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Bhutto urges Pakistan power-share deal by end-August (AFP via Yahoo! News)
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Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:06:28 GMT

Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto on Tuesday urged President Pervez Musharraf to present a power-sharing reform package by the end of August, saying her party was becoming jittery with approaching elections.


Pakistan Frees Alleged Al-Qaeda Operative (Washington Post)
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Wed, 22 Aug 2007 02:47:34 GMT

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- An al-Qaeda operative suspected of involvement in plots targeting the United States and Britain spent more than two years in a secret prison run by Pakistan's spy agencies before he was released, a human rights group said Tuesday.


New Pakistan cricket coach Lawson wants 'killer's instinct' (AFP via Yahoo! News)
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Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:52:57 GMT

Pakistan's new cricket coach Geoff Lawson Tuesday said he will have to instil a "killer's instinct" in his new team if it is to reach the top in world cricket.


Lawson takes first steps as Pakistan cricket coach (AFP via Yahoo! News)
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Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:16:03 GMT

Pakistan's new cricket coach Geoff Lawson met his new charges here on Tuesday to start final preparations for next month's inaugural Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa.


Suspect's release seen as blow to Pakistan (AFP via Yahoo! News)
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Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:54:21 GMT

The release of a man suspected of links to Al-Qaeda could undermine Pakistan's claims to be winning the battle to contain terrorism within its borders, analysts and experts said Tuesday.


Al Qaeda suspect released in Pakistan: lawyers (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
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Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:13:12 GMT

Pakistan has quietly released an al Qaeda suspect said to have provided information that helped reveal plans for attacks on British and U.S. targets three years ago, lawyers for the suspect and the government said on Tuesday.


Japan's defence chief to Pakistan for talks (AFP via Yahoo! News)
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Tue, 21 Aug 2007 05:25:43 GMT

Japan's defence minister headed Tuesday to Pakistan for talks on Tokyo's role in the "war on terror," which has come under criticism at home.


India's rebel league signs four Pakistan stars (AFP via Yahoo! News)
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Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:18:52 GMT

Pakistan superstars Inzamam-ul Haq and Mohammad Yousuf were on Monday confirmed to take part in the breakaway Indian Cricket League (ICL), a move that could end their international careers.


Pakistan American Day features speaker, dinner, entertainment (The Arizona Republic)
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Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:26:43 GMT

Pakistan American Day is slated for 7 p.m. Saturdayat Chandler Center for the Arts with a speaker, dinner, entertainment by visiting performers and a fundraising component to help flood victims in Pakistan. Thanks to donations and the city of Chandler, the evening is free of charge.


Bhutto urges Pakistan power-share deal by end-August (AFP via Yahoo!Xtra News)
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Tue, 21 Aug 2007 23:12:26 GMT

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto in a US television interview on Tuesday urged President Pervez Musharraf to present a power-sharing reform package by the end of August.