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US reassures Pakistan on military bill 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 8:20 AM
The United States moved to reassure Pakistan over concerns about proposed legislation making military assistance to the Islamic republic dependent on its cooperation in the "war on terror."Pakistan Bonds, Best in Asia, Lose Favor Amid Attacks (Update1) Bloomberg.com - 2 hours, 56 minutes ago
Feb. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Deutsche Asset Management and Credit Agricole Asset Management are shunning Pakistan dollar bonds, the best performing in Asia, as terrorist attacks spread.Pakistan court seeks explanation on Malik ban AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 5:06 AM
Pakistan's supreme court wants an explanation from cricket authorities about a life ban on former captain Salim Malik for his alleged involvement in match-fixing, an official said.Shiite-Sunni conflict rises in Pakistan The Christian Science Monitor - Feb 01 3:21 PM
Attacks on Pakistan's Shiites echo rising sectarian strife in the Mideast. Five killed in Pakistan violence AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 3:37 AM
Suspected militants ambushed a van and shot dead three officials, including a local policeman, in Pakistan's troubled tribal area bordering Afghanistan, officials said.Bush administration opposes Pakistan linked-aid bill Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 01 12:18 AM
The U.S. administration is opposed to provisions of a bill now in the hands of Congress which would link military aid for Pakistan to its efforts to tackle the Taliban, the U.S. embassy said.Pakistan Refuses To Hand Over UK Airline Plotter Nasdaq - 1 hour, 8 minutes ago
(RTTNews) - Pakistan has refused to hand over to the British authorities a key suspect in the alleged plot to blow up Trans-Atlantic flights to the US in August 2006, a senior Pakistani official said on Wednesday.Pakistan's forex reserves edge up to $12.958 bln Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - 52 minutes ago
KARACHI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves rose by $5 million to $12.958 billion in the week ending on Jan. 27, the central bank said on Friday.Emirates To Launch Pakistan-Brazil Service Via Dubai Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - 1 hour, 31 minutes ago
Emirates could play a key role in enhancing trade and commerce between Pakistan and Brazil following its South American debut on October 1, 2007 with six-a-week, non-stop services to Sao Paulo, Brazil, said a press release issued here on Wednesday.EMIRATES TO LAUNCH PAKISTAN-BRAZIL SERVICE VIA DUBAI Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - 1 hour, 31 minutes ago
Transport Emirates could play a key role in enhancing trade and commerce between Pakistan and Brazil following its South American debut on October 1, 2007 with six-a-week, non-stop services to Sao Paulo, Brazil, said a press release issued here on Wednesday.UK Terror Plot Originated From Pakistan Nasdaq - 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
(RTTNews) - After British intelligence foiled a plot by nine men of Pakistani origin to abduct and behead a British Muslim soldier from Birmingham, security sources believe the plot was masterminded by a senior Al Qaeda official in Pakistan.EU offers 200 million euros aid package to Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 31 9:56 PM
The European Commission proposed a 200-million-euro (260-million-dollar) aid package to Pakistan over four years, much of it to be spent on rural development.AVP s Pakistan venture likely to be delayed further PharmaBiz - 2 hours, 50 minutes ago
The Coimbatore-based Arya Vaidya Pharmacy Ltd s (AVP) plan to venture into Pakistan would be delayed by some more months as the Pakistan government has denied work permits to the people who are supposed to work in the proposed Ayurveda center.Backing for Pakistan's Mid-East peace drive New Straits Times - Feb 01 5:37 PM
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia strongly supports Pakistan s initiative to resolve the Middle East crisis.Proteas, Pakistan tune up for Cup FOXSPORTS.com.au - 2 hours, 47 minutes ago
SOUTH Africa and Pakistan switch from Test to one-day cricket in a five-match one-day international series starting at Centurion Sunday, the last chance for both teams to tune up ahead of next month's Cricket World Cup in the West Indies.Pakistan court seeks explanation on Malik ban India Times Cricket - 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
LAHORE, Feb 1: Pakistan's Supreme Court wants an explanation from cricket authorities about a life ban on former captain Salim Malik for his alleged involvement in match-fixing, an official said on Thursday.Five killed in violence in Pakistan's tribal region New Kerala - 1 hour, 59 minutes ago
Islamabad, Feb 1: Five persons, including two government officials were killed in two separate incidents of firing and bomb explosion in Pakistan's tribal region today, officials said.Pakistan c.bank sees 2006/07 inflation above target Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 01 10:20 AM
GENEVA, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Higher food prices will likely push Pakistan's inflation rate above the country's 6.5 percent target for the 2006/07 fiscal year, State Bank of Pakistan Governor Shamshad Akhtar told journalists on Thursday.Kenya: Anti-Terror Detectives Grill 5 Pakistan Nationals AllAfrica.com - Feb 01 3:54 PM
Five Pakistan nationals have been arrested for being in the country illegally.One-day snub upsets Pakistan spinner Stuff - Feb 01 12:38 PM
KARACHI: Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has criticised his omission for the South Africa one-day series starting on Sunday and said it could dash his World Cup hopes.Pakistan loses Afghan ghee market Business Recorder - Feb 01 3:55 PM
ISLAMABAD (February 02 2007): Pakistan has lost Afghanistan market for ghee export as its share went down from 90 percent to below 20 percent since August 2006. The ghee exporters claim that the Central Board of Revenue (CBR) put them at complete disadvantage in Afghanistan market by issuing two SROs.Pakistan set to tender for first LNG terminal Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 01 6:21 AM
ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (Reuters) - State-run Sui Southern Gas Co. Ltd. (SSGC) has gained government approval to seek bids to build and to supply Pakistan's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, a government official said on Thursday.Lord Mayor of London to visit Pakistan next week Pakistani Newspaper - Feb 01 2:11 PM
LONDON, Feb 1 (APP): Lord Mayor of the City of London John Stuttard arrives February 6 in Karachi at the head of a business delegation to strengthen business links with Pakistan.Serious efforts on in Pakistan to end poverty : Maleeha Lodhi ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 01 3:40 AM
London, Feb.1 (ANI): Pakistan's envoy to Britain, Dr. Maleeha Lodhi, has said that strong economic growth and a people-centred development strategy have enabled the country to launch a serious attack on poverty. Participating in a debate organized by Britain's Department for International Development (DFID) in Birmingham, Lodhi said that the combination of high growth, structural reforms, ...EU to Boost Development in Pakistan's Tribal Regions (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Jan 31 6:34 PM
Feb. 1 (Bloomberg) -- The European Union proposed a 200 million euros ($260 million) aid package for Pakistan's tribal regions, in a move that could help President Pervez Musharraf reduce support for Taliban fighters sheltering there.Lubricant Marketers Should Not Overlook Pakistan as Alternate Source of Growth, According to Kline Study ChemPoint - Feb 01 11:40 AM
LITTLE FALLS, January 17, 2007 -- While many of the world's lubricant marketers focus on opportunities in India, Pakistan should not be overlooked as an alternate source of growth and a key player in the region's future economic success, according to a recently published study by Kline & Company.India-Pakistan mechanism against terror to hold meeting on March 7 ANI via Yahoo! India News - Feb 01 3:40 AM
Islamabad, Feb.1 (ANI): Representatives of India and Pakistan on the terrorism mechanism committee will hold their first meeting here on March 7 during which Islamabad is expected to outline its response to the evidence provided by India on the involvement of Pakistan based groups in terror related incidents. "It has now been agreed by both the countries that the joint committee which is ...Indonesia, Pakistan seek Muslim Mideast initiative Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 31 6:05 AM
Muslim countries need to join together in a new initiative to resolve turbulence and violence in the Middle East, the leaders of Indonesia and Pakistan said on Wednesday.Islamic Pakistan gets own 20-year-old single malt Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 31 5:58 AM
Predominantly Muslim Pakistan, where most people are banned from drinking alcohol, is set to get a domestically produced, 20-year-old single malt whisky, an official at the company making the drink said Wednesday.Pakistan's Musharraf lobbies on M.East plan Reuters.co.uk - Feb 01 5:17 AM
THE MINES, Malaysia (Reuters) - Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf lobbied the head of the Islamic world's largest grouping on Thursday to back his idea for Muslim nations to come up with a new Middle East peace initiative.Pakistan skipper Inzamam doubtful for 20/20 clash SABC News - Feb 01 6:30 AM
Inzamam-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain is doubtful for the Twenty/20 international against South Africa tomorrow which precedes a five-match one-day international series starting in Centurion on Sunday.Mirwaiz returns from Pakistan, seeks army withdrawal India Daily - Feb 01 8:09 AM
Returning here today to a rousing reception from his Pakistan visit, moderate Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq warned militants against disrupting the peace process between India and Pakistan and said "these elements are scared their shop will be closed if Kashmir issue is resolved."PAKISTAN: Blood disorder thrives amid ignorance AlertNet - Feb 01 1:16 AM
Source: IRIN Thousands of children across Pakistan have thalassaemia, an inherited blood disorder. Most experts believe the rate of incidence of this disease is increasing and point out that many cases among impoverished families, with almost no access to healthcare and no understanding of the disorder, may never be diagnosed. Five killed in violence in Pakistan's tribal region India Daily - Feb 01 8:10 AM
Five persons, including two government officials were killed in two separate incidents of firing and bomb explosion in Pakistan's tribal region today, officials said.Pakistan's Musharraf lobbies OIC chief on M.East plan AlertNet - Feb 01 2:02 AM
Source: Reuters (Adds campaign to combat extremism in paragraph 6) By Jalil Hamid THE MINES, Malaysia, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf lobbied the head of the Islamic world ... Bush administration opposes Pakistan linked-aid bill AlertNet - Feb 01 12:31 AM
Source: Reuters ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. administration is opposed to provisions of a bill now in the hands of Congress which would link military aid for Pakistan to its efforts to tackle the Taliban, ... Distraught Indian woman lands in Pakistan jail IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 31 11:54 PM
Shimla, Feb 1 (IANS) Unable to come to terms with her husband's death, a woman left her home in Himachal Pradesh hoping to 'bring him back'. Instead she crossed into Pakistan and is in a jail there.Malaysia Lauds Pakistan's Move To Help Bring Peace In Middle East Bernama - Feb 01 1:48 AM
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia today lauded Pakistan's move to help resolve the crises in the Middle East and suggested that a bigger group of Islamic countries discuss the matter and take it further.Pakistan and Indonesia urge peace BBC News - Jan 31 11:48 AM
Pakistan and Indonesia agree that Muslim countries must unite to resolve the violence in the Middle East.Bush unfazed Pakistan not doing enough to fight terrorism Channel NewsAsia - Feb 01 12:07 AM
WASHINGTON: US President George W Bush's policy on Pakistan is increasingly coming under fire. Concerns have been raised that President Pervez Musharraf is not doing enough to quash the Taleban and al-Qaeda.Indonesia, Pakistan say Muslims must unite AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 31 2:21 AM
Muslim nations must work together to end spiraling bloodshed in the Middle East, the leaders of Indonesia and Pakistan said Wednesday, as they sought to counterbalance U.S. influence in the region.SA, Pakistan prepare for cricket fireworks Mail and Guardian - Feb 01 5:36 AM
South Africa and Pakistan go head to head at the Wanderers on Friday evening in the first twenty over game between the two teams. South Africa have played four 20-20 matches, and have lost three and won just one, against Australia.Distraught Indian woman lands in Pakistan jail Calcutta News - Feb 01 2:53 AM
Unable to come to terms with her husband's death, a woman left her home in Himachal Pradesh hoping to 'bring him back'. Instead she crossed into Pakistan and is in a jail there.Pakistan's Musharraf lobbies OIC chief on M.East plan AlertNet - Jan 31 11:31 PM
Source: Reuters By Jalil Hamid THE MINES, Malaysia, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf lobbied the head of the Islamic world's largest grouping on Thursday to back his idea for Muslim nations to ... Serious efforts on in Pakistan to end poverty : Maleeha Lodhi New Kerala - Feb 01 3:26 AM
London, Feb.1: Pakistan's envoy to Britain, Dr. Maleeha Lodhi, has said that strong economic growth and a people-centred development strategy have enabled the country to launch a serious attack on poverty.India-Pakistan mechanism against terror to hold meeting on March 7 New Kerala - Feb 01 3:26 AM
Islamabad, Feb.1: Representatives of India and Pakistan on the terrorism mechanism committee will hold their first meeting here on March 7 during which Islamabad is expected to outline its response to the evidence provided by India on the involvement of Pakistan based groups in terror related incidents.Pakistan Supreme Court seeks PCB clarification over Salim Malik's ban New Kerala - Feb 01 2:28 AM
A full bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Ahmed Chaudhry heard a petition on Thursday filed by Malik, challenging lifetime ban restricting him from playing cricket.PAKISTAN HOPE TO HIT RIGHT NOTE Sporting Life - Jan 31 10:02 PM
Pakistan have long had a cricket team capable of going to extremes - and that is as true of Inzamam-ul-Haq's 2007 charges as it has been of any previous incarnations.Pakistan, Nepal Sign Accord On Agriculture Development Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 31 5:59 PM
Secretary Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock, Pakistan, Mohammad Ismail Qureshi and Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperative, Nepal, Ganesh Kumar K.C, on behalf of their respective governments, have signed a bilateral agreement for cooperation in agriculture sector on Saturday.Pakistan's Onyx Exports Up By 4.47 PCT In First Half Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 31 5:59 PM
Pakistan has exported onyx manufactured items worth US$6.878 million during July-December, 2006, showing an increase of 4.47 per cent as compared to the corresponding period last year.PAKISTAN'S ONYX EXPORTS UP BY 4.47 PCT IN FIRST HALF Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Jan 31 5:59 PM
Statistics Pakistan has exported onyx manufactured items worth US$6.878 million during July-December, 2006, showing an increase of 4.47 per cent as compared to the corresponding period last year.PAKISTAN PEN-PICS Sporting Life - Jan 31 10:12 PM
Has captained Pakistan since 2003, when he returned to the side after a dismal World Cup campaign. Among the most experienced players in the history of the limited-overs game and a vital cog in the middle order.PAKISTAN, NEPAL SIGN ACCORD ON AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Jan 31 5:59 PM
Food Secretary Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock, Pakistan, Mohammad Ismail Qureshi and Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperative, Nepal, Ganesh Kumar K.C, on behalf of their respective governments, have signed a bilateral agreement for cooperation in agriculture sector on Saturday.Six arrested over Pakistan rape BBC News - Jan 31 5:18 AM
Police in southern Pakistan arrest six men in connection with the kidnap and rape of a 16-year-old girl.Pakistan wants U.S administration makes legislation more balanced Pakistani Newspaper - Jan 31 9:41 PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (NNI): Foreign Office said on Wednesday it expects the U.S administration to intervene to make the final legislation on Pakistan more balanced.Indonesia, Pakistan Say Muslims Must Unite ABC News - Jan 31 5:30 AM
Indonesia, Pakistan Say Muslim Nations Must Unite to End Mideast ViolencePakistan s chief selector wants break for Akmal Gulf Times - Feb 01 12:39 AM
KARACHI: Pakistan s chief cricket selector Wasim Bari has called for out-of-form wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal to be rested for the one-day series in South Africa.Pakistan exported 184274 manpower abroad in 2006 Pakistani Newspaper - Jan 31 9:41 PM
ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (NNI): Minister for Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis Ghulam Sarwar Khan has said that Pakistan has exported a total number of 184274 manpower abroad for employment last year, an increase of 28.57 percent.NATO to step up efforts to control Afghan border: general AFP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 37 minutes ago
NATO forces are getting ready to step up efforts to take control of the Afghan side of the country's border with Pakistan, the alliance's military chief said in an interview published in the Financial Times.Pakistan wants U.S. administration to make legislation more balanced: spokesperson People's Daily - Jan 31 4:58 PM
Pakistan's Foreign Office said on Wednesday it expects the United States administration to intervene to make the final legislation on Pakistan more balanced.Pakistan refuses to hand over plane bomb suspect to Britain: report People's Daily - Jan 31 4:57 PM
Pakistan has refused to hand over to the British authorities a suspect of the alleged plot to bomb British aircraft in August 2006, a senior official said on Wednesday.Musharraf appeals for unity as sectarian violence rocks Pakistan AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 4:11 PM
President Pervez Musharraf has appealed for Pakistan to stand united as two people died in the latest of a wave of sectarian attacks that has killed 22 in the past few days.Hydropower a Major Feature of Pakistan's 2016 Power Program, an Industrial Info News Alert [Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Feb 01 2:04 AM
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa----Researched by Industrial Info Resources . Pakistan has approximately 50 private sector power projects with an investment total of $12.87 billion, which could generate 13,400 megawatts by 2016.Pakistan releases sketch of suicide bomber AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 31 11:18 PM
Pakistani investigators have released a sketch of a suicide bomber who blew himself up the Marriott hotel in Islamabad last week, killing a guard, officials said.Vietnam and Pakistan sign agreement on visa exemption Nhan Dan - Jan 31 6:33 PM
Vietnam and Pakistan signed on January 31 in Hanoi an agreement on visa exemption for diplomat and official passport holders of the two countries.Pakistan says suicide blasts linked to Taliban AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 31 10:09 PM
Pakistani investigators said they had found leads linking a string of suicide bombings to Taliban militants, as the death toll from a wave of Islamist violence rose to 23.A Q Khan will not be handed over: Pakistan rediff.com - Jan 31 12:46 PM
'US queries should be forwarded to the Pakistan government, which would investigate and respond.'Move in US for curbs on arms sales to Pakistan Dawn - Jan 31 7:31 PM
WASHINGTON, Jan 31: The US licence for military assistance and arms sales to Pakistan expires this year which explains why some lobbies on Capitol Hill have suddenly increased their efforts to impose new restrictions on Islamabad.Pakistan's PM Appeals for Help in Repatriating Afghan Refugees Voice of America - Jan 31 8:48 AM
The prime minister of Pakistan, Shaukat Aziz, has called for European help in repatriating three million Afghan refugees in his country. Mr. Aziz says refugee camps along the border with Afghanistan provide safe havens for terrorists.AlBaraka bank to double branches in Pakistan Business Recorder - Jan 31 3:53 PM
LONDON: Bahrain-based AlBaraka Islamic Bank (AIB), a division of the AlBaraka Group, plans to almost double its branch network in Pakistan to 20 over the next year, the bank's general manager said on Wednesday. 'Outside (of Bahrain) we have branche ....NATO, Pakistan says millions of Afghans must go home Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 9:10 AM
NATO and Pakistan agreed on Tuesday that three million Afghan refugees in Pakistan posed a security threat and needed to be repatriated.Hindu temple in Pakistan to celebrate Shivratri IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 31 6:10 AM
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) For the first time in Pakistan's history, the historic Hindu temple of Katasraj near Lahore will witness celebrations of Shivratri Feb 16, visiting Pakistani officials said here Wednesday.Pakistan hotline prevents fishermen crossing - India Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Jan 31 5:30 AM
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A new hotline linking coastal security agencies in India and Pakistan has helped prevent their fishermen from inadvertently crossing the disputed sea boundary, India's coast guard said on Wednesday.Indonesia, Pakistan seek Muslim Mideast initiative Boston Globe - Jan 31 12:37 AM
Muslim countries need to club together in a new initiative to resolve turbulence and violence in the Middle East, the leaders of Indonesia and Pakistan said on Wednesday.Pakistan won't hand over AQ Khan Sify News - Jan 31 11:48 AM
Pakistan on Wednesday said it would not hand over disgraced nuclear scientist AQ Khan for questioning to Washington despite an American bill that could force Pakistan to surrender him and hoped the Bush administration would intervene to make the final legislation more balanced.Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline may not be a pipe-dream anymore Payvand Iran News - Jan 31 8:10 AM
Strong positive indications have emerged recently that the multi-billion Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline will go ahead, a leading Pakistani analyst has said. -IRNAOMV Boosts Production at Pakistan's Sawan Gas Field Rigzone - Jan 31 8:47 AM
Oil and gas company OMV said its unit OMV (Pakistan) Exploration has increased turnover at the Sawan onshore gas field by 15 percent to 66,700 barrels of oil equivalent a day (boe/d).Pakistan not to hand over A Q Khan: Aslam Outlook India - Jan 31 8:57 AM
Pakistan today said it would not hand over disgraced nuclear scientist A Q Khan for questioning to Washington despite an American bill which could force Pakistan to surrender him and hoped the Bush administration would intervene to make the final legislation more balanced.Pakistan plans sovereign bond issue by end-March Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 31 3:50 AM
KARACHI, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Pakistan plans to issue a sovereign bond by end-March and a mandate to manage the transaction will be awarded in a couple of weeks, a senior government advisor said on Wednesday.Hindu temple in Pakistan to celebrate Shivratri Calcutta News - Jan 31 8:54 AM
For the first time in Pakistan's history, the historic Hindu temple of Katasraj near Lahore will witness celebrations of Shivratri Feb 16, visiting Pakistani officials said here Wednesday.UK terror plot mastermind in Pakistan Hindustan Times via Yahoo! India News - Feb 01 12:22 PM
British intelligence has unearthed a plot by nine men to abduct and behead a British Muslim soldier from Birmingham. The beheading would have been recorded live, while the soldier pleaded with Tony Blair to withdraw British troops from Iraq, and uploaded on the Internet Intelligence analysts said the discovery was disturbing proof that Britain's domestic terrorist threat is still evolving.Pakistan hotline prevents fishermen crossing--India AlertNet - Jan 31 5:17 AM
Source: Reuters NEW DELHI, Jan 31 (Reuters) - A new hotline linking coastal security agencies in India and Pakistan has helped prevent their fishermen from inadvertently crossing the disputed sea boundary, India's ... Pakistan, Indonesia call for end to tensions in Muslim world ANI via Yahoo! India News - Jan 31 2:56 AM
Jakarta, Jan.31 (ANI): Pakistan and Indonesia have agreed to establish a group of influential and like-minded countries to create harmony within the Muslim community. President Pervez Musharraf in a joint news conference along with his Indonesian counterpart Susilo Bambang Yudhyono said here on Wednesday that King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia would also consulted for the setting up of a group of ...Army strongest political party in Pakistan: Sood New Kerala - Jan 31 12:24 PM
New Delhi, Jan 30: Describing Pakistan Army as the "strongest political party", a former RAW chief has said stifling of the mainstream democratic forces and their exclusion from the proposed general election would lead India's western neighbour towards Talibanisation.Pakistan will seek resolution of Kashmir dispute with honour and dignity : Musharraf The Pakistan Link - Jan 31 8:23 AM
Written by pub Wednesday, 31 January 2007 JAKARTA, Jan 31 (APP): President General Pervez Musharraf said Wednesday Pakistan will never compromise on its honour and dignity for resolving Jammu and Kashmir dispute with India, and will continue to raise its voice for the negotiated settlement of other disputes facing the Muslim Ummah."Crime of Honour" in Pakistan ERT.gr - Jan 31 10:05 AM
The authorities in Sind region in south Pakistan reported on Wednesday that six Pakistanis were arrested because they had abducted a teenage girl near Ubaro on Saturday in order to punish her family, which had committed an honour crime.Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline may not be a pipe-dream anymore Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 31 5:58 AM
Pakistan - Iran - Gas Strong positive indications have emerged recently that the multi-billion Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline will go ahead, a leading Pakistani analyst has said.Pakistan to pursue Iran gas pipeline: Spokesperson Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 31 5:58 AM
Pakistan - Iran - Gas Pakistan would pursue the multi-billion Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project, the Foreign Office spokesperson said on Wednesday.Musharraf appeals for unity as violence rocks Pakistan Daily News - Jan 31 12:30 PM
PAKISTAN: President Pervez Musharraf appealed for Pakistan to stand united Tuesday as two people died in the latest of a wave of sectarian attacks that has killed 22 in the past few days.Pakistan victim of terrorism, fighting menace in its own interest, no reason for country to support The Pakistan Link - Jan 31 8:25 AM
Written by pub Wednesday, 31 January 2007 WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (APP): Pakistan has been a victim of terrorism and is committed to fighting the menace in its own interest, the Pakistani Embassy said here Tuesday, while stressing that there is no reason for the country to encourage the Taliban.Rockets kill 2 in Pakistan after Shi'ite procession Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 5:21 AM
Rocket and mortar fire killed at least two people in Pakistan on Tuesday as a Shi'ite religious procession dispersed in a town known for sectarian violence, police and hospital officials said.Pakistan: Afghan refugee must return home AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 30 3:34 AM
Pakistan's prime minister appealed to the European Union on Tuesday to help repatriate some 3 million Afghan refugees, a move he said would help clear his country of militants blamed for attacks in border regions.EU offers 200 million euros aid package to Pakistan Eu Business - Jan 31 11:26 AM
(BRUSSELS ) - The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a 200-million-euro (260-million-dollar) aid package to Pakistan over four years, much of it to be spent on rural development.Pakistan, India to sign pact for easier visas on Feb 21 The Pakistan Link - Jan 31 8:25 AM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India are expected to sign agreements to ease the visa regime and for the speedy return of inadvertent border crossers during Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri s to India which starts on February 20....Police still looking for leads on Pakistan suicide bombings The Hindu - Feb 01 1:47 PM
Reward of Pak Rs.10 lakh announced for information on Marriott bomberUK terror plot mastermind in Pakistan Hindustan Times - Feb 01 2:12 PM
British intelligence has unearthed a plot by nine men to abduct and behead a British Muslim soldier from Birmingham. The beheading would have been recorded live, while the soldier pleaded with Tony Blair to withdraw British troops from Iraq, and uploaded on the Internet.Pakistan, Indonesia call for end of tensions in Muslim world The Pakistan Link - Jan 31 8:24 AM
JAKARTA: Pakistan and Indonesia have agreed to establish a group of influential and like-minded countries to create harmony in Muslim Umma.Pallone backs ending military assistance to Pakistan India Daily - Jan 31 8:10 AM
Maintaining that Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is paying "lip service" to the war on terror, US Democratic Congressman Frank Pallone has backed the end of military assistance and arms sales to Islamabad until it "actively works" to end the activities of Taliban.Indonesia backs Pakistan bid to be ASEAN partner INQ7.net - Jan 31 2:01 AM
JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Wednesday he supports Pakistan's bid to become a dialogue partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) later this year.Telecom firm shows Pakistan some backbone Asia Times - Jan 31 3:02 AM
QUETTA, Pakistan - Telekom Malaysia announced this week that the company is set to complete its US$100 million countrywide fiber-optic-backbone project in Pakistan - the largest fiber-optic network in the country - by October.