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Taliban militants edge closer to Pakistan capital - Los Angeles Times Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:51:04 GMT

USA Today

Taliban militants edge closer to Pakistan capital Los Angeles Times, CA By Mark Magnier and Mubashir Zaidi Reporting from Islamabad, Pakistan, and New Delhi -- Emboldened Taliban fighters imposed control over towns and villages ever closer to Islamabad on Thursday, raising alarm among many Pakistanis and foreign ... Video: Hillary Clinton says Taliban 'taking over' Pakistan ITN NEWS Pakistan sends troops to northwest Aljazeera.net US expresses extreme concern on Pakistan AFP Reuters - Voice of America all 1,947 news articles

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Obama Administration Fills Foreign Plate With Growing Threats in ... - FOXNews Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:58:17 GMT

Boston Globe

Obama Administration Fills Foreign Plate With Growing Threats in ... FOXNews Despite sounding the alarm about the growing insurgency threat in Pakistan, the Obama administration is still trying to deter Iran from its nuclear program. As the Obama administration tries to end three decades of a diplomatic stalemate with Iran, ... Video: Clinton: Bush's Iran Policy Was a Failure The Associated Press Clinton: Pakistan realizing threat from insurgents The Associated Press Pakistan a mortal threat, says Hillary Hindu Washington Post - Voice of America all 899 news articles

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No one will be allowed to run parallel govt: Zardari - Daily Times Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:30:18 GMT

Indian Express

No one will be allowed to run parallel govt: Zardari Daily Times, Pakistan Zardari and Holbrooke discussed the threat of increasing Taliban influence in Pakistan. Sources said the call was prompted by US fears that Pakistan was not realising the threat posed by the Taliban – who, Washington believes, have exploited the peace ... Pak wants good terms with India: Zardari tells new India envoy Press Trust of India Obama Invites Zardari, Karzai To White House RTT News Extremists to benefit if composite dialogue process not resumed ... Online - International News Network The News International - Indian Express all 40 news articles

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Militants burn NATO fuel tankers in Pakistan - The Associated Press Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:50:24 GMT

CCTV

Militants burn NATO fuel tankers in Pakistan The Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Dozens of militants armed with guns and gasoline bombs attacked a truck terminal in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday and burned five tanker trucks carrying fuel to NATO troops in Afghanistan, police said. NATO and US commanders are ... NATO chief: no alliance raids into Pakistan eTaiwan News Fuel Trucks Burned in Pakistan KKTV 11 News Drone attacks on Pakistan's indigenous tribes American Muslim BBC News - WQOW TV News 18 all 106 news articles

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Obama Afghan Plan May Founder as Local Clashes Weaken Strategy - Bloomberg Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:19:02 GMT

USA Today

Obama Afghan Plan May Founder as Local Clashes Weaken Strategy Bloomberg By Viola Gienger April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Afghanistan and Pakistan are casting doubt on President Barack Obama's plan to quell insurgents and stabilize their governments with help from China, India and Saudi Arabia. Afghan and Pakistani officials say ... Kerry: Administration lacks 'real strategy' for handling Pakistan USA Today Reservists Might Be Used in Afghanistan To Fill Civilian Jobs Washington Post US wants broader Pakistan military ties - official Reuters Huffington Post - Tehran Times all 316 news articles

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Zaheer Abbas warns Pakistan against complacency - The News International Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:25:19 GMT

CricInfo.com

Zaheer Abbas warns Pakistan against complacency The News International, Pakistan By By our correspondent KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas has said that the Greenshirts seem set for a one-day series win over Australia in UAE but made it clear that they can't afford showing any complacency against the world champions. ... Pakistan look to build on excellent start The Nation, Pakistan All-rounder Afridi prefers runs to wickets AFP Australia push to turn corner after opening setback CricInfo.com Kashmir Watch - AFP all 805 news articles

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India and Pakistan: Tomato diplomacy - Christian Science Monitor Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:45:43 GMT

The Nation, Pakistan

India and Pakistan: Tomato diplomacy Christian Science Monitor, MA By Ben Arnoldy | Staff writer 04.23.09 NEW DELHI; and ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN – It's not all rotten tomatoes between India and Pakistan. While diplomatic relations have turned frosty between the nuclear rivals, trade ties have borne fruit: tomatoes ... Conspiracies against Pakistan won't succeed, says FO Daily Times Common Enemy For US, Pakistan, India Voice of America Matt Gurney: America's limited options in Pakistan National Post Online - International News Network - Daily Times all 70 news articles

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Pakistan Not ‘as Bleak' as ING, Erste Hold Bonds - Bloomberg Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:06:49 GMT

Pakistan Not ‘as Bleak' as ING, Erste Hold Bonds Bloomberg By Shanthy Nambiar and Lilian Karunungan April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Some of the world's biggest bond investors are sticking with Pakistan even as the government struggles to combat al-Qaeda and Taliban militants along the border with Afghanistan. ...

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Pakistan's Oil & Gas Net Rises on Slower Exploration - Bloomberg Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:08:03 GMT

Pakistan's Oil & Gas Net Rises on Slower Exploration Bloomberg By Farhan Sharif April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Oil & Gas Development Co., Pakistan's biggest fuels explorer, said third-quarter profit rose 3.3 percent because of lower spending on exploration. Net income in the three months ended March 31 rose to 12.6 ...

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Democrats Have Qualms Over War in Afghanistan - New York Times Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:54:29 GMT

ABC News

Democrats Have Qualms Over War in Afghanistan New York Times, United States By CARL HULSE WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are voicing increased concern about the Obama administration's plans to escalate military involvement in Afghanistan and to try to stabilize the rapid deterioration in Pakistan, complicating the push ... Video: DC On Obama Torture Remarks CBS UPI newstrack NewsTrack United Press International First 100 days: 43's legacy dogging 44? msnbc.com all 2,866 news articles