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Pakistan inaugurates huge dam project, hoping U.S. will help with funds - Kansas City Star Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:35:29 GMT+00:00

Pakistan inaugurates huge dam project, hoping U.S. will help with funds Kansas City Star ISLAMABAD — Pakistan on Tuesday inaugurated construction of a giant dam that would help plug its crippling electricity shortfall, but without a hoped-for infusion of cash for the project from the United States and other international funders. ... and more »

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Pakistan awaits US nod for deal on rules of engagement - The Nation, Pakistan Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:46:42 GMT+00:00

Daily Mail

Pakistan awaits US nod for deal on rules of engagement The Nation, Pakistan ISLAMABAD - Pakistan is eagerly looking for a positive nod from the United States to its proposal seeking a deal in black and white between the two estranged strategic partners clearly defining new rules of engagement for cooperation in the war against ... US forces amass on Afghan-Pakistan border, ready for attack on feared Taliban ...Daily Mail Pakistan — no point in supporting the HaqqanisThe Express Tribune Steps taken to stop attacks from Afghanistan, says ISPRDAWN.com Telegraph.co.uk -The Hindu -Washington Post all 586 news articles »

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Pakistan: Militants Must Surrender Weapons Before Peace Talks - Voice of America Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:48:01 GMT+00:00

Boston Globe

Pakistan: Militants Must Surrender Weapons Before Peace Talks Voice of America October 18, 2011 Pakistan: Militants Must Surrender Weapons Before Peace Talks VOA News Pakistan's interior minister says the government is willing to enter into peace talks with militants if they lay down their weapons. Interior Minister Rehman Malik ... Pakistan: Taliban want peace but must give up armsBoston Globe Pakistan: Taliban Must Disarm For Any Peace NegotiationsRTT News Pakistan: Taliban want peace but must give up armsCBS News San Francisco Chronicle all 224 news articles »

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Pakistan not a terrorism breeding ground - The News International Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:52:55 GMT+00:00

Reuters India

Pakistan not a terrorism breeding ground The News International The world is being repeatedly told that Pakistan has become the number one terrorism breeding ground. This is being done through reports and statements issued in certain capitals. However, nothing can be farther from truth. ... Pakistan takes giant step with trade moveFinancial Times India-Pakistan trade deal just a first stepGlobe and Mail BREAKINGVIEWS - India-Pakistan trade deal is but a first step.Reuters India The Express Tribune -The Nation, Pakistan -Business Recorder all 31 news articles »

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Pakistan dominate Sri Lanka - Sky News Australia Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:49:13 GMT+00:00

AFP

Pakistan dominate Sri Lanka Sky News Australia Pakistan bowled Sri Lanka all out for 197 to take control of the first Test by stumps on day one in Abu Dhabi. Misbah-ul-Haq's side will resume at 27-0 in their first innings on Wednesday, just 170 runs behind and with 10 wickets remaining. ... Khan put Pakistan on top in first S. Lanka TestAFP Khan puts Pakistan in box seat v Sri LankaThe Age Pakistan pacer rocks Sri Lankagulfnews.com Hindustan Times -DAWN.com all 345 news articles »

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Pakistan Inaugurates Enormous Dam Project Despite Protests - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:20:00 GMT+00:00

Islamic Republic News Agency

Pakistan Inaugurates Enormous Dam Project Despite Protests RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Pakistani Prime Minister Yusaf Raza Gilani today inaugurated construction of a controversial mega-dam project in an effort to meet Pakistan's rising energy needs, RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal reports. Gilani told participants at the groundbreaking ceremony ... Diamer-Bhasha Dam, a glorious day in history of Pakistan: FirdousAssociated Press of Pakistan Construction work on Pakistan's highest dam startsIslamic Republic News Agency Diamer-Bhasha Dam: KKH reopens after three-day blockadeThe Express Tribune GreaterKashmir.com (press release) -Pakistan Observer all 63 news articles »

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'I'm available for Pakistan duty' - The News International Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:43:27 GMT+00:00

AFP

'I'm available for Pakistan duty' The News International KARACHI: Shahid Afridi on Tuesday made himself available for national duty, saying that he has decided to make his international comeback following the exit of Ijaz Butt — the controversial chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). ... Afridi announces Pakistan comebackAFP Pakistan's Afridi makes retirement u-turnTVNZ A welcome change at PCBPakistan Daily Times Reuters India all 220 news articles »

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Rs1b injection puts rails back on track - The Nation, Pakistan Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:47:03 GMT+00:00

The Express Tribune

Rs1b injection puts rails back on track The Nation, Pakistan ISLAMABAD/LAHORE - Minister for Railways Haji Ghulam Ahmed Bilour Tuesday announced that the Railways employees would get pension and salaries today (October 19) in the wake of President Asif Zardari's directives on the continued crisis in the Pakistan ... Railway employees start working as govt issues one billion for salariesSouth Asian News Agency Zardari calls for release of more funds for railwaysgulfnews.com Railways employees to get salaries, pension on WednesdayAssociated Press of Pakistan The News International -The Express Tribune all 77 news articles »

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China vaccinates 4.5 million in fight against polio - Reuters Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:01:19 GMT+00:00

Los Angeles Times

China vaccinates 4.5 million in fight against polio Reuters Polio has broken out in China for the first time since 1999 and scientists say the strain originated from Pakistan. The outbreak marked the latest setback to a global campaign to eradicate polio, now endemic in only four countries -- Afghanistan, ... Fearful Pakistanis spurn polio vaccinesLos Angeles Times How Pakistan's Crises Are Undermining Public HealthThe Plank on TNR.com (blog) all 128 news articles »

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Pakistan's Alternate Universe - By John R. Schmidt - Foreign Policy Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:49:26 GMT+00:00

Frontline

Pakistan's Alternate Universe - By John R. Schmidt Foreign Policy BY JOHN R. SCHMIDT | OCTOBER 18, 2011 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is headed to Islamabad this week for what US officials are billing as a last-ditch effort to patch up ties with Pakistan and urge the country's ruling generals to crack down on ... Secret Pakistan: The Taliban and Pakistan—but what's the secret?Socialistworker.co.uk Listening to KarzaiThe News International Strategic visitFrontline all 6 news articles »