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Pakistan's new leader makes landmark offer of talks to Taliban - NBCNews.com (blog) Tue, 21 May 2013 18:19:27 GMT

NBCNews.com (blog)

Pakistan's new leader makes landmark offer of talks to Taliban NBCNews.com (blog) By Wajahat S. Khan, Producer, NBC News. ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's prime minister designate Nawaz Sharif told a packed hall of his party stalwarts that talks with the Taliban -- who have been fighting the state for almost a decade -- are not off the table. Change has finally come to PakistanThe News International Sharif's win cause for hope – and fear – in PakistanStars and Stripes Pakistan's Sharif Says Talks With Taliban Militants an OptionBloomberg Forbes -Press TV -Washington Post all 459 news articles »

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Chinese escape Karachi bomb ahead of Premier Li's arrival in Pakistan - Reuters Tue, 21 May 2013 16:38:06 GMT

Channel News Asia

Chinese escape Karachi bomb ahead of Premier Li's arrival in Pakistan Reuters It typically sees about a dozen murders a day, a combination of political killings, attacks by the Pakistan Taliban and sectarian militant groups, and street crime. "Apparently, the Chinese who are working at the harbor were the target of the explosion ... Chinese PM begins Pakistan visitChannel News Asia PM Li Keqiang faces litmus test in Pakistan, China's 'iron brother'Times of India China asks world to support PakistanThe News International Chinadaily USA -Geo News, Pakistan all 59 news articles »

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Coke Ad Hawks Pop, Peace to India, Pakistan - VOA - Voice of America Tue, 21 May 2013 21:27:15 GMT

Voice of America

Coke Ad Hawks Pop, Peace to India, Pakistan - VOA Voice of America Coca-Cola filmed the advertisement in two locations: Pakistan and India, South Asia's nuclear-armed neighbors mired in political mistrust that has spurred three historic wars. The company set up Coke vending machines outfitted with live-streaming ... Coca-Cola ad says Coke vending machines can soothe India-Pakistan tensionsWashington Post (blog) Coke Promotes India-Pakistan Peace, Higher Market Share - Brandchannelbrandchannel.com Coca-Cola bids for peace across India/Pakistan borderThe Drum Daily News & Analysis -Huffington Post all 32 news articles »

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Chevron Nears Sale of Egypt, Pakistan Downstream Assets: Sources- Reuters - Fox Business Wed, 22 May 2013 00:22:03 GMT

Ahram Online

Chevron Nears Sale of Egypt, Pakistan Downstream Assets: Sources- Reuters Fox Business Chevron Corp. (CVX) is in advanced talks to sell most of its downstream assets in Egypt and Pakistan in a sale that could be valued at around $300 million, the Reuters news agency said Tuesday on its website, citing three unnamed banking sources. Chevron nears sale of Egypt, Pakistan downstream assets: SourcesAhram Online all 14 news articles »

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Pakistan sets sights on India for growth - Globe and Mail Wed, 22 May 2013 02:32:08 GMT

Globe and Mail

Pakistan sets sights on India for growth Globe and Mail Nawaz Sharif's in-tray is bulging with one pressing domestic crisis after another: a civilian government about to run out of money, terrorists striking at will across the country and widespread electricity outages. But the prime minister-elect, whose ... and more »

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Socks Are Optional As Pakistan Grapples With Power Cuts - NPR (blog) Tue, 21 May 2013 17:41:01 GMT

NPR (blog)

Socks Are Optional As Pakistan Grapples With Power Cuts NPR (blog) Pakistanis have coped with — even rioted — over the country's frequent power cuts. Now, the government is feeling the impact, too. The country's caretaker prime minister has banned air conditioners in government offices and instituted a dress code ... Power, water crisis knocks Pakistan socks off?Economic Times Pakistan turns off air-conditioners and tells civil servants to ditch socksThe Guardian Pakistan orders stinky employees not to wear socksDaily Caller Huffington Post -International Business Times -Times of India all 12 news articles »

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Pakistan's new government must put development before debt repayment - The Guardian Tue, 21 May 2013 13:27:56 GMT

Pakistan's new government must put development before debt repayment The Guardian No matter which government Pakistan's people had voted for last week, the debt payments the country is scheduled to make in the next two years will largely decide that government's economic policy. That is, unless the government decides to put its ... Campaigners call for Pakistan debt freezeIndependent Catholic News all 3 news articles »

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Pakistan election: Imran Khan walks after rally fall - BBC News Tue, 21 May 2013 10:38:27 GMT

BBC News

Pakistan election: Imran Khan walks after rally fall BBC News Pakistani politician Imran Khan has walked a short distance, two weeks after falling and injuring his spine at an election rally, his PTI party says. Mr Khan was fitted with a brace and was able to stand upright, Shireen Mazari, the party information ... Pakistan's Sharif urges Taliban peace talksAljazeera.com Pakistan's Imran Khan to leave hospitalChannel News Asia Pakistan's MQM denounces Imran Khan in Karachi protestReuters Huffington Post -Saudi Gazette -Al-Arabiya all 419 news articles »

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Pakistan raring to go against Ireland - Times of India Wed, 22 May 2013 02:06:15 GMT

Irish Times

Pakistan raring to go against Ireland Times of India Although Scotland caused Misbah ul-Haq's side early problems in both innings of the first game, reducing Pakistan to 115 for five and then racing away to 50 for one in 12 overs, a captain's knock doubled the tourists' score in the last 20 overs and ... Cricket Ireland to live stream one-day internationals against PakistanIrish Times all 6 news articles »

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US Drone Strikes Ineffective Solution To Combat Militants In Pakistan's Tribal ... - Huffington Post Tue, 21 May 2013 22:32:41 GMT

ThinkProgress

US Drone Strikes Ineffective Solution To Combat Militants In Pakistan's Tribal ... Huffington Post U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan's tribal regions are an ineffective solution to the problems they try to address, a new report by the International Crisis Group concludes. Since 2004, the U.S. has used drones to target militants in Pakistan's Federally ... 'Minimal' drone effects on Pakistan militant recruits: ICGDAWN.com Drones: Myths and Reality in PakistanInternational Crisis Group REPORT: Drones Alone Won't Solve Militancy In PakistanThinkProgress all 14 news articles »