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More than 30 militants killed in Pakistan - The Associated Press Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:20:15 GMT

Boston Globe

More than 30 militants killed in Pakistan The Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Military jets and artillery pounded suspected militant hide-outs in two towns in Pakistan's northwest on Sunday, killing 27 fighters, officials said. Elsewhere in the volatile region, a citizens' militia killed seven suspected ... Video: Pakistan: Swat Valley's humanitarian crisis France 24 Pakistan reports first militants killed in South Waziristan Christian Science Monitor 7 more militants killed in NW Pakistan operation Xinhua AFP - Washington Post all 2,238 news articles

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Pakistan wins Twenty20 World Cup - SI.com Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:12:12 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Pakistan wins Twenty20 World Cup SI.com ISLAMABAD (AP) -- Thousands of fans have taken to the streets across Pakistan to celebrate their country's eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the Twenty20 World Cup final. The rejoicing started as batsman Shahid Afridi steered Pakistan to the title ... Pakistan beats Sri Lanka by eight wickets to win Twenty20 World Cup The Canadian Press Pakistan 139-2 (18.3 overs) beat Sri Lanka 138-6 (20 overs) by ... BBC Sport Pakistan celebrates Twenty20 triumph AFP guardian.co.uk - BBC Sport all 1,440 news articles

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Journalists escape from Pakistan prison - Times Online Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:30:13 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Journalists escape from Pakistan prison Times Online, UK David Rohde, 41, a New York Times reporter, and Tahir Luddin, 34, an Afghan journalist who has worked for The Times for several years, fled after being held for seven months in a lawless region in northwest Pakistan described as “the most dangerous ... With a Plan and a Rope, Captives Fled From Taliban New York Times Media Stayed Silent on Kidnapping Washington Post NYT editor: We had to keep mum on Afghan abduction The Associated Press Philadelphia Inquirer - New York Times all 1,451 news articles

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UN team to visit Pakistan in July to probe Bhutto case - Xinhua Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:07:29 GMT

A Pakistan News

UN team to visit Pakistan in July to probe Bhutto case Xinhua, China ISLAMABAD, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik has said that the United Nations mission tasked with the investigation of former prime minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto's assassination will arrive in Pakistan next ... Malik warns Taliban to leave country Daily Times Bilawal vows to make Benazir's dreams come true DAWN.com Benazir could have brought Pakistan out of crises: Wasim The News International DAWN.com - Daily Times all 413 news articles

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Celebrations in Indian Kashmir after Pakistan win - AFP Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:16:30 GMT

Nhatky.in

Celebrations in Indian Kashmir after Pakistan win AFP SRINAGAR, India (AFP) — Residents in Indian-ruled Kashmir Sunday fired crackers in the region's main city after Pakistan beat Sri Lanka to win the World Twenty20 championship, witnesses said. Srinagar -- the Kashmiri summer capital -- erupted in ... Can Pakistan take on the Lashkar-e-Taiban? Reuters Can Pakistan take on the Lashkar-e-Tayyaba? Daily Times Obama for India, Pakistan talks Hindustan Times Hindu - Daily Times all 177 news articles

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Pakistan Stuns South Africa to Reach Final - New York Times Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:41:21 GMT

GulfNews

Pakistan Stuns South Africa to Reach Final New York Times, United States But the cacophony that erupted from the vehicles snarling the roads around the Trent Bridge ground in Nottingham after Pakistan had qualified for the World Twenty20 final Thursday night was an expression of pure joy. Flags were waved from car windows, ... T20 cricket win brings joy in embattled Pakistan AFP Afridi guides Pakistan to Twenty20 final CNN International Pakistan into Twenty20 World Cup final after upsetting Proteas The Canadian Press Hindu - guardian.co.uk all 734 news articles

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Pakistan faces challenge of cementing victory against Taliban - Los Angeles Times Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:53:29 GMT

Pakistan faces challenge of cementing victory against Taliban Los Angeles Times, CA By Mark Magnier Reporting from Islamabad, Pakistan -- The Pakistani army has exceeded expectations in its offensive against Taliban fighters in northwestern Pakistan, effectively marshaling arms, tactics and political support. But the tougher challenge ...

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Taliban gains money, al-Qaida finances recovering - The Associated Press Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:10:47 GMT

The Associated Press

Taliban gains money, al-Qaida finances recovering The Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan — He moved his finger slowly across his throat, to show that the Taliban kills truckers who don't pay for safe passage through large swaths of territory near Afghanistan. "The situation is very dangerous for us. ... Making Sense of Pakistan, By Farzana Shaikh Independent VV: Making sense of Pakistan Business Standard Taliban delivers death threats to non-Muslims Spero News Reuters India - Al-Ahram Weekly all 168 news articles

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ICC to debate Pakistan's World Cup chances - AFP Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:46:09 GMT

AFP

ICC to debate Pakistan's World Cup chances AFP LONDON (AFP) — The International Cricket Council will debate Pakistan's future as a World Cup host later this week after talks failed between South Asian co-hosts for the 2011 event. The Pakistan Cricket Board has said it will resume legal proceedings ... Pakistan Cricket Board to resume case against International ... The Canadian Press BCCI makes no provision to play against Pakistan till 2020 The Nation, Pakistan President felicitates nation on Pakistan's victory in Twenty20 ... The News International Associated Press of Pakistan - AFP all 111 news articles

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Jolie and Pitt donate to Pakistan - BBC News Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:59:14 GMT

Globe and Mail

Jolie and Pitt donate to Pakistan BBC News, UK More than two million people have been uprooted since the army began fighting Taliban militants in Pakistan's Swat region earlier this year, the UN says. Ms Jolie has visited Pakistan three times since becoming a goodwill ambassador for the agency in ... Jolie, Pitt give $1 million for Pakistan refugees Washington Post A Jolie-Pitt Million Going to Pakistan E! Online Brad and Angelina's generosity continues SheKnows.com CNN - Deccan Herald all 879 news articles