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UN says 1.4 million people displaced in Pakistan valley - Reuters Tue, 19 May 2009 00:04:03 GMT

China Daily

UN says 1.4 million people displaced in Pakistan valley Reuters By Megan Davies UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The number of people displaced by fighting in Pakistan's northwestern Swat valley has risen to more than 1.4 million, UN humanitarian chief John Holmes said on Monday. "The situation is volatile and changing ... Video: Bombs Tear Through Parts of Pakistan The Associated Press Pakistan army battles Taliban; PM wins support Washington Post Pakistan Refugee Crisis Growing CBS News The Associated Press - CNN International all 3,009 news articles

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Panetta: Location of all Pakistan nukes not known - San Jose Mercury News Mon, 18 May 2009 22:06:48 GMT

Boston Globe

Panetta: Location of all Pakistan nukes not known San Jose Mercury News,  USA By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Writer LOS ANGELES—Central Intelligence Agency Director Leon Panetta said Monday that the US does not know the location of all of Pakistan's nuclear weapons but is confident there are "pretty secure" measures to keep them out of ... Panetta: Location of all Pakistan nukes not known The Associated Press Pakistan Is Rapidly Adding Nuclear Arms, US Says New York Times US airstrikes in Pakistan called 'very effective' CNN AFP - Ynetnews all 419 news articles

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UN: Pakistan displacement maybe worst since Rwanda - The Associated Press Tue, 19 May 2009 01:30:23 GMT

BBC News

UN: Pakistan displacement maybe worst since Rwanda The Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The UN refugee agency said Monday that nearly 1.5 million people have fled their homes in Pakistan this month, saying that fighting between government forces and Taliban militants is uprooting more people faster than probably any conflict ... UN warns of massive displacement in Pakistan Monsters and Critics.com Swat valley could be worst refugee crisis since Rwanda, UN warns guardian.co.uk Two Million Displaced by Fighting in Pakistan: UN 580 CFRA Radio Reuters AlertNet - The Associated Press all 212 news articles

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Take the War to the Drug Lords - New York Times Tue, 19 May 2009 01:15:52 GMT

China Daily

Take the War to the Drug Lords New York Times, United States By GRETCHEN PETERS A SKINNY man opened the gate at the sprawling compound in Quetta, in western Pakistan. When I asked if the property belonged to Afghanistan's most powerful drug smuggler, he smiled and nodded. “Haji Juma Khan has 200 houses,” he said ... ANALYSIS-Pakistan's Swat offensive leaves India sceptical Reuters India Afghans Eager for Pakistan to Put Them Ahead of Taliban Gallup.com Special forces face Taliban in combat San Antonio Express Indianapolis Star - United Press International all 506 news articles

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US approves $1.9 billion aid for Pakistan, says Babar - Daily Times Mon, 18 May 2009 22:28:07 GMT

Times Online

US approves $1.9 billion aid for Pakistan, says Babar Daily Times, Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The US House of Representatives has approved $1.9 billion in aid for Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari's spokesman Farhatullah Babar said. The president returned to Islamabad on Monday after concluding an official visit to Libya, the UK, ... Zardari to increase offensive across NWFP PRESS TV Zardari changed world's misperceptions about Pakistan The News International Pakistan news of May 18, 2009 - Pakistan internal war on terror to ... CaymanMama.com (press release) Geo TV - Xinhua all 230 news articles

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Justices Turn Back Ex-Detainee's Suit - New York Times Mon, 18 May 2009 16:28:53 GMT

BBC News

Justices Turn Back Ex-Detainee's Suit New York Times, United States He eventually pleaded guilty to identity fraud and was deported to Pakistan. Mr. Iqbal sued more than 30 officials, alleging mistreatment based on his religion and national background. Monday's decision, Ashcroft v. Iqbal, No. 07-1015, concerned only ... Supreme Court Rules Former Detainee Lawsuit Cannot Proceed Washington Post High court rejects claims against Ashcroft USA Today Torture, interrogation & the law -- Supreme Court says Bush folks ... Los Angeles Times Reuters - The Washington Independent all 528 news articles

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Pakistan press hopes for peace after India vote - AFP Mon, 18 May 2009 07:46:47 GMT

CBC.ca

Pakistan press hopes for peace after India vote AFP Pakistan and India began a slow-moving peace process in February 2004 which ground to a halt after New Delhi blamed the Mumbai attacks, in which 166 people were killed last November, on a Pakistani-based militant organisation. ... Editorial: Congress victory and Pakistan Daily Times Indian Election Results Likely To Boost Regional Stability RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Election results set course for India's future Worldfocus SamayLive all 3,273 news articles

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Pakistan: Fighting Displaced 1.5. Million - New York Times Tue, 19 May 2009 00:51:29 GMT

Pakistan: Fighting Displaced 1.5. Million New York Times, United States By SHARON OTTERMAN Nearly 1.5 million Pakistanis have been displaced by the fighting in the North-West Frontier Province since May 2, making this displacement crisis “one of the most dramatic of recent times,” a spokesman for the United Nations refugee ...

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Pakistan court stops WCup 2011 secretariat move - AFP Mon, 18 May 2009 12:16:14 GMT

GulfNews

Pakistan court stops WCup 2011 secretariat move AFP LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) — A Pakistani court on Monday issued a stay order against the relocation of the World Cup 2011 headquarters from the country's cultural capital to India on security grounds. "The civil court of senior judge Mohammad Younis Anees ... Pakistan coach keen to play Ajmal in T20 World Cup Times of India India-Pakistan practice match ahead of T20 World Cup Press Trust of India ICC barred from moving World Cup headquarters until June 2 hearing The Canadian Press Cricket360 - Daily News & Analysis all 106 news articles

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Violence across northern Pakistan - Los Angeles Times Sun, 17 May 2009 04:39:15 GMT

ITV.com

Violence across northern Pakistan Los Angeles Times, CA By Zulfiqar Ali Reporting from Peshawar, Pakistan -- A car bomb ripped through an Internet cafe and other businesses Saturday in a congested neighborhood of Peshawar, killing at least 11 people, including two disabled students and two teachers in a ... Deadly bomb strikes Pakistan city BBC News Suspected Car Bomb Kills 10 in Northwest Pakistan Voice of America Suspected car bomb blast in Pakistan, seven killed Reuters Taipei Times - Xinhua all 130 news articles