<< Back

---

Focusing on Afghanistan and Pakistan - New York Times Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:02:39 GMT

USA Today

Focusing on Afghanistan and Pakistan New York Times, United States President Obama’s strategy review for Afghanistan and Pakistan, unveiled last week, finally focuses the government’s attention and resources where they are most needed. After years of our country’s being bogged down in Iraq, the president recognizes ... Video: Inside Story - New approach to US 'war on terror' - 30 Mar - Part 2 Al Jazeera Petraeus: Military Reserves 'Right of Last Resort' for Threats ... FOXNews Pakistan and Afghanistan in need of combined strategy Radio Australia Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - AFP all 349 news articles

---

Minister urges Pakistan to unite - BBC News Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:25:01 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

Minister urges Pakistan to unite BBC News, UK Pakistan's interior minister has urged the country to unite against insurgents after gunmen launched a deadly attack on a police academy in Lahore. Rehman Malik said the country had a choice between letting the Taleban take over and uniting to fight ... Video: Commandos storm Pakistan police academy and end siege ITN NEWS Gunmen Attack Police Academy in Pakistan Washington Post Pakistan blames Taliban-allied militants in Lahore attack Los Angeles Times guardian.co.uk - Reuters all 2,145 news articles

---

Obama Says US Will Consult With Pakistan on Terrorism Strikes - Bloomberg Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:51:04 GMT

MiamiHerald.com

Obama Says US Will Consult With Pakistan on Terrorism Strikes Bloomberg By Julianna Goldman and Paul Tighe March 30 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama said the US will consult with Pakistan before raiding militant bases on Pakistani territory, as he called on leaders in Islamabad to be “much more accountable” in ... Video: Obama's new strategy in Afghanistan RT The Real Afghan Issue Is Pakistan Wall Street Journal Obama: America Expects Accountability From Pakistan Voice of America BBC News - The Associated Press all 6,953 news articles

---

Pakistan's Sharif Urges Political Unity - Wall Street Journal Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:07:01 GMT

PakTribune.com

Pakistan's Sharif Urges Political Unity Wall Street Journal Mr. Sharif has emerged from the turmoil as Pakistan's most powerful politician -- with political control of Pakistan's most populous province and, according to opinion polls, more popular than any other leader in the country. ... Zardari ends central rule in Punjab to calm politics Reuters Tareen holds meeting with Pakistan-Britain Trade & Investment Forum Daily Times Report: Pakistani president asks for US drones for anti-terrorism Xinhua Victoria Advocate - Monsters and Critics.com all 352 news articles

---

Militants kidnap, kill police in NW Pakistan - The Associated Press Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:20:16 GMT

CTV.ca

Militants kidnap, kill police in NW Pakistan The Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Militants fired rockets at police chasing them after a kidnapping, killing a senior police official and five other people in Pakistan's northwest Sunday, a government official said. Elsewhere in the region, militants kidnapped ... Taliban militants abduct 12 Pakistan police AFP Pakistan army raid 'kills rebels' BBC News Pakistan: 26 militants killed United Press International Reuters - AFP all 575 news articles

---

Lawyer named for Mumbai suspect - BBC News Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:54:28 GMT

Boston Globe

Lawyer named for Mumbai suspect BBC News, UK Last week, he told the court he was from Pakistan's Punjab province and asked for a lawyer. After the attacks, Indian lawyers had refused to represent Qasab. More than 170 people died in November's attacks on India's financial capital. ... India appoints lawyer for accused Mumbai attacker Reuters Lawyer for Mumbai Attack Gunman Requests Security Bloomberg Court Appoints Lawyer For Mumbai Terror Suspect RTT News NDTV.com - Economic Times all 154 news articles

---

IMF Approves $847.1M Disbursement Of Loan To Pakistan - Wall Street Journal Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:35:56 GMT

AFP

IMF Approves $847.1M Disbursement Of Loan To Pakistan Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--The International Monetary Fund's executive board approved Monday an additional disbursement of $847.1 million of its loan to Pakistan, as the country's growth outlook worsened. While Pakistan's economy has managed a gradual ... IMF approves 847 mln dlrs to Pakistan AFP IMF approves $847.1 million loan for Pakistan Reuters India IMF approves 2nd tranche of its aid to Pakistan Daily Times all 10 news articles

---

Red Cross says Civilians Bear Brunt of Pakistan and Afghanistan ... - Voice of America Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:49:34 GMT

Earthtimes (press release)

Red Cross says Civilians Bear Brunt of Pakistan and Afghanistan ... Voice of America By Lisa Schlein The International Committee of the Red Cross says political instability and fighting is worsening in Pakistan and Afghanistan and civilians are bearing the brunt of these conflicts. The committee says the armed conflict in Afghanistan ... Red Cross doubles Pakistan aid, sees civilians hurt Reuters India Red Cross: situation bad in Afghanistan, Pakistan Hindu ICRC warns of rising civilian toll AFP Swissinfo - آكي all 46 news articles

---

Obama on auto industry...Wall Street reacts...Pakistan siege ends ... - KXMC Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:07:39 GMT

FOXNews

Obama on auto industry...Wall Street reacts...Pakistan siege ends ... KXMC, ND LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) Pakistani commandos have overpowered militants who'd seized a police academy taking cadets hostage. It ended an eight-hour siege by the grenade-throwing gunmen, with three militants blowing themselves up and authorities arresting ... Video: Obama On Automakers Future CBS Obama Says Automakers Not ‘There Yet’ on Revamp Plan Bloomberg all 9,888 news articles

---

Obama, Indian PM to meet on Afghanistan, Pakistan - AFP Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:00:36 GMT

Fresh News

Obama, Indian PM to meet on Afghanistan, Pakistan AFP India "welcomed the very clear (US) expression of will" to defeat the "forces of extremism in Aghanistan and their roots in Pakistan," Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon told reporters here. "The situation in the (South Asian) region including ... No talks until Pakistan dismantles terror infrastrcture: Menon Daily Times Economy | PM, Obama may discuss Pakistan at G-20 meet Livemint PM to discuss situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan with Obama: Menon SINDH TODAY Thaindian.com - Daily Times all 454 news articles