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Pakistan Launches Assault on Taliban - Washington Post Fri, 08 May 2009 18:51:53 GMT

Times Online

Pakistan Launches Assault on Taliban Washington Post, United States By Pamela Constable RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, May 8 -- Pakistani military officials declared Friday that they had launched a "full-scale offensive" against extremist Taliban fighters in the Swat Valley and said that they plan to remain there until peace is ... Video: Pakistan Vows to Defeat Taliban Militants The Associated Press Pakistan: from refugee exodus to high-tech drones Reuters Pakistan Again Faces a Test It Has Often Failed Before Wall Street Journal United Press International - msnbc.com all 7,330 news articles

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In Diplomacy, a Pakistan Disconnect - New York Times Thu, 07 May 2009 23:50:50 GMT

Brisbane Times

In Diplomacy, a Pakistan Disconnect New York Times, United States By HELENE COOPER WASHINGTON — There was a lot of talk at the White House on Wednesday about all of the ways that the United States is trying to help Afghanistan and Pakistan work together to improve the lot of ordinary people. ... Video: Riz Khan - Obama's 'AfPak' strategy - 06 Apr 09 - Part 1 Al Jazeera Roundtable: The Mess In Pakistan CBS News The Battle For Pakistan's Soul Huffington Post AFP - Los Angeles Times all 261 news articles

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US-Afghan-Pakistan summit after Afghan poll - Reuters Thu, 07 May 2009 21:08:58 GMT

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US-Afghan-Pakistan summit after Afghan poll Reuters WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - The United States, Afghanistan and Pakistan will hold a trilateral summit after the Afghan presidential election in August, the special US envoy for the region said on Thursday, citing progress in getting often fractious ... Video: Obama Praises Afghan, Pakistan Commitments The Associated Press 'Progress' in Afghan-Pakistan talks Aljazeera.net Afghan Leader Says Civilian Deaths Hurt Ties With US New York Times Kansas City Star - Voice of America all 6,538 news articles

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Adroit Envoy States Case for Pakistan - New York Times Sat, 09 May 2009 02:01:59 GMT

New York Times

Adroit Envoy States Case for Pakistan New York Times, United States That may have saved his skin, said Mr. Haqqani, now Pakistan's ambassador to the United States. The news of his detention made it harder for his captors, Pakistani intelligence agents, to hurt him, Mr. Haqqani said, though he was roughed up and kept in ... $1.9 billion aid for Pakistan approved Asian Tribune all 7 news articles

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'US seeks unity government in Pakistan' - Daily Times Fri, 08 May 2009 23:39:54 GMT

The Nation, Pakistan

'US seeks unity government in Pakistan' Daily Times, Pakistan His party finished second to Zardari's Pakistan People's Party in the election but as Zardari's political fortunes have plummeted, Nawaz has re-emerged as a contender. US analysts believe the military will launch a concerted offensive to roll back ... Is a Better Government Possible in Pakistan? TIME Speculation rife over new political set-up in Pakistan Peninsula On-line PML-N may consider rejoining govt after budget The News International Daily Times - Daily Times all 137 news articles

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Al Qaeda's Global Base Is Pakistan, Says Petraeus - Wall Street Journal Fri, 08 May 2009 23:59:13 GMT

Al Qaeda's Global Base Is Pakistan, Says Petraeus Wall Street Journal By YOCHI J. DREAZEN WASHINGTON -- Senior leaders of al Qaeda are using sanctuaries in Pakistan's lawless frontier regions to plan new terror attacks and funnel money, manpower and guidance to affiliates around the world, according to a top American ...

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Pakistan, India favourites in World Twenty20 - AFP Fri, 08 May 2009 07:31:24 GMT

GulfNews

Pakistan, India favourites in World Twenty20 AFP DUBAI (AFP) — Pakistan and India are favourites to win next month's World Twenty20 tournament, as both have shown good form in the game's rapid-fire version, Pakistan's stand-in captain Misbah-ul-Haq said Friday. "Both Pakistan and India have been ... Misbah tips India and Pakistan SkySports Brian Viner in Dubai: How Pakistan's exiles settled into a ... Independent Afridi may captain Pakistan for Twenty 20 World Cup Hindu The Canadian Press - Cricket360 all 388 news articles

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US House Committee Approves Iraq, Afghanistan War Funding - Voice of America Thu, 07 May 2009 22:21:05 GMT

Voice of America

US House Committee Approves Iraq, Afghanistan War Funding Voice of America By Dan Robinson US strategies in Afghanistan and Pakistan, continuing support for Iraq, and Middle East peace efforts figured highly in debate Thursday in a key House of Representatives committee. Debate on these issues occurred as the House ... Key US lawmakers approve war-funding bill AFP Third Party Politics FOXNews House Committee OKs $96.7B wartime spending Politico GovExec.com - CQPolitics.com all 139 news articles

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Premature to talk of transit trade: Pakistan - Hindu Thu, 07 May 2009 23:00:37 GMT

Fresh News

Premature to talk of transit trade: Pakistan Hindu, India ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday played down reports that it was about to give India a land route for its trade with Afghanistan, saying it was “premature” to draw this conclusion from a Pak-Afghan agreement to review the bilateral transit trade treaty. ... No trade concession for India under Pak-Afghan deal Daily Times India-Pakistan Trade Via Attari-Wagah Land Route Rises 105% India Journal Afghan trade corridor DAWN.com Economic Times - The Statesman all 155 news articles

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India must help Pakistan against terrorism: Malik - Daily Times Fri, 08 May 2009 23:38:23 GMT

A Pakistan News

India must help Pakistan against terrorism: Malik Daily Times, Pakistan LAHORE: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said Pakistan is in a state of war and India should help Pakistan in its fight against terrorism, a private TV channel reported. According to the channel, Malik told NDTV in an interview aired on Friday that ... Don't demonise Pakistan: Sherry Rehman DAWN.com Malik, Haqqani perform admirably in US talks The News International Dr Afia to be repatriated home soon: Rehman Malik Associated Press of Pakistan all 20 news articles