Saturday 20th March, 2010
Arrest of Taliban leaders in Pakistan stymies talks
Karachi News.NetThe BBC has reported that the UN's former envoy to Afghanistan, Kai Eide, has made strong criticisms of Pakistan's recent arrest of high-ranking Taliban leaders.
US envoy discusses Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central Asia with Indian officials
Karachi News.NetUS Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, Robert Blake, on Friday discussed Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia with Indian Foreign Affairs officials during his visit to New Delhi.
Devotees celebrate 'Navratre' in Jammu and Kashmir
Karachi News.NetDevotees thronged the temple of goddess 'Chichi' in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba city, to offer prayers during the ongoing nine-day-long festival of 'Navratre' on Thursday.
Crash prompts Pak to return 'free' Mi-17 choppers to US
Karachi News.NetPakistan has reportedly decided to return four Russian-built Mi-17 helicopters, which were given to it for free by the United States less than a year ago.
No PCB contracts for Younis, Yousuf, Malik
Karachi News.NetThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday left out former captains Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf and Shoaib Malik from the central contracts.
PCB gives Afridi, Akmal brothers central contracts despite being guilty of 'misconduct'
Karachi News.NetRubbing salt into the wounds of banned senior players, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has omitted the names of former captains Mohammed Yousuf, Younis Khan, Shoaib Malik and all rounder Rana Naved-ul-Hasan from the list of players given a central contract, while offering the same to Shahid Afridi and wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal.
Water treaty with India against country's interests: PPP leader
Karachi News.NetDescribing the 1960 Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan against the interests of the country, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Raja Riaz has said the government will take necessary step to the agreement.
Zardari donates 100 million rupees among poor girls for marriage
Karachi News.NetA day after he announced to donate all his body parts and organs after death, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, in yet another noble gesture, has distributed about 100 million rupees among poor girls for their marriage.
Its Pak's turn to ask US to 'do more': Qureshi
Karachi News.NetReiterating that Pakistan has done enough in the 'war on terror' and has successfully forced militants out of Swat and other tribal regions, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said it is now Islamabad's turn to ask the international community, particularly the United States, to do more to help it fight against xtremists more effectively.
Top Pak Islamic scholar issues 600-page 'fatwa' against terrorism, suicide bombings
Karachi News.NetInfluential Pakistani scholar Dr Tahir ul-Qadri has issued a 600-page 'fatwa' against terrorism and suicide bombing.
Musharraf's new political party closer to reality, but will he return?
Karachi News.NetThe Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reportedly accepted former President General Pervez Musharraf's application to register a new political party named-All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), thus clearing the road for Musharraf to return to the country for another political stint.
Pak Army's offensive in tribal areas pushing country towards 'civil war': Imran Khan
Karachi News.NetCriticising the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) led government for launching military operations in country's tribal regions, cricketer turned politician Imran Khan has warned that the Pakistani army's offensive is pushing the country to the brink of "civil war".
Naming captain for ICC T20 World Cup upto PCB boss Butt: Mohsin Khan
Karachi News.NetThe Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chief selector Mohsin Khan has said that the final decision regarding naming the captain for the forthcoming ICC T20 World Championship would be taken by the board chairman Ijaz Butt.
PCB allows Shoaib Malik to play in BCL
Karachi News.NetA day after giving a green signal to Mohammad Yousuf for taking part in the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also allowed all-rounder Shoaib Malik to participate in the tournament starting March 26 in Sharjah.
Opening of communication lines with PoK will boost cross-border trade: Omar Abdullah
Karachi News.NetJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that telephone lines with Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have been opened to boost cross border trade and address any security concern.
PCB boss Butt appoints controversial 'close friend' Yawar Saeed as team manager
Karachi News.NetNotwithstanding previous controversies, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has appointed his 'close friend' Yawar Saeed as the manager of the national squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Championship, which would be held in the Caribbean from April 30 to May 16.
Banned, fined Pak cricketers seek legal advice over PCB's 'harsh' punishment
Karachi News.NetThe Pakistani cricketers who were banned and slapped with hefty fines by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are seeking legal advice after receiving a detailed copy of their punishment by the board.
Self-earning schemes initiated for militancy victims in Jammu and Kashmir
Karachi News.NetThe Jammu and Kashmir Government has initiated self-earning schemes in collaboration with a local NGO for the victims of militancy.
Strategic dialogue between US-Pak should be all encompassing: Gilani
Karachi News.NetPakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the forthcoming strategic dialogue between Pakistan and the United States should cover the full spectrum of bilateral relations between the two countries.
Arrests of Taliban leaders by Pak blocked 'secret' talks with Taliban: UN official
Karachi News.NetA top United Nations (UN) official has blamed Pakistan of blocking reconciliation efforts with the Taliban by arresting several top extremist commanders.
Freed Brit toddler reunites with family in London
Karachi News.NetFive-year-old British kid, Sahil Saeed, who was kidnapped and freed two weeks later in Pakistan's Punjab province's Jhelum, has returned to his family home in Oldham, Greater Manchester.
Pakistan Denies Arrests Thwarted Taliban Talks
Times of OmanISLAMABAD: Pakistan rejected on Friday a suggestion from the former head of the U.N. mission in Afghanistan that the arrest of senior Afghan Taliban members in Pakistan may have disrupted talks with U...
Arrest Of Taliban Leaders In Pakistan Stopped U.n. Contacts, Diplomat Says
Star-TelegramThe Associated Press KABUL -- The arrests of top Taliban figures in Pakistan abruptly halted secret U.N. contacts with the insurgency as the efforts were gathering momentum, the U.N.'s former e...
Us-pakistan Strategic Dialogue Not At India's Expense: Holbrooke
SifyThe first strategic dialogue between the United States and Pakistan here next week would not be at the expense of India or any other country in the region, according to a top US diplomat. 'We have...
Pakistan Tribes Plan Anti-taliban Strategy At Biggest Gathering
Business WeekMarch 20 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan’s tribal leaders are gathering today to discuss a strategy to end support for militants, their biggest meeting since the U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001 and rem...
Massive Hunt In Lahore After Blasts
Al JazeeraResidents in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore remain uneasy a week after twin suicide bombings rocked the area. Authorities have increased security across the city and the hunt is continuing for ...
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