E! Online | Jolie, Pitt give $1 million for Pakistan refugees Washington Post, United States Jolie, the star of 2008 movies "Changeling" and "Wanted," has visited Pakistan three times to witness United Nations relief operations since becoming a "goodwill ambassador" for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in 2001. ... A Jolie-Pitt Million Going to Pakistan Angelina Jolie brings attention to plight of refugees Jolie, Pitt give $1 million to aid refugees |
Straits Times | Army offensive threatens Pakistan itself: Imran Khan AFP "Pakistan is at risk," Khan said at the Middle East Institute, a Washington think-tank. "How long will the government soldiers keep fighting their own people?" Khan, who met US congressional leaders including Senator John Kerry, said that the United ... Video: Pakistan: Swat Valley's humanitarian crisis Suspected US Drones Kill 9 in Pakistan Air raid 'kills nine' in Pakistan |
Straits Times | EU Expands Relationship With Pakistan Through Aid New York Times, United States By STEPHEN CASTLE BRUSSELS — In an echo of America's growing engagement with the region, the European Union on Wednesday stepped up its contacts with Pakistan, offering aid, trade concessions and help on counterterrorism at a high-level meeting here. ... Pakistan satisfied over result of Zardari-Manmohan meeting Pakistan sought time to act against militants - India 'All issues including Kashmir will be discussed with India' |
guardian.co.uk | Pakistan Produces Suspect in Cricket Team Attack New York Times, United States By SABRINA TAVERNISE and WAQAR GILLANI ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The Pakistani police announced the arrest of a suspect on Wednesday in the commando-style ambush of the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore in March that left seven people dead. ... Pakistan arrests Sri Lanka cricket attack suspect Suspect arrested in attack on cricket team in Pakistan TV: Mastermind behind attacks on Sri Lankan cricket team arrested ... |
Telegraph.co.uk | Afridi guides Pakistan to Twenty20 final CNN International (CNN) -- A fine all-round performance from Shahid Afridi has steered Pakistan into Sunday's World Twenty20 final, after they beat tournament favorites South Africa by seven runs at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Thursday. Shahid Afridi proved unstoppable ... Pakistan into Twenty20 World Cup final after upsetting Proteas Pakistan 149-4 beat South Africa 142-5 by seven runs Shahid Afridi sweeps Pakistan into World Twenty20 final |
BBC News | Power outage darkens Pakistan 'city of lights' The Associated Press KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — A power outage darkened Pakistan's largest city and commercial capital for almost a day Thursday, leaving millions of people without fans or air conditioning during the summer heat, officials said. Aisha Arabi, spokeswoman for ... Video: Nowhere to Hide From the Heat in Pakistan Austria keen to invest in water and power sector Data from India to help limit flood damage: Pervez Ashraf |
PakTribune.com | Battle Against Pakistan's Top Taliban Leaders Demands Specialized ... Voice of America Pakistan's military has achieved a measure of success against Taliban militants in the Swat Valley and taken control of its main town, Mingora. Now, the government says it is ready to go after Taliban leaders in Waziristan. But Waziristan, just south ... Tribal commanders turn on Taliban leader Mehsud as army threatens lair Before crackdown, rift appears in Pak Taliban Pakistan tries to turn tribesmen against Taleban leader with trade ... |
guardian.co.uk | EU Boosts Humanitarian Aid to Pakistan Voice of America The EU has also raised chances of closer trade ties during its first summit with Pakistan. During the talks in Brussels, European Union officials offered both moral and financial support to Pakistan's president Asif Ali Zardari. ... Video: Barroso on Importance of 'Unanimity' (in French) EU gives $100m in aid to Pakistan EU announces new aid for Pakistan |
Telegraph.co.uk | Pakistan Can Bring the Noise to Final Four New York Times, United States By HUW RICHARDS LONDON — Of the four teams left in the World Twenty20 tournament, which starts its semifinals in England on Thursday, Pakistan represents both continuity and passion. It stands for continuity because it is the only survivor that also ... England thrash Pakistan England won by 63 runs Former Ramsey star inspires England win |
Deccan Herald | How India and Pakistan can resolve Kashmir now Christian Science Monitor By Mansoor Ijaz Munich, Germany - On Tuesday, the leaders of India and Pakistan met on the sidelines of a regional summit in Russia. It was their first face-to-face meeting since the terrorist attacks in Mumbai (Bombay) last November, ... Indian-Americans Ask Obama to Make Aid to Pakistan Conditional UK based Kashmiris blame India for inciting violence in Pakistan Indian elections and aftermath |