Boston.com | Pakistan's Gilani, Kayani make nice, easing fears of coup MiamiHerald.com By TOM HUSSAIN ISLAMABAD -- Fears that Pakistan's military might orchestrate a collapse of the civilian government abated Wednesday after the prime minister and army chief publicly signaled that they'd reconciled their political differences. Pakistan's three-way power struggle: a dispute with much at stake Pakistani premier tones down criticism of army |
Telegraph.co.uk | Pakistan Leader Softens Criticism of Army and Spy Agency New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani softened his criticism of senior generals on Wednesday in what appeared to be an effort to ease the tensions between Pakistan's sparring civilian and military elites, saying the country could not ... Pakistani PM conciliatory toward military Pakistan PM softens statements against military Pakistani PM Yousuf Raza Gilani tones down criticism of army |
Telegraph.co.uk | Pakistan v England: Misbah-ul-Haq on a mission to stabilise hosts with calm ... Telegraph.co.uk But Misbah-ul-Haq, Pakistan's captain, has been the architect of this series to date – and perhaps more than that. In the opening session, in Dubai, his strategy and tactics caught England 'off guard' by the admission of his opposite number, ... England v Pakistan: Monty Panesar returns England contain Pakistan batsmen in Abu Dhabi Pakistan v England: Monty Panesar welcomes Test return |
Christian Science Monitor | Kidnapped US aid contractor reportedly held by militants in Pakistan Christian Science Monitor Some five months after Warren Weinstein was kidnapped, the US aid contractor is reported to be in the custody of a Pakistani Al Qaeda affiliate, McClatchy Newspapers reports. By Tom Hussain, McClatchy Newspapers / January 25, 2012 A kidnapped American ... Spate of Kidnappings in Pakistan Triggers Unease Al Qaida still holding elderly American hostage in Pakistan |
PakistanToday.com.pk | Pakistan below Afghanistan in Press Freedom Index Pakistan Daily Times PESHAWAR: Press freedom situation went from bad to worse in Pakistan as the country was ranked 151 in a global media organisation's World Press Freedom Index for 2011-12 – a point below Afghanistan (150th) – as violence remained the main concern for ... Pakistan ranks 151st in Press Freedom Index 2011-12 |
BBC News | Pakistan heart drugs: 'Faulty batch kills 70' in Lahore BBC News At least 70 people are believed to have died in the Pakistani city of Lahore over the past three weeks because of faulty heart drugs, officials say. They said that at least 400 others are being treated for similar symptoms. Pakistani deaths from bad heart drugs rise to 69 Reports: 73 dead from suspected tainted heart medicine in Pakistan |
AFP | Militants target Pakistani troops CNN International Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- Militants killed six Pakistani soldiers and wounded four others during an attack in the northwest tribal region Wednesday, a senior government official said -- part of a recent spike in attacks targeting security forces. 27 Killed in Pakistan Violence Pakistan clashes: Many dead in Kurram fighting Factbox: Security developments in Pakistan |
The Hindu | Pakistan agrees to flat transit fee for Turkmenistan Gas Economic Times NEW DELHI: Pakistan has agreed in principle to charge a uniform transit fee for natural gas supplied from Turkmenistan, paving the way for further progress on the proposed $7.6-billion transnational pipeline that will help diversify India's energy ... India, Pakistan Announce Joint Energy Initiatives India offers to export petro goods to Pakistan Pakistan nearing deal with India on Tapi |
Pakistan might lose more water to India Pakistan Daily Times Interestingly, Indian authorities claim they would complete the Nimoo-Bazgo Hydropower Project by June 2013, but Pakistani authorities keep on delaying the decision to challenge construction of the 45MW project. If Pakistan continues to delay ... Experts body to finalize findings in 45 days |
'Pakistan can play role in regional trade promotion' The News International LAHORE: Pakistan can play a vital role in the promotion of regional trade, which will not only benefit the local trade and industry but the government can also earn huge foreign exchange by providing a trade corridor and promoting transit trade of the ... |