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Porous Border With Pakistan Could Hinder US Troops - New York Times Tue, 05 May 2009 00:05:57 GMT

National Post

Porous Border With Pakistan Could Hinder US Troops New York Times, United States - Jane Perlez, Zubair Shah By JANE PERLEZ and PIR ZUBAIR SHAH PESHAWAR, Pakistan — President Obama is pouring more than 20000 new troops into Afghanistan this year for a fighting season that the United States military has called a make-or-break test of the allied campaign in ... The US Plan for Pakistan Washington Post Mullen: 'Gravely Concerned' About Threat to Pakistan Even as Nukes ... FOXNews Pakistan's Nukes Within Terrorists' Reach? CBS News Voice of America - Wall Street Journal all 783 news articles

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Fighting Intensifies in Northwestern Pakistan, Straining Peace Deal - Voice of America Mon, 04 May 2009 17:53:28 GMT

Voice of America

Fighting Intensifies in Northwestern Pakistan, Straining Peace Deal Voice of America Pakistani troops launched an offensive against the Taliban last month after militants in Swat tried to impose their strict brand of Islam on Buner, 100 kilometers from Pakistan's capital, Islamabad. The Taliban accuses Pakistan's government of ... Britain steps up anti-terror aid to Pakistan guardian.co.uk Taliban: Pakistan pact under threat Aljazeera.net Next Taliban conquest? A view from Pakistan's frontline. Christian Science Monitor Times Online - Reuters all 1,612 news articles

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A Crisis Out of Reach? - Washington Post Mon, 04 May 2009 01:50:27 GMT

Voice of America

A Crisis Out of Reach? Washington Post, United States - Jackson Diehl But it is coming to a head in Pakistan, where the Obama team has focused much of its attention and diplomacy the past two weeks. This first big test has been something of a slow-burner, often neglected by media distracted by pirates and swine flu. ... Video: Pakistan and Afghanistan - The Presidency, Ep. 13 U.S. News & World Report Zardari to meet Obama, buoyed by sea-change in Pakistan Reuters US Aims to Unify Efforts on Afghan Border Wall Street Journal guardian.co.uk - United Press International all 1,662 news articles

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US House Democrats push war bill to $94.2 billion - Reuters Mon, 04 May 2009 22:07:33 GMT

Boston Globe

US House Democrats push war bill to $94.2 billion Reuters - Jeremy Pelofsky House Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey unveiled the measure that boosts economic aid for Pakistan, adds $2.2 billion to buy C-17 cargo planes from Boeing Co. (BA.N) and offers $400 million more to help Mexico fight drug traffickers. ... Obama Rebuffed on Funds to Close Guantanamo Wall Street Journal Obey on Obama, Leo Durocher, Nixon msnbc.com House Democrats unveil $94.2 billion wartime spending bill Politico CNN - Roll Call (subscription) all 327 news articles

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Legislation would triple US non-military aid to Pakistan - CNN Tue, 05 May 2009 01:08:24 GMT

Voice of America

Legislation would triple US non-military aid to Pakistan CNN - Elise Labott The bill to boost non-military aid to Pakistan was introduced by Sens. John Kerry, left, and Dick Lugar. The Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009, introduced by Sens. John Kerry, D-Massachusetts, and Dick Lugar, R-Indiana, authorizes $7.5 ... Kerry and Lugar call for new Pakistan policy Boston Globe US Senators Introduce Bill to Increase Non-military Aid to Pakistan Voice of America US Senate takes up bill tripling aid to Pakistan Times of India DAWN.com - The Washington Independent all 41 news articles

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Pakistan greats rue missed Aussie opportunity - AFP Mon, 04 May 2009 09:48:21 GMT

CricInfo.com

Pakistan greats rue missed Aussie opportunity AFP LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) — Former Pakistan greats on Monday lamented their team's 3-2 series defeat to an out-of-form and under-strength Australia as a great opportunity missed to restore faith in the game back home. Cricket has been in the doldrums in ... Watson stakes his claim as Pakistan scores consolation win Sydney Morning Herald Akmal ton lights up Pakistan win BBC Sport Akmal and Misbah steer Pakistan to win The Press Association AFP - AFP all 600 news articles

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Violence against minorities ‘common in Pakistan' - DAWN.com Mon, 04 May 2009 23:11:55 GMT

Today's Zaman

Violence against minorities ‘common in Pakistan' DAWN.com, Pakistan WASHINGTON: Pakistan is one of 13 countries named by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom as a place where violence against religious minorities is common and condoned or supported by the government. Some of the documented violence ... US commission adds Pakistan to religious freedom ‘watch list' Daily Times Panel says religious violations are increasing worldwide BP News List of Nations with Worst Religious Tolerance Grows Christian Post Voice of America - Press Trust of India all 183 news articles

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Ajmal's statement set to be sent to Pakistan - Hindu Mon, 04 May 2009 19:55:37 GMT

Nhatky.in

Ajmal's statement set to be sent to Pakistan Hindu, India Mumbai: A certified copy of the confessional statement given by Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving attacker of November 26, 2008, will be sent to Pakistan as part of evidence in the case. Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam moved an ... Prosecution wants warrants against Pak-based 26/11 accused Times of India Kasab's confession to be sent to Pak Hindustan Times Kasab's confession to be handed over to Pakistan IBNLive.com Indian Express - Expressindia.com all 277 news articles

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Pakistan's Imran Khan barred from Karachi - Reuters Sun, 03 May 2009 14:01:51 GMT

Boston Globe

Pakistan's Imran Khan barred from Karachi Reuters - Imtiaz Shah By Imtiaz Shah KARACHI, Pakistan, May 3 (Reuters) - Pakistani authorities stopped cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan travelling to the southern city of Karachi on Sunday because of fear his trip could trigger violence in the commercial hub. ... Imran off-loaded from Karachi-bound flight Hindu Imran stopped from travelling to Karachi GulfNews Sindh bars Imran's entry Daily Times all 97 news articles

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Gates Wants Saudi Help in Pakistan - Voice of America Mon, 04 May 2009 07:33:04 GMT

Boston Globe

Gates Wants Saudi Help in Pakistan Voice of America - Al Pessin By Al Pessin US Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he wants Saudi Arabia to help forge a political consensus in Pakistan that it must deal with the threat from the Taliban, al-Qaida and related militant groups. The secretary spoke to reporters on his ... US seeks Saudi help in Pakistan Daily Times all 540 news articles