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Taliban said facing defeat in Pakistan - United Press International Wed, 27 May 2009 02:41:39 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Taliban said facing defeat in Pakistan United Press International ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, May 26 (UPI) -- A peace gesture by Taliban militants being pounded by the Pakistani army in the country's northwest has been rejected, the military said. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan had offered "no shooting in Mingora," the main ... Video: Pakistani Troops Fight Taliban in Main Swat Town The Associated Press Rights group: Pakistan should airlift food to Swat The Associated Press Pakistan risks 'human catastrophe' Aljazeera.net ABC News - Voice of America all 3,356 news articles

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Pakistan high court reverses ban on Sharif holding office - Los Angeles Times Tue, 26 May 2009 20:38:09 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Pakistan high court reverses ban on Sharif holding office Los Angeles Times, CA AP Pakistani opposition leader Nawaz Sharif waves to his supporters, who gather to congratulate him after the supreme court decision, at his residence in Raiwind, near Lahore, Pakistan. The popular opposition leader could lead a push for early ... Video: Pakistan court lifts Sharif ban - 26 May 09 Al Jazeera Pakistan opposition leader wins right to polls The Associated Press Pakistan's top court lifts political ban on Sharif brothers Radio Australia New York Times - CNN International all 393 news articles

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Presidents of Iran, Afghanistan & Pakistan Hope to Stabilize Mideast - Salem-News.Com Tue, 26 May 2009 14:17:21 GMT

BBC News

Presidents of Iran, Afghanistan & Pakistan Hope to Stabilize Mideast Salem-News.Com, OR The presidents of Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan on Sunday signed a joint statement dubbed the "Tehran Statement", at the end of their trilateral summit on regional developments. Presidents Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran and ... Video: Iran-US role in Afghanistan - 24 May 09 Al Jazeera Iran says close to gas deal with Pakistan AFP Pakistan, Iran sign gas pipeline deal Asia Times Online Los Angeles Times - New York Times all 1,002 news articles

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UN official: Nearly 2.4 million displaced in Pakistan fighting - Detroit Free Press Tue, 26 May 2009 10:50:27 GMT

BBC News

UN official: Nearly 2.4 million displaced in Pakistan fighting Detroit Free Press, United States By BRADLEY S. KLAPPER • AP • May 26, 2009 GENEVA — Fighting in northwest Pakistan has uprooted nearly 2.4 million people this month, the UN refugee agency said today. About 126000 people are being forced from their homes each day, it said. ... Video: Heat wave ordeal for Pakistan's displaced - 25 May 09 Al Jazeera Aid Agencies Fear Disease Outbreaks In Northwestern Pakistan Voice of America Hundreds of thousands have fled the fighting in the Swat valley BBC News Sify - AKI - Adnkronos International all 84 news articles

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Krishna wants more commitment from Pakistan - Daily Times Tue, 26 May 2009 22:14:53 GMT

The Nation, Pakistan

Krishna wants more commitment from Pakistan Daily Times, Pakistan LAHORE: Indian External Affairs Minister SM Krishna on Tuesday ruled out resumption of talks with Pakistan until it shows more commitment in proceeding against terrorist groups responsible for the Mumbai attacks in November last year. ... Krishna rules out talks with Pakistan Hindu Pakistan's Qureshi greets Indian counterpart Livemint India says Pakistan given enough Mumbai evidence Reuters India Daily Times - Hindu all 93 news articles

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Pakistan committed to eliminating terrorism: US senators told - Daily Times Tue, 26 May 2009 22:19:35 GMT

PRESS TV

Pakistan committed to eliminating terrorism: US senators told Daily Times, Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made “great sacrifices” in the war on terror to save Pakistan and the rest of international community from terrorism, said President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday. “Pakistan has made … sacrifices in the war on terror for safety ... He said the recent Iran visit would help boost Pakistan-Iran ... Geo TV Pakistan serious about eliminating terror, says Zardari The News International Pakistan committed to eliminate terrorism, extremism: Zardari Associated Press of Pakistan Daily Times - Daily Times all 41 news articles

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One killed, five injured in Pakistan blasts - AFP Tue, 26 May 2009 09:01:46 GMT

AFP

One killed, five injured in Pakistan blasts AFP PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP) — One man was killed and five people wounded in separate blasts Tuesday in a northwest region of Pakistan troubled by both sectarian and Taliban-linked unrest, officials said. One roadside bomb targeted a police van patrolling ... Former chief of defence staff worried about simmering problems in ... The Canadian Press The Silence of MoveOn The Nation. More terrorists per square mile Hindustan Times Daily Times - Taipei Times all 44 news articles

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Sarkozy may visit Pakistan in autumn: official - AFP Tue, 26 May 2009 04:01:10 GMT

Malaysia Star

Sarkozy may visit Pakistan in autumn: official AFP ABU DHABI (AFP) — French President Nicolas Sarkozy hopes to visit Pakistan this autumn to show backing for President Asif Ali Zardari in his fight against Taliban insurgents, a French official said here Monday. "We really want to help President Zardari ... Jihadis Discuss Plans to Seize Pakistan's Nuclear Arsenal Jamestown Foundation France, Pakistan seek nuclear cooperation deal Reuters India OPINION: Pakistan's nukes Colorado Springs Gazette Thaindian.com - The Nation, Pakistan all 57 news articles

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Pakistan preparing well for Twenty20 World Cup - Daily Times Mon, 25 May 2009 21:59:42 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Pakistan preparing well for Twenty20 World Cup Daily Times, Pakistan By Col (r) Rafi Nasim It was after a long break that the Pakistan cricket team came face to face with strong opponents like Australia in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and emerged victorious in the only Twenty20 match of the series. ... Rao Iftikhar replaces Shoaib in Pakistan Twenty20 squad Sify Iftikhar replaces Akhtar in Pakistan Twenty20 World Cup squad Reuters India Shoaib Akhtar's genital warts keep him off T20 Team Pakistan Examiner.com DAWN.com - Daily Times all 447 news articles

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Senior official: CPC to further ties with Pakistan People's Party - Xinhua Tue, 26 May 2009 14:41:20 GMT

Senior official: CPC to further ties with Pakistan People's Party Xinhua, China BEIJING, May 26 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) will further enhance ties with the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) to promote the Sino-Pakistani strategic partnership of cooperation, a senior CPC official said here Tuesday. ...