Holbrooke praises Pakistan for anti-Taliban operationsISLAMABAD - US special envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke has lauded Pakistan for its successful military operations against the Taliban in the country. Pakistan should act against Mumbai attackers: USISLAMABAD - Pakistan will have to take action against Mumbai attackers and ensure its territory is not used for terrorism against India if it wanted to resume stalled talks with New Delhi, the new US pointsman for South Asia, Robert Blake, has said. 25 killed in Pakistan violenceISLAMABAD - At least 25 people, including four soldiers, were killed in attacks and clashes across Pakistan’s restive northwestern region, army and intelligence officials said Saturday. 18 killed during Independence Day festivities in PakistanISLAMABAD - At least 18 people were killed and over a hundred injured during revelry on Pakistan’s 62nd anniversary of independence, media reports said Saturday. Peaceniks light candles at India-Pakistan borderATTARI BORDER - In what has become an annual ritual at the Attari-Wagah international border between India and Pakistan, peace activists from both sides assembled at the check post here Friday midnight to light candles and pledge for better relations between both sides. PM calls for reform of global bodies, peaceful South AsiaNEW DELHI - Making a pitch for reform of global bodies, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday sought peaceful relations with India’s neighbours but made no reference to Pakistan in his first Independence Day speech after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. No mention of Pakistan in PM’s I-Day speechNEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday made no reference to Pakistan by name in his Independence Day speech — a rarity on this annual occasion. Indian envoys’ meet to focus on Pakistan, economic diplomacyNEW DELHI - With India’s neighbourhood seething in turmoil and major multilateral summits in the offing, the external affairs ministry has called around 120 Indian envoys later this month for a conclave in New Delhi to brainstorm on key foreign policy challenges. Terrorism is biggest threat to Pakistan: GilaniISLAMABAD - Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Friday termed terrorism as the biggest threat to the country and said his government was committed to eliminate this menace through “determination and courage”. 9 percent Pakistanis trust US as partner: Poll
Currency worth over Rs.1 tn circulating in PakistanISLAMABAD - Currency worth Rs.1.2231 trillion ($15 billion) is circulating in Pakistan in the form of 4.1588 billion notes, the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament, was informed Thursday. Pakistani, Indian firms traded goods worth $900 mnISLAMABAD - At least 25,000 Pakistani and Indian companies traded goods worth Rs.74.32 billion ($900 million) last year, the National Assembly, the lower house of Pakistan’s parliament, was informed Thursday. Mehsud’s elimination ‘very big deal’ for Pakistan: HolbrookeWASHINGTON - US special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke says Pakistan Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud’s elimination last week was a “very big deal” in terms of security efforts in Pakistan. Independence Day remission for 500 Pakistani prisonersISLAMABAD - Around 500 prisoners out of 80,000 will benefit from the remissions approved Wednesday by Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari ahead of Independence Day, Aug 14. Pakistan receives third tranche of IMF loanKARACHI - Pakistan has received $1.2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the third tranche of an emergency loan agreed to last year, the central bank said. US will ask Pakistan to bring Hafiz Saeed to justice: EnvoyNEW DELHI - The US will ask Pakistan to bring all perpetrators of the 26/11 terror attack, including Hafiz Saeed, to justice, US Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer said here Wednesday, adding that Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials will testify in the trial of the Mumbai accused Mohammed Ajmal Amir alias Kasab this week. US to Pakistan: Book Saeed, bring Mumbai attackers to justiceNEW DELHI - Renewing its commitment to bring the Mumbai attackers to justice, the US Wednesday pressed Pakistan to act against the 26/11 perpetrators, including Hafiz Saeed, and underlined that counter-terror cooperation with New Delhi is a high priority. Pakistan to restructure ISIISLAMABAD - Pakistan has decided to restructure its Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency, which is often accused of functioning as a state within a state, to make it more efficient and vibrant. Pakistan n-facilities attacked thrice by terrorists: US officialWASHINGTON - Pakistan’s nuclear facilities have been attacked three times by home-grown extremists over the past two years, but there is “no waning confidence regarding the safety of the Pakistani nuclear programme”, FOX News reported citing a senior US official. Pakistan bans Hafiz Saeed’s LeT, JuD, 23 other organisationsISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI - Pakistan Wednesday banned the Jamaat-ud Dawa (JuD) of Hafiz Saeed, who India says masterminded the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, and 24 other religious and welfare organisations. Talks with Pakistan only after it fulfils commitments: Preneet KaurNEW DELHI - India will restart dialogue with Pakistan only if Islamabad fulfils its “commitments”, Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur reiterated Wednesday. Islamabad-Istanbul train link from Aug 14ISLAMABAD - A freight train link between Islamabad and Istanbul via Tehran is to be launched Aug 14, Pakistan’s independence day. Subcontinental dialogue the only way forward: PakistanISLAMABAD - Reiterating Pakistans commitment to resuming the dialogue process with India, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday said this was the only way forward to improving subcontinental ties. Lok Sabha adjourned over release of Hafiz SaeedNEW DELHI - The Lok Sabha was adjourned Tuesday following loud protests by Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs over the Pakistan Supreme Court’s adjournment decision that effectively sets free Hafiz Saeed, the alleged mastermind of the Mumbai carnage. Advani asks government to explain ‘contradiction’ on PakistanNEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh or Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna must clarify their contradictory statements on Pakistan, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani said in the Lok Sabha Tuesday. Bombings kill five militants in PakistanPESHAWAR - At least five militants were killed Monday when Pakistani fighter jets bombed Taliban hideouts in the northwestern part of the country, a media report said. Karachi building collapse toll rises to 23ISLAMABAD - The toll in a building collapse in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi has risen to 23, TV reports said Monday. Pakistani Army captures 19 militantsISLAMABAD - The Pakistani Army has captured 19 militants during search operations in northwestern part of the country, officials said Monday. Pakistani Army, intelligence elements back terrorists: British MPsLONDON - A powerful group of British MPs expressed concern Sunday that elements within Pakistani Army and intelligence services do not share their civilian government’s resolve to fight Islamic terrorists and continue to be fixated on India. BJP sees US hand in India-Pakistan joint statementBANGALORE - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Saturday accused the government of agreeing to the India-Pakistan joint statement under international pressure, especially from the US. |
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WASHINGTON - Concerned over a new public opinion poll in Pakistan showing that 64 percent Pakistanis see America as the enemy, Defence Secretary Robert Gates says the US must maintain relationships with Pakistan for the long term to build trust.
