Pakistan on Friday dismissed Osama bin Laden as a terrorist whose "ridiculous" call for holy war against its U.S.-allied leader will find little echo, despite growing concern that al-Qaida is regrouping near the Afghan border.
WASHINGTON: Terming Pakistan as "the most dangerous country in the world", the US' Senate Committee on Foreign Relations has slammed Bush administration for having a "Musharraf policy" instead of a policy for Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government have agreed to pursue a tight fiscal and monetary policy approach for Pakistan to avoid contagion effect of the volatility in the international bond and equity markets.
Pakistan's General Pervez Musharraf appointed a new military spy chief and made several other promotions on Friday, days after announcing his plan to step down as head of the army if re-elected president next month.
The United States wants to see a smooth transition to democracy in Pakistan for the country's long-term stability and to aid the fight against terror, a top State Department official said.
The United States dismissed a call by Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden for holy war against Pervez Musharraf's government and pledged to work closely with ally Pakistan to confront extremism.
At least 27 people have died after consuming poisonous alcohol in southern Pakistan, police said Friday.
Pakistan on Friday dismissed Osama bin Laden as a terrorist whose "ridiculous" call for holy war against its leader will find little echo, despite growing concern that Al-Qaida is regrouping near the Afghan border.
President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan makes a series of top-level military appointments in a major reshuffle.
Pakistan Dismisses Bin Laden Threat, Despite Rising Violence