China offers high-tech counter-terrorism system to PakistanOctober 13th, 2009 BEIJING - China has reportedly offered high-tech counter-terrorism system to Pakistan to boost its defence sector and to help its efforts to fight terrorism. According to reports, four delegations from different Chinese companies have met Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani to decide upon the matter, while the China Development Bank and other Chinese institutions will provide funds in this connection.
US trying to 'defang' Pak army to make it impotent against India: Ex-Pak ministerOctober 6th, 2009 NEW YORK - A former Pakistan minister has criticized the Gilani Government for agreeing to the terms and conditions attached with the Kerry-Lugar Bill, saying the United States is trying to 'defang' the country and destroy the armed forces. "People think this government has sold us to the Americans again for their own selfish interests," The New York Times quoted Jahangir Tareen, as saying.
Pakistan religious party offers to mediate between govt and TalibanOctober 5th, 2009 PESHAWAR - As the Pakistan military gears up to launch a ground offensive in South Waziristan, the leader of a religious political party, Maulana Fazl, has offered to 'mediate' between the government and the Taliban. "We are ready to negotiate between the government and insurgents in the NWFP and tribal area," The Dawn quoted Maulana Fazl, as saying during a conference of Ulema and Madressah teachers here.
Zardari urges for resolution of Kashmir issueSeptember 25th, 2009 NEW YORK - President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan wants peaceful relations with India, and urged resolution of the Kashmir issue, as it is the key to peace in the region. He said the only way forward with India is the dialogue, saying Pakistan hails the resumption of dialogue with India and Pakistan wants friendly relations with its neighbour.
Zardari favours reconciliation with MusharrafAugust 18th, 2009 LAHORE - Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is not interested in dragging former President General Pervez Musharraf to the court of law, but rather favours reconciliation with the former general. Zardari said the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) favours reconciliation with Musharraf, and that the fate of the ex-Army chief would be decided by the parliament.
A glance at Europe's 'cash-for-clunkers' programs that were adopted in 2008-2009August 7th, 2009 A glance at Europe's 'cash-for-clunkers' programsThe popular "cash-for-clunkers" program that has encouraged consumers in Europe and the U.S. to trade in their old cars for newer and more efficient models was born in December 2008 when French President Nicolas Sarkozy unveiled a euro26 billion ($37.36 billion) stimulus plan to help the country ward off a recession.
Saudi Arabia offers asylum to beleaguered MusharrafAugust 1st, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf may be heading former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's way as far as taking refuge outside the country is concerned. Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Pakistan Abdul Aziz Bin Ibrahim said that his country would consider giving political asylum to Musharraf if he asks for it, The Daily Times reports.
Don't resume talks with Pakistan: Kashmiri PanditsJune 21st, 2009 JAMMU - A Kashmiri Pandit group, Panun Kashmir, has warned India against resuming talks with Pakistan under US pressure. "Linking improvement in situation in Pakistan or for that matter in Kashmir as a basis of Kashmir resolution is a suicidal move," said Ajay Charungoo, chairman of the Panun Kashmir, at a seminar here Sunday.
New US amendment asks Pak to reform its counter terrorism policiesJune 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new US amendment moved in the Congress, asks Pakistan to reform its counter terrorism policies to thwart threats by the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. The amendment also stresses the need for Islamabad to confront, and deny safe haven to Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and other extremists.
Pakistan must dismantle terror set up for peace process, says KrishnaMay 29th, 2009 BANGALORE - External Affairs minister S.M.Krishna on Friday said that peace process with Pakistan could only resume if Pakistan dismantled terror aiding set-ups functioning on its soil. Addressing media persons here, Krishna said Pakistan is expected to take certain step to show India and the rest of the world that it is actually serious about fighting terrorism.
France offers India style civilian nuclear technology to PakistanMay 16th, 2009 PARIS - France has offered Pakistan civilian nuclear technology similar to what India has obtained. "France has agreed to transfer civilian nuclear technology to Pakistan.
No evidence of India supporting terror in Pak: HolbrookeApril 25th, 2009 LAHORE - US Special Representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke has said there is no evidence that India is supporting violence in Pakistan. "If the Indians were supporting those miscreants in Pakistan that would be extraordinarily bad, really dangerous, but they are not doing so.
Zardari urges Pakistan to "move on"March 22nd, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the nation to forget the recent political crisis, and said the restoration of the sacked judges offers an opportunity to move on. "We welcome all the judges to their pre-November 3, 2007 positions.
Musharraf offers prayers at Nizamuddin DargahMarch 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Pakistan's former President Pervez Musharraf offered prayers at Nizamuddin Dargah here on Sunday, amidst heavy security. Earlier, Musharraf offered prayers at the Jama Masjid.
No sleazy item numbers for Mona 'Jassi' SinghDecember 28th, 2008 After setting the stage on fire and bagging two awards from dance reality shows, TV actress Mona Singh is yet to be seen shaking a leg on celluloid. The reason, she says, is the offers that come her way are way too sleazy for her.
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