Fresh political violence in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi has killed 14 people, following inflammatory remarks by a senior member of the country’s ruling political party. Police said Thursday the violence overnight in Karachi erupted after Zulfiqar Mirza, the head of the ruling Pakistan People’s Party in Sindh province, criticized the rival Muttahida Quami […]
Pakistani Intelligence Chief Set for CIA Talks
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 7:05 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s intelligence chief is visiting Washington for talks with U.S. officials, days after the United States decided to suspend $800 million in aid to Pakistan. Ahmad Shuja Pasha is expected to meet with acting CIA Director Michael Morell and other officials. The Pakistani military says the talks will be to coordinate intelligence matters. The visit […]
Political Violence Kills 14 in Pakistan
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 7:05 am (UTC-5)
Fresh political violence in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi has killed 14 people, while an explosion at a house has killed four people in the country’s southwest. Police said Thursday the violence overnight in Karachi erupted after a senior member of the ruling Pakistan People’s Party criticized the rival Muttahida Quami Movement and its […]
Political Violence Kills 11 in Pakistan
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 6:10 am (UTC-5)
Fresh political violence in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi has killed 11 people, while an explosion at a house has killed four people in the country’s southwest. Police said Thursday the violence overnight in Karachi erupted after a senior member of the ruling Pakistan People’s Party criticized the rival Muttahida Quami Movement and its […]
Pakistan’s Central Bank Governor Resigns
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 7:30 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani media say the governor of the country’s central bank, Shahid Kardar, has resigned. It was unclear exactly when or why Kardar, the governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, stepped down, but media reports said Wednesday he had developed “differences with the government on key policy issues.” Kardar took office in September 2010, after […]
Pakistan’s PM Concerned Over US Aid Cut
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 5:15 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has expressed concern about the U.S. decision to suspend $800 million in military aid to his country. Gilani said Wednesday that while the fight against militants on Pakistani territory is Pakistan’s war, the country’s efforts are benefiting the whole world. His comments came as Pakistan’s intelligence chief, Ahmad Shuja […]
Indian Police Arrest Kashmiri Separatists Marking Uprising Anniversary
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 2:25 pm (UTC-5)
Indian authorities have arrested a Kashmiri separatist leader who tried to hold a rally marking the 80th anniversary of a violent Hindu crackdown on a Muslim uprising in the region. Police detained Shabir Shah and some of his supporters in Indian Kashmir’s main city of Srinagar Wednesday, as they marched toward a memorial to the […]
Pakistani Intelligence Chief Heads to US Amid Tensions
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 12:15 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani says he is concerned about the U.S. decision to suspend $800 million in military aid to his country. Mr. Gilani said Wednesday that while the fight against militants on Pakistani territory is Pakistan’s war, the country’s efforts are benefiting the whole world. His comments come as Pakistan’s intelligence chief […]
Pakistani Intelligence Chief Heads to US Amid Tensions
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s intelligence chief is heading to Washington to meet with senior U.S. officials on Wednesday, following the Obama administration’s decision to suspend $800 million in military aid to Pakistan. A spokesman for the Pakistani military says General Ahmad Shuja Pasha of the country’s Inter-Services Intelligence agency will discuss intelligence coordination matters during his one-day visit. […]
Pakistani Intelligence Chief to Meet with US Officials
Posted July 13th, 2011 at 3:28 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say the country’s intelligence chief will meet with senior U.S. officials on Wednesday, just days after the White House announced it is suspending $800 million in military aid to Pakistan. A spokesman for the Pakistani military says General Ahmad Shuja Pasha of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence agency will discuss intelligence coordination matters during his […]
