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US pulls out stops to press Pakistan into service against Haqqani network - Washington Post Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:58:53 GMT

The Hindu

US pulls out stops to press Pakistan into service against Haqqani network Washington Post ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — CIA chief David Petraeus will be among an army of high-level US officials with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when she arrives in Islamabad on Thursday to ramp up pressure on Pakistan to do more to stop militant infiltration ... Videos show militants' reach in northwest PakistanReuters Clinton, Petraeus likely to press Pakistan on Haqqani supportMiamiHerald.com Pakistan is not like Iraq or Afghanistan, Kayani tells WashingtonThe Hindu The Express Tribune all 1,366 news articles »

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Pakistan hopes to join India on UN council - Reuters Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:35:25 GMT

The Nation, Pakistan

Pakistan hopes to join India on UN council Reuters UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Pakistan hopes to win a seat on the UN Security Council as a temporary member alongside archrival India when the United Nations holds annual elections to the 15-nation body on Friday. ... India upset as China backs PakistanThe Nation, Pakistan UNSC election 2011: China to back Pakistan for non-permanent seatThe Express Tribune China backs Pakistan bid for non-permanent UNSC seatEconomic Times RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -China Daily all 55 news articles »

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Clinton in Kabul to push Afghan reconciliation - The Associated Press Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:24:00 GMT

Reuters

Clinton in Kabul to push Afghan reconciliation The Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is encouraging Afghanistan's wary leadership to keep up Taliban reconciliation efforts and boosting counterterrorism cooperation with Pakistan as the Obama administration presses ... Clinton arrives in Kabul, show of commitmentReuters Clinton in Kabul to Bolster Political Track to End ConflictBusinessWeek Hamid Karzai has preferred India over PakistanAsian Tribune BBC News -The Express Tribune all 436 news articles »

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Pakistani poor hit by decision to spurn US aid - The Associated Press Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:32:00 GMT

Pakistani poor hit by decision to spurn US aid The Associated Press LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — US aid could have transformed Pakistan's largest maternity hospital, where rats run through the halls, patients sleep three to a bed, women who require C-sections aren't getting them because only one operating room is ... and more »

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Pakistan face Aussies in Hockey 9s today - The Nation, Pakistan Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:03:41 GMT

The Nation, Pakistan

Pakistan face Aussies in Hockey 9s today The Nation, Pakistan ISLAMABAD – Pakistan are all set to face host Australia in the opening match of Lanco International Super Hockey Series today (Thursday) at Perth Hockey Stadium. Hockey Australia introduced the annual International Marquee Tournament inviting the best ... Pakistan eye Aussie scalp in PerthThe News International Pakistan to face Australia today in Super Hockey SeriesInternational News Network Pakistan face Australia in hockey series openerThe Express Tribune all 31 news articles »

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The Fight Over How to End a War - New York Times Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:51:03 GMT

DAWN.com

The Fight Over How to End a War New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — An unusually powerful phalanx of President Obama's top officials, charged with organizing an orderly exit from Afghanistan, will face an outwardly confident, almost defiant Pakistan during talks that open in an ... Pakistan lost two brigades in war on terrorDAWN.com MPs' briefing at GHQThe Nation, Pakistan Briefing at GHQBusiness Recorder (blog) Zee News -Pakistan Daily Times all 32 news articles »

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Umar guides Pakistan into lead in first Test - AFP Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:50:00 GMT

AFP

Umar guides Pakistan into lead in first Test AFP ABU DHABI — Taufiq Umar hit his sixth Test century and fellow opener Mohammad Hafeez scored 75 as Pakistan took a firm grip on the first Test against Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi stadium here on Wednesday. The left-hander made an undefeated 109 and added ... Ton-up Taufiq helps Pakistan gain leadThe Nation, Pakistan Umar ton puts Pakistan in controlEmirates 24/7 Pakistan batsmen make merry on Day 2 of Opening TestTheSportsCampus.com NDTV.com -Stuff.co.nz all 192 news articles »

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Pakistan Names Anwar as Central Bank Governor Amid Terrorism - BusinessWeek Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:04:43 GMT

The Nation, Pakistan

Pakistan Names Anwar as Central Bank Governor Amid Terrorism BusinessWeek Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Yaseen Anwar, who cut interest rates in the past three months as the Pakistan central bank's acting governor, was named its chief as the economy struggles with terrorism and falling investment. ... Yaseen Anwar made SBP governorThe Nation, Pakistan Yasin Anwar made SBP governorPakistan Daily Times Yaseen appointed new Governor of SBP, meets PMSouth Asian News Agency Pakistan Times -The News International -DAWN.com all 35 news articles »

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PPP believes in policy of reconciliation: Kaira - Pakistan Daily Times Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:29:37 GMT

The Nation, Pakistan

PPP believes in policy of reconciliation: Kaira Pakistan Daily Times ISLAMABAD: In the face of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) onslaught, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is flexing its muscles to pay it in the same coin, however still believes that reconciliation policy is the best course to be ... PML-N chief in Pakistan due to BBThe Nation, Pakistan MQM started terrorism in politics; PML-N ready to establish new provinces: NawazSouth Asian News Agency Parties gearing up aggressive rhetoricgulfnews.com The News International -The Express Tribune -Business Recorder (blog) all 184 news articles »

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Pakistan to get GSP Plus access in EU by 2014: Gilani - DAWN.com Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:56:14 GMT

DAWN.com

Pakistan to get GSP Plus access in EU by 2014: Gilani DAWN.com KARACHI: Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Wednesday that by 2014, Pakistan is expecting to qualify and benefit from the European Union's import preferential treatment under the GSP Plus regime allowing duty free access for all export products. ... Cries for helpThe Nation, Pakistan Pakistan keen to overcome energy shortages by importing electricity, gas from ...Associated Press of Pakistan Pak-UAE 10th joint body meeting next monthThe News International Khaleej Times -PakistanToday.com.pk all 60 news articles »