India, Pakistan Seek to Build on Progress After Islamabad Talks (Bloomberg.com)

“The visit will help Pakistan and India carry forward the peace process,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad said in a statement yesterday.

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G8 pledges billions for Afghan-Pakistan region (Space War)

by Staff Writers Kyoto, Japan (AFP) June 26, 2008 The Group of Eight powers pledged four billion dollars Thursday to develop the restive Afghan-Pakistan border as North Korea’s nuclear disarmament dominated a meeting here of foreign ministers.

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Pakistan fails to pressure Taliban on Afghan border: US (AFP via Yahoo! News)

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Pakistan’s failure to put pressure on Taliban forces on the country’s border with Afghanistan had fueled a rise in violence, but said Islamabad appeared to recognize the problem.

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Pakistan Denies Role in Attack (Washington Post)

KABUL, June 26 — Pakistan on Thursday sharply denied that its powerful intelligence agency was behind an attempt to assassinate Afghan President Hamid Karzai in April, saying the accusations by Afghan officials were politically motivated.

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Re: Admiral Mohsin Bakhtiar appointed PAF Commander Logistic

KARACHI: PAF Commander Logistic Riel Admiral Muhammad Shafie was transferred and on his place Riel Admiral Mohsin Bakhtiar was appointed as Commander Logistic.To award change of command to new Commander Logistic, a memorable party was held at P.N Dockyard, said PAF spokesman Lieutenant Commander Salman Ali.Also, Guard of owner was presented to the Commander Logistic and the senior officers of PAF were also present at the party.

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Pakistan’s failure to pressure Taliban a concern: Gates (AFP via Yahoo! News)

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday said Pakistan’s failure to put pressure on Taliban forces on the country’s border with Afghanistan had fueled a rise in violence, but said Islamabad appeared to recognize the problem.

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Sehwag century defeats Pakistan (BBC News)

Virender Sehwag strikes 118 as India beat Pakistan by six wickets in the Asia Cup match at Karachi.

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Hot and dry weather to prevail

KARACHI: The weather is expected to remain hot and dry in the most parts of the country in next 24 hours. Met office forecast heavy rain with strong wind in some parts of upper Punjab, NWFP and Kashmir.The maximum temperature was recorded 44 C in Turbat.

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Sehwag runs rampage as India beat Pakistan (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Virendar Sehwag punished Pakistan’s bowling with an aggressive hundred to lead India to a comfortable six-wicket win in the final Group B Asia Cup match here on Thursday.

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Oil clings $140 per barrel in International market

NEWYORK: The oil prices crossed $140 per barrel in International market.This is the highest oil price per barrel in the history.

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