Archive for the ‘Pakistan Defense News’ Category

Pakistan promises anti-terror campaign along Iran’s borders

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said his country is determined to launch a campaign against terrorism and extremism especially along its common border with Iran.
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Pakistan views India as the perpetual enemy and the US as an unfaithful ally

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

It’s a rare opportunity to come across an American diplomat who understands the South Asian culture and speaks fluent Urdu and Hindi.
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American diplomats in Pakistan under pressure

Friday, September 9th, 2011

In recent months American diplomats in Pakistan have said that their movements around the country are being unfairly restricted. Haroon Rashid casts light on the diplomatic repercussions of an uneasy relationship.
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Pakistan’s Military Pays High Price in War on Terrorism

Friday, September 9th, 2011

The United States and its NATO allies have been fighting terrorism in Afghanistan since the terror attacks on New York and Washington in 2001, losing almost 3,000 fighters in the process.
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Pakistan Army Corps Commanders’ Conference underway

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

The Corps Commanders’ Conference was underway in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
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US-Pakistan Joint Raid in Pakistan Viewed as Rare, Hopeful Sign for Troubled Ties

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Ties between the intelligence agencies of Pakistan and the United States have been severely strained since the killing of Osama bin Laden in a covert U.S. raid in Pakistan in May.
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Pakistan`s airspace being used by Nato flights

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

A 2008 diplomatic cable, from the then US ambassador Anne Patterson, to Washington, confirmed news reports that Nato planes had been using Pakistan`s airspace with Islamabad`s consent.
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Pakistan celeberates 46th Defence Day

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

On September 6th 2011, Pakistan’s armed forces staged a display of their capacities in the main cities as they celebrated Defence Day, a commemorative day of the war fought against neighboring India in 1965.
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Pakistan wants detailed ROE for US forces

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

The government of Pakistan wants a detailed agreement with the U.S. about the rules of engagement any time American forces operate inside its borders — but Washington is refusing.
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US hails Pakistan’s capture of al Qaeda leader

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

The White House on Monday hailed Pakistan’s capture of a “senior al Qaeda operative” as an example of counterterrorism cooperation, and a US official said the United States had provided “critical” tips and technical help.
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