The very fact that it was India that took the initiative for the resumption of talks signalled a rethink by New Delhi and a reversal of its own intransigent stance for more than a year. — Photo by AFP
The two foreign secretaries, Salman Bashir from Pakistan and Nirupama Rao from India, finally met in New [...]
The 15-page spending plan said the Obama administration was working closely with Pakistan’s government to design “high-impact” projects in energy, agriculture, water and education and to improve services and economic opportunities for people in areas susceptible to extremism. —File Photo
WASHINGTON: The Obama administration sent lawmakers a plan for $1.45 billion in aid for Pakistan [...]
A damaged new office building after a major earthquake struck in Concepcion is seen in this video grab. A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck south-central Chile early on Saturday, knocking down homes and hospitals, and triggering a tsunami. –Reuters Photo/TVN
SANTIAGO: One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded tore apart houses, bridges and highways in central [...]
President Zardari conveyed solidarity of the people and govt of Pakistan with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet. -File Photo
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari expressing his deep grief over the loss of lives caused by a severe earthquake in Chile.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and damage to property caused by the severe [...]
“We have already held three meetings with representatives of these minorities and hopefully the bill would be presented before the National Assembly within the next three months,” said Federal Minister for Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti.
ISLAMABAD: More than two million Hindus living in Pakistan are following their customary laws in contracting marriages without any registration and legal [...]
“Prime Minister Gilani’s offer to work with the United States to establish a transparent process on visas that will enable us to undertake full range of activities is a positive development,” said US Ambassador Anne Patterson.
“We look forward to creation of a visa mechanism that will enable US officials do their jobs without interference,” US [...]
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