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Pakistan troops battle for control of key city in Swat Valley - Los Angeles Times Sat, 23 May 2009 18:23:55 GMT

BBC News

Pakistan troops battle for control of key city in Swat Valley Los Angeles Times, CA Refugees wait in line for food at a relief camp in Swabi, Pakistan. Nearly two million Pakistanis have been displaced during the ongoing offensive. In Mingora, troops face well-armed Taliban fighters in an urban environment complicated by the presence ... Pakistan army 'in Taliban city' BBC News Battle for Swat's Main City Begins Washington Post Pakistan: Troops battle Taliban in main Swat town The Associated Press AFP - MiamiHerald.com all 1,568 news articles

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French tourist kidnapped in Pakistan - AFP Sat, 23 May 2009 15:16:11 GMT

The Nation, Pakistan

French tourist kidnapped in Pakistan AFP QUETTA, Pakistan (AFP) — Gunmen kidnapped a French tourist in Pakistan on Saturday, snatching him from a group of compatriots, who included women and children, in the southwestern province of Baluchistan, police said. The 41-year-old man was kidnapped ... French tourist kidnapped in Pakistan The Associated Press French tourist kidnapped in Pakistan Independent Online French national kidnapped from Balochistan Daily Times DAWN.com - Pakistan Observer all 206 news articles

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India Presses Pakistan for 'Credible Action' Against Terrorism - Voice of America Sat, 23 May 2009 16:11:46 GMT

Voice of America

India Presses Pakistan for 'Credible Action' Against Terrorism Voice of America By VOA News India's new government is pressing Pakistan to take "credible action" against terrorists said to be hiding in Pakistani territory. Speaking in New Delhi Saturday, newly sworn-in Foreign Minister SM Krishna said India is ready to reach out ... Indian FM offers conditional friendship to Pakistan Daily Times India's new govt urges Pakistan to target militants Reuters India India asks Pakistan to take credible action Economic Times Monsters and Critics.com - The Statesman all 177 news articles

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Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan leaders discuss joint strategy to ... - Tehran Times Sat, 23 May 2009 19:00:16 GMT

Voice of America

Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan leaders discuss joint strategy to ... Tehran Times, Iran TEHRAN (APP) -- Leaders of Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan will meet today to discuss and hammer out a joint strategy to tackle the issue of terrorism and militancy, confronting the region. Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari, who reached Tehran on ... Video: MIR: Ahmadinejad - Ballots and Missiles Link TV Iran, Pakistan, Afghan leaders to meet United Press International Iran, Pakistan start new talks on gas deal-agency Reuters India PRESS TV - FOXNews all 452 news articles

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Pakistan diary: 'Crush 'em' - Aljazeera.net Thu, 21 May 2009 13:14:33 GMT

Washington Post

Pakistan diary: 'Crush 'em' Aljazeera.net, Qatar Imran Khan, Al Jazeera's reporter in Pakistan, is filing regular dispatches from the country as the army battles Taliban fighters in the North West Frontier Province. Support for Pakistan's war seems be to holding. Nightly, the county's media shows ... Video: US to Aid 1.5 Million Pakistan Refugees The Associated Press Donors Pledge $224 Million to Help Pakistan Refugees Voice of America Mullen: Pakistan's not as imperiled as some think The Associated Press New York Times - Telegraph.co.uk all 2,153 news articles

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US Senate okays Pakistan economic and security aid - Daily Times Fri, 22 May 2009 22:15:19 GMT

Today's Zaman

US Senate okays Pakistan economic and security aid Daily Times, Pakistan WASHINGTON: The US Senate approved economic and security assistance on Thursday evening to bolster Pakistan's development and counterinsurgency capabilities as part of a massive $91.3 billion supplemental bill for Iraq and Afghanistan wars. ... Pakistan: A source of great US frustration Hamilton Spectator Politician shares Obama's first blunder The Newark Advocate Analysis: Taliban formidable fighters but incapable to rule? Xinhua Journal of Turkish Weekly - The News International all 64 news articles

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Blast at theater kills 6, puts Pakistan on edge - Seattle Times Sat, 23 May 2009 07:08:03 GMT

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Blast at theater kills 6, puts Pakistan on edge Seattle Times, United States The Associated Press ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A car bombing at a movie theater in the northwest city of Peshawar killed six people and injured 75 others Friday, raising fears that gains made by Pakistani troops against Taliban militants in the Swat Valley ... Video: Pakistan troops battle for Swat - 23 May 09 Al Jazeera Car bomb in Pakistan causes casualties - police Reuters Car Bomb Blast Outside Cinema Kills 10 In Pakistan AHN United Press International - RTT News all 142 news articles

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President: Pakistan fighting war for survival - Xinhua Sat, 23 May 2009 14:10:44 GMT

DAWN.com

President: Pakistan fighting war for survival Xinhua, China ISLAMABAD, May 23 (Xinhua) -- President Asif Ali Zardari said on Saturday that Pakistan was fighting the war against militants for its survival. He made the remarks when talking to a delegation of parliamentarians from the Swat and Malakand areas in ... News of Pakistan's demise is premature Daily Star - Lebanon Pakistan a bulwark against terrorism: President Zardari Associated Press of Pakistan US will not leave Pakistan alone, says Zardari The Nation, Pakistan Daily Times - Merinews all 71 news articles

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Promotion of arts and culture imperative for progressive Pakistan: PM - Online - International News Network Sat, 23 May 2009 17:37:01 GMT

DAWN.com

Promotion of arts and culture imperative for progressive Pakistan: PM Online - International News Network, Pakistan LAHORE: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani has stated that promotion of arts and crafts was most imperative for moderate and progressive Pakistan. While addressing the ceremony of 11th Convocation of National College of Arts here Saturday, ... PM grants Rs 50m for NCA endowment fund Daily Times Committed to peace: Zardari Hindu No time to waste The Nation, Pakistan Online - International News Network - The Nation, Pakistan all 72 news articles

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'Pakistan ready to phase out nukes if India does so' - Daily Times Sat, 23 May 2009 22:54:01 GMT

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'Pakistan ready to phase out nukes if India does so' Daily Times, Pakistan WASHINGTON: Pakistan is willing to phase out its nuclear arsenal only if India agrees to do the same, Ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani said on Saturday. “Pakistan is willing to engage with our neighbour for a comprehensive settlement in ... Webb calls for accountability over US aid to Pakistan Kingsport Times News Don't sell arms to Pakistan Toronto Star Pakistan's nuclear arsenal grows; nation's future iffy Youngstown Vindicator Press Trust of India - Express Buzz all 90 news articles