Militants are at war with ISI: Pakistani daily Nov 15, 2009
The earlier Oct 10 attack on the Pakistani Army General HQ in Rawalpindi was the "most significant terrorist attack in the history of Pakistan" and shows that the militants have now declared "open war against the state of Pakistan and its military and intelligence agencies". The editorial pointed out that without good real time intelligence, no military operation can be successful, especially when the enemy is engaged in guerrilla and asymmetrical warfare. (India Times, India)
Tourists needed Younus at the helm, says Lawson Nov 13, 2009
However, there was discontent within the playing ranks following the Champions Trophy and this month's one-day series defeat to New Zealand, leading to another turbulent chapter in the history of Pakistan cricket. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Two Afro-Asian Leaders: Kufuor and Zulfi Bhutto in Identical Portraits. Oct 20, 2009
Among other useful details, the author pointed out: No individual in the history of Pakistan achieved greater popular power or suffered ignominious a death as Zulfikir Ali Bhutto (1928-79), (p. 3). (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Obama prepares benchmarks for Pak May 22, 2009
At a Congressional hearing last week, some Senators had threatened to oppose the proposal in this regard in the absence of benchmarks or accountability measures, as they alleged that given the past history of Pakistan it is most likely that the aid money would not be used for the purpose it is meant. "You're asking us to vote for a whole new set of money without knowing whether there are going to be benchmarks, without knowing whether we have a better system of accountability. I personally can't... (India Times, India)
Disarray on Taleban threat Apr 28, 2009
Page last updated at 11:32 GMT, Friday, 24 April 2009 12:32 UK. Disarray on Pakistan Taleban threat. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Suicide Bomber Kills 22 At Pakistan Mosque Apr 6, 2009
A senior Western diplomat based in Islamabad and familiar with the history of Pakistan and the Middle East said there was an ongoing tussle between groups in Pakistan who are linked to either Iran or Saudi Arabia. At a time when Pakistans internal security conditions are increasingly precarious, maybe this is when foreign powers like the Saudis or the Iranians want to exploit this situation, said the diplomat who spoke to CBS News on condition of anonymity. (CBS News -- World)
Why Pakistan's president gave in Mar 18, 2009
"This is the first victory for the people in the history of Pakistan," said Hamid Khan, one of the leaders of the lawyers movement that campaigned tirelessly for Chaudhry. "This is the first time that the ruling elite had to bow to the pressure of the people.". (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Pakistan to restore chief justice Mar 16, 2009
"Chaudhry is the first chief justice in the history of Pakistan who has proved himself to be a judge for the people, as a chief justice for the people.". B.k.bangash / APThe reinstatement of chief justice Iftikhair Mohammad Chauddhry, seen here in a 2008 photo, could help defuse a political crisis. (MSNBC -- International)
Pakistan to reinstate fired judge Mar 16, 2009
It's victory for those who fought for independence of (the) judiciary and it's the first time in the history of Pakistan that a movement launched by the middle class has proved successful, said retired judge Tariq Mehmud, a leader of the lawyers' campaign. The political crisis gripping the Muslim nation had alarmed the United States and Britain, which fear any slide into chaos would help the Taliban and al Qaeda become stronger in Pakistan. (Globe and Mail)
Pakistan to Reinstate Chief Justice, Defuses Crisis Mar 16, 2009
"Chaudhry is the first chief justice in the history of Pakistan who has proved himself to be a judge for the people, as a chief justice for the people.". The lawyer's movement got a boost last month when Sharif threw his full weight behind it after he and his brother, Shahbaz, were banned from elected office by the Supreme Court. (Fox News)
Pakistanis defy effort to prevent huge rally Mar 16, 2009
"This is the first time in the history of Pakistan that the police and civil administration have defied orders by the government to control public demonstrations," said Ashtar Ali, a corporate lawyer who supports the Pakistan Muslim League-N. "The writ of the government has failed.". A senior official in the Lahore government, the chief magistrate, Sajjad Bhutta, told reporters that he had refused to carry out what he called the illegal acts of the police crackdown. (International Herald Tribune)
Sacked judges to be reinstated in Pakistan Mar 16, 2009
"Chaudhry is the first chief justice in the history of Pakistan who has proved himself to be a judge for the people, as a chief justice for the people.". Former President Pervez Musharraf fired Chaudhry, 60, in 2007 after he took up cases challenging the leader's rule, sparking a wave of protests that helped force Musharraf from power in 2008. (Sify.com, India)
Pakistan agrees to restore judge Mar 16, 2009
"It's the first time in the history of Pakistan that a movement launched by the middle class has proved successful," said retired judge Tariq Mehmud, a leader of the lawyers. Chaudhry became a cause celebre after being dismissed in late 2007 by then-president and army chief General Pervez Musharraf, apparently because Musharraf feared the judge would challenge his constitutionally questionable strategy to hold on to power. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
In quotes: reinstatement Mar 16, 2009
It's victory for those who fought for independence of the judiciary and it's the first time in the history of Pakistan that a movement launched by the middle class has proved successful. US EMBASSY IN ISLAMABAD. (BBC News)
Pakistan reinstates sacked judge Mar 16, 2009
"Chaudhry is the first chief justice in the history of Pakistan who has proved himself to be a judge for the people, as a chief justice for the people.". Our correspondent says the development is also a victory for Mr Sharif, a long-time opponent of President Zardari who had backed the lawyers' calls to reinstate Mr Chaudhry. (BBC News)
Backgrounder: Terror attacks in South Asia Mar 4, 2009
Two suicide bombers blew themselves up at the gates of the Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) in the high security cantonment town of Wah, around 30 km from capital Islamabad, killing at least70 persons in what was described as the deadliest attack on a military installation in the history of Pakistan. The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attack. (Xinhuanet, China)
Pakistan leaders mark first year Feb 19, 2009
The 18 February 2008 election was expected to go down as a key date in the history of Pakistan. President Zardari's government has struggled to meet expectations. (BBC News -- South Asia)
