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Pakistan swears in 25-member Cabinet

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:55:39 -0400

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's new prime minister unveiled a 25-member Cabinet on Friday, a group that many here hope will waste no time in tackling major economic, energy and security challenges facing the country.

Pakistan's Sharif denounces recent US drone strike

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 02:17:06 -0400

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's incoming prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, has expressed "deep disappointment" over a recent U.S. drone strike that the Pakistani Taliban said killed their No. 2 leader.

Drone strike comes despite transparency pledge

Fri, 31 May 2013 09:05:00 -0400

WASHINGTON - The drone attack that killed a Pakistan Taliban deputy leader this week was a clear signal that despite President Barack Obama's promise last week of new transparency in the drone program, the CIA will still launch secret attacks on militants in north Pakistan and the administration will not have to tell anyone about it.

Top Pakistan militant said killed in US strike

Wed, 29 May 2013 15:07:48 -0400

PESHAWAR, Pakistan - A suspected U.S. drone strike killed the No. 2 commander of the Pakistani Taliban on Wednesday, Pakistani intelligence officials said, although the militant group denied he was dead.

Obama's drone speech could improve Pakistan ties

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:20:32 -0400

ISLAMABAD - President Barack Obama's decision to impose more restrictive rules governing U.S. drone strikes and his prediction that they will be used less could pave the way for better relations with the new government of key ally Pakistan, officials and analysts said Friday.

Pakistan arrested American who was killed by drone

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:44:38 -0400

PESHAWAR, Pakistan - An American citizen killed in a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan in 2011 was arrested by Pakistani authorities three years earlier but escaped after being released on bail, officials said Thursday.

Chinese premier visits Pakistan, praises ties

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:15:47 -0400

ISLAMABAD - China's premier signed economic agreements and praised Pakistan in glowing terms as he began a two-day visit Wednesday, underscoring the importance of the longstanding alliance to the two Asian powers.