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Pakistan to Strike at Leader of Taliban - New York Times Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:10:47 GMT

Boston Globe

Pakistan to Strike at Leader of Taliban New York Times, United States By SABRINA TAVERNISE ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A Pakistani government official said late Sunday that the country's military had been ordered to start an operation against the Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud, the first official confirmation of plans to ... Pakistan To Pursue Taliban Leader Washington Post Pakistan to ramp up fight against Taliban after market bombing Los Angeles Times Pakistan targets Taliban leader BBC News The Associated Press - Aljazeera.net all 902 news articles

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Several dead in Pakistan bombing - BBC News Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:07:15 GMT

Indian Express

Several dead in Pakistan bombing BBC News, UK In February, 25 people were killed in a bomb attack on a funeral procession in the town, near Pakistan's restive tribal belt. The market attack comes amid a government offensive against Taliban militants in Pakistan's north-western provinces in which ... Bombing in Pakistan Market Kills 7; Army Says 31 Militants Dead Bloomberg Pakistan blast kills eight AFP Deaths in Pakistan market bombing Aljazeera.net AHN - PRESS TV all 307 news articles

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Pakistan look to 'crush' Ireland - BBC Sport Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:33:19 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Pakistan look to 'crush' Ireland BBC Sport, UK Live on Sky Sports with highlights on BBC2 and online at 2320 BST Pakistan captain Younus Khan wants his side to avenge their defeat by Ireland at the 2007 World Cup when they meet in the World Twenty20 Super Eights. The Pakistanis reignited their ... Pakistan out to "crush" Ireland CricInfo.com Pakistan need big win The Nation, Pakistan Pakistan Bowlers have been Exceptional Khaleej Times Bettingpro.com - The Statesman all 487 news articles

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Suicide Bomber Targets Cleric in Pakistan - Wall Street Journal Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:53:56 GMT

Times Online

Suicide Bomber Targets Cleric in Pakistan Wall Street Journal By MATTHEW ROSENBERG A suicide bomber cut down a leading anti-Taliban cleric in Pakistan Friday in apparent retribution for the Islamic scholar's vocal support of a military push against the insurgents. The slaying of Sarfraz Ahmed Naeemi, ... Video: Double suicide bombing in Pakistan ITN NEWS Thousands mourn slain Pakistan cleric ABC Online Pakistan says 41 militants killed in NW offensive AFP New York Times - Los Angeles Times all 956 news articles

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Gul's world best for Pakistan ignites new ball-tampering row - Daily Mail Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:09:52 GMT

SkySports

Gul's world best for Pakistan ignites new ball-tampering row Daily Mail, UK By Paul Newman Last updated at 12:50 AM on 15th June 2009 Pakistan's cricketers were in the ball-tampering dock yesterday after seamer Umar Gul's match-winning World Twenty20 performance against New Zealand at the Brit Oval on Saturday. ... Pakistan captain hails Razzaq and Gul AFP Pakistan's Gul stuns Kiwis with first Twenty20 5-wicket haul The Canadian Press Umar Gul takes five while Pakistan keep on working guardian.co.uk Press Trust of India - The News International all 452 news articles

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Pakistan Budget Deficit to Expand - Wall Street Journal Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:28:32 GMT

DAWN.com

Pakistan Budget Deficit to Expand Wall Street Journal By CR JAYACHANDRAN and HARIS ZAMIR ISLAMABAD--Pakistan Saturday said its fiscal deficit will widen to as much as 4.9% of gross domestic product next fiscal year, under a budget that calls for heavy government spending to stabilize the slowing economy ... Pakistan Boosts Defense Spending To Fight Taliban Voice of America Pakistan's 09/10 budget shows dependence on friends Reuters Pakistan unveils deficit budget, ups defence spend AFP Hindu - Wall Street Journal all 118 news articles

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The demise of Pakistan is inevitable - guardian.co.uk Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:00:18 GMT

DAWN.com

The demise of Pakistan is inevitable guardian.co.uk, UK Pakistan's fight against the Taliban is an illusion. The world may view it as a battle for Pakistan's soul, but the generals in Rawalpindi, with whom real power rests, are not so sure. If they were, 200000 of their finest fighters wouldn't be chewing ... In India, a mandate and a test Christian Science Monitor Pakistan briefs India on 26/11 probe Hindu India offered a chance to reset faltering ties DAWN.com Times of India - Kashmir Watch all 157 news articles

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Pakistan's Zardari vows to fight 'until the end' - AFP Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:01:12 GMT

PakTribune.com

Pakistan's Zardari vows to fight 'until the end' AFP ISLAMABAD (AFP) — President Asif Ali Zardari said Saturday that Pakistan was battling for its "sovereignty" a day after scores of people were killed amid an escalating offensive against the Taliban. Zardari said Pakistan would fight "until the end," as ... Brown calls Zardari, conveys support to Pak Hindu Zardari Says Army is Fighting a War for the Future of Pakistan Bloomberg Zardari hikes pay for front-line soldiers United Press International DAWN.com - AFP all 276 news articles

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Pakistan May Need Extra Bailouts as War Costs Threaten Economy - Bloomberg Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:10:31 GMT

DAWN.com

Pakistan May Need Extra Bailouts as War Costs Threaten Economy Bloomberg By Farhan Sharif and Khaleeq Ahmed June 15 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan's escalating war against the Taliban is taking its toll on the nation's faltering economy, making a further bailout from international donors more likely. The government is counting on ... Pakistan asks IMF for $4bn to plug budget deficit DAWN.com Pakistan Seeks $4 Billion IMF 'Insurance' to Cover Budget Gap Bloomberg all 6 news articles

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Pakistan Foreign Direct Investment Falls 19.8% in Eleven Months - Bloomberg Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:09:49 GMT

Pakistan Foreign Direct Investment Falls 19.8% in Eleven Months Bloomberg By Farhan Sharif June 14 (Bloomberg) -- Overseas direct investment in Pakistan fell 19.8 percent in the first eleven months of the fiscal year ending June 30, according to the central bank. Investment in the July-May period declined to $3.33 billion ...