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Attacks on Pakistan Taliban Intensify - New York Times Tue, 12 May 2009 14:20:04 GMT

USA Today

Attacks on Pakistan Taliban Intensify New York Times, United States People displaced by military operations in Buner lined up for rations at the Chota Lahore relief camp on Tuesday in Swabi, Pakistan. By DEXTER FILKINS ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistani commandos attacked a large group of Taliban fighters on Tuesday in ... Video: Pakistan pledges to continue Swat offensive - 11 May 09 Al Jazeera ANALYSIS-Pakistan's Swat offensive risks wider backlash Reuters Pakistan's refugees tell of fear under Taliban The Associated Press CNN International - ABC News all 4,853 news articles

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Kerry: Pakistan strategy poses challenge - United Press International Tue, 12 May 2009 21:02:57 GMT

ITV.com

Kerry: Pakistan strategy poses challenge United Press International Richard Holbrooke, special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan at the State Department, testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee regarding US strategy in Pakistan on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 12, 2009. ... In Testy Exchange, Democratic Senator Demands Benchmarks Before ... FOXNews US Envoy Urges Congress to Approve Aid to Pakistan Voice of America US rejects Pakistan refugee blame Aljazeera.net Reuters - CNN International all 649 news articles

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US military, Pakistan carrying out Predator drone missions together - Los Angeles Times Wed, 13 May 2009 00:59:37 GMT

US military, Pakistan carrying out Predator drone missions together Los Angeles Times, CA Washington has given Pakistan the freedom to launch airstrikes against militants, but so far the Pakistanis have been reluctant, officials say. The program is a marked shift for both sides. By Julian E. Barnes and Greg Miller Reporting from Washington ... US flies drones into Pakistan United Press International all 5 news articles

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Pakistan 'most dangerous country in the world' - AFP Mon, 11 May 2009 19:46:00 GMT

Straits Times

Pakistan 'most dangerous country in the world' AFP OTTAWA (AFP) — Extremist attacks across nuclear-armed Pakistan in recent years have made it "the most dangerous country in the world," Canada's Defense Minister Peter MacKay said Monday. "I'm extremely concerned," MacKay told a press conference. ... Video: 100 civilians killed by US air raid RT US Adviser Holds Firm on Airstrikes in Afghanistan New York Times analysis: Blast from the past —Rasul Bakhsh Rais Daily Times Council on Foreign Relations - CNN all 1,518 news articles

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IMF Eases Pakistan's Deficit Target to Boost Growth - Bloomberg Tue, 12 May 2009 05:55:50 GMT

Straits Times

IMF Eases Pakistan's Deficit Target to Boost Growth Bloomberg By Khalid Qayum May 12 (Bloomberg) -- The International Monetary Fund, which approved a $7.6 billion loan to Pakistan in November, has agreed to ease the country's budget-deficit target to help boost economic growth. “The slowing economy, additional ... IMF Mission To Pakistan Agrees To Raise Budget Deficit Target Wall Street Journal IMF To Reduce Pakistan's Debt AHN Pakistan can let deficit grow to protect spending: IMF AFP PakTribune.com - Business Standard all 105 news articles

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Aid Agencies Speed Up Humanitarian Assistance to Pakistan - Voice of America Tue, 12 May 2009 18:50:48 GMT

Voice of America

Aid Agencies Speed Up Humanitarian Assistance to Pakistan Voice of America By Lisa Schlein UN aid agencies are expanding and speeding up their relief operations to hundreds of thousands of people displaced by fighting in Pakistan's northwest province. A UNHCR charter plane carrying 120 tons of relief supplies for people ... Pakistan facing humanitarian crisis Hindu UN refugee agency airlifts aid to northwest Pakistan Reuters India US to provide $4.9m to assist displaced in Pakistan Middle East North Africa Financial Network Reuters AlertNet - GenevaLunch all 66 news articles

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Pakistan's Stock Index May Climb, Credit Suisse Says - Bloomberg Tue, 12 May 2009 11:12:42 GMT

Pakistan's Stock Index May Climb, Credit Suisse Says Bloomberg By Pooja Thakur May 12 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan's benchmark stock index, the world's worst performer over the past month, may rebound as the country intensifies its attacks against Taliban militants, Credit Suisse Group said. The Karachi Stock Exchange ... Army action in Dir boosts investor confidence, index gains 174 points Daily Times all 15 news articles

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Top Obama Administration Officials Speak Out On Pakistan, Afghanistan - Voice of America Sun, 10 May 2009 18:46:27 GMT

Voice of America

Top Obama Administration Officials Speak Out On Pakistan, Afghanistan Voice of America The US commander responsible for American military operations in South Asia and the Middle East says an emboldened Taliban poses a true threat to Pakistan. General David Petraeus, head of the US Central Command, says there is a growing awareness ... Video: Washington welcomes Pakistan Swat offensive - 11 May 09 Al Jazeera WAR ON TALIBAN: BATTLE TO SAVE PAKISTAN شفاف الشرق الأوسط Pakistan's sharia cease-fire: I knew it wouldn't work, Zardari says Christian Science Monitor Daily Times - Thaindian.com all 705 news articles

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Film-makers attacked in Pakistan - BBC News Tue, 12 May 2009 17:40:03 GMT

BBC News

Film-makers attacked in Pakistan BBC News, UK A film-maker from Greater Manchester fled Pakistan after his crew were attacked and shot at near the Afghanistan border. David Whitney was in the middle of shooting Kandahar Break, a film about Taleban-rule in Afghanistan, when the team was attacked ...

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Victory in Twenty20 international raises Pakistan's future prospects - Daily Times Tue, 12 May 2009 22:22:45 GMT

DAWN.com

Victory in Twenty20 international raises Pakistan's future prospects Daily Times, Pakistan By Col (r) Rafi Nasim Pakistan cricket team's scintillating victory against Australia in a Twenty20 international in Dubai has given a clear answer to the burning question: 'Where does our team stand?' often asked by the people before the start of the ... PCB wants 2011 WC appeal head by CAS Expressindia.com Locals fear for Pakistan cricket future CCTV Any team can win T20 World Cup: Imran Khan Times of India CricInfo.com - AFP all 75 news articles