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Quake in Pakistan destroys homes, scores dead - CTV.ca Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:12:26 GMT

WELT ONLINE

Quake in Pakistan destroys homes, scores dead CTV.ca, Canada - 47 minutes ago A strong earthquake struck before dawn in southwestern Pakistan, killing at least 170 people while destroying hundreds of mud and timber homes. ... Quake in Pakistan kills at least 170 International Herald Tribune Pakistan Rushes Aid to Quake Zone Where 20000 Left Homeless Bloomberg Pakistan Quake NDTV.com Independent - AFP all 1,907 news articles

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Uncertainty ahead as Pakistan drifts towards bankruptcy - Hindu Business Line Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:40:33 GMT

AFP

Uncertainty ahead as Pakistan drifts towards bankruptcy Hindu Business Line, India - 8 hours ago While the US has put together a new Consortium, including China and Saudi Arabia, named “Friends of Pakistan” to bail out Pakistan, Washington is not going ... US, Pakistan mission on target Asia Times Online Four troops wounded in Pakistan suicide attack: police AFP Pakistan: Waiting with bated breath ISN New York Times - Guardian Unlimited all 1,521 news articles

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Pakistan summons US ambassador to order halt to cross-border raids - Times Online Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:37:34 GMT

Times Online

Pakistan summons US ambassador to order halt to cross-border raids Times Online, UK - 10 hours ago Pakistan's government summoned the US ambassador today to demand an immediate halt to missile strikes on its territory in the latest sign of escalating ... Pakistan summons US ambassador on border strikes The Associated Press Pakistan to US: Call Off the Killer Drones Wired News Pakistan summons US envoy over airstrikes Hindustan Times CNN International - Voice of America all 334 news articles

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EU, Germany Offer Aid to Pakistan After Earthquake - Deutsche Welle Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:39:19 GMT

CTV.ca

EU, Germany Offer Aid to Pakistan After Earthquake Deutsche Welle, Germany - 11 hours ago The International community has rallied round Pakistan with promises of cash aid and humanitarian help after an earthquake killed at least 160 people and ... Statement soon on Pakistan economic woes: government AFP Stop The Slide Times of India Germany ready to help tackle Pakistan woes Tehran Times Daily Times - Earthtimes (press release) all 336 news articles

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Editorial: Regional stakes in peace with the Taliban - Daily Times Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:04:46 GMT

Boston Globe

Editorial: Regional stakes in peace with the Taliban Daily Times, Pakistan - 4 hours ago It once used to denounce all efforts for peace talks with the militants made by Pakistan. The Americans too have changed their mind. ... Afghanistan Tests Waters for Overture to Taliban New York Times Taliban talks are declared 'urgent' The Australian Pakistan, Afghanistan to seek contacts with militants AFP CaymanMama.com (press release) - American Thinker all 743 news articles

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Pakistan on the brink of bankruptcy - Telegraph.co.uk Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:44:35 GMT

The Southern Ledger

Pakistan on the brink of bankruptcy Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 9 hours ago PAKISTAN has failed to secure enough aid from its key allies to avoid bankruptcy and needs immediate help from the International Monetary Fund. ... Pakistan's Akhtar Says `No Possibility' of Default (Update2) Bloomberg Higher rates seen as bitter IMF pill for Pakistan guardian.co.uk UPDATE 1-No chance of Pakistan default, mulls IMF aid-c.bank Reuters NPR - Pakistan Dawn all 167 news articles

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CIA, Pakistan set to bury the hatchet - Vancouver Sun Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:45:38 GMT

BBC News

CIA, Pakistan set to bury the hatchet Vancouver Sun,  Canada - 19 hours ago Efforts to construct this week a working relationship between America's Central Intelligence Agency and Pakistan's Directorate of Inter-Service Intelligence ... Bigger role for US CIA drones in Pakistan The Australian Death toll from two attacks in Pakistan rises CNN US drone kills up to 20 people in Pakistan Belfast Telegraph Scotsman - Wikinews all 140 news articles

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Gunmen kill 3 Shiite Muslims in NW Pakistan - The Associated Press Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:40:35 GMT

Gunmen kill 3 Shiite Muslims in NW Pakistan The Associated Press - 18 hours ago DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — Police say gunmen have killed three Shiite Muslims in a sectarian attack in northwestern Pakistan. ...

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It was an honour to coach Pakistan team: Lawson - Expressindia.com Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:13:33 GMT

The Age

It was an honour to coach Pakistan team: Lawson Expressindia.com, India - 18 hours ago Lahore, October 29: Sacked Pakistani cricket coach Geoff Lawson has said that if (Pakistan) captain Shoaib Malik gets some experience, he could turn out to ... New PCB chairman on the right path Daily Times Lawson says sacking influenced by politics, change in PCB Press Trust of India Henry philosophical after losing the loaded job Sydney Morning Herald CricInfo.com - Geo Super all 143 news articles

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Scores dead as quake hits southwestern Pakistan - The Associated Press Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:10:43 GMT

Scores dead as quake hits southwestern Pakistan The Associated Press - 23 hours ago ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Police say a strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake has killed at least 31 people in southwestern Pakistan. ... Around the world Detroit Free Press 31 dead as quake hits southwestern Pakistan Jerusalem Post all 82 news articles