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Hafeez scripts Pakistan's comfortable win 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 06 4:58 PM
Mohammad Hafeez gave an impressive all-round performance to guide Pakistan to an emphatic 77-run victory over Canada in a World Cup warm-up match here on Tuesday.Pakistan disappointed after new terror talks with India AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 06 12:29 PM
Pakistan was left disappointed after the first meeting of a new anti-terror panel with India on Tuesday, complaining about a lack of information on last month's deadly cross-border train attack.Pakistan airline says EU ban 'discrimination' AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 06 12:15 PM
The chairman of Pakistan's national airline on Tuesday accused the European Union of discrimination after it imposed a safety ban on most of its ageing fleet.Sami and Arafat join Pakistan side CNN.com - Mar 06 10:47 AM
Fast bowlers Mohammad Sami and Yasir Arafat are on their way to the Caribbean to join Pakistan's World Cup squad, an official has said.India, Pakistan hold anti-terror talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 06 9:19 AM
India and Pakistan held the first meeting Tuesday of a new panel to fight terrorism and discuss intelligence-sharing, in the latest initiative in the South Asian peace process, officials said.We have variety in attack, says Pakistan coach AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 06 9:12 AM
Pakistan's cricket coach Bob Woolmer on Tuesday put a brave face on the absence of two key fast bowlers, saying his team had the resources to do well in the World Cup.India-Pakistan terror panel to discuss train blasts AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 06 12:34 AM
An India-Pakistan anti-terror panel held its first meeting with talks focusing on the firebombing of a train linking the two countries which killed 68 people, officials said.Hardblogger: Pakistan 2007 vs. Cambodia 1970 MSNBC - Mar 06 8:39 AM
Removing the Pakistan safe haven is critical to achieving success in Afghanistan and the larger global war on terror. At some point, the United States is going to tire of Pakistan s seeming inability or apparent unwillingness to address the problem, and take it upon itself to resolve it, regardless of the risk to the longevity of the Musharraf government.Pushing Pakistan s Musharaf to the brink as Afghanistan hangs in the balance World Tribune - Mar 06 4:18 PM
UNITED NATIONS Probably quite deservingly, Pakistan has been pulled into the political blame game for the security situation in neighboring Afghanistan.Pakistan Airline Cuts European Flights AP via Yahoo! Finance - Mar 06 8:47 AM
Pakistan's national airline announced Tuesday that it had slashed its flights to Europe by nearly 50 percent after the European Union barred most of its planes due to safety concerns.Pakistan beats Canada by 77 runs in World Cup cricket warmup CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Mar 06 4:35 PM
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) - Pakistan recovered from an early wobble to beat Canada by 77 runs in a World Cup warmup match Tuesday, with the match reduced by four overs because of delays to fix a collapsed sightscreen.Militants kill Pakistan tribesman CNews - 2 hours, 43 minutes ago
MIRAN SHAH, Pakistan (AP) - Suspected Islamic militants shot dead a Pakistani tribesman whom they accused of spying for the United States in a tribal region bordering Afghanistan, a Pakistani intelligence official said.Pakistan beats Canada by 77 runs in World Cup cricket warmup Canada.com - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
Pakistan's batsman Kamran Akmal, front, plays stroke as Canada's wicketkeeper Ashish Bagai, back, looks on. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad -- Pakistan recovered from an early wobble to beat Canada by 77 runs in a World Cup warmup match Tuesday, with the match reduced by four overs because of delays to fix a collapsed sightscreen.Pakistan win against unambitious Canada Stuff - Mar 06 5:08 PM
ST AUGUSTINE: Solid batting and efficient bowling eased Pakistan to a 77-run victory over Canada in their World Cup warm-up match.Pakistan concerned about Gul deal BBC News - Mar 06 2:45 AM
Pakistan ask Gloucestershire for assurances that Umar Gul will not be overworked by the county.Coach: Akhtar, Asif absence will allow Pakistan to concentrate on cricket Slam! Sports - Mar 06 4:52 PM
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) - Pakistan is seeing a positive from fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif being ruled out of the World Cup with injury - with coach Bob Woolmer saying their inclusion would have cast a shadow over the team.Cricket: Pakistan ease to win against Canada The New Zealand Herald - Mar 06 4:01 PM
ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad - Solid batting and efficient bowling eased Pakistan to a 77-run victory over Canada in their World Cup warm-up match today.Pakistan are better off without Asif and Shoaib Times Online - Mar 06 3:51 PM
Bob Woolmer believes that Pakistan will be better off without Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, the fast bowlers who have been ruled out of the World Cup through injury, because of the doping allegations hanging over them.Pakistan too powerful for Canada BBC News - Mar 06 6:44 AM
Pakistan beat Canada by 77 runs in St Augustine, Trinidad.Pakistan outclass Canada in Trinidad RTÉ News - Mar 06 3:50 PM
Pakistan's batting power proved too much for Canada in their warm-up match in Trinidad as the Asian side eased to a 77-run victory.Feb. 27: What s going in in Pakistan? Carroll County Online - Mar 06 6:16 PM
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.Akhtar and Asif absence will allow Pakistan to concentrate on cricket: Woolmer Associated Press via Yahoo! India News - Mar 06 11:25 AM
Pakistan was relieved that fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif were ruled out of the World Cup with injury _ with coach Bob Woolmer saying their inclusion would have cast a shadow over the team. Pakistan posts 273 in World Cup warmup against Canada CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Mar 06 11:31 AM
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) - Pakistan recovered from an early wobble to reach 273-8 against Canada in a World Cup warmup match Tuesday, with the innings reduced by two overs because of delays to fix a collapsed sightscreen.UPDATE 2-Pakistan ease to win against unambitious Canada Reuters.co.uk - Mar 06 4:47 PM
ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad, March 6 (Reuters) - Solid batting and efficient bowling eased Pakistan to a 77-run victory over Canada in their World Cup warm-up match on Tuesday.Hafeez shows his skills as Pakistan cruise CricInfo - Mar 06 3:36 PM
A fine all-round display from Mohammad Hafeez ensured Pakistan avoided any slip-ups as they eased to a 77-run warm-up win over Canada in Trinidad.US turns blind eye to Pakistan's rights record: Amnesty New Kerala - 24 minutes ago
By Arun Kumar, Washington, March 7: The United States has castigated Pakistan, a key ally in the fight against terrorism, for multiple human rights failures, but Amnesty International accused it of turning a blind eye to many abuses there.India, Pakistan discuss cooperation on terrorism Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Mar 06 9:30 AM
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - India and Pakistan, their ties bedevilled by decades of suspicion, on Tuesday took a small step to improving relations by exchanging information on security problems in their first talks on fighting terrorism together.NINE NAVAL FORCES BEGIN ANTI-TERROR EXERCISE IN PAKISTAN The Tocqueville Connection - Mar 06 3:12 PM
KARACHI, March 6, 2007 (AFP) - Naval warships from nine nations Tuesday began a joint exercise in Pakistan aimed at boosting cooperation in combating terrorism at sea, the navy said.India gives evidence on Samjhauta, Mumbai blasts to Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 06 10:00 AM
Islamabad/New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) India Tuesday gave Pakistan evidence in the form of photographs of Pakistani nationals allegedly involved in the recent Samjhauta Express link train blasts and the Mumbai train carnage last year at the first meeting of their anti-terror mechanism in Islamabad.Sami and Arafat flying to West Indies to join Pakistan team Associated Press via Yahoo! India News - Mar 06 10:25 AM
Yasir Arafat and Mohammad Sami were traveling to the West Indies to join Pakistan's World Cup team on Tuesday, despite not having official clearances to play. Pakistan, United States, United Kingdom Navies take part in exercise to combat sea terror New Kerala - 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
Karachi, Mar 6: Nine countries, including Pakistan, China, the US and Britain have started multinational naval exercises in the North Arabian Sea today to improve cooperation against "terrorism in the sea".Sami, Arafat to join Pakistan squad Stuff - Mar 06 12:23 PM
ST AUGUSTINE: Fast bowlers Mohammad Sami and Yasir Arafat were on their way to the Caribbean to join Pakistan's World Cup squad, an official said on Tuesday.Pakistan International Airlines to take on lease two Airbus 310 aircrafts New Kerala - 1 hour, 40 minutes ago
Karachi, Mar 6: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) today announced plans to obtain on lease two Airbus 310 aircrafts after the European Union banned most of its fleet from flying to the 27-nation bloc.United States slams human rights record of Pakistan New Kerala - 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
Sridhar Krishnaswami, Washington, Mar 6: The United States has slammed the human rights situation in Pakistan, arguing that in spite of President Pervez Musharraf's stated commitment to democratic transition and enlightened moderation, "the country's record continued to be poor".Can Pakistan mount a serious challenge? The Hindu - Mar 06 12:37 PM
The conditions in the Caribbean should suit PakistanPakistan's state airline hit by European safety curbs IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 06 7:11 AM
Islamabad, March 6 (DPA) The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) faces a crippling blow to its global operations following a decision by the European Union to bar all but seven of its 42 aircraft from flying in the bloc s airspace.Pakistan 'happy to lose shadow' FOXSPORTS.com.au - Mar 06 12:09 PM
PAKISTAN is relieved that fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif were ruled out of the World Cup with injury, coach Bob Woolmer saying today (AEDT) their inclusion would have cast a shadow over the team.Pakistan 'have variety in attack' Gulf Daily News - Mar 06 5:18 PM
PORT-OF-SPAIN: Pakistan's cricket coach Bob Woolmer yesterday put a brave face on the absence of two key fast bowlers, saying his team had the resources to do well in the World Cup.Pakistan sends reports of Akhtar, Asif to ICC Fox Sports - Mar 06 1:49 AM
Pakistan asked the International Cricket Council Monday to allow it to add two players to its World Cup squad after fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif were ruled out with injury.Pakistan requests extra players Adelaide Now - Mar 06 6:26 AM
PAKISTAN has asked the International Cricket Council to allow it to add two players to its World Cup squad after accused drug cheats fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif were ruled out, officially due to injury.Inzamam steadies Pakistan as sightscreen delays play Reuters.co.uk - Mar 06 11:32 AM
ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad, March 6 (Reuters) - Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez scored half-centuries to steady Pakistan's innings in their World Cup warm-up match against Canada on Tuesday after a fallen sightscreen delayed play.Pakistan stiffens pace attack FOXSPORTS.com.au - Mar 06 11:01 AM
FAST bowlers Mohammad Sami and Yasir Arafat were on their way to the Caribbean to join Pakistan's World Cup squad, an official said overnight.India gives Pakistan photo of Samjhauta blasts suspect The Times of India - Mar 06 11:03 AM
ISLAMABAD: Hinting at involvement of elements based across the border in Samjhauta Express blasts, India on Tuesday handed over to Pakistan a photo of a suspected Pakistani national believed to be involved in the terror attack and sought its cooperation in tracking him down.CIA Moving Resources to Pakistan to Hunt for Usama Bin Laden FOX 35 Orlando - Mar 06 10:13 AM
The CIA is moving fresh personnel and equipment into Pakistan to aid in the hunt for Usama bin Laden and his deputy Ayman al Zawahiri, a U.S. official said Tuesday.Pakistan too strong for Canada sportal.com.au - Mar 06 3:49 PM
Pakistan's batting power proved too much for Canada in their warm-up match in Trinidad as the Asian side eased to a 77-run victory in Trinidad.Sami, Arafat to join Pakistan squad Reuters.co.uk - Mar 06 10:32 AM
ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad, March 6 (Reuters) - Fast bowlers Mohammad Sami and Yasir Arafat were on their way to the Caribbean to join Pakistan's World Cup squad, an official said on Tuesday.Fifteen militants, tribesmen slain in Pakistan fight Middle East Times - Mar 06 7:49 AM
WANA, Pakistan & KABUL -- Foreign Islamist militants fought gunbattles with tribesmen in a lawless Pakistani region bordering Afghanistan Tuesday, leaving 15 people dead, officials said.Video Report: EU bans most Pakistan airlines due to poor safety records New Kerala - Mar 06 4:04 PM
Brussels, Mar.06: The European Union banned most of Pakistan International Airlines' fleet from flying to the 27-nation bloc. The executive European Commission said only PIA's seven Boeing 777s would be allowed to fly to the EU.Rally Energy Ups Stake in Pakistan Concession Rigzone - Mar 06 8:04 AM
Rally Energy, through a wholly owned subsidiary, has closed the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of an additional 7.5% interest in the Safed Koh Concession in Pakistan, increasing the Corporation's interest to 30%, as previously announced on October 24, 2006. All requisite Pakistan government approvals have been received and the US$11.4 million purchase price was satisfied on March ...US slams human rights record of Pakistan Outlook India - Mar 06 9:02 AM
The United States has slammed the human rights situation in Pakistan, arguing that in spite of President Pervez Musharraf's stated commitment to democratic transition and enlightened moderation, "the country's record continued to be poor".Fallen sightscreen halts Pakistan in their tracks Reuters.co.uk - Mar 06 8:32 AM
ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad, March 6 (Reuters) - A fallen sightscreen held up play for more than an hour in the World Cup warm-up match between Pakistan and Canada on Tuesday.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.India gives Pakistan photo of Samjhauta blasts suspect The Times of India - Mar 06 7:58 AM
Hinting at involvement of elements based across the border in Samjhauta Express blasts, India handed over to Pakistan a photo of a suspected Pakistani national.Free elections must, US tells Pakistan Central Chronicle - Mar 06 10:09 AM
Lahore, Mar 6: The US has pressed the Pervez Musharraf regime to conduct 'free and fair' elections in Pakistan. It also stressed that Pakistan and the US are 'partners in fighting extremism and terrorism'.Pakistan was not a "scapegoat", says Musharraf Outlook India - Mar 06 7:02 AM
In the backdrop of US calls asking him to combat Taliban and al-Qaida forces, President Pervez Musharraf today said Pakistan was not a "scapegoat" and "not vulnerable" to any pressure.India hands over suspects's pictures to Pakistan rediff.com - Mar 06 7:34 AM
New Delhi also gave more evidence of involvement of Pakistan-based terror groups in the blasts in Delhi, Hyderabad and Varanasi and attack on makeshift temple in Ayodhya.Pakistan, India hold anti-terrorism talks ABC via Yahoo!7 News - Mar 06 1:44 AM
Officials from Pakistan and India are holding talks on how to prevent terrorism in both countries.Pakistan arrest kindles hope San Jose Mercury News - Mar 06 12:06 AM
The arrest of a senior Taliban leader in a Pakistani city long reputed to be a haven for the group kindled guarded hope among Western and Afghan security officials Friday that the government in Pakistan plans to move more aggressively against insurgents taking refuge on its territory.Cheney makes surprise visit to Pakistan ITV.com - Mar 06 6:31 AM
US Vice-President Dick Cheney has made an unannounced visit to Pakistan. Mr Cheney will be using the surprise trip to press for President Pervez Musharraf's help in combating the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan.Iran urges Pakistan to dismantle terror groups ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 05 11:28 PM
Tehran, Mar 6 (ANI): Iran has reportedly urged Pakistan to carry out an appropriate programme to dismantle terrorist groups on the border area. Addressing press persons, Iran Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki last evening said during the recent talks with Pakistan "we proposed the Pakistan government to carry out an appropriate programme to dismantle the terrorist groups on the border ...Free elections must, US tells Pakistan IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 05 11:01 PM
Lahore, March 6 (IANS) The US has pressed the Pervez Musharraf regime to conduct free and fair elections in Pakistan.Shadow boxing on Pakistan's border Asia Times - Mar 06 2:47 AM
KARACHI - The United States has clearly informed Pakistan of plans to send special task forces with air cover to operate inside Pakistan's tribal areas on the border with Afghanistan to smoke out al-Qaeda, which is gearing up to carry out major attacks against the US and its European allies.Pakistan c.bank buys 18 billion rupees to T-bills Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 05 11:13 PM
KARACHI, March 6 (Reuters) - Pakistan's central bank bought back 18 billion rupees ($296.54 million) of Treasury bills on Tuesday at 9.0 percent under three-day reverse-repo contracts to inject liquidity into a tight money market.Pakistan expects information from India on probe into deadly train bombing Associated Press via Yahoo! India News - Mar 05 10:25 PM
Pakistan said it expects to get information on India's investigation into last month's deadly bombing of a cross-border train service at a Tuesday meeting of a new bilateral counterterrorism panel. Pakistan denies it has authority to target Taliban Daily Bulletin - Mar 06 12:57 AM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - 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.Pakistan await approval on Sami, Arafat Financial Express - Mar 06 8:50 AM
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) finally made a formal request to the ICC to allow for the inclusion of Mohammad Sami and Yasir Arafat for the World Cup as replacements for Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif.Pakistan await OK on Sami, Arafat CricInfo - Mar 06 3:05 AM
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) finally made a formal request to the ICC for the replacement of injured fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif for the World Cup. They requested the inclusion of fast bowler Mohammad Sami and allrounder Yasir Arafat .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.Pakistan carrier cancels Europe flights after EU ban Khaleej Times - Mar 06 3:05 AM
KARACHI - Pakistan s national carrier has cancelled 14 flights to Europe over the next three weeks after the European Union imposed a safety ban on most of its fleet, PIA officials said on Tuesday.Pakistan participation up 200 per cent at Motexha 2007 AME Info - Mar 06 2:39 AM
Motexha 2007, the largest annual garments, textiles, leather and fashion accessories event in the Middle East, which takes place at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre (DIEC) on 19 - 21 March 2007, has attracted the largest contingent of participants ever from Pakistan.Cummins Hoping To Catch Pakistan Cold Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Mar 05 9:09 PM
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.Pakistan film actor Meera planing to join politics ANI via Yahoo! India News - Mar 05 8:55 PM
Karachi, Mar 6 (ANI): Pakistani film actress Meera, who rose to fame last year after performing a steamy kissing scene in Indian film "Nazar", produced by Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt, has reportedly decided to join politics. She claimed that she had offers from almost all the major political parties in Pakistan. Disclosing her ambition to join Pakistan politics in an informal chat ...CIA fortifies effort to find Osama bin Laden in Pakistan Boston Herald - Mar 05 9:04 PM
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 Govt says it will not allow 'jihadis' to fight in Lebanon New Kerala - Mar 06 5:56 AM
Lahore, Mar 6: As a mark of protest against non-fulfilment of their demands by the Pakistan Government, cinema owners across Pakistan would start observing a token strike of one day per week from March 15, for three weeks.India-Pakistan terror panel to discuss train blasts Channel NewsAsia - Mar 05 9:29 PM
ISLAMABAD : 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 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.Pakistan: Action against Iran will be disastrous IranMania.com - Mar 06 2:34 AM
LONDON, March 6 (IranMania) - Pakistan 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, IRNA reported.India-Pakistan joint mechanism on terrorism held its first meeting in New Delhi India Daily - Mar 06 1:24 AM
The India-Pakistan joint mechanism on terrorism on Tuesday held its first meeting here with New Delhi focusing on the involvement of Pakistan-based elements in incidents of terrorism on its soil, including the Mumbai blasts.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 .Saudi Arabia's travel sector benefits from extended and upgraded partnership between Pakistan International Airlines ... AME Info - Mar 05 11:53 PM
Travel agencies across Saudi Arabia are benefiting from an enhanced global partnership between Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Sabre Travel Network.EU bans Pakistan airline flights BBC News - Mar 05 5:42 AM
The EU bars most of Pakistan International Airlines' fleet within its airspace due to safety concerns.Pakistan Foreign Office suggests increasing strength of missions New Kerala - Mar 06 2:24 AM
Islamabad, Mar 6: The Pakistan Foreign Office has suggested increasing the strength of its missions abroad, including that of its supporting staff, to bring them at par with regional countries.Rally Energy completes Pakistan acquisition [Press Release] CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance - Mar 06 5:00 AM
Rally Energy, through a wholly owned subsidiary, has now closed the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of an additional 7.5% interest in the Safed Koh Concession in Pakistan, increasing the Corporation's interest to 30%, as previously announced on October 24, 2006.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.India and Pakistan begin anti-terrorism talks International Herald Tribune - Mar 06 6:56 AM
After decades of distrust and blame, Indian and Pakistani officials on Tuesday began first-ever talks on how to fight terrorism together.Taxes on petrol, diesel in India more than in United States, Canada, Pakistan New Kerala - Mar 06 1:28 AM
New Delhi, Mar 6: Taxes and duties on petrol and diesel in India are higher than developed countries like US and Japan and even neighbours like Pakistan, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.India-Pakistan counter-terrorism panel holds maiden meeting New Kerala - Mar 05 11:10 PM
K J M Varma, Islamabad, Mar 6: The India-Pakistan Joint Mechanism on Terrorism today held its first meeting here with New Delhi focusing on the involvement of Pakistan-based elements in incidents of terrorism on its soil, including the Mumbai blasts.Slowdown in capital flight from Pakistan Gulf Times - Mar 05 11:37 PM
KARACHI: Flight of capital from Pakistan has almost ceased during the last one-and-a-half years mainly because of recession in the Gulf-based real estate market and stability in the rupee exchange rate coupled with domestic economic growth in the country, experts and officials have said.Free elections must, US tells Pakistan New Kerala - Mar 05 11:43 PM
Lahore, March 6: The US has pressed the Pervez Musharraf regime to conduct "free and fair" elections in Pakistan. It also stressed that Pakistan and the US are "partners in fighting extremism and terrorism".Foreign banks put their faith in Pakistan Financial Times - Mar 05 4:20 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.Senate confirms Crocker as ambassador to Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 06 6:21 PM
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Ryan Crocker, U.S. ambassador to Pakistan, as the new U.S. ambassador to Iraq.India, Pakistan convene joint panel on terrorism Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 06 12:07 AM
After decades of distrust and blaming each other for fueling militancy, Indian and Pakistani officials began their first ever talks on Tuesday on how to fight terrorism together.Violent debate on women's rights in Pakistan The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Mar 06 12:00 AM
Working for the public was a gift from God for Zille Huma Usman, Punjab's provincial minister for social welfare.Fifteen killed in Pakistan battle BBC News - Mar 06 9:14 AM
Fifteen people are killed in clashes between Pakistani tribesmen and foreign militants, officials say.EU Bans Pakistan International Airline Flights Over Safety Concerns Nasdaq - Mar 05 11:36 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 - Mar 05 8:50 PM
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 - Mar 05 7:32 PM
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 - Mar 05 9:10 PM
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.Pakistani clashes leave 15 dead AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 06 3:35 PM
Armed tribesmen attacked suspected Uzbek militants in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, triggering a battle in which 15 people were killed, Pakistani intelligence officials said.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.