The Nation, Pakistan | US slips on promised civilian aid to Pakistan The Nation, Pakistan WASHINGTON (Agencies) - The United States has cut aid for Pakistan amid accusations that the Islamabad aided anti-US militants. According to report on civilian efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan that was sent to congressional offices, the Congress ... Pakistan to give military training to Afghan army US Pledges Financial Aid for Pakistan Pakistan to train Afghanistan's army: Foreign Of ... |
AFP | Pakistan Carts Its Nukes Around In Delivery Vans Wired News Pakistan is taking nuclear paranoia to a horrifying new low. And it's making the world a vastly more dangerous place in the process. Freaked out about the insecurity of its nuclear arsenal, the Pakistani military's Strategic Plans ... Pakistan's nuclear weapons vulnerable to theft: report Why Pakistan Can't Turn China Against the US Pakistan transports its nukes in everyday vans |
BBC News | Pakistan goes from crying conspiracy to burning effigies The Independent As the dust settles on the spot-fixing case and three Pakistani cricketers face up to time in a London prison, the focus back home has turned to the culture that created them. Can a society so blighted by corruption – and in such denial about it – ever ... Pakistan cricketers jailed in spot-fixing case Pakistan spot-fixing trial: Salman Butt got away lightly, says former captain ... Pakistan 'shame' over fixing cricket spot-fixing scam |
The Hindu | Pakistan sees breakthrough The Nation, Pakistan ISLAMABAD (AFP) - Pakistan is hoping for a breakthrough at talks in New Delhi later this month in normalising trade relations with India, after signalling it will grant most-favoured nation status to its arch rival. “We are extremely hopeful that there ... Manmohan welcomes Pakistan decision to confer MFN status Pakistan's last-minute retraction irks India No MFN U-turn, says Pak; Indian officials sceptical |
Council on Foreign Relations (blog) | US reins in drones Pakistan Observer Washington—The US spy agency has quietly tightened its rules on drone strikes in Pakistan over concerns about their impact on tense relations with Islamabad, the Wall Street Journal reported. The Journal, citing senior officials, said the new rules ... CIA Drones Kill Large Groups Without Knowing Who They Are Drone-happy Obama urged to ease up on Pakistan Obama Limits CIA Drone Strikes in Pakistan |
India Today | 26/11 probe: Pakistan Judicial Commission to visit India soon The Hindu Pakistan on Friday informed India that its Judicial Commission, to interview certain important persons connected with the 26/11 terror attack case probe, would visit here soon. Pakistani High Commissioner to India Shahid Malik who met Union Home ... Pakistan judicial panel on 26/11 to visit India soon Mumbai attacks: Pakistan to send judicial panel to India Mumbai attacks: Pak ready to send judicial commission |
DAWN.com | Pakistan's interest must be taken into account: PM DAWN.com LAHORE: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said no reconciliation effort in Afghanistan will be acceptable unless it takes into account Pakistan's interests and concerns (about its own stability). “We want a sovereign, stable, peaceful and ... |
ESPN.co.uk | England cricketers on guard The Sun ANDREW STRAUSS and his England players will be protected by increased security when they play Pakistan in January. In the wake of the Pakistan spot-fixing scandal, the safety of the England team is to be reassessed. ... No bad blood between England and Pakistan - Swann Graeme Swann hopes for a better series against Pakistan after spot-fixing saga ... Strauss for calm against Pakistan players: Report |
The Express Tribune | Local government for Pakistan The Nation, Pakistan Dictator Pervez Musharraf thrust a local government law on Pakistan to create a political constituency for himself. It had some good features. A large number of women were inducted as councillors. It is another thing that the elected councils did not ... MQM-PPP meeting: No progress on LG system in sight PPP, MQM failed to build consensus over LG system Commissionerate system restored in Sindh: sources |
PakistanToday.com.pk | Politics in a fact-free zone DAWN.com By this yardstick, I am afraid there are scores of politicians in Pakistan who are plainly not to be trusted. In fact, the majority of our political class resemble the residents of a retirement home. Obviously, given my own age, I can hardly criticise ... Khan Goes to China -- Unusual Invitation for Man Who Has Never Been in Government Pakistan: The 'Captain' Makes His Presence Known No compromise with the corrupt, says Imran Khan |