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Pakistan - Nuclear-armed but short of electricity

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:58:49 -0400

GUJAR KHAN, Pakistan - A woman named Rehana Yasmin struggles to keep her sick 2-year-old granddaughter cool in a sweltering hospital where working air conditioners are rare and electric fans are idle for much of the day.

Pakistan says Indian planes violated its airspace

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:45:00 -0400

ISLAMABAD - The Pakistani Air Force said two Indian aircraft violated Pakistan's airspace on Tuesday, and that it scrambled two fighter jets to "challenge the intruders."

Pakistan may be next in line for an IMF bailout

Fri, 31 May 2013 14:34:47 -0400

ISLAMABAD - With foreign reserves diminishing fast, Pakistan is on the brink of an economic crisis that may force its new government to ask for an unpopular bailout from the International Monetary Fund requiring a sweeping overhaul of the country's economy.

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.

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.

Obama's speech welcomed in Pakistan, Yemen

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:28:26 -0400

ISLAMABAD - President Barack Obama's speech on the use of drones and the fate of Guantanamo prisoners was largely welcomed Friday in two key countries affected by the policies- Pakistan and Yemen.

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.

US says Pakistan curbing explosive fertilizers

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:06:47 -0400

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has taken a number of steps to prevent fertilizers made within its borders for agriculture from being used as explosives in roadside bombs that target American troops in Afghanistan, said a top U.S. military officer Monday.