shot dead two Pakistani tribesmen near the Afghan border after accusing them of being U.S. ... Pakistan warn crushing reply against any aggression The Pakistan Link - Mar 05 10:52 AM
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Tasnim Aslam on Monday warned for crushing reply if Pakistan was attacked from any side of the border.Pakistan says action against Iran will be disastrous Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 05 7:18 AM
Pakistan - Iran Pakistan on Monday hoped that there would be no military action against Iran as it would have disastrous consequences economically and politically for the region and also for Pakistan.US committed to support free, fair elections in Pakistan, says Crocker The Pakistan Link - Mar 05 10:53 AM
LAHORE: US Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker stressed America's commitment to support Pakistan in holding free and fair elections and the vital role of women in shaping society during his farewell visit here Monday.India-Pakistan anti-terror panel to hold landmark meeting in Islamabad Channel NewsAsia - Mar 05 4:38 AM
NEW DELHI : Strategic analysts in New Delhi have said last month's train blasts may actually provide greater momentum to the slow-moving peace process with Pakistan.TERROR CAMPS GAINING GROUND IN PAKISTAN New York Post - Mar 05 2:47 AM
WASHINGTON - U.S. intelligence agencies have evidence that al Qaeda and the Taliban are becoming more organized inside Pakistan and are boldly planning more attacks on U.S. interests, The Post has learned. Sources say U.S. spy satellites and...Pakistan arrests 5 suspects Daily News - Mar 05 12:43 PM
PAKISTAN: Pakistani police arrested five suspected Afghan militants in a raid in the city of Quetta and a Pakistani newspaper said on Sunday the Taliban had conceded the arrest last week of one of their top leaders."US' policy on Pakistan rests on 'dubious and misplaced' assumptions" ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 05 12:38 AM
Washington, Mar 5 (ANI): US' policy on Pakistan and the war against global terrorism was based on "dubious and misplaced assumptions" that the present regime there was the only viable option (to fight against terror), and that by liquidating top Al Qaeda leadership, terrorism war would have been half won. A leading Pakistani journalist Najam Mushtaq has written this in his article ...India-Pakistan anti-terror mechanism to meet in Islamabad Tuesday IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 04 11:35 PM
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India is likely to share with Pakistan some information about its ongoing probe into bomb blasts in the Samjhauta Express link train at the first meeting of their newly-set up anti-terror mechanism in Islamabad Tuesday.ABN Amro to buy Pakistan's Prime Bank for $227 mln Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 04 10:26 PM
KARACHI, March 5 (Reuters) - Dutch bank ABN Amro agreed to buy a 93.4 percent stake in Pakistan's Prime Bank for 13.8 billion rupees ($227 million), the latest in a series of acquisition by foreign banks in Pakistan. In Pakistan Hold on to Your Mobile Turks.US - Mar 05 7:17 AM
When you are in Pakistan you better hold on tight to your mobile because the selling of stolen phone sets is increasingly becoming a lucrative business in the Asian country.Militants kill "U.S. spy" in Pakistan Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Mar 04 11:05 PM
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Suspected pro-Taliban militants shot dead a Pakistani tribesman on suspicion of being a U.S. informer, the second such killing near the Afghan border in less than a week, an official and witnesses said.Afghan, US troops attack Pakistan border post ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 04 10:55 PM
Islamabad, Mar.5 (ANI): Afghan and American troops based in Afghanistan have reportedly attacked a joint post of the Pakistan Army and paramilitary Frontier Corps at Lowara Mandi in the North Waziristan agency, while US gunship helicopters were reported to have violated Pakistan's airspace over the weekend. Official as well as tribal sources informed The News from Miramshah, headquarters of ...Pakistan reports more 'violations' by US-led forces IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 04 10:00 PM
Washington/Islamabad, March 5 (IANS) Pakistan has reported more violations by Afghan and US-led coalition forces on its border with Afghanistan and summoned its envoy in Washington home for consultations .Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline to be built in parts Outlook India - Mar 05 5:40 AM
The over 7-billion dollar Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline is likely to be built in parts with the three nations deciding to construct segments of the pipeline falling in their territory independently.PAKISTAN: UN cautions on Afghan refugee camp closures IRIN - Mar 05 12:30 AM
ISLAMABAD, 17 January 2007 (IRIN) - The United Nations on Wednesday has expressed concern over a decision by Pakistan's government to close four Afghan refugee camps in the border areas due to security concerns.India-Pakistan anti-terror mechanism to meet in Islamabad Tuesday Calcutta News - Mar 05 12:45 AM
India is likely to share with Pakistan 'some information' about its ongoing probe into bomb blasts in the Samjhauta Express' link train at the first meeting of their newly-set up anti-terror mechanism in Islamabad Tuesday.PAKISTAN: Registration open to more Afghan refugees IRIN - Mar 05 12:30 AM
ISLAMABAD, 4 January 2007 (IRIN) - An ongoing registration campaign, aimed at providing official identification cards to Afghan refugees, is now open to all Afghans possessing documentary evidence of their living in Pakistan at the time of the 2005 census, officials announced on Thursday.ABN Amro to buy Pakistan's Prime Bank Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 04 8:57 PM
KARACHI, March 5 (Reuters) - Dutch bank ABN Amro said on Monday it had agreed to buy a 93.4 percent stake in Pakistan's Prime Bank for 13.8 billion rupees ($227.35 million).Militants kill "U.S. spy" in Pakistan AlertNet - Mar 04 10:51 PM
Source: Reuters PESHAWAR, Pakistan, March 5 (Reuters) - Suspected pro-Taliban militants shot dead a Pakistani tribesman on suspicion of being a U.S. informer, the second such killing near the Afghan border in less ... Feinstein: Pakistan lax on al-Qaida UPI - Mar 04 10:08 AM
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein says Pakistan should let U.S. troops into areas dominated by a resurging al-Qaida or send its own troops in to pursue terrorists.ABN Amro to buy 93.4 pct stake in Pakistan's Prime Bank for 172 mln eur UPDATE Sharewatch - Mar 05 2:48 AM
AMSTERDAM (AFX) - ABN Amro Holdings NV has agreed to buy a 93.4 pct stake in Pakistan's Prime Bank for 172 mln eur, the Dutch bank said. ABN Amro also said it will launch a tender offer for all remaining shares of Prime Bank from minority shareholders.EU bans most Pakistan International Airlines fleet Arab Times - Mar 05 3:16 AM
BRUSSELS, March 5 (Reuters) - The European Union banned on Monday most of Pakistan International Airlines' (PAI) fleet from flying to the 27-nation bloc, and it lifted restrictions on two other carriers that had previously been on the EU's "blacklist".Pakistan arrests 12 Indian fishermen AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 03 10:42 PM
Pakistan said its coast guard has seized five Indian boats and arrested 12 fishermen for illegal fishing in the country's territorial waters in the Arabian Sea.Holi celebrated in Pakistan New Kerala - Mar 05 1:51 AM
Islamabad, Mar 5: Hindus in Pakistan offered prayers at temples and lit bonfires to celebrate the festival of colours accross the country over the weekend.Pakistan arrests suspect wanted for high-profile murder cases People's Daily - Mar 04 10:44 PM
Pakistan's Crime Investigation Department (CID) has claimed to have arrested a suspected militant wanted for involvement in several high-profile killings and sectarian attacks, the DAWN newspaper reported Monday.Pakistan minister asks Musharraf to put off general elections New Kerala - Mar 05 2:19 AM
Islamabad, Mar 5: A minister in Pakistan's ruling coalition has said President Pervez Musharraf should postpone general elections scheduled for later this year to allow the situation in Iran, Afghanistan and Iraq to stabilise.Violent debate on women's rights in Pakistan The Christian Science Monitor - Mar 05 3:15 PM
A recent murder indicates a backlash by some against women as their rights and opportunities increase. Kiwi cyclist wins Tour de Pakistan second phase New Kerala - Mar 05 2:34 AM
Islamabad, Mar.5: New Zealand cyclist Justin Care won the second phase of Tour de Pakistan Cycle Race Monday. His compatriot, Robin Reid, came second.Pakistan ready to buy Airbuses to ease European Union ban on PIA planes: report New Kerala - Mar 05 1:33 AM
Karachi, Mar 5: Pakistan's national flag carrier is reported to have conveyed to the European Union it's willingness to replace the Boeing 737s in it's fleet by EU-made Airbus planes for European destinations in an effort to ease the planed EU ban on PIA.Pakistan calls conference of envoys of seven countries New Kerala - Mar 05 1:03 AM
Islamabad, Mar 5: Under intense pressure from United States to crack down on Taliban and al Qaeda, Pakistan has called a conference of top diplomats, including the Indian envoy, to hold a brain-storming session on handling the "challenging" situation.Inzy confident Pakistan will do well Khaleej Times - Mar 04 7:54 PM
PORT OF SPAIN Pakistan captain Inzamamul Haq has expressed confidence that his team will do well in the ICC World Cup despite the loss of pace duo Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif and all-rounder Abdul Razzaq."US' policy on Pakistan rests on 'dubious and misplaced' assumptions" New Kerala - Mar 05 12:49 AM
Washington, Mar 5: US' policy on Pakistan and the war against global terrorism was based on "dubious and misplaced assumptions" that the present regime there was the only viable option (to fight against terror), and that by liquidating top Al Qaeda leadership, terrorism war would have been half won.(AFX UK Focus) 2007-03-05 06:50 GMT: ABN Amro to buy 93.4 pct stake in Pakistan's Prime Bank for 172 mln eur Interactive Investor - Mar 04 11:19 PM
AMSTERDAM (AFX) - ABN Amro Holdings NV has agreed to buy a 93.4 pct stake in Pakistan's Prime Bank for 172 mln eur, the Dutch bank said.ABN Amro to buy 93.4 pct stake in Pakistan's Prime Bank for 172 mln eur Sharewatch - Mar 04 10:48 PM
ABN Amro also said it will launch a tender offer for all remaining shares of Prime Bank from minority shareholders. "Pakistan has one of the world's fastest growing financial markets and is a key growth market for ABN Amro in Asia," CEO of ABN Amro Asia Jeroen Drost said.Taliban target 'un-Islamic businesses' in Pakistan New Kerala - Mar 05 12:42 AM
Islamabad, Mar 5: Bomb blasts destroyed two barber shops and a music store in Pakistan's Bajore tribal agency where pro-Taliban militants have warned people against shaving off beards and selling music CDs, calling them "un-Islamic business".ACU meets with Pakistan team as part of anti-corruption campaign New Kerala - Mar 04 11:43 PM
Karachi, Mar 5: The ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit has met with the Pakistan World Cup squad at their team hotel in Trinidad in its bid to avoid a repeat of the recent potential match-fixing controversy involving West Indies' Marlon Samuels.\'United States spy\' shot dead in Pakistan\'s tribal area New Kerala - Mar 04 10:54 PM
Miranshah (Pakistan), Mar 5: Suspected militants in a Pakistan's tribal area shot dead a tribesman accused of spying for US forces operating in neighbouring Afghanistan, officials said today.Pakistan shrug off absent stars Sunday Times - Mar 04 10:21 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - Pakistan shrugged off the absences of strike bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif when they arrived for the World Cup.Afghan, United States troops attack Pakistan border post New Kerala - Mar 04 10:33 PM
Islamabad, Mar 5 : Afghan and American troops based in Afghanistan have reportedly attacked a joint post of the Pakistan Army and paramilitary Frontier Corps at Lowara Mandi in the North Waziristan agency, while US gunship helicopters were reported to have violated Pakistan's airspace over the weekend.Lawmakers: Pakistan must do more to stem al-Qaida KRIS-TV Corpus Christi - Mar 04 3:33 PM
WASHINGTON Two lawmakers on the intelligence committees say Pakistan must do more to stem al-Qaida in its ungoverned territories. The challenge comes amid growing signs...Pakistan must do more to stop al-Qaida, lawmakers say Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Mar 04 9:45 AM
WASHINGTON Pakistan must do more to stem al-Qaida in its ungoverned territories amid growing signs operatives plan a spring offensive against allied forces in Afghanistan, lawmakers on the intelligence committees said Sunday. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Rep. Peter Hoekstra, R-Mich., also said the U.S. must work to ensure that North Korea sticks to its promise to limit its nuclear ...Pakistan Denies U.S. Has Authority To Target Militants Inside Pakistan WLBZ Bangor - Mar 04 12:42 PM
Pakistan says coalition forces in Afghanistan do not have the authority to pursue Taliban militants across the border into Pakistani territory.Senators: Pakistan Must Address al-Qaida AP via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 04 8:33 AM
Pakistan must step up to stem al-Qaida in its ungoverned territories amid growing signs operatives plan a spring offensive against allied forces in Afghanistan, lawmakers on the intelligence committees said Sunday.Pakistan: No entry for coalition troops AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 03 10:36 AM
Pakistan vehemently denied Saturday the U.S. military's claim that coalition forces in Afghanistan have the authority to pursue Taliban fleeing across the border into Pakistani territory.Spokeswoman: Pakistan prepared to defend UPI - Mar 05 7:39 AM
A Pakistani Foreign Office spokeswoman said Monday the country would offer a "crushing reply" to any nation attempting to attack its borders. ...Pakistan arrests suspected militant for high-profile killings AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 04 8:39 PM
Pakistani police has arrested a suspected militant wanted for the high-profile murders of leaders of a rival sect, officials said.Poor in Pakistan must have access to microcredit: Nobel laureate suggests Business Recorder - Mar 04 3:09 PM
ISLAMABAD (March 05 2007): Bangladesh Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that the Pakistan government has done a lot of things in micro-finance sector for poverty alleviation and uplift of the poor.Pakistan asks for information on Samjhauta Express probe New Kerala - Mar 04 5:56 PM
Karachi, Mar 4: Ahead of the first meeting of the joint anti-terror mechanism, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz today asked India to apprise Pakistan of the investigation being made in the February 18 Samjhauta Express blasts in which several Pakistanis were killed.Pakistan says forces cannot cross into country Seattle Times - Mar 04 12:42 AM
Pakistan vehemently denied Saturday the U.S. military's claim that coalition forces in Afghanistan have the authority to pursue Taliban...Militant arrested in Pakistan New Kerala - Mar 04 5:55 PM
Karachi, Mar 4: An islamic militant, said to be involved in the killing of some prominent Sunni Muslim leaders in Pakistan, was arrested here today, a senior official said.India-Pakistan terror panel to discuss train blasts TODAYonline - 2 hours, 52 minutes ago
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (L) and India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh prior to a meeting in Havana, Cuba, September 2006, when the idea of formation of the anti-terror panel was first floated.Pakistan denies U.S. pursuit claim The Philadelphia Inquirer - Mar 04 12:10 AM
Pakistan yesterday vehemently denied the U.S. military's claim that coalition forces in Afghanistan have the authority to pursue Taliban fighters fleeing into Pakistani territory.Reported capture of Taliban leader in Pakistan likely won't stop spring offensive Madera Tribune - Mar 04 10:23 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The reported capture of the former Taliban defense minister will likely boost Pakistan's anti-terror credentials and deliver a setback to the insurgent movement, but some doubt it will curb militant violence.Senators: Pakistan Must Address al-Qaeda News 8 San Diego - Mar 04 9:43 AM
Pakistan must step up to stem al-Qaeda in its ungoverned territories amid growing signs operatives plan a spring offensive against allied forces in Afghanistan, lawmakers on the intelligence committees said Sunday.US urges Pakistan clamp on Al Qaeda Gulf Daily News - Mar 04 3:02 PM
WASHINGTON: Pakistan must step up to stem Al Qaeda in its ungoverned territories amid growing signs operatives plan a spring offensive against allied forces in Afghanistan, members of intelligence committees in the US Congress said yesterday.Pakistan braces for Taliban backlash after arrest Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 03 7:09 AM
Pakistan braced for reprisals on Saturday, with police on alert for suicide attacks in the city where a senior Taliban leader was captured this week.Pakistan still a safe have for Taliban: Cohen ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 04 2:23 AM
Washington, Mar 4 (ANI): US based analyst Stephen Cohen has said that notwithstanding statements to the contrary, Pakistan continued to be a safe haven for the Taliban militia. He said there were clear evidences that showed terror organizations like the Taliban and al Qaeda working hand-in-gloves with Pakistan's all-powerful intelligence outfit, the ISI, despite rebuttals from Islamabad. In ...Pakistan won't OK pursuit of fleeing Taliban Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Mar 04 2:22 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Pakistan vehemently denied on Saturday the U.S. military's claim that coalition forces in Afghanistan have the authority to pursue Taliban fighters fleeing into Pakistani territory.Bombs damage music store, barber shops in Pakistan Khaleej Times - Mar 04 8:01 AM
KHAR, Pakistan - Two bombs targeting barber shops and a music store exploded in northwestern Pakistan, where Islamic militants have issued threats against shaving beards and selling music, a security official said Sunday.ABN Amro acquires controlling stake in Pakistan's Prime Bank Banking Business Review - Mar 05 6:05 PM
The Netherlands-based international banking group ABN Amro is to acquire a 93.4% interest in Pakistans Prime Bank for a cash consideration of PKR13.8 billion, or PKR54 per share. The banking giant has commented that it also intends to launch an offer for the remaining shares.Pakistan denies US has authority to pursue Taliban The Pakistan Link - Mar 04 9:53 AM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has vehemently denied the US military s claim that coalition forces in Afghanistan have the authority to pursue Taliban fleeing across the border into Pakistani territory.Pakistan paying the price for US policies, jurists told Dawn - 1 hour, 59 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD, March 5: Leading human rights activists, lawyers, academics and politicians told a panel of eminent jurists from the International Commission of Justice at a public hearing here on Monday that US polices had pushed the region to the brink of disaster.Pakistan asks for information on Samjhauta Express probe Outlook India - Mar 04 7:21 AM
Ahead of the first meeting of the joint anti-terror mechanism, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz today asked India to apprise Pakistan of the investigation being made in the February 18 Samjhauta Express blasts in which several Pakistanis were killed.Pakistan denies U-S has authority to target militants inside Pakistan Fox21 - Mar 04 5:37 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Pakistan says coalition forces in Afghanistan do not have the authority to pursue Taliban militants across the border into Pakistani territory.Regional TV channels planned in Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 04 1:50 AM
Islamabad, March 4 (IANS) Bolan , Mehraan and Abaseen are among the new television channels being launched by Pakistan s official network PTV to make the media more dynamic and informative , according to Pakistan Information Minister Muhammad Ali Durrani.Pakistan says U.S. has no right to cross border Pioneer Press - Mar 04 1:03 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Pakistan vehemently denied Saturday the U.S. military's contention that coalition forces in Afghanistan have the authority to pursue Taliban fleeing across the border into Pakistani territory. "There is no authorization for hot pursuit into our territory," said Maj. Gen. Waheed Arshad, a spokesman for the Pakistani Army. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry also rejected an assertion ...Spokeswoman: Pakistan prepared to defend The Washington Times - Mar 05 9:10 AM
A Pakistani Foreign Office spokeswoman said Monday the country would offer a "crushing reply" to any nation attempting to attack its borders. Spokeswoman Tasnim Aslam said in Islamabad that the country is prepared to defend itself from invasion, Pakistani GEO TV reported Monday.