World news in brief: Political infighting in Pakistan (The Kansas City Star)

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan | Pakistan’s fragile coalition government set itself on a collision course with the country’s U.S.-backed president Saturday with a plan to strip Pervez Musharraf of his powers.

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Emaar Pakistan unveils on-line registration for Alma Townhomes (Khaleej Times)

ISLAMABAD — Emaar Pakistan, the country subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, is launching the sale of Alma Townhomes within Canyon Views with on-line registration for potential customers to begin from May 25, 2008. The launch of the Alma Townhomes follows the overwhelming customer response to Mirador villas launched earlier.

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Pakistan’s People’s Party proposes stripping Musharraf of power (McClatchy Newspapers via Yahoo! News)

SLAMABAD, Pakistan— Pakistan’s fragile coalition government set itself on a collision course with the country’s U.S.-backed president Saturday with a plan to strip Pervez Musharraf of his powers.

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PM arrives in Lahore on two-day trip

LAHORE: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani arrived here on Saturday on his two-day trip.He will have separate meetings with assembly members from Faisalabad division as well as poets and literary people.Governor Punjab, Salman Taseer and other officials received the Prime Minister at Lahore airport.The Prime Minister headed directly towards the State Guest House where he is expected to meet with different political leaders.Governor Punjab will host a dinner in the honour of the Prime Minister tonight.

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Afghanistan urges Pakistan to stop attacks (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Pakistan must not allow its soil to be used to launch attacks in Afghanistan, the government said Saturday after a Pakistani militant vowed to continue “jihad” while pursuing peace talks with Islamabad.

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Pakistan: A Jihad Between Neighbors (Newsweek)

Pakistan talks peace with tribal radicals but may just be pushing their fighters across the border into Afghanistan.

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Pakistan ruling party moves to clip Musharraf’s power (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Pakistan’s main ruling coalition party Saturday unveiled a proposed package of constitutional amendments designed to clip the wings of key US-ally President Pervez Musharraf.

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Pakistan hands over 99 Indian prisoners (UPI)

AMRITSAR, India, May 24 (UPI) — The Pakistani government has handed over 99 Indian prisoners jailed in Pakistan to authorities in their native land, Indian officials say.

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Pakistan militant ‘holds to deal’ (BBC News)

A top Taleban commander in Pakistan says his forces stand by a ceasefire agreement, despite recent bomb attacks.

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Pakistan’s Taliban Leader: No Peace With US, NATO (Voice of America)

The militant leader of Pakistan’s Taliban says he wants a peace deal with the country’s new government. But he warns there will be no peace with U.S and NATO forces across the border in Afghanistan.

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