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One year on, Pakistani family seeks compensation in CIA contractor killing case - Chicago Tribune

Boston.comOne year on, Pakistani family seeks compensation in CIA contractor killing caseChicago TribuneISLAMABAD (AP) — One year after a CIA contractor shot to death two Pakistanis, relatives of the victims are living off generous compensation they received in a deal that led authorities to free the American. But the family of the man killed by an US ...Justice eludes Pakistan family of CIA victimCBS Newsall 108 news articles »

Islamabad still sees Iranian gas as option - UPI.com

The HinduIslamabad still sees Iranian gas as optionUPI.comISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Pakistan sees a natural gas pipeline planned from Iran as "beyond the scope" of sanctions targeting the Islamic republic, a government official said. Pakistan is exploring a natural gas pipeline from Turkmenistan ...Islamabad committed to project with Irangulfnews.comNo change in Iran gas deal: PakistanThe Nation, PakistanPakistan Resolved to Move Ahead on Iran Gas Pipeline ProjectFars News AgencyInternational News Network -South Asian News Agency -The News Internationalall 149 news articles »

VIEW: Realities of 'Laal Masjid' Islamabad — II —Naeem Tahir - Pakistan Daily Times

VIEW: Realities of 'Laal Masjid' Islamabad — II —Naeem TahirPakistan Daily TimesPakistan tried to mount an even bigger operation than the ones before, but al Qaeda held the Laal Masjid trump card in the heart of Islamabad, which was prepared, armed and ready to create havoc. Pakistan had to make a ceasefire agreement.

CDA asked to develop capital on modern lines - Pakistan Daily Times

CDA asked to develop capital on modern linesPakistan Daily TimesISLAMABAD: Prime Minister's Task Force on Islamabad has asked the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to adopt a result-oriented approach to resolve the “chronic issues” regarding the city's development, and provide quality civic amenities to the ...CDA urged to adopt result-oriented approachThe News International'CDA asked to adopt result-oriented approach'PakistanToday.com.pkall 3 news articles »

Banking court orders auction of Rasool's property in Islamabad - The Express Tribune

The Express TribuneBanking court orders auction of Rasool's property in IslamabadThe Express TribuneBy Web Desk ISLAMABAD: A Rawalpindi banking judge has ordered that the property owned by Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's former media coordinator Khurram Rasool in Islamabad be auctioned within a month. The order was passed when the banking court ...Khurram handed over to FIA on three-day remandThe News InternationalFIA produces Khurram Rasool in Supreme CourtPakistan Daily TimesSC orders FIA to proceed against Khurram Rasool according to lawSouth Asian News AgencyPakistanToday.com.pk -The Nation, Pakistan -DAWN.comall 88 news articles »

LSM needs special attention to boost growth - Pakistan Daily Times

International News NetworkLSM needs special attention to boost growthPakistan Daily TimesISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Friday stressed the need for prioritising and giving special attention towards Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector to help overall sustainable economic growth.ICCI concerned over sluggish growth of Large Scale ManufacturingInternational News Networkall 2 news articles »

ISE gains 35 points - Pakistan Daily Times

Business RecorderISE gains 35 pointsPakistan Daily TimesISLAMABAD: The Islamabad stock market witnessed a firm trading session on Friday as the ISE 10-share index was up by 35.06 points to close at 2646.17 points from its previous level of 2611.11 points. Of the total 97 participant companies, ...ISE-10 gains 35 pointsBusiness Recorder (blog)all 2 news articles »

US says wants Pakistan to be part of Afghan reconciliation process - DAWN.com

DAWN.comUS says wants Pakistan to be part of Afghan reconciliation processDAWN.comWASHINGTON: The United States believes Pakistan has an important role to play in the Afghan reconciliation process and expects Islamabad to have an ample opportunity to stay engaged on the issue going forward, the State Department said on Thursday.US curbs won't impact Pak stance on Iran pipelin ...PakTribune.comNATO trucks remain stranded in PakistanPress TVPakistani elite preparing to restore full cooperation with US in Afghan WarWorld Socialist Web SiteCritical Threats Project -Boston Globe -Newstrack Indiaall 71 news articles »

Govt asked to meet health workers' demands - Pakistan Daily Times

Govt asked to meet health workers' demandsPakistan Daily TimesISLAMABAD: Reiterating its full support for protesting health professionals of three local hospitals, a coalition of 12 organisations representing trade unions, traders, chamber of commerce and industry and human rights has urged the government to ...City leaders support health workers' demandsPakistan Christian Postall 2 news articles »

Call to address Pak concerns over Nato withdrawal - The Nation, Pakistan

ABC NewsCall to address Pak concerns over Nato withdrawalThe Nation, PakistanISLAMABAD - Participants of a discussion organised by the Institute of Regional Studies here on Tuesday called for addressing Pakistan's genuine concerns with regard to the impending withdrawal of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force ...Pak-Afghan relations: In a sign of thaw, Khar to visit KabulThe Express TribuneGetting back to the negotiating tableThe News InternationalPakistan Rejects US Account of Clash That Ended With AirstrikeNew York TimesZee News -AFPall 437 news articles »

Islamabad still sees Iranian gas as option

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Jan. 27 (UPI) -- Pakistan sees a natural gas pipeline planned from Iran as "beyond the scope" of sanctions targeting the Islamic republic, a government official said.

German arrested in Islamabad

Islamabad, Jan 27 (IANS) A German national was arrested Friday in the Pakistani capital for illegally staying in the country.

Islamabad East gets six judges

ISLAMABAD, Jan 20: It is for the first time since the lower judiciary of the federal capital was divided into two “sessions divisions” – Islamabad East and Islamabad West – that the former has got six judges.

Eight suicide bombers in Islamabad: Rehman Malik

Islamabad, Jan 26 (IANS) As many as eight suicide bombers may have entered the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, said Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik Thursday citing intelligence inputs.

US says Pakistan 'too small an economy' to have free trade accord with

Islamabad, Jan 27 (ANI): The United States has said that a free trade accord is too big for Pakistan as there is no match between the economies of the two countries, a top official of the commerce ministry in Islamabad has said.

Memo commission rejects Ijaz's plea to testify abroad over security reasons

Islamabad, Jan 25 (ANI): The judicial commission probing the memogate scandal has given Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz a last chance to appear before it by February 9 in Islamabad, rejecting his plea to testify abroad on the same issue over security reasons.

Al-Qaida still holding elderly American hostage in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - A kidnapped 70-year-old American aid contractor is alive and in good health, being held by a Pakistani...

Pakistan to improve academia-industry links

[ISLAMABAD] By setting up offices of research, innovation and commercialisation (ORIC) in its universities, Pakistan hopes to boost research collaboration between academia and industry, and increase the number of patent applications.

Pakistani family wants justice in CIA killing

ISLAMABAD—One year after a CIA contractor shot to death two Pakistanis, relatives of the victims are living off generous compensation they received in a deal that led authorities to free the American.

Lawyers protest Karachi killings

ISLAMABAD, Jan 26: Lawyers in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad observed complete strike on Thursday to protest the killing of three colleagues in Karachi.