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Islamic Law Now Official for a Valley in Pakistan - New York Times Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:54:58 GMT

New York Times

Islamic Law Now Official for a Valley in Pakistan New York Times, United States By SABRINA TAVERNISE ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan has signed a measure that would impose Islamic law in the northwestern valley of Swat, in a move that was largely seen as a capitulation to Taliban militants. ... Video: Taliban's Presence In Pakistan CBS Extremists serious threat to Pakistan’s existence: US Daily Times Pakistan cleric urges Taliban to lay down arms following Sharia bill Xinhua The Associated Press - Voice of America all 1,169 news articles

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Pakistan Red Mosque cleric granted bail: lawyer - AFP Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:15:58 GMT

BBC News

Pakistan Red Mosque cleric granted bail: lawyer AFP ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AFP) — Pakistan's supreme court on Wednesday granted bail to the deposed chief cleric of Islamabad's radical Red Mosque, who was captured two years ago during a bloody siege, his lawyer said. "A three-judge bench of the Supreme ... Pakistan orders release of cleric eTaiwan News Pakistani court orders militant cleric released Reuters UK Pakistan's Supreme Court grants bail to radical Red Mosque cleric Globe and Mail GulfNews - Voice of America all 160 news articles

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Pakistan vows action on economy, security for aid - Reuters Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:01:41 GMT

DAWN.com

Pakistan vows action on economy, security for aid Reuters By Chisa Fujioka TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Pakistan can restore economic growth and is committed to fighting extremism, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, as the cash-strapped country eyes $4 billion in aid from allies gathering in Tokyo this ... Japan sees role for Iran in Afghanistan - Pakistan Reuters India Japan, Pakistan see role for Iran in South Asia WashingtonTV Pakistan Seen Getting $4B-$6B Donor Pledges -World Bk Official Wall Street Journal AFP - Financial Times all 152 news articles

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Pakistan Rehearses Its Two-Step on Airstrikes - New York Times Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:40:59 GMT

Pakistan Rehearses Its Two-Step on Airstrikes New York Times, United States By JANE PERLEZ ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — With two senior American officials at his side, the Pakistani foreign minister unleashed a strong rebuke last week, saying that American drone strikes against militants in Pakistan's tribal areas were eroding trust ... POLITICS: Errant Drone Attacks Spur Militants in Pakistan Inter Press Service all 4 news articles

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Pakistan vows action on economy, terrorism - Daily Times Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:13:18 GMT

MiamiHerald.com

Pakistan vows action on economy, terrorism Daily Times, Pakistan TOKYO: Pakistan can restore economic growth and is committed to fighting extremism, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference at the Japan National Press Club, the foreign minister said he was confident of ... Pakistan Seeks Marshall Plan in Tokyo Meeting The Media Line Qureshi asks FoP to make Pakistan a role model The News International all 106 news articles

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The Pakistan link: Mumbai terror detective tells of world plot - Times Online Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:15:26 GMT

BBC News

The Pakistan link: Mumbai terror detective tells of world plot Times Online, UK The police chief quickly got his answers: 10 terrorists armed with AK56 automatic rifles (the Chinese version of the AK47), pistols, grenades and other explosives had arrived by sea from Pakistan, Mr Kasab told Mr Maria. The militants had broken up ... Mumbai attacks trial in disarray as lawyer sacked AFP Ajmal Kasab demands Pakistani lawyer Daily Times Kasab demands lawyer from Pakistan Sify Xinhua - BBC News all 963 news articles

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6 Killed in Attack on Pakistan Police Post - FOXNews Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:47:02 GMT

Earthtimes (press release)

6 Killed in Attack on Pakistan Police Post FOXNews ISLAMABAD — Police say six people were killed in a car bomb attack on a security post in northwestern Pakistan. Officer Ikramullah Khan says several others were wounded in Wednesday's blast not far from the city of Peshawar. ... Pakistan bomber hits checkpoint Aljazeera.net Pakistan Car Bomb Kills 16 at Police Checkpoint, AFP Reports Bloomberg Car-Bomb Blast In Northwest Pakistan Injures Police Wall Street Journal Voice of America - BBC News all 101 news articles

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Washington Post Foreign Service - Washington Post Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:07:17 GMT

World News

Washington Post Foreign Service Washington Post, United States NEW DELHI, April 15 -- Nearly five months after the deadly attacks in Mumbai that revived tensions between India and Pakistan, journalists from both countries gathered in New Delhi on Wednesday to examine their role in fueling regional hostilities. ... Clerical error in Kasab DNA report: PC Times of India India, Pakistan resume peace talks StarPhoenix If Pak cannot investigate, let FBI or India do it: Chidambaram Press Trust of India Online - International News Network - Daily Times all 83 news articles

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CORRECTED - ANALYSIS-British raids suggest blowback from Pakistan - Reuters India Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:09:54 GMT

AFP

CORRECTED - ANALYSIS-British raids suggest blowback from Pakistan Reuters India, India "There is denial in Pakistan about the nature of the threat," said Hassan Abbas, a Harvard University research fellow and former border-area Pakistani police chief. "Secondly, anti-Westerner views and in particular anti-US views in Pakistan are kind of ... Pakistan and Britain in row over terror suspects Monsters and Critics.com Police get more time to question terror suspects AFP Pakistan summons Britain political counsellor in Islamabad, lodge ... Online - International News Network The News International - eTaiwan News all 62 news articles

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Saudis show ‘muted interest’ in helping Pakistan - Daily Times Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:08:21 GMT

GulfNews

Saudis show ‘muted interest’ in helping Pakistan Daily Times, Pakistan LAHORE: The Obama administration’s efforts to help raise $4 billion to $5 billion at an international conference in Tokyo on Friday to help Pakistan are being hampered by Saudi Arabia, according to the Wall Street Journal. The paper claimed on Tuesday ... Pakistan Aid Effort Hits Saudi Hurdle Wall Street Journal 'Saudi showing muted interest in contributing funds for Pak' Times of India all 54 news articles