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Q+A: What is behind the political turmoil in Pakistan? - Reuters Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:01:48 GMT

Daily Nation

Q+A: What is behind the political turmoil in Pakistan? Reuters (Reuters) - A year after an election returned Pakistan to civilian rule, the country has slid back into a political crisis. Pakistani lawyers and opposition parties vowed to go ahead with a nationwide protest on Thursday, heading for a showdown with ... Pakistan bans protests in political crackdown Los Angeles Times Deja-vu in Pakistan crackdown BBC News Pakistan Bans Protests, Arrests Activists Ahead of Rally Today Bloomberg Voice of America - Washington Post all 1,095 news articles

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More tribes sign peace deal with Pakistan: official - AFP Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:45:53 GMT

GulfNews

More tribes sign peace deal with Pakistan: official AFP KHAR, Pakistan (AFP) — Three more tribes in a lawless region close to the Afghan border on Wednesday signed a peace deal with Pakistani authorities, pledging to lay down arms and disband militant groups, officials said. The new signings mean that 80 ... New Pakistan Peace Deal Raises Familiar Concerns RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Pakistan tribe agrees to hand over Taliban The Associated Press Pakistan tribe agrees to hand over Taliban WLOS World War 4 Report - New York Times all 249 news articles

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Pakistan still have a friend who’ll come over and play - The Times Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:41:51 GMT

BBC News

Pakistan still have a friend who’ll come over and play The Times, South Africa PAKISTAN, feeling the bite of cricket isolation, have at least one friend in the world who doesn’t mind playing there. The deadly attack on the Sri Lankan team’s convoy at Lahore last week, has not perturbed the Afghanistan team. ... Video: Criticism Following Attack on Cricket Team The Associated Press Afghanistan preparing for cricket World Cup in Pakistan The Canadian Press BCB Hopes to Win Govt. Nod in Hosting Pakistan Cricket360 BBC News - AFP all 4,024 news articles

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Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan to hold talks - CNN International Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:12:33 GMT

Voice of America

Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan to hold talks CNN International TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- The presidents of Pakistan and neighboring Iran and Afghanistan have agreed that their foreign ministers will hold monthly meetings to discuss regional issues, according to a spokesman for Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari. ... Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan to hold regular meetings Daily Times Pakistan, Iran to discuss border security during president's visit Xinhua Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan Cooperating Prensa Latina Voice of America - Hindu all 594 news articles

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India readies answers to Pakistan’s queries - Hindu Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:30:35 GMT

Earthtimes (press release)

India readies answers to Pakistan’s queries Hindu, India NEW DELHI: Later this month, Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is scheduled to produce six Lashkar-e-Taiba commanders, suspected of having organised the November carnage in Mumbai, before an anti-terrorism court. Ever since their arrest in ... India-Pakistan trade takes a terrorist hit Asia Times Online How Secure is Pakistan's Nuclear Arsenal from a Commando-Style Attack? Right Side News Pakistan's Nuclear Arsenal Deterred Indian Retaliation, Former ... Global Security Newswire Mirror.co.uk - Xinhua all 370 news articles

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Pakistani-American Groups Urge Obama to Support Reform in Pakistan - Voice of America Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:02:03 GMT

Voice of America

Pakistani-American Groups Urge Obama to Support Reform in Pakistan Voice of America By Dan Robinson Pakistani-American organizations are urging the Obama administration to express support for Thursday's planned opposition demonstration in Pakistan, calling for an independent judiciary and other reforms. Spokesmen for the groups were ... Winning Hearts & Minds: Congressional Leaders & Community ... PR Newswire (press release) all 8 news articles

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Obama Team Pushes To Redefine Afghanistan Goals - NPR Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:59:03 GMT

FOXNews

Obama Team Pushes To Redefine Afghanistan Goals NPR Then there's the Pakistan question, which Obama has indicated will be key. He told The New York Times last week, "At the heart of a new Afghanistan policy is going to be a smarter Pakistan policy." Lt. Gen. David Barno, a retired former commander of US ... Video: Afghanistan welcomes Obamas Taliban initiative RT Obama's Daring Tour D'Horizon: The New President Engages Multiple ... Huffington Post Current Media Alert Mainstream Media Project Philadelphia Inquirer - The Nation. all 1,219 news articles

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South Africa May Hold Cricket Tournament After Pakistan Attacks - Bloomberg Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:08:35 GMT

SuperSport

South Africa May Hold Cricket Tournament After Pakistan Attacks Bloomberg By Chris Elser March 11 (Bloomberg) -- South Africa may host the International Cricket Council’s Champions Trophy later this year after the sport’s governing body agreed to move the tournament from Pakistan because of terrorist attacks. ... Champions Trophy should move to South Africa, says ICC guardian.co.uk ICC favors South Africa for Champions Trophy International Herald Tribune South African board puts financial rider to ICC proposal CricInfo.com Sportinglife.co.za - Calcutta Telegraph all 215 news articles

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Four dead in Pakistan minister assassination bid: police - AFP Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:15:56 GMT

Voice of America

Four dead in Pakistan minister assassination bid: police AFP PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP) — Four people were killed in a failed attempt to assassinate a provincial minister in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar on Wednesday, police said. Bashir Bilour, senior minister of North West Frontier Province -- which ... Pakistan minister escapes murder attempt PRESS TV Pakistan provincial minister survives assassination attempt RTT News Pakistan Provincial Minister Survives Gun Attack CRIENGLISH.com Long War Journal - GulfNews all 66 news articles

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Biden: "Deteriorating Situation" in Afghanistan, Pakistan Poses ... - ABC News Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:35:59 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald

Biden: "Deteriorating Situation" in Afghanistan, Pakistan Poses ... ABC News ABC News' Karen Travers Reports: Vice President Biden warned NATO leaders today that the "deteriorating situation" in Pakistan and Afghanistan is a security risk to the United States and to Europe and asked them for ideas and support as the Obama ... Transcript: Biden at NATO Headquarters Washington Post Biden urges members of NATO to jointly fight Afghan extremists Dallas Morning News Biden Says NATO Unity Needed to Fight Terrorists in Afghanistan Voice of America Press Trust of India - Aljazeera.net all 898 news articles