CTV.ca | Officials: US and Pakistan spy chiefs bargain over future of CIA drone program Washington Post WASHINGTON — In a bid to save the CIA's drone campaign against al-Qaida in Pakistan, US officials offered key concessions to Pakistan's spy chief that included advance notice and limits on the types of targets. But the offers were flatly rejected, ... Officials: White House offers to curtail drones |
CBS News | Pakistan bans film featuring Indian James Bond CBS News But getting into cinemas in neighboring Pakistan has proved to be an impossible feat. Pakistan banned the Indian film "Agent Vinod" a few days before its scheduled release, likely because of its critical portrayal of the country's generals and spies. |
New York Times | In Pakistan, No Quick End to Islam Conversion Case New York Times ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Hopes for the rapid resolution of a controversy over the conversion of a Hindu woman to Islam that has seized the Pakistani public were dashed on Monday, when the Supreme Court declined to decide the matter for at least three ... Pakistan: 'Abducted' Hindu females sent to women's house Pak Hindus pin hopes on SC ruling in conversion case |
The Associated Press | Pakistan lawmakers to debate end to US drone strikes CNN International Pakistan's parliament calls for US to halt drone strikes inside Pakistan, which killed two dozen soldiers last year. Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- Pakistan's parliament is expected this week to debate a committee's recommendation that the United States ... Taliban warn Pakistan lawmakers over NATO supplies A Pakistani parliamentary panel has called for an end to US drone strikes. Cavernous propaganda and Pakistan |
International Business Times | Obama to seek easing of strains with Pakistan's Gilani Reuters By Matt Spetalnick | SEOUL (Reuters) - The White House made clear on Monday that President Barack Obama would seek to put strained relations with Pakistan on a more even footing when he meets Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani at the end of a ... Pakistan seeks civil N-technology to meet energy needs Pakistan Needs Nuclear Power To Meet Energy Needs: Gilani Pakistan shakes off nuclear concerns |
Kuwait Times | Bin Laden wives to be charged with illegally entering Pakistan Chicago Sun-Times By ASIF SHAHZAD March 26, 2012 12:52PM ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court is set to charge five members of Osama bin Laden's family with illegally entering and living in the country, their defense lawyer said Monday. The al-Qaida chief's family has ... Pakistan court to charge Bin Laden family Pakistan to charge bin Laden's family Bin Laden's widows, daughters to be charged with illegal entry into Pakistan |
Say Hello! to Pakistan's glamorous side BusinessWeek By SEBASTIAN ABBOT Pakistan is better known for bombs than bombshells, militant compounds than opulent estates. A few enterprising Pakistanis hope to alter that perception with the launch of a local version of the well-known celebrity magazine Hello! |
The Wrong Policy Prescription for Pakistan's Vaccine Program Huffington Post (blog) Eradicating polio and improving the health of millions of children in Pakistan depend quite heavily on assuring that all children have access to life-saving vaccines. Geography, instability, poor infrastructure, inadequate female education and other ... |
The Nation, Pakistan | The Cable: Briefing Skipper: Russia, Syria, Pakistan, Iran, Israel Foreign Policy (blog) Obama will meet with Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani tomorrow in Seoul, two days after Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Marc Grossman met with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in Dushabe. Zardari was there to meet ... Pakistan committed to Afghan peace: Zardari Pakistan: President Zardari supports demand that drone attacks cease Pakistan says will push ahead with Iran, TAPI gas projectsIran |
Indian Express | Pakistanis protest continuing energy shortfall msnbc.com (blog) KM Chaudary / AP Angry protesters burn the furniture of a gas station to condemn fierce power cuts in Lahore, Pakistan on March 26, 2012. Pakistan is suffering from an energy crisis leading to the closure of industrial units and causing long hours of ... Pak power crisis triggers riots,1 killed Protests against electricity shortages turn violent in eastern Pakistan |