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Pakistan's Government Steps Down, a Milestone - New York Times Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:19:04 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Pakistan's Government Steps Down, a Milestone New York Times Published: March 16, 2013. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan's fragile democracy reached a milestone on Saturday when the government stepped down at the end of its five-year term, setting the stage for elections due to take place by mid-May. World ... Pakistan Election 2013: Candidates And Key Players In Democratic TransitionHuffington Post After 5 years away, ex-President Musharraf announces return to PakistanCNN International Pakistan government ends unprecedented full term amid criticismReuters Christian Science Monitor -Fox News -Los Angeles Times all 39 news articles »

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Pakistan's first democratic transition of power - Fox News Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:17:42 GMT

Pakistan's first democratic transition of power Fox News A milestone has been set in the 66-year history of Pakistan, as its democratically elected government completes its five-year term in office Saturday, and is set to relinquish power to a caretaker before new elections. The country is expected to go to ...

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Major Issues in Pakistan's Upcoming Election - ABC News Sat, 16 Mar 2013 19:59:59 GMT

Major Issues in Pakistan's Upcoming Election ABC News The Pakistan People's Party, which led the government for the past five years, faces a difficult challenge in the upcoming national election expected in May because of anger over faltering economic growth, worsening energy shortages and continued ... and more »

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UN official says US drone strikes violate Pakistan's sovereignty - Fox News Sat, 16 Mar 2013 08:23:19 GMT

The Guardian

UN official says US drone strikes violate Pakistan's sovereignty Fox News According to a U.N. statement that Emmerson emailed to The Associated Press on Friday, the Pakistani government told him it has confirmed at least 400 civilian deaths by U.S. drones on its territory. The statement was initially released on Thursday ... US Drone Strikes in Pakistan Are Illegal, Says UN Terrorism OfficialABC News (blog) US drone strikes violate Pakistan's sovereignty: UNThe Japan Times US drone strikes in Pakistan 'carried out without government's consent'The Guardian Aljazeera.com -UN News Centre -New York Times all 68 news articles »

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Pakistan's Ashraf government makes history - BBC News Sat, 16 Mar 2013 23:31:14 GMT

BBC News

Pakistan's Ashraf government makes history BBC News Pakistan's PM has hailed as "a victory" for democracy the completion of a full term by an elected government for the first time in the country's history. "No-one will be able to harm democracy in future," Raja Pervez Ashraf said. An interim government ... Pakistan government completes full termAljazeera.com Pakistan's Parliament Ends Five-Year Term Ahead of May ElectionBloomberg Pakistan government is first to complete full termDeutsche Welle Raw Story -The New Indian Express -Xinhua all 48 news articles »

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AP PHOTOS: Pakistani troops compete despite wounds - MiamiHerald.com Sat, 16 Mar 2013 19:33:09 GMT

AP PHOTOS: Pakistani troops compete despite wounds MiamiHerald.com RAWALPINDI, Pakistan -- Dozens of wounded Pakistani troops, many of them maimed during the fighting in the country's tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, gathered Saturday for a sports competition designed to help them recover - in body and spirit. and more »

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Pakistan's latest experiment with democracy - DAWN.com (blog) Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:22:49 GMT

DAWN.com (blog)

Pakistan's latest experiment with democracy DAWN.com (blog) Pakistan's latest experiment with democracy has yielded a bitter-sweet fruit. Even though a popularly elected coalition government finally managed to stay afloat, and cleverly outmaneuvered the usual intrigues civilian regimes in this country have ... Traders term PPP govt's 5-year tenure as worst in historyPakistan Daily Times PML-N takes out salvation day rallyPakistanToday.com.pk all 9 news articles »

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Bus carrying soldiers plunges into ravine in Pakistan, killing 24 - Fox News Sat, 16 Mar 2013 06:03:23 GMT

Bus carrying soldiers plunges into ravine in Pakistan, killing 24 Fox News ABBOTTABAD, Pakistan – A bus carrying Pakistani soldiers slid off a mountainous road and fell into a deep ravine in the country's northwest on Saturday, killing 24 and injuring five others, officials said. Senior government official Aqil Badshah said ...

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Pakistan to face India for fifth spot after Korea draw - DAWN.com Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:58:38 GMT

DAWN.com

Pakistan to face India for fifth spot after Korea draw DAWN.com Three-time Azlan Shah Cup winners Pakistan ended their campaign in Malaysia with a 2-2 draw against Korea, a result which meant that they missed out on the bronze medal playoff on goal difference. Pakistan and Korea were tied on 4 points each before ...

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Pakistan must continue momentum to the fast and furious Bullring - DAWN.com Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:09:13 GMT

DAWN.com

Pakistan must continue momentum to the fast and furious Bullring DAWN.com Ground Report: Back to where it all started from, this is where Pakistan was bundled for 49 in the first innings of the first Test on this tour. The Bullring is fast and furious with steep bounce. It is also the ground South Africa successfully chased ... Pakistan seek to keep momentumThe Nation 'Giant' Irfan helps Pakistan draw level in ODI series after beating South AfricaDaily News & Analysis Pakistan beat South Africa at Centurion to level ODI seriesTaipei Times NDTV -IBNLive -Hindustan Times all 103 news articles »