Boston Globe | Pakistan public opinion turning against Taliban Washington Post, United States It could be the video that changed Pakistan. That two-minute clip, purportedly shot in the Swat Valley where the Taliban held sway until a recent military offensive, has come to represent the militants and their extreme form of Islam. ... Video: Beating Video May Turn Tide Against Taliban Pakistan Army Faces Test Beyond Swat Fighting intensifies in Pakistan's northwest |
Chicago Tribune | New groups takes credit for Pakistan blast United Press International PESHAWAR, Pakistan, June 11 (UPI) -- A formerly unheard of al-Qaida affiliate claimed responsibility for the deadly attack on the Pearl Continental Hotel in Pakistan, saying more were pending. A suicide team opened fire on hotel security guards, ... Video: Hotel bomb blast shakes Peshawar - 10 Jun 09 New bomb blast hits Pakistan city Bombing Challenges Aid to Pakistan Refugees |
Seattle Post Intelligencer | CIA chief says bin Laden in Pakistan Reuters WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) - CIA Director Leon Panetta said on Thursday the US intelligence agency believes al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is hiding in Pakistan and hopes joint operations with Pakistani forces will find him. ... CIA believes Osama Bin Laden still in Pakistan Panetta Says Chances of Finding Bin Laden Improved CIA: Bin Laden Still Hiding In Pakistan |
BBC News | US Leaves Decision on Restarting Peace Dialogue up to India and ... Voice of America The topic of Pakistan was discussed repeatedly during the two days of talks. The United States is leaving it to India and Pakistan to decide how to re-engage when it comes to their stalled peace dialog. That is what US Undersecretary of State William ... US supports dialogue between India and Pakistan US pushes Pakistan over Mumbai attacks US echoes Pakistan line on Kashmir, adds to worries |
CTV.ca | Ban says UN ready to help Pakistan on humanitarian affairs Xinhua, China UNITED NATIONS, June 11 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday that the United Nations stands ready to help Pakistan to the maximum amid the current humanitarian crisis in the country. At a monthly news briefing, Ban said he has ... Ban's appeal for Pakistan IDPs Pakistan aid effort needs urgent funding, Secretary-General says UN chief: key Mideast peacemakers to meet |
MiamiHerald.com | US envoy cites growing refugee crisis in Pakistan The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pakistan faces a "major crisis" in managing damage and dislocation from its US-endorsed military offensive against the Taliban, the Obama administration's special envoy to the region said Wednesday. Richard Holbrooke told reporters at ... Video: Raw Video: US Surge Troops Patrol Afghanistan US Envoy Says Public Opinion Swings Against Taliban in Pakistan Changing attitudes in Pakistan? |
Some Pakistan Qaeda Fighters Now in Yemen and Somalia New York Times, United States Some aides to President Obama attribute the moves to pressure from intensified drone attacks against Qaeda operatives in Pakistan, after years of unsuccessful American efforts to dislodge the terrorist group from their haven there. ... |
BBC News | Terror detainee back in Pakistan BBC News, UK A Pakistani man who was among 12 people arrested in counter-terrorism raids in the north-west of England has returned voluntarily to his home country. Tariq-ur-Rehman said his decision to leave was a protest against his treatment by UK authorities, ... Pakistani: Detention in Britain 'mental torture' 'China to help Pakistan fight militancy' Pakistan not to allow its soil for three evil forces namely ... |
WA today | Younus reveals impact of terror attacks on Pakistan team AFP LONDON (AFP) — Pakistan captain Younus Khan has admitted life beyond the boundary in his troubled homeland was having an effect on his side. In March this year an armed attack on the Sri Lanka team bus in Lahore led to the suspension of international ... Pakistan face Sri Lanka in tough Super Eight tie today Take mind off Pakistan unrest to excel: Younus Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in Super 8 clash |
DAWN.com | Pakistan May Fail to Meet Budget-Reduction Target on War Costs Bloomberg By Khalid Qayum and Khaleeq Ahmed June 12 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan may fail to meet next year's budget deficit target as the government spends more on its fight against Taliban insurgents and faltering economic growth erodes revenue. ... Pakistan GDP growth seen at 2 pct in 08/09 -govt official Pakistan's economy to grow 2 pct this year: gov't Pakistan budgets for another tough year |