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Taliban Seize Vital Pakistan Area Closer to the Capital - New York Times Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:13:12 GMT

New Zealand Herald

Taliban Seize Vital Pakistan Area Closer to the Capital New York Times, United States By JANE PERLEZ ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pushing deeper into Pakistan, Taliban militants have established effective control of a strategically important district just 70 miles from the capital, Islamabad, officials and residents said Wednesday. ... Hillary Clinton warns of 'existential threat' in Pakistan Los Angeles Times Clinton says Pakistan is abdicating to the Taliban Reuters Opposition grows to Pakistan's Taliban pact Washington Post United Press International - BBC News all 972 news articles

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Kerry: Administration lacks 'real strategy' for handling Pakistan - USA Today Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:46:31 GMT

ABC News

Kerry: Administration lacks 'real strategy' for handling Pakistan USA Today By Ken Dilanian, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Just back from a visit to Pakistan, Sen. John Kerry says the Obama administration's plan for that volatile country, rolled out last month with great fanfare, "is not a real strategy." "Pakistan is in a moment of ... Obama to Host Talks With Afghan, Pakistani Presidents Washington Post US wants broader Pakistan military ties - official Reuters Kerry Trashes Obama's Pakistan Strategy Newsweek Huffington Post - Antiwar.com all 315 news articles

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US military chief arrives in Pakistan: embassy - AFP Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:31:12 GMT

Voice of America

US military chief arrives in Pakistan: embassy AFP ISLAMABAD (AFP) — The top US military commander arrived in Islamabad Wednesday for meetings with Pakistan government officials, a US embassy official said. Admiral Michael Mullen's second visit in just two weeks to the country, a front line state in ... US concerned over Taliban expansion, says State Dept Daily Times US Military Chief Visits Afghanistan Voice of America How to clear the mess The News International Systems - The Associated Press all 187 news articles

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Afridi's best helps Pakistan beat Australia - AFP Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:46:10 GMT

WA today

Afridi's best helps Pakistan beat Australia AFP DUBAI (AFP) — Shahid Afridi returned career-best bowling figures and then contributed with the bat to anchor Pakistan's four-wicket win over Australia in the first day-night international here on Wednesday. The 29-year-old exposed Australia's frailties ... Afridi's best helps Pakistan beat Australia Bangkok Post Afridi helps Pakistan draw first blood CricInfo.com Pakistan holds Australia to 168 in opening ODI eTaiwan News AFP - AFP all 666 news articles

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Britain releases 12 men arrested in anti-terrorism sweep - Los Angeles Times Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:48:57 GMT

Aljazeera.net

Britain releases 12 men arrested in anti-terrorism sweep Los Angeles Times, CA Officials are seeking to deport 11 of the men back to their native Pakistan. But none of the former suspects has been charged with any wrongdoing, and authorities conceded that there was not enough evidence to continue holding them in custody. ... Britain Prepares to Deport 9 Terrorism Suspects New York Times Britain frees 12 terror suspects detained in raids The Associated Press Police and PM in dock over arrest of terrorist suspects Independent United Press International - guardian.co.uk all 563 news articles

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Women's Rights in Afghanistan and Pakistan - New York Times Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:11:41 GMT

Women's Rights in Afghanistan and Pakistan New York Times, United States “Women, Extremism and Two Key States” (editorial, April 15) justly condemns the utter disregard for women's rights shown by Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is a moral outrage. And more. Requiring Afghan women to have sex whenever their husbands demand it ...

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‘Pakistan should worry about terrorism, not India' - Daily Times Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:25:50 GMT

The Nation, Pakistan

‘Pakistan should worry about terrorism, not India' Daily Times, Pakistan LAHORE: The greatest threat Pakistan faces today comes from terrorism, not India, two US leaders have said. Speaking at Harvard University, General David Petraeus of the Central Command on Monday said the government in Islamabad needed a change in its ... Pakistan Says It Can Be A 'Role Model' For Muslim World South Asian Link Pakistan ready to hold talks with India on terrorism Associated Press of Pakistan Pakistan warns Britain against deporting students Geo TV Online - International News Network - Thaindian.com all 38 news articles

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Pakistan lays Balochistan blame - BBC News Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:07:13 GMT

The Nation, Pakistan

Pakistan lays Balochistan blame BBC News, UK By Mark Dummett The head of Pakistan's interior ministry has accused India and Afghanistan of supporting rebels in its troubled Balochistan province. The province witnessed a series of anti-government protests this month, following the deaths of three ... Russia, India supporting BLA, Malik tells Senate The News International PM adviser accuses India of supporting insurgency GulfNews :. Balochistan Epicentre of External Conspiracy Kashmir Watch Associated Press of Pakistan - Times of India all 53 news articles

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Pakistan air raids kill 20 militants: military - AFP Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:00:54 GMT

Thaindian.com

Pakistan air raids kill 20 militants: military AFP PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP) — Pakistan helicopter gunships raided suspected militant hideouts near the Afghan border killing 20 insurgents and destroying their positions, a military official said Monday. "The operation was launched on Sunday and at least ... Taliban complex in Pakistan leveled Philadelphia Inquirer Suspected US Drone Hits Pakistan Militant Camp - 3 Dead Voice of America Pakistan: Suspected US missiles kill 3, wound 5 The Associated Press Reuters - The Associated Press all 736 news articles

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Clinton: Pakistan abdicates to Taliban, extremists - Reuters Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:11:08 GMT

Clinton: Pakistan abdicates to Taliban, extremists Reuters "I think that the Pakistani government is basically abdicating to the Taliban and to the extremists," Clinton told lawmakers when asked about the introduction of Islamic law in Pakistan's northwestern Swat valley under a deal to end Taliban violence.