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60 dead in Pakistan border fighting 
AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 10:31 AM
Tribal militias have killed dozens of foreign militants with alleged al-Qaida ties along the Afghan border, officials said Wednesday, in an offensive Pakistan has declared a victory against terrorism.China, Pakistan bowing to pressure on organ trade Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 6:39 AM
China and Pakistan, leaders in worldwide "transplant tourism," are bowing to outside pressure and cracking down on trafficking in human kidneys taken from executed prisoners and the poor, experts said on Wednesday.Pakistan's jihadi press problem The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 1:00 AM
When Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf moved to contain the judicial crisis engulfing his regime, the country's mainstream media were among the first casualties. But no threat was directed at Pakistan's radical jihadi press, which has been just as critical of the president's decision to suspend Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry three weeks ago.India, Pakistan talk on IPI pipeline UPI - Apr 04 12:14 PM
India and Pakistan on Wednesday discussed the proposed gas pipeline from Iran that has been stalled over pricing issues. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan ...Report: Pakistan agrees to free trade pact The Washington Times - Apr 04 4:38 PM
Pakistan has agreed to implement a South Asian free trade agreement, the Press Trust of India reported Wednesday. The South Asia Free Trade Area agreement was reached at the end of the two-day summit of the eight-nation South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation in New Delhi.Taylor Devices Gets $1.3M Pakistan Order AP via Yahoo! Finance - Apr 04 8:43 AM
Taylor Devices Inc., which makes equipment that protects buildings from natural disasters, said Wednesday that it received a $1.3 million order from a Pakistan hotel for seismic dampers.'Many killed' in Pakistan clash BBC News - Apr 04 5:47 AM
At least 44 people are killed in fierce fighting in Pakistan's tribal region of South Waziristan, officials say.60 Dead in Pakistan Border Fighting ABC News - Apr 04 7:28 AM
60 Killed in Fighting Between Pakistan Tribesmen, Foreign Militants Near Afghan BorderTaylor has impact in Pakistan bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance - Apr 04 8:10 AM
Taylor Devices, Inc. announced Wednesday that it has received a $1.3 million order from Pakistan for its seismic dampers.Pakistan's electricity theft, system losses estimated at Rs80b Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 52 minutes ago
ISLAMABAD Pakistan is losing Rs80 billion annually on account of electricity theft and system losses in the power sector. A day long workshop here yesterday called upon the government to reduce power losses to greatly overcome the growing power crisis in the country.China, Pakistan bowing to pressure on organ trade Stuff - Apr 04 1:40 PM
ROTTERDAM: China and Pakistan, leaders in worldwide "transplant tourism," are bowing to outside pressure and cracking down on trafficking in human kidneys taken from executed prisoners and the poor, experts said.Pakistan rally supports judge CNN.com - Apr 03 4:42 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (Reuters) -- More than 2,000 lawyers and flag-waving opposition supporters rallied outside the Supreme Court in the Pakistani capital on Tuesday in support of the country's suspended top judge who appealed for a public hearing.Pakistan Press Foundation OneWorld - Apr 04 4:48 PM
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) is a non-profit media research, documentation and training centre committed to promoting and defending freedom of expression.Pakistan question Woolmer's assistant Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Apr 04 11:31 AM
Mushtaq Ahmed, the assistant coach of the Pakistan team, was the first person to appear before the inquiry appointed by the Pakistan Cricket Board to evaluate their early World Cup elimination.ADB provides 2 million USD grant to Pakistan for micro-finance People's Daily - Apr 04 5:53 PM
The Government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday signed a two million U.S. dollars grant agreement that aims to use micro finance to help improve the lives of the country's poor people.WHO Official Lauds China, Pakistan Steps To End Organ Sales Nasdaq - Apr 04 11:32 AM
AMSTERDAM (AP)--The World Health Organization's top transplantation official Wednesday praised recent steps by China and Pakistan toward outlawing the sale of human organs for profit.Accord to pursue pipeline project: Pakistan, India to carry forward peace process Dawn - 54 minutes ago
NEW DELHI, April 4: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz had a 50-minute bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence here on Wednesday morning during which they agreed to carry forward the peace process and pursue decisively the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project.Pakistan advises Hurriyat to forge unity IANS via Yahoo! India News - Apr 04 9:56 AM
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Pakistan Wednesday reiterated its advice to Kashmiri separatist leaders to forge unity within their divided camp and come up with ideas for resolving the Kashmir issue.India, Pakistan making good progress: Pranab IANS via Yahoo! India News - Apr 04 9:03 AM
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday said he was optimistic about the progress of the composite dialogue with Pakistan, including on Jammu and Kashmir, and took a circumspect stance on the Pakistani formula for joint management of the state.Opponents of Pakistan's president rally AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 1:53 PM
Some 4,000 opponents of President Gen. Pervez Musharraf rallied Tuesday in Islamabad in the capital's biggest street demonstration yet against his removal of Pakistan's chief justice.Pakistan and India agree to speed up IPI gas line project Business Recorder - Apr 04 4:34 PM
NEW DELHI (April 05 2007): Pakistan and India on Wednesday reaffirmed unflinching commitment to complete Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas line project on fast track basis and to ensure an additional source of import to meet their growing energy needs.Pakistan-Musharraf Iran /POL/ Islamic Republic News Agency - Apr 04 1:31 PM
Islamabad, April 4 ,IRNA -- President General Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday hoped that exchange of parliamentarians and people to people contacts would further strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and Iran.Pakistan tribal assault leaves 250 dead in a month AFP via Yahoo! Asia News - Apr 04 8:33 AM
WANA, Pakistan (AFP) - Pakistani tribesmen beating war drums Wednesday launched their biggest assault yet against foreign Al-Qaeda militants in a border region after weeks of fighting that have left 250 people dead.Pakistan, India to push ahead with pipeline project Japan Today - Apr 04 1:11 PM
NEW DELHI Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz agreed with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday to work speedily on a project to build a transnational gas pipeline from Iran to India through Pakistan to meet growing energy needs of the two South Asian countries.Report: Pakistan agrees to free trade pact EARTHtimes.org - Apr 04 4:37 PM
Pakistan has agreed to implement a South Asian free trade agreement, the Press Trust of India reported Wednesday.Pakistan advises Hurriyat to forge unity Calcutta News - Apr 04 12:19 PM
Pakistan Wednesday reiterated its advice to Kashmiri separatist leaders to forge unity within their divided camp and come up with ideas for resolving the Kashmir issue.65 die as Pakistan tribesmen fight foreign militants IANS via Yahoo! India News - Apr 04 7:13 AM
Islamabad, April 4 (DPA) At least 65 people were killed Wednesday in Pakistan s South Waziristan tribal region after hundreds of locals launched a renewed offensive to expel foreign militants from the area, the private Aaj news channel said.Report: Pakistan agrees to free trade pact New Kerala - Apr 04 5:26 PM
NEW DELHI, April 4: Pakistan has agreed to implement a South Asian free trade agreement, the Press Trust of India reported Wednesday.Pakistan tribal assault leaves 250 dead in a month Channel NewsAsia - Apr 04 8:30 AM
WANA, Pakistan : Pakistani tribesmen beating war drums on Wednesday launched their biggest assault yet against foreign Al-Qaeda militants in a border region after weeks of fighting that have left 250 people dead.Pakistan protesters slam Musharraf in judge row AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 9:29 AM
Thousands of flag-waving protesters rallied at Pakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday to urge President Pervez Musharraf to step down for controversially dismissing the country's top judge.WHO praises China and Pakistan. Pravda - Apr 04 11:00 AM
The World Health Organization praised recent steps by China and Pakistan toward outlawing the sale of human organs. Dr. Luc Noel said the moves could lead to a reduction in "transplant tourism" _ patients from wealthy countries traveling to developing nations to buy organs from living donors.Pakistan tribal assault leaves 250 dead in a month AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Apr 04 5:09 AM
WANA, Pakistan (AFP) - Pakistani tribesmen beating war drums launched their biggest assault yet against foreign Al-Qaeda militants in a border region after weeks of fighting that have left 250 people dead.Pakistan will not forget Woolmer SABC News - Apr 04 10:15 AM
The people of Pakistan would never forget Bob Woolmer, Nasim Ashraf, the chairperson of the country's cricket board, told Woolmer's memorial service in Cape Town.With polls on mind, Pakistan, Bangladesh discuss politics Calcutta News - Apr 04 9:49 AM
Faced with popular clamour for general elections at home, chief executives of Pakistan and Bangladesh Wednesday exchanged notes on the political situation in their respective countries, when Pakistan offered to update electoral rolls of its erstwhile east wing.Pakistan Reacts to U.S. Comments Ohmynews - Apr 04 1:21 PM
The statement came in response to a comment on Pakistan's constitutional crisis by an unnamed U.S. official that was published in the newspapers. The comment was considered direct involvement in...India, Pakistan renew commitment to Iran pipeline Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Apr 04 3:55 AM
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India and Pakistan renewed their commitment on Wednesday to a controversial pipeline that will supply Iranian gas to their two countries and said they would pursue the project sincerely and seriously.China, Pakistan bowing to pressure on organ trade AlertNet - Apr 04 6:34 AM
Source: Reuters By Tom Heneghan ROTTERDAM, April 4 (Reuters) - China and Pakistan, leaders in worldwide "transplant tourism," are bowing to outside pressure and cracking down on trafficking in human ... Iran gas pipeline will improve India-Pakistan ties: Aziz Outlook India - Apr 04 12:05 PM
India and Pakistan have decided to move ahead with the pipeline to transport gas from Iran as the project will lead to an "overall improvement" in ties and help achieve energy security, Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said today.India, Pakistan talk on IPI pipeline EARTHtimes.org - Apr 04 12:07 PM
India and Pakistan on Wednesday discussed the proposed gas pipeline from Iran that has been stalled over pricing issues.India, Pakistan discuss wide range of bilateral issues ANI via Yahoo! India News - Apr 04 2:07 AM
New Delhi, Apr 4 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today and discussed a wide range of bilateral issues including trade, energy, banking and air connectivity. During the bilateral talks, Aziz assured Dr. Singh that Pakistan would take appropriate action to return fishing boats seized from Indian fishermen to their owners. The two leaders also ...Pakistan agrees with SAARC view on SAFTA Sify News - Apr 04 10:05 AM
The SAFTA today received a big boost with Pakistan agreeing to the views of SAARC leaders that the pact liberalising regional trade be implemented in "letter and spirit".India, Pakistan near deal to settle Kashmir dispute The Australian - Apr 04 7:00 AM
THE outlines of a possible agreement on the future of Kashmir emerged last night on the sidelines of the South Asian summit in New Delhi, in a deal that would result in Pakistan and India jointly managing the disputed region.Pakistan agrees on SAFTA Chennai Online - Apr 04 9:35 AM
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) The SAFTA today received a big boost with Pakistan agreeing to the views of SAARC leaders that the pact liberalising regional trade be implemented in "letter and spirit".60 Killed In Pakistan Fighting Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Apr 04 7:37 AM
April 4, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- Fresh clashes broke out today in Pakistan's South Waziristan region, where tribal militiamen are fighting foreign insurgents linked to Al-Qaeda, RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan reported.Avalanches claim at least 50 lives in northern Pakistan Hindustan Times - Apr 04 7:59 AM
At least 50 people have been killed in Pakistan's northern areas in the last one week due to avalanches caused by snowfall and heavy rains in the mountainous region, officials said on Wednesday.Pakistan agrees to implement SAFTA in totality Express India - Apr 04 6:39 AM
Facing criticism for dilly-dallying on SAFTA, Pakistan came around to the majority view of SAARC leaders agreeing that the regional free trade agreement should be effected in 'letter and spirit'.Pakistan, Iran,India Agree To Pursue Gas Pipeline-Pakistan PM Nasdaq - Apr 04 12:31 AM
NEW DELHI -(Dow Jones)- Pakistan's prime minister said Wednesday the country has reached an agreement with its neighbor India to move ahead with a gas pipeline project that transports gas from Iran, through Pakistan to India.Pakistan welcomes interim government in Nepal: FO The Pakistan Link - Apr 04 8:04 AM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan welcoming the establishment of an interim government in Nepal said this development would help build sustainable peace, progress and prosperity in the country....India, Pakistan renew commitment to Iran pipeline AlertNet - Apr 04 3:19 AM
Source: Reuters NEW DELHI, April 4 (Reuters) - India and Pakistan renewed their commitment on Wednesday to a controversial pipeline that will supply Iranian gas to their two countries and said they would pursue the ... Protesters gather at Pakistan court AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 4:46 AM
Thousands of lawyers and flag-waving political activists rallied for the reinstatement of Pakistan's chief justice as he appeared before a judicial panel investigating whether he abused his office.Pakistan's IT industry takes off Asia Times - Apr 04 3:53 AM
QUETTA, Pakistan - Information technology is the fastest-growing industry in Pakistan. Starting from a relatively low base in 2003, the South Asian country's IT sector has developed into a US$2 billion market.Pakistan, Afghanistan victims of terrorism: US The Pakistan Link - Apr 04 8:02 AM
NEW DELHI: Pakistan and Afghanistan should take more steps for elimination of terrorism, US deputy secretary of state here said.Tarar says that he is still Pakistan's President ANI via Yahoo! India News - Apr 04 12:43 AM
Islamabad, Apr.4 (ANI): Former Pakistan President Muhammad Rafique Tarar has claimed that he is still the Head of State as per law. "I am still the President of Pakistan and will remain so until the assemblies elect a new president as prescribed in the Constitution," he told reporters outside the Supreme Court, where he had come to express solidarity with the suspended Chief Justice ...India, Pakistan discuss wide range of bilateral issues New Kerala - Apr 04 9:33 AM
New Delhi, Apr 4 : Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today and discussed a wide range of bilateral issues including trade, energy, banking and air connectivity.Avalanches claim at least 50 lives in northern Pakistan India Daily - Apr 04 8:45 AM
At least 50 people have been killed in Pakistan's northern areas in the last one week due to avalanches caused by snowfall and heavy rains in the mountainous region, officials said today.Pakistan's 'core' Kashmir issue is nothing new for India New Kerala - Apr 04 10:03 AM
New Delhi, Apr 4 : India today said that Pakistan's terming the issue of Kashmir as core was nothing new, as the latter has been raising the issue time and again.Pakistan offers wheat worth 10 million USD to Bangladesh New Kerala - Apr 04 9:37 AM
New Delhi, Apr. 4 : Pakistan on Wednesday offered wheat worth 10 million dollars to Bangladesh. Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz announced this during his meeting with Bangladesh Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed on the sidelines of the 14 th SAARC Summit here today.At least 50 killed in Pakistan Avalanche The Times of India - Apr 04 5:25 AM
At least 50 people have been killed in Pakistan's northern areas in the last one week due to avalanches caused by snowfall and heavy rains.With polls on mind, Pakistan, Bangladesh discuss politics New Kerala - Apr 04 8:49 AM
New Delhi, April 4 : Faced with popular clamour for general elections at home, chief executives of Pakistan and Bangladesh Wednesday exchanged notes on the political situation in their respective countries, when Pakistan offered to update electoral rolls of its erstwhile east wing.Pakistan Looks to British Support for Better Market Access in Eu Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News - Apr 03 8:47 PM
ISLAMABAD, April 4 Asia Pulse - Pakistan attaches high importance to its relations with UK, which is Pakistan's fourth largest trading partner and one of the largest investors in Pakistan. The two countries need to make efforts to further tap the huge potential in the areas of trade and investment, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said.War drums echo in Pakistan tribal assault AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Apr 03 11:43 PM
WANA, Pakistan (AFP) - Long-haired Pakistani tribesmen pounded war drums for the first time in three years amid the heaviest fighting yet against foreign Al-Qaeda militants, officials and residents said.Many reported killed in tribal Pakistan The Washington Times - Apr 04 8:00 AM
Dozens reportedly have died in fighting in Pakistan's South Waziristan where local tribesmen have declared war against foreign militants linked to al-Qaida.PAKISTAN LOOKS TO BRITISH SUPPORT FOR BETTER MARKET ACCESS IN EU Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Apr 03 8:51 PM
Trade / foreign investment Pakistan attaches high importance to its relations with UK, which is Pakistan's fourth largest trading partner and one of the largest investors in Pakistan. The two countries need to make efforts to further tap the huge potential in the areas of trade and investment, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said.Pakistan: Dozens Die as Tribesmen Fight Foreigners New York Times - 40 minutes ago
Fresh clashes erupted in the South Waziristan tribal region after a local force opened a renewed offensive to expel foreign militants from their land, officials said. Up to 60 foreigners, mostly Uzbeks, were believed to have been killed, and about 40 surrendered, said Hussainzada Khan, the region?s top administrator. Thousands of foreign militants fled to the tribal lands from Afghanistan after ...India not perturbed by Pakistan calling Kashmir core issue Outlook India - Apr 04 6:36 AM
Downplaying Pakistan's assertion that Kashmir was the "core issue" between the two countries, India today said it was not perturbed by it and was optimistic about progress in the bilateral composite dialogue.India, Pakistan sign pact to reduce nuclear risk...., Hindustan Times - Apr 04 3:29 AM
The Indian and Pakistan PMs cordially discuss Siachen, Sir Creek, gas pipeline and the Samjhauta Express blasts. In a major confidence-building measure, India and Pakistan on Wednesday signed an agreement to reduce the risk from accidental use of nuclear weapons.PAKISTAN S Waziristan: more than a thousand tribal fighters set to go against al-Qaeda s foreign militants - Asia News AsiaNews.it - Apr 04 7:54 AM
Asia News PAKISTAN S Waziristan: more than a thousand tribal fighters set to go against al-Qaeda s foreign militants pakistan south waziristan islamabad wana tribal areas afghanistan elders in uzbek chechen foreign fighters taliban maulvi nazir pervez musharraf 2006 agreement truce Tribal elders in South Waziristan are deploying their army along the Afghan border to expel Uzbek and Chechen ...Briefly: Citigroup sets up Pakistan microloan International Herald Tribune - Apr 03 7:14 AM
Citigroup said it arranged Pakistan's first commercial microfinance loan for 1.32 billion rupees, or $22 million, tapping the market for credit to the poor.Pakistan agrees to implement SAFTA in totality Outlook India - Apr 04 5:21 AM
Facing criticism for dilly-dallying on SAFTA, Pakistan today came around to the majority view of SAARC leaders agreeing that the regional free trade agreement should be effected in "letter and spirit".Iran's Majlis speaker begins Pakistan visit Islamic Republic News Agency - Apr 04 3:01 AM
Pakistan - Iran - Speaker Iran's Majlis Speaker, Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel arrived here on a three-day visit for talks on bilateral and regional issues.4,000 in Pakistan protest justice's firing The Washington Times - Apr 03 9:12 PM
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- About 4,000 opponents of President Pervez Musharraf rallied yesterday in Islamabad, the capital's biggest street demonstration yet against his removal of Pakistan's chief justice.Pakistan to export cement to India Express India - Apr 04 1:39 AM
Pakistan offered to export cement to India taking advantage of the duty reduction announced by the Manmohan Singh government.Pakistan should 'bin coach role' BBC News - Apr 03 1:54 PM
Former Pakistan Cricket Board chief executive Rameez Raja says Pakistan should not appoint a new coach.War drums echo in Pakistan tribal assault Khaleej Times - Apr 04 2:06 AM
WANA, Pakistan - Long-haired Pakistani tribesmen pounded war drums for the first time in three years amid the heaviest fighting yet against foreign Al Qaeda militants, officials and residents said on Wednesday.Opponents of Pakistan's President Rally ABC News - Apr 03 9:43 AM
Hearing Against Pakistan's Suspended Chief Justice Draws Thousands in Protest(AFX UK Focus) 2007-04-04 11:44 GMT: More than 50 dead in clashes between foreign militants and tribesmen in Pakistan Interactive Investor - Apr 04 4:04 AM
WANA, Pakistan (XFN-ASIA) - Forty-four foreign Al-Qaeda militants were killed today along with seven Pakistani tribesmen in the worst clashes yet between the two groups in a restive tribal area, security officials said.Pakistan looks to tourism to fight terrorism The Christian Science Monitor - Apr 04 3:58 PM
Despite an 'image problem,' the country hopes visitors can help fight poverty - and extremism. Clashes in Pakistan kill 60 near border AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 04 5:39 AM
Heavy fighting between Pakistani tribesmen and foreign militants allegedly linked to al-Qaida has killed 60 people near the Afghan border, security officials said Wednesday.Majlis speaker departs for Pakistan Islamic Republic News Agency - Apr 03 11:01 PM
Iran - Pakistan - Speaker Majlis speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel left Tehran for Pakistan at the head of a high-ranking delegation for a three-day visit.Co-hosts for 2011 World Cup to meet in Pakistan next month New Kerala - Apr 04 4:22 AM
Lahore, Apr 4: Chiefs of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh cricket boards will meet in the summer resort of Bhurban in Pakistan on May 18-19 to constitute the organising committee for the 2011 World Cup.Taylor Devices Receives Order From Pakistan [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Apr 04 7:19 AM
Taylor Devices, Inc. announced receipt of a $1.3 million order from Pakistan for the firm's seismic dampers.Pakistan police officer to join Woolmer murder probe New Kerala - Apr 04 3:09 AM
Karachi, Apr.4 : A senior Pakistan police officer will travel to Jamaica to help the local police there in investigating the murder of cricket coach Bob Woolmer.PAKISTAN Accused of blasphemy, an 11 year old boy risks the death penalty - Asia News AsiaNews.it - Apr 04 2:39 AM
Asia News PAKISTAN Accused of blasphemy, an 11 year old boy risks the death penalty Pakistan blasphemy laws death penalty prison holy week Christians Muslim Toba Tek Singh police open an investigation into blasphemy claims against five local Christians, including 11 year old Daniel.Tarar says that he is still Pakistan's President New Kerala - Apr 04 3:19 AM
Islamabad, Apr.4 : Former Pakistan President Muhammad Rafique Tarar has claimed that he is still the Head of State as per law.War drums echo in Pakistan Sunday Times - Apr 04 3:23 AM
WANA, Pakistan - Long-haired Pakistani tribesmen beat war drums for the first time in three years today as 11 people died in the heaviest battles yet with foreign al-Qaeda rebels, residents said.Pakistan 'should abolish' coaching role AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Apr 03 2:31 PM
Former Pakistan Cricket Board chief executive Rameez Raja says Pakistan should consider operating without a coach following the death of Bob Woolmer.Younis agrees to captain Pakistan Khaleej Times - Apr 03 8:02 PM
KARACHI Pakistan vice-captain Younis Khan met Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Naseem Ashraf and agreed to take over the captaincy following the team's World Cup debacle, sources said yesterday.India, Pakistan to discuss frontline glacier this week AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 02 6:16 PM
Senior defence officials from nuclear-armed South Asian rivals Pakistan and India are to meet later this week for talks on possible troop cuts at the world's highest frontline, an official said Monday.Pakistan should abolish coaching role, says Raja Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Apr 03 1:35 PM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Reuters) - Former Pakistan Cricket Board chief executive Rameez Raja said Pakistan should consider operating without a coach following the death of Bob Woolmer.Pakistan wants to talk out dispute with Afghanistan: PM Gulf Times - Apr 03 11:17 PM
Pakistan s Prime Minister called yesterday for more talks with Afghanistan to settle differences between the two neighbours after Kabul accused Islamabad of harbouring the Taliban leader.Strong quake jolts Pakistan, Afghanistan Calcutta News - Apr 03 5:02 PM
Islamabad, April 3 (Xinhua) A strong quake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale rocked eastern Afghanistan and parts of Pakistan, including capital Islamabad, Tuesday morning.Avalanches in Northern Pakistan by Nina Ridge BBC News - Apr 03 4:13 AM
A series of avalanches have crashed through mud-brick homes of villages in northern Pakistan over the last few days killing dozens of people. Many people still haven t been accounted for, potentially bringing the death toll to more than 40.Pakistan, France agree to increase defence cooperation Dawn - Apr 03 8:37 PM
ISLAMABAD, April 3: Pakistan and France have underscored the need for enhanced cooperation in various fields particularly in the area of defence.Clashes in Pakistan border area kills 58 Los Angeles Times - 55 minutes ago
Tribal volunteers and other forces attack Uzbek militants and their backers in South Waziristan. Clashes between foreign militants allegedly tied to Al Qaeda and local militias left 58 dead and scores wounded Wednesday in the restive South Waziristan region, officials said. Protesters Gather At Pakistan Court CBS News - Apr 03 1:55 AM
Thousands of lawyers and flag-waving political activists rallied for the reinstatement of Pakistan's chief justice Tuesday as he appeared before a judicial panel investigating whether he abused his office.Military, ulema, industrialists run Pakistan, says CIA Dawn - Apr 03 8:36 PM
WASHINGTON, April 3: The military remains the most important political force in Pakistan followed by the ulema, landowners, industrialists, and small merchants, says the latest CIA report on the country.Protesters Gather at Pakistan Court ABC News - Apr 03 1:28 AM
Protesters Gather at Pakistan's Supreme Court for Hearing on Suspended Top JudgeCiti, Deutsche, HSBC to manage Pakistan sovereign bond Business Recorder - Apr 03 4:49 PM
KARACHI: Pakistan on Tuesday appointed Citigroup Deutsche Bank and HSBC to jointly manage its sovereign offshore bond this fiscal year ending on June 30, a senior government official said. The planned issue will be Pakistan's fourth foray into the ....Citi, Deutsche, HSBC to manage Pakistan sovereign bond Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Apr 03 8:56 AM
KARACHI, April 3 (Reuters) - Pakistan on Tuesday appointed Citigroup , Deutsche Bank and HSBC to jointly manage its sovereign offshore bond this fiscal year ending on June 30, a senior government official said.Pakistan PM proposes 5-point plan for South Asia peace Hindustan Times - Apr 03 1:37 PM
Asking SAARC nations to leverage their strength and overcome common challenges, Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Tuesday proposed a five-point roadmap including promoting genuine peace and security in the South Asian region.