![]() Los Angeles Times | Cleric Who Led Militants in Pakistan Is Released New York Times, United States Freed on bail, Maulana Abdul Aziz, an Islamic cleric, addressed supporters on Thursday at the Red Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. He led militants in a bloody standoff at the mosque in 2007. By SALMAN MASOOD ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A hard-line Islamic ... Pakistani Cleric Calls for Islamic Law Nationwide Militant Pakistani cleric out on bail remains defiant Red Mosque cleric's militant message |
![]() msnbc.com | Pakistan's double game Boston Globe, United States IT IS HARDLY a secret that Pakistan's Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence has long maintained close ties with the Taliban and kindred armed extremist groups. But now that President Obama has focused on repelling the Taliban's bid for power in ... Pakistan Gets $5.28 Billion for Economy, Security Experts predict Pakistan's collapse Pakistan aid package 'too late' |
![]() BBC News | Donors pledge $5bn for Pakistan BBC News, UK International donors have pledged more than $5bn (£3bn) to help stabilise Pakistan, at an aid conference co-hosted by Japan and the World Bank. Nearly 30 countries and international organisations met in Tokyo to offer financial support to enable ... Pakistan Aid Mtg: Donors Pledge Over $5B Aid Over 2 Yrs Japan, US pledge $1 billion each to Pakistan Pakistan's Zardari urges support to stabilise country |
![]() Aljazeera.net | The Mumbai attacks left more than 170 people dead BBC News, UK When we were in Sarai Alamgir [a town in Pakistan's north Punjab province] at that time people from Jamaat ud Dawa used to conduct camps in different places. We used to go there and listen to them at those camps. At that time we both decided to take ... Mumbai Terror Attack Trial Begins Pakistan asks India to avoid lapses in Mumbai probe 26/11 probe: Pakistan smiles, India squirms |
![]() Javno.hr | World Briefing | Asia Pakistan: Donors Commit $5 Billion More in Aid New York Times, United States By REUTERS Pakistan secured more than $5 billion in new aid at a donors conference in Tokyo on Friday, part of an effort to stave off an economic meltdown there that could fan popular support for militants. The aid is intended for areas such as health, ... Pakistanis see $5 billion pledge as political boon Pakistan loses 2011 World Cup |
![]() guardian.co.uk | Pakistan will not host World Cup BBC News, UK Pakistan has been stripped of hosting any matches in the 2011 World Cup because of the uncertain security situation in the south Asian country. International Cricket Council president David Morgan said: "It is a regrettable decision but our priority is ... ICC remove Pakistan as World Cup host Pakistan stripped of 2011 World Cup matches SNAP ANALYSIS - Pakistan's bleak future after Cup loss |
![]() guardian.co.uk | Search on for More Quake Victims in East Afghanistan Voice of America Officials said at least 21 people were confirmed dead after the tremors in the Hindu Kush region in Nangarhar province, near the Pakistan border, but local villagers said the death toll could be as high as 40. Grieving relatives held funerals for ... Twin Afghan earthquakes kill 22 Two earthquakes kill 22 near Pakistan border US sending aid to earthquake-hit Afghanistan |
![]() SINDH TODAY | Pakistan key to Afghan war victory: Mullen Daily Times, Pakistan LAHORE: United States Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen said the US could not win the war in Afghanistan as long as the Taliban had safe havens in Pakistan. “That's why the relationship with Pakistan is so important because I think ... Rights & Wrongs in Pakistan: Honeymoon Hideaway No More Thursday editorial: Pakistan must face up to threat from the Taliban Court appeals ruled out in Pakistan Sharia law pact |
![]() United Press International | Op-Ed Contributor Wary on Obama New York Times, United States In fact, the president beloved by the Indian elite is George W. Bush, credited with “de-hyphenating” Washington's longtime “India-Pakistan” policy and championing last year's landmark US-India civilian nuclear deal. Indeed, this may be one capital ... Journalists From India, Pakistan Analyze Role "India Willing To Join Terror Fight In Af-Pak" 'India willing to join terror fight in 'Af-Pak' |
![]() ABC News | Afghanistan Concerned Over Pakistan Sharia Peace Deal Voice of America By VOA News Afghanistan said its own security may be threatened by a peace deal to impose Islamic law in northwestern Pakistan. A spokesman (Humayun Hamidzada) for Afghan President Hamid Karzai also said the deal could harm already tense relations ... Video: Taliban's Presence In Pakistan Swat fallout: US has let known its displeasure to Pakistan Pakistan cleric urges Taliban to lay down arms following Sharia bill |