2003 Pakistan Special Weapons News Reports

2003 Pakistan Special Weapons News

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December

Pakistan, India to exchange list of nuclear installations IRNA 31 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan and India are to exchange the list of their nuclear installations on January 1 under an agreement that prohibits the two countries attacking each other`s nuclear installations, sources said here on Wednesday.
Pak flights to India to resume on Jan 1, Indian flights on Jan 9 IRNA 31 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan and India are resuming their air-links on Thursday after a period of two years suspension, officials said Wednesday.
SAARC: PAKISTAN VOA 31 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan is hoping for a further warming of relations with India as it prepares for the first visit by an Indian leader in almost five years. V-O-A's Michael Kitchen reports from Islamabad on Pakistani expectations ahead of a major regional summit in its capital.
Pak president wants action against Taliban, al-Qaeda; denies N-tech transfer IRNA 30 Dec 2003 -- Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf has vowed that his country must act against al-Qaeda and Taliban, reiterating Pakistan`s commitment to fighting extremism.
PAKISTAN POLITICS VOA 30 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan's 13-month-old political crisis has ended with parliament passing a constitutional amendment validating Pervez Musharraf as the nation's president.
One attacker against Musharraf`s life identified - Minister IRNA 27 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan`s Minister of Interior announced Friday that body of one of the attackers who detonated themselves in Thursday suicide blasts against life of the country`s president has been identified.
PAKISTAN/SAARC VOA 27 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan says plans for a summit of regional leaders, scheduled for January 4th in Islamabad, have not been affected by the recent attempts to assassinate President Pervez Musharraf. At least 15 people were killed in the latest attack. Officials say the leaders have all confirmed that they will attend.
BUSH PAKISTAN VOA 26 Dec 2003 -- The White House says the recent assassination attempts on Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf show there can be no let up in the war on terrorism. There have been two attempts on Mr. Musharraf's life in less than two weeks.
Pak President says extremists, terrorist target him IRNA 26 Dec 2003 -- Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf said on Thursday that he was the target of the two suicide attacks, which he blamed on terrorists and extremists.
16 killed, 52 injured in attempts on Pak President life - Minister IRNA 26 Dec 2003 -- At least 16 were killed in Thursday`s twin suicide car blasts against the life of Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf in Rawalpindi, official sources said.
Pak Parliament opens debate on Musharraf confidence vote IRNA 26 Dec 2003 -- A bill was introduced in the Pakistani parliament on Friday, which calls vote of confidence in President General Pervez Musharraf.
PAKISTAN BOMBING VOA 26 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan has declared a national day of thanksgiving Friday after two suicide bombers failed in their attempt to assassinate the country's president. Officials say they now have leads into the identities of those responsible for the attack, which killed 15 people.
PAKISTAN EXPLOSION SECOND UPDATE VOA 25 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf says he will continue his government's fight against terrorism, despite a failed assassination attempt by two suicide bombers Thursday. V-O-A's Michael Kitchen reports from Islamabad on the attack, which claimed at least 14 lives and injured at least 45.
PAKISTAN EXPLOSION UPDATE VOA 25 Dec 2003 -- Following a failed assassination attempt by two suicide bombers Thursday, Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf says he will continue his government's fight against terrorism. V-O-A's Michael Kitchen reports from Islamabad on the attack, which claimed at least 14 lives including four police and military officials and injured at least 45.
14 killed, 46 injured in attacks on Pak President convoy - Spokesman IRNA 25 Dec 2003 -- At least 14 are killed and several feared hurt in twin suicide car blasts against the life of Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf, official sources said Thursday.
Around 60 kg explosive used against Musharraf`s life IRNA 25 Dec 2003 -- A senior Pakistani police official Thursday said that each of the two vehicles used as car bombs on President General Pervez Musharraf`s convoy carried around 25-30 kgs of explosives.
TV says 14 killed, 46 injured in attacks on Pak president convoy IRNA 25 Dec 2003 -- At least 14 were killed and several feared hurt in twin suicide car blasts against the life of Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf, sources said.
Military says blasts were attempt on Musharraf`s life IRNA 25 Dec 2003 -- Director General of Pakistan`s Inter-Services Public Relations, Major General Shaukat Sultan, said that the Thursday blasts were an attempt on the country`s President General Pervez Musharraf.
Musharraf narrowly escapes suicide blasts IRNA 25 Dec 2003 -- Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf on Thursday narrowly survived two suicide car blasts in Rawalpindi, cabinet spokesman Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad said.
PAKISTAN EXPLOSION VOA 25 Dec 2003 -- Two car bombs exploded in a failed assassination attempt on Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf Thursday, killing at least 14 people, including the bombers, and injuring more than 40.
PPP Demands Parliamentary Inquiry to Prevent Nuclear Scientists Becoming Scape Goats Pakistan Peoples Party 24 Dec 2003 -- Spokesperson of the PPP has issued the following statement today.
PAKISTAN / POLITICS VOA 24 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan's year-long political crisis has come to an end with a landmark agreement between the ruling party and the opposition over controversial constitutional amendments introduced by President Pervez Musharraf. Ayaz Gul reports from Islamabad the agreement forces Mr. Musharraf to step down as the nation's military chief.
Pak shift in traditional policy, reactions in Kashmir IRNA 24 Dec 2003 -- Barely a month after the United Nations had passed yet another resolution supporting the right of self determination of the nations, Pakistan offered to drop a 50-year-old demand for an UN-mandated plebiscite over Kashmir and to meet India "halfway" in a bid for peace in the subcontinent.
Pak President Musharraf to quit as Army Chief next year IRNA 24 Dec 2003 -- Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf will quit as army chief in December next year (2004), according to an agreement signed between the government and alliance of Islamic groups on Wednesday.
Father of Pak nuclear programme questioned: Spokesman IRNA 23 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesman Tuesday said questions have been asked from the founder of Pakistan nuclear programme Dr Abdul Qadeer with regard to the on-going debriefing sessions of nuclear scientists amidst reports of unauthorized transfer of nuclear technology by few Pakistani scientists.
Pakistan wants India show flexibility IRNA 23 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan asked India on Tuesday to show flexibility as leaders of both the countries meet in Islamabad early next month.
PAKISTAN/NUCLEAR PROBE VOA 23 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan says initial investigations show that some of its nuclear scientists may have been motivated by "personal ambition and greed" to share sensitive nuclear technology with Iran. But officials insist the Pakistan government never authorized the transfer of such information.
U-S / PAKISTAN NUKE VOA 22 Dec 2003 -- The United States Monday welcomed the Pakistani government's investigation into whether figures in Pakistan's nuclear program may have provided nuclear-weapons technology to Iran or other countries. The State Department says Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf assured the United States more than a year ago that any such activity had ceased.
Kashmir will not be sold out: Musharraf tells leaders IRNA 22 Dec 2003 -- Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf Monday told a congregation of Kashmiri leaders in Rawalpindi he was for the UN resolutions on Kashmir and that Kashmir would not be sold out at any cost.
Pakistan, India poised to restore all communication links IRNA 20 Dec 2003 -- Prior to the SAARC summit, the arch rivals Pakistan and India, are poised to restore their all communications links next month.
PAKISTAN / INDIA / KASHMIR VOA 18 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan's president, General Pervez Musharraf, says his country is willing to drop its long-standing demands for the implementation of United Nations resolutions in a bid to end the Kashmir dispute with neighboring India.
Special equipment in Musharraf car saves his life IRNA 16 Dec 2003 -- Authorities in Pakistan said on Wednesday that special equipment in President General Musharraf`s car saved his life in an apparent assassination attempt on Sunday last.
U.S. Condemns Attempted Assassination of President Musharraf Washington File 16 Dec 2003 -- Following is the official answer to a question taken at the December 16 regular State Department briefing; the answer was posted later in the day
Pakistan: Investigation Continues Into Musharraf Assassination Attempt RFE/RL 15 Dec 2003 -- Pakistani security forces are investigating an assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf yesterday. A powerful bomb exploded moments after Musharraf's motorcade passed a bridge in Rawalpindi. The president was not injured in this latest attempt to kill him, and no one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Musharraf says he was target of bomb attack IRNA 15 Dec 2003 -- Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf has said he was the target of a bomb attack on Sunday. Musharraf escaped a terrorist attack in the city of Rawalpindi Sunday evening when a powerful explosion damaged a bridge shortly after his car had crossed it.
3 policemen among 7 detained following attack on Musharraf IRNA 15 Dec 2003 -- Seven people including three policemen have been arrested in connection with the bomb explosion, of which the Pakistani president said he was the target, reports said on Monday. The explosive, connected with a bridge in the city of Rawalpindi, detonated half a minute after the motorcade of President General Pervez Musharraf crossed the bridge.
Pakistan renews call on India to stop fencing border IRNA 15 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan asked India on Monday to stop erecting fences along the Line of Control (LoC), which divides Pakistan and India in the disputed Kashmir region, saying the United Nations is aware of the fencing by India.
PAKISTAN / MUSHARRAF ATTACK VOA 15 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan's President General Pervez Musharraf says a powerful bomb blast near his motorcade on Sunday night was an attempt by Islamic extremists to kill him. The explosion came hours after Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri arrived in Islamabad for a three-day state visit.
Bomb explodes on General Musharraf route, Pak President "safe" IRNA 14 Dec 2003 -- A bomb exploded in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi on Sunday minutes after President General Musharraf crossed a bridge, a military spokesman said.
PAKISTAN/ BLAST/ MUSHARRAF VOA 14 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan's President General Pervez Musharraf narrowly escaped a terrorist attack on Sunday.
TAIWAN/REFERENDUM VOA 13 Dec 2003 -- Rejecting the warnings of both Beijing and Washington, Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian says he will go ahead with plans to hold a controversial referendum next year. Celia Hatton reports from Beijing that Mr. Chen made his own wishes about independence quite clear.
PAKISTAN/MUSHARRAF VOA 13 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf, a key ally in the U-S-led war on terrorism, continues to take steps to eliminate religious extremism in the country. But as Ayaz Gul reports from Islamabad, critics are skeptical about his motives and the effectiveness of the crackdown, saying extremism can only be defeated when true democracy is restored to the country.
Pakistan denies `detention, or `custody` of N-scientists IRNA 12 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan Thursday dismissed a report that a number of Pakistani scientists have been detained or taken into custody.
Second Agosta submarine handed over to Pak Navy IRNA 12 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan Navy was Friday handed over its second Agosta submarine Sa`ad during a ceremony in the Karachi port city, local media reported.
Pakistan among 12 submarine building states: Musharraf IRNA 12 Dec 2003 -- President of Pakistan General Pervez Musharraf said Friday his country has joined the list of 12 major countries which have the capability to manufacture submarines.
PAKISTAN/SUBMARINE VOA 12 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan has unveiled a locally built submarine in the southern port city of Karachi. But somewhat surprisingly, President Pervez Musharraf said the biggest threat to Pakistan comes not from outside, but from home-grown religious extremism.
Pak Air Force aircraft crashes IRNA 10 Dec 2003 -- A Pakistan Air Force F-7 fighter aircraft crashed on Wednesday during a `routine operational training mission` near Punjab city of Chakwal, state APP news agency reported.
Pakistan hints at reopening of another border with India IRNA 07 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan`s Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Jamali has said Pakistan was considering various aspects of reopening of Khokhrapar route with India.
PAKISTAN INDIA KASHMIR VOA 02 Dec 2003 -- the latest peace offer to India, Pakistan says it is willing to withdraw its troops from the disputed territory of Kashmir.
INDIA/PAKISTAN/AIR LINKS VOA 01 Dec 2003 -- India and Pakistan have agreed to resume air links that were suspended nearly two years ago. The decision is the latest sign of a thaw in relations, and was made ahead of a regional summit to be held in Pakistan in January.
November
Pak-Iran N-cooperation report baseless, motivated: Pak Spokesman IRNA 01 Dec 2003 -- Pakistan said Monday that allegations in section of the US press on its possible links with nuclear program of Iran was baseless and politically motivated.
New French submarine to join Pak Navy - daily IRNA 30 Nov 2003 -- The first indigenously-built French-origin Agosta 90-B class submarine `Saad` will be inducted to the Pakistan Navy fleet on December 12.
Indo-Pak peace process to continue: Musharraf IRNA 28 Nov 2003 -- Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf has said that the recent India-Pakistan peace overtures should form the start of a process and not the end of it, Radio Pakistan reported Friday.
U.S. Welcomes Kashmir Ceasefire Agreement by India, Pakistan Washington File 26 Nov 2003 -- The United States welcomes the announcement by India and Pakistan that they will observe a ceasefire along the Line of Control in Kashmir, said State Department Spokesman Richard Boucher.
PAKISTAN INDIA RELATIONS VOA 25 Nov 2003 -- Only moments ago, in the first formal ceasefire since an Islamic insurgency began in 1989, Pakistani and Indian soldiers ended all hostilities on the disputed Kashmir border. The historic move is one of several steps the nuclear-armed rivals are taking to reduce tensions over Kashmir, the cause of two wars and a source of instability in South Asia.
Pakistan, India to observe ceasefire on Tuesday midnight - agency IRNA 25 Nov 2003 -- Pakistan and India will observe ceasefire along the working boundary, Line of Control and the Line of Actual Contact in Siachin Sector from the midnight November 25-26, official media reported here.
PAKISTAN INDIA KASHMIR VOA 23 Nov 2003 -- Pakistan is declaring a unilateral cease-fire with India in the disputed mountain territory of Kashmir. The action is a response to a series of peace-moves, which India offered in October.
Crackdown against banned groups underway in Pakistan IRNA 21 Nov 2003 -- Following the Thursday`s ban on three more religious outfits, Pakistani authorities have started crackdown against their leaders, sealing their offices and confiscating printed material.
Religious extremism can destroy Pakistan: Musharraf IRNA 21 Nov 2003 -- Pakistan`s President General Pervez Musharraf has expressed concerns that religious extremism and violent sectarianism could destroy the country.
PAKISTAN/RELIGION/TERRORISM VOA 21 Nov 2003 -- In a fresh effort to stem religious extremism, Pakistan this week moved to ban six alleged militant Islamic organizations under the country's anti-terrorism law. The crackdown has also targeted groups banned in January last year, but re-emerged under new names.
West should stop India from piling up arms: Pak minister IRNA 19 Nov 2003 -- Pakistan`s Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri has called upon the West to help stop India from piling up arms, the local press on Wednesday.
Pakistan wants Afghanistan share intelligence on suspects IRNA 17 Nov 2003 -- Pakistan on Monday called for coordination and intelligence sharing with Afghanistan, saying the two countries are allies, friends and neighbors and engaged together in the war on terrorism.
Pakistan conveyed US concern over Indian army purchases: Spokesman IRNA 17 Nov 2003 -- Pakistan said on Monday it has raised its concern with the United States about "deteriorating strategic and conventional weapons balance" in South Asian region as a result of "Indian arms buying spree".
Pak FM offers India dialogue on reopening Khokra Par border IRNA 16 Nov 2003 -- Pakistan foreign minister Saturday offered India dialogue on re-opening of Khokra Par border in Sindh which has remained closed for the last four decades.
Pakistan receives CIA report with reservation IRNA 16 Nov 2003 -- Pakistani officials have received a CIA review report on weapons proliferation trends with lot of reservations, saying some of the information contained in it is in the public domain and relations with China do not violate any international convention, a report said on Sunday.
Pak gov`t to contain banned groups, says PM Jamali IRNA 16 Nov 2003 -- Pakistan`s Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali Sunday said his government would not allow the banned groups to function under new nomenclature.
Pakistan bans three groups, places one on watch list IRNA 16 Nov 2003 -- Pakistan on Saturday banned three groups under the Anti-Terrorist Act, saying they had renamed themselves after being outlawed under their original titles, the official media reported.
PAKISTAN POLITICS VOA 14 Nov 2003 -- high court in Pakistan is expected to announce its verdict Monday in the case against an important opposition politician accused of defaming the country's army and inciting it to mutiny. But party leaders and family members are condemning the very basis of the charges.
PAKISTAN/POLITICS VOA 13 Nov 2003 -- Pakistan's pro-military government has just finished its first year in office, but critics are skeptical about whether a transfer of power to the elected government has really taken place.
Pak PM Jamali welcomes Vajpayee`s statement IRNA 12 Nov 20003 -- Pakistan`s Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali Wednesday welcomed the statement by Indian prime minister that New Delhi is not against holding talks with Islamabad.
Rashid delivers Pak leadership`s message to Indian Premier IRNA 11 Nov 2003 -- In the first political contact after the April peace initiatives in Agra, Indian Premier Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Tuesday shook hands with Pakistan Information minister Sheikh Rashid who said he had delivered a "short, sweet and smart message" from the Pakistani leadership.
Pakistan for normalization of ties with India: Kasuri IRNA 11 Nov 2003 -- Pakistan`s Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri said on Tuesday that Pakistan wants normalization of relations with India but New Delhi will have to shed its "double standards".
Pakistan seeks UK spying assurance, tights mission security IRNA 10 Nov 2003 -- Pakistan said on Monday that security has been beefed up for its diplomatic mission in Britain following reports that its High Commission in London was bugged by British intelligence services in 2001.
Top Pak diplomat begins US visit for Afghan talks IRNA 09 Nov 2003 -- A top Pakistani diplomat has embarked on a visit to the United States on a "two-prong" diplomatic mission, press reports said on Sunday.
Pakistan condemns Riyadh bomb attacks IRNA 09 Nov 2003 -- Pakistan on Sunday condemned bomb explosions in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and said the terrorist have targeted civilians.
Pakistan seeks EU engagement to normalize ties with India IRNA 07 Nov 2003 -- Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri said Thursday that he had raised the possibility of an EU engagement to improve Islamabad-New Delhi ties during his meetings with EU officials in Brussels.
Pakistani minister says carrying peace message to India IRNA 07 Nov 2003 -- Pakistan Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said Thursday he will be carrying message of peace, goodwill and reconciliation for the people of India during his forthcoming visit to New Delhi.
Houses of al Qaeda suspects demolished in Pakistan IRNA 07 Nov 2003 -- Tribal elders in Pakistan`s remote border tribal region on Thursday demolished houses of tribesmen who allegedly sheltered Taliban and al Qaeda suspects, officials and local correspondents said.
PAKISTAN MUSHARRAF MISSILES VOA 07 Nov 2003 -- Pakistan's president says his country no longer maintains military cooperation with North Korea and has never helped Pyongyang in its quest for nuclear weapons.
N. KOREA / PAKISTAN VOA 06 Nov 2003 -- Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf says Pakistan is not cooperating with North Korea on military and weapon issues, and it has not done so since he took office. President Musharraf issued his denial during a visit to South Korea, where he is meeting with South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun.
Pakistan seeks inquiry into bugging of London Embassy IRNA 06 Nov 2003 -- Pakistan was reported Thursday to have asked the UK Government for an inquiry into reports that its High Commission in London was bugged by British intelligence services in 2001.
UK Secret agency tried to bug Pak embassy in London - daily IRNA 05 Nov 2003 -- The British intelligence agency M15 tried to bug Pakistan`s embassy in London, a senior Pakistani Foreign Affairs Ministry official said quoted by a local daily here Wednesday.
China to build Pakistan`s third nuclear reactor IRNA 03 Nov 2003 -- China will sign an agreement to build another 300 megawatt nuclear reactor in Pakistan, said a local newspaper here on Monday.
CHINA-PAKISTAN VOA 03 Nov 2003 -- China and Pakistan are expected to finalize a deal on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Pakistan's central Punjab province.
October
PAKISTAN 'ACCEPTS' VAJPAYEE'S CONFIDENCE BUILDING MEASURES US Dept. of State IIP, Foreign media Reaction October 31, 2003
PAKISTAN POLITICS ARREST VOA 31 Oct 2003 -- The arrest of an important Pakistani opposition leader is sparking furious protest by some legislators. The arrest has served to increase anger towards President Pervez Musharraf's government.
Pak Ranger, Indian civilian killed along border in Jammu IRNA 30 Oct 2003 -- A Pakistani Ranger and an Indian civilian have been killed in exchange of fire between Indian and Pakistani troops along the International Border (IB) in Jammu district since Wednesday evening, official sources said in Jammu Thursday.
Pakistan welcomes Indian proposals, floats counter-peace proposal IRNA 29 Oct 2003 -- Pakistan on Wednesday welcomed a set of proposal floated by India for confidence building measures and hoped that this would lead to resumption of meaningful dialogue on all issues including Kashmir.
PAKISTAN/INDIA VOA 29 Oct 2003 -- Pakistan has agreed to a series of Indian proposals for improving relations between the two rival nations, but has reiterated that a lasting peace between the two countries can only be possible if New Delhi accepts an offer of talks to settle the dispute over Kashmir.
PAKISTAN/INDIA VOA 27 Oct 2003 -- Pakistan says it will respond positively to a set of new proposals by India, aimed at improving relations between the two nuclear-capable rival nations.
Pak forces launch operation against Al-Qaeda, Taliban - daily IRNA 25 Oct 2003 -- Pakistan`s security forces have launched a big operation against Al-Qaeda and Taliban in Balochistan`s rugged areas, bordering Afghanistan, a local daily reported Saturday.
Minimum deterrence to be maintained, says Pak President IRNA 24 Oct 2003 -- Pakistani President General Pervez Musharra says Pakistan is following a policy of credible minimum deterrence in the conventional and unconventional fields.
Pakistan re-elected member chemical weapon body IRNA 24 Oct 2003 -- was re-elected Friday as a member of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for the term 2004-2006, official sources said.
Pakistan, Turkey agree on joint defence production IRNA 24 Oct 2003 -- Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to embark o joint ventures in defence production, officials have said.
US not to sell `offensive` arms to Pakistan: report IRNA 24 Oct 2003 -- The United States has refused to sell any weapons system to Pakistan fearing it might refuel arms race in the region but is working hard to convince India to open its market to the latest US war machines, local press reported Friday.
Pakistan to counter Indian AWACS deal: daily IRNA 20 Oct 2003 -- Pakistan has claimed it can counter the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) India is poised to receive from Israel, local press reported Monday.
Pak-made.s ubmarine to be armed soon - agency IRNA 17 Oct 2003 -- Pakistan-made submarine Augusta 90b "Sa`ad is likely to be equipped with weapons soon, a local news agency reported.
Pak. to take measures to counter Indian Phalcon purchase - agency IRNA 17 Oct 2003 -- Pakistan`s Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Kaleem Saadat declared on Friday that Pakistan was taking appropriate steps to counter the purchase of Phalcon radar system by India, official APP news agency reported.
Pakistan to get MI-17 helicopters from Russia - daily IRNA 16 Oct 2003 -- Pakistan is all set to acquire a fresh batch of MI-17 helicopters from Russia mainly for Army Aviation and broadly to fight terrorism on its western borders, a local daily reported Thursday.
Pakistan Air Force fighter plane crashes near Karachi IRNA 16 Oct 2003 -- A French-made Mirage fighter plane of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) crashed on Thursday near the port city of Karachi, but the pilot ejected safely.
PAKISTAN AL-QAIDA VOA 15 Oct 2003 -- Pakistan says it killed one of al-Qaida's top leaders in its operation against the terror network earlier this month.
PAKISTAN/INDIA/ KASHMIR VOA 15 Oct 2003 -- Pakistan says Indian troops have carried out "unprovoked" artillery shelling across the disputed Kashmir border, killing at least 11-civilians. Senior Pakistani military officials say the firing has raised tensions in the region.
Pakistan troops for Iraq under UN: Minister IRNA 15 Oct 2003 -- Pakistani troops would be sent to Iraq under UN or OIC cover and a decision would be made after taking the parliament into confidence, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Wednesday.
PAKISTAN MISSILE TEST VOA 14 Oct 2003 -- Pakistan says it conducted the last in a series of three ballistic-missile tests Tuesday, in an effort to beef up its arsenal. The Pakistani military rejects outside claims of an arms race with rival India.
PAKISTAN/MISSILE TEST VOA 08 Oct 2003-- Pakistan says it has successfully tested a medium range missile, which can carry both conventional and nuclear weapons
Pakistan: Top U.S. Envoy Discusses Antiterrorism Campaign With Musharraf RFE/RL 06 Oct 2003 -- U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage is in Pakistan today for talks that focused on the campaign against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. Armitage also discussed concerns about the stability of a 6-month-old peace initiative between Islamabad and India.
US CENTCOM chief meets Musharraf IRNA 06 Oct 2003 -- The commander of the US Central Command, Gen John P. Abizaid Monday met Pakistan`s President General Pervez Musharraf and discussed with him regional situation, official sources said.
Pak conveys concerns to US over regional arms imbalance: spokesman IRNA 06 Oct 2003 -- Pakistan has raised the issue of conventional arms imbalance in the region during talks with the US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman said on Monday.
US CENTCOM chief in Pakistan to discuss despatch of troops IRNA 06 Oct 2003 -- Commander of the US CENTCOM General John P. Abizaid who arrived here Sunday on a two day official visit is scheduled to call on Pakistan`s President General Pervez Musharraf.
Pakistan .to get 60 US copters by December IRNA 04 Oct 2003 -- The United States would sell 60 attack helicopters to Pakistan by December, local media reported Saturday. According to the daily Dawn, the Bush administration had given approval to sale of the helicopters to Islamabad.
More .Pak troops deployed on Afghan border - press IRNA 04 Oct 2003 -- Pakistan has deployed more troops close to the border with Afghanistan in a bid to check elements of Al-Qaeda and Taliban.
Detained al-Qaeda suspects `Uzbeks, Chechens, Afghans`: Pakistan IRNA 04 Oct 2003 -- Pakistan`s intelligence agencies` preliminary investigation has revealed that `Uzbeks, Chechens and Afghans` are among al-Qaeda suspects held during the army operation in South Waziristan Agency on Thursday, according to press reports.
Pak intelligence agencies quiz 18 detained Al-Qaeda suspects IRNA 04 Oct 2003 -- The Pakistani intelligence agencies began interrogation of 18 Al-Qaeda suspects as the army ended its largest operation in tribal area of the country on Friday.
PAK / MISSILE TEST VOA 03 Oct 2003-- Pakistan says it has successfully tested a short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile that can carry nuclear weapons.
Pakistan to carry out more missile tests: Pakistan Army IRNA 03 Oct 2003 -- Pakistan would carry out more missile tests to validate its indigenously developed defence system in the coming few days, spokesman Major General Shaukat Sultan said Friday.
PAKISTAN / AL-QAIDA VOA 02 Oct 2003-- Pakistani troops have killed at least 12 suspected al-Qaida militants and arrested a dozen others in their largest offensive against the international terrorist network. At least one Pakistani soldier has been killed and two have been injured by the fighting in a rugged tribal region, known as Angor Adda, near the border with Afghanistan
PAKISTAN/U-S VOA 02 Oct 2003-- Pakistani Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali says that his country is eager to continue the fight against terrorism, but that the United States must also consider Islamabad's needs in the process. During an address in Washington, Thursday, Mr. Jamali also called for the removal of U-S trade barriers on Pakistani goods.
September
US. agrees to Pakistan`s required weapons` list IRNA 30 Sep 2003 -- The US defense department has agreed to the list of all the defence procurement items given by Pakistan.
Pakistani fighter plane crashes near Karachi IRNA 30 Sep 2003 -- A French-made Mirage fighter of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) crashed near the port city of Karachi on Tuesday, a PAF spokesman said.
Joint Statement on U.S.-Pakistan Defense Consultative Group 24 Sep 2003 -- The U.S. – Pakistan Defense Consultative Group (DCG), met Sept. 15-18 in Washington, D.C. The meeting was co-chaired by U.S. Under Secretary of Defense Douglas J. Feith and Pakistani Defense Secretary retired Lt. Gen.Hamid Nawaz Khan.
PAKISTAN ECONOMY VOA 23 Sept 2003-- Pakistan is in the midst of an explosion in economic growth. Despite the recent slump in the global economy, Pakistanis have managed to boost exports while keeping their inflation rate down and their currency stable
PAKISTAN/TERROR/ARRESTS VOA 22 Sept 2003-- Authorities in Pakistan are still questioning 15 Southeast Asian Islamic students, who were detained in the southern city of Karachi. Pakistani officials suspect the men have links with terrorist groups
PAKISTAN / U-S SNOW VOA 19 Sept 2003-- U-S Treasury Secretary John Snow says Pakistan has made significant progress in cracking down on terrorist finances entering its borders.
PAKISTAN/INDIA VOA 17 Sept 2003-- Pakistan says Foreign Minister Khursheed Kasuri has dropped plans to visit India next month after officials in New Delhi made it clear the Pakistani minister would not be welcome
PAKISTAN U-S ARMS VOA 16 Sept 2003-- Pakistan and the United States are slated to begin talks this week on arms sales, with Washington now ready to loosen its long-standing ban on sales of important military equipment to Pakistan
Pak-US defence talks on Sept 15: ministry IRNA 13 Sep 2003 -- A 14-member Pakistani defense delegation will leave for Washington Sunday to take part in the 15th meeting of Pak-US Defense Consultative Group which will be held in Washington from 15-18 September 2003.
Pakistan to plead for US conventional weapons IRNA 07 Sep 2003 -- Top Pakistan and American defence officials will meet in Washington next week to discuss defence cooperation and to review Islamabad request for US conventional weapons, sources said Sunday.
Pakistan`s defence made impregnable: Musharraf IRNA 06 Sep 2003 -- Pakistan`s President General Pervez Musharraf said on Saturday the nation`s defence has been made "impregnable", official APP news agency reported.
Pakistan Defense Ministry clarifies Dlrs 9b arms sale report IRNA 05 Sep 2003 -- Pakistan will never indulge in an arms race and will buy only those items necessary to keep strategic balance in the region, said a report by the official APP news agency on Thursday.
August
Pakistan, India talks remain inconclusive IRNA 28 Aug 2003 -- Civil aviation officials from Pakistan and India could not reach any decision to resume air links between the two countries, according to a joint statement.
Pakistan troops leave for Turkey to participate in joint exercise IRNA 31 Aug 2003 -- A batch of Special Service Group of Pakistan Army was despatched to Turkey Sunday to participate in Pakistan-Turkey Special Forces Platoon Level Joint Exercise commencing Monday.
Pakistan to launch indigenous-made aircrfat in 4 days IRNA 30 Aug 2003 -- Pakistan indigenously manufactured JF-17 fighter aircraft with the Chinese cooperation is set for its maiden flight within next three or four days, air force officials said Saturday.
One killed in mortar shelling along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir IRNA 30 Aug 2003 -- One person has been killed in heavy mortar shelling by Pakistani troops in some sectors of Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu since Friday night, official sources said on Saturday.
Pak MP for Iran`s role in resumption of Islamabad-News Delhi talks IRNA 30 Aug 2003 -- A member of Pakistani Parliament on Saturday said Iran should play a facilitator role in resumption of Pakistan-India dialogue on long-standing Kashmir issue.
Pakistan may buy F-16, Mirage aircraft -- daily IRNA 30 Aug 2003 -- Pakistan may purchase F-16 and Mirage aircraft from a Middle Eastern country and Belgium, a local newspaper reported on Saturday.
Pakistan supports Iran`s peaceful nuclear programme: Kasuri IRNA 29 Aug 2003 -- Pakistan Friday supported Iran nuclear programme and rejected as baseless and motivated reports that Islamabad has helped Iranian nuclear programme.
Musharraf, Kharrazi exchange views on Iran-Pak relations IRNA 29 Aug 2003 -- President General Pervez Musharraf on Friday said Pakistan was keen to further enhance relations with Iran, saying both the countries should look towards a bright future.
PAKISTAN/IRAN/NUCLEAR VOA 29 Aug 2003 -- Top officials from Pakistan and Iran have again denied allegations that the two countries are cooperating in the field of nuclear technology.
PAKISTAN-INDIA/AVIATION VOA 28 Aug 2003 -- Talks to restore direct air service between India and Pakistan ended Thursday without an agreement, but with both sides agreeing to continue discussions. Observers see a deal in the near future as almost certain, given the high economic costs of the suspension.
PAKISTAN INDIA VOA 27 Aug 2003 -- India and Pakistan are moving ahead to improve relations, despite harsh words over Monday's fatal bombings in Bombay. Talks to restore air links between the two countries are under way.
Pak, India to negotiate air link restoration on Wednesday IRNA 26 Aug 2003 -- Civil aviation officials from Pakistan and India are set to meet here on Wednesday to discuss resumption of air links between the two countries, reports said.
Kashmiri leader wants Pakistan to join talks IRNA 25 Aug 2003 -- Kashmir`s All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Chairman Maulana Abbas Ansari said he never gave any statement to keep Pakistan out of first phase of dialogue between India and APHC.
PAKISTAN/POLITICS VOA 21 Aug 2003 -- Opposition lawmakers in Pakistan vow to continue their fight against controversial constitutional changes introduced by President Pervez Musharraf.
PAKISTAN US TERROR FORCE VOA 20 Aug 2003 -- Pakistan is forming a new anti-terrorism force with the help of the U-S government. The Pakistani war on terror is reaping unexpected benefits in the country's tribal region.
Pakistan wants to buy F-16s from Belgium IRNA 19 Aug 2003 -- Pakistan wants to buy as yet an unknown number of F-16 jet fighter planes from Belgium, the Flemish-langage daily ``De Morgen`` reported Tuesday.
PAKISTAN/INDIA VOA 18 Aug 2003 -- Pakistan is accusing India of training fighters to carry out acts of terrorism in Pakistan.
INDIA/PAKISTAN VOA 13 Aug 2003 -- Separatist groups in Indian Kashmir have criticized India's rejection of a call by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf for a cease-fire along the disputed Kashmir border. Violence in the region continues, with two more people killed and 30 wounded in separate attacks blamed on Islamic militants.
Pakistan/India: Despite Islamabad Peace Conference, New Delhi Rejects Talks On Kashmir RFE/RL 12 Aug 2003 -- Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf has been meeting today with Indian lawmakers after an unofficial conference in Islamabad that saw representatives from both countries call for peace. But India is rejecting calls from Pakistan for an official dialogue on the status of the divided region of Kashmir.
PAKISTAN/INDIA VOA 12 Aug 2003 -- In the latest step toward improving relations with India, Pakistan has called for a ceasefire along the disputed Kashmir border, known as the Line of Control.
PAKISTAN/INDIA VOA 11 Aug 2003 -- Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has repeated a call for a peaceful settlement of his country's decades-old dispute with India over the region of Kashmir. AThe Pakistani leader also welcomed similar comments from across the border.
No nuke assistance to Iran: Pakistan IRNA 06 Aug 2003 -- Pakistan has rejected as "completely false, irresponsible and motivated" a US media report alleging Pakistani assistance to Iran in the latter's alleged enrichment program.
PAKISTAN/INDIA/GOODWILL VOA 10 Aug 2003 -- Lawmakers and intellectuals from India and Pakistan are attending a two-day goodwill conference in Islamabad. The conference heard strong calls for an end to conflict between South Asia's nuclear-armed neighbors.
INDIA / PAKISTAN / GOODWILL VOA 09 Aug 2003 -- A large delegation of Indian parliamentarians and journalists is visiting Pakistan, as another move toward reconciliation between the two South Asian neighbors. This is the latest in a series of non-official visits between the two countries.
INDIA / PAKISTAN GIRL VOA 01 Aug 2003 -- A two-year-old Pakistani girl left India today (Friday) to return home, after undergoing successful open heart surgery in the southern Indian city of Bangalore. The little girl has become a symbol of improving relations between India and Pakistan.
July
Annan ‘deeply concerned’ at increase in violence in Kashmir UN News Centre 23 Jul 2003 -- United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today voiced deep concern over recent terrorist acts in Kashmir and urged India and Pakistan to continue their recent efforts to resolve their differences peacefully.
India, Pakistan Discuss Security Issues VOA News 23 Jul 2003 -- India's defense minister has held talks with senior military officials in Indian-controlled Kashmir to discuss security, in light of two days of violence. His visit comes after suspected Islamic militants launched separate attacks against an Indian army camp and Hindu pilgrims, killing 15 people, including a senior military officer.
INDIA / PAKISTAN VOA 22 Jul 2003 -- A senior Pakistani politician, Maulana Fazl-ur Rehman, is wrapping up a week-long visit to India. The Pakistani leader has called for peace between the South Asian rivals.
PAKISTAN/INDIA AMBASSADOR VOA 15 Jul 2003 -- India's new ambassador to Islamabad has arrived in Pakistan (Tuesday) to take up his position, restoring full diplomatic relations between the two rival nations after a gap of 18-months.
PAKISTAN / INDIA / BUS VOA 11 Jul 2003 -- Passenger bus service between India and Pakistan has resumed after a gap of 18 months, sparking further hopes of an end to decades of enmity between the South Asian nations.
SOUTHASIA/SUMMIT VOA 10 Jul 2003 -- South Asian countries have agreed to hold a regional summit in Pakistan in January. The long-delayed gathering is seen as an opportunity for an informal meeting between leaders from India and Pakistan to discuss their strained relations.
Pakistan to Host South Asian Summit VOA News 10 Jul 2003 -- South Asian countries have agreed to hold a regional summit in Pakistan in January. The long-delayed gathering is seen as an opportunity for an informal meeting between leaders from India and Pakistan to discuss their strained relations.
AFGHAN PROTEST VOA 08 Jul 2003 -- Pakistan has closed its embassy in Afghanistan after a group of Afghans attacked and ransacked the premises. Afghanistan government officials have condemned the attack and President Hamid Karzai has called Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to apologize.
Pakistan Closes Embassy in Afghanistan Amid Protests, Unrest VOA News 08 Jul 2003 -- Pakistan has closed its embassy in Afghanistan after a group of Afghans attacked and ransacked the premises. Afghanistan government officials have condemned the attack and President Hamid Karzai has called Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf to apologize.
Afghanistan: Pakistan Closes Kabul Embassy After Attack RFE/L 08 Jul 2003 -- Pakistan closed its embassy in Kabul today after it was attacked by a crowd protesting alleged incursions by Pakistani forces into Afghanistan.
PAK / INDIA BUS VOA 07 Jul 2003 -- Passenger buses are set to resume traveling between India and Pakistan later this week, after a suspension of more than 18-months. The development is another step in building trust and moving towards peace talks between the two rival south Asian nations.
INDIA / PAKISTAN TRADE VOA 07 Jul 2003 -- A 100-member business delegation from Pakistan is in India to discuss boosting trade during the thaw in political hostilities. Delegates are hoping trade can help solve political problems, rather than be held hostage to them.
Pakistani Trade Delegation Visits India VOA News 07 Jul 2003 -- A 100-member business delegation from Pakistan is in India to discuss boosting trade during the thaw in political hostilities. The delegates are hoping trade can help solve political problems, rather than be held hostage to them.
Pakistani Police Detain Militants in Mosque Shooting Probe VOA News 06 Jul 2003 -- Pakistani police say they are detaining suspected militants in connection with an attack on a Shiite mosque, which killed at least 47 people. But authorities have not ruled out foreign involvement.
PAKISTAN MOSQUE VOA 06 Jul 2003 -- Pakistani police say they are detaining suspected militants in connection with an attack on a Shiite mosque, which killed at least 47 people. But authorities have not ruled out foreign involvement.
PAKISTAN / QUETTA BOMBING VOA 05 Jul 2003 -- As the victims of a bomb attack on a Pakistan mosque were being buried in the city of Quetta, President Pervez Musharraf called the people who bombed the mosque a disgrace to Islam.
Pakistan's President Condemns Quetta Mosque Attack VOA News 05 Jul 2003 -- As the victims of a bomb attack on a Pakistan mosque were being buried in the city of Quetta, President Pervez Musharraf called the people who bombed the mosque a disgrace to Islam.
Mass Funeral Held for Victims of Pakistan Mosque Attack VOA News 05 Jul 2003 -- Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf is calling the terrorists responsible for Friday's deadly mosque attack a disgrace to Islam, as friends and family of the victims mourn the dead.
QUETTA/BOMBING VOA 05 Jul 2003 -- In Pakistan, army troops are patrolling the streets of the southwestern city of Quetta, where at least 44 people died and dozens of others were injured in an attack on a Shi'ite Muslim mosque.
QUETTA/BOMBING VOA 04 Jul 2003 -- In Pakistan, army troops are patrolling the streets of the southwestern city of Quetta, where nearly 40 people died and dozens of others were injured in an attack on a Shi'ite Muslim mosque.
Army troops Patrol Streets of Quetta, Southwestern Pakistan, After Mosque Bombing VOA News 04 Jul 2003 -- In Pakistan, army troops are patrolling the streets of the southwestern city of Quetta, where nearly 40 people died and dozens of others were injured in an attack on a Shi'ite Muslim mosque.
INDIA/PAKISTAN/TRADE VOA 04 Jul 2003 -- A group of Pakistani business leaders is on a six-day visit to India to revive trade ties. The visit comes amid a thaw in relations between the South Asian rivals.
Violent Protests Follow Attack on Pakistani Mosque VOA News 04 Jul 2003 -- Senior Pakistani officials say at least 30 people are dead and 50 injured, after an attack on a Shi'ite mosque in the Pakistan province of Baluchistan. Violent protests have broken out over the killings, prompting a police clampdown on the city.
QUETTA/BOMBING VOA 04 Jul 2003 -- Senior Pakistani officials say at least 30 people are dead and 50 injured, after an attack on a Shi'ite mosque in the Pakistan province of Baluchistan. Violent protests have broken out over the killings, prompting a police clampdown on the city.
At Least 30 Killed in Quetta Mosque Blast VOA News 04 Jul 2003 -- Pakistan's southwestern city of Quetta has been placed under curfew after an explosion at a Shiite Muslim mosque killed at least 30 people and Shiite mobs took to the streets to protest.
Germany to Resume Sales of Military Supplies to Pakistan VOA News 02 Jul 2003 -- Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf says Germany has agreed to lift a ban on the sale of military parts, allowing for imports of air force radar components. The move is the latest chapter in Pakistan's struggle for a military edge over rival India.
PAKISTAN GERMANY ARMS VOA 02 Jul 2003 -- Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf says Germany has agreed to lift a ban on the sale of military parts, allowing for imports of air force radar components. The move is the latest chapter in Pakistan's struggle for a military edge over rival India.
EDITORIAL: PAKISTAN STRIKES AT TERRORISM VOA 01 Jul 2003 -- Police in Pakistan have arrested five members, including a regional leader, of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi [lash-kahr-ee jong-VEE] terrorist group. A police spokesman said the terrorists had a list of prominent Pakistani Shia Muslims marked for assassination.
June
MUSHARRAF ON AFGHANISTAN VOA 30 Jun 2003 -- Beyond the capital of Kabul, much of Afghanistan remains out of the control of the central government. Regional warlords, defiant of President Karzai still maintain formidable power and resources, adding to the instability of a nation racked by over 20 years of war. Neighboring countries -- among them Pakistan -- are watching the situation closely.
PAKISTAN-INDIA VOA 30 Jun 2003 -- For the first time in over a year, a Pakistani diplomatic representative to India is setting up office in New Delhi.
Pakistani Diplomat Sets Up Office in India VOA News 30 Jun 2003 -- For the first time in over a year, a Pakistani diplomatic representative to India is setting up office in New Delhi.
PAKISTAN / TERROR VOA 30 Jun 2003 -- A Pakistani court has sentenced three men to death for orchestrating a suicide car-bombing last year, which killed 11 French engineers in the port city of Karachi. The defense team is already planning an appeal.
3 Pakistanis Sentenced to Death in 2002 Karachi Attack VOA News 30 Jun 2003 -- A Pakistani court has sentenced three men to death for orchestrating a suicide car-bombing last year, which killed 11 French engineers in the port city of Karachi. The defense team is already planning an appeal.
Pakistani Court Orders Death for 3 Militants VOA News 30 Jun 2003 -- A Pakistani court has sentenced three Islamic militants to death for organizing a suicide attack that killed 11 French engineers last year. An anti-terrorism court in Karachi handed down the sentences today (Monday) to Pakistanis Asif Zahir and Bashir Ahmed, along with Mohammad Sohail, who remains at large.
PAKISTAN/POL VOA 28 Jun 2003 -- Pakistan's opposition has failed to push through a no-confidence motion against the speaker of the National Assembly. But opposition parties are still determined to fight what they say is President Pervez Musharraf's illegal manipulation of Pakistani law.
Pakistan No-Confidence Vote Fails VOA News 28 Jun 2003 -- Pakistan's opposition has failed to push through a no-confidence motion against the speaker of the National Assembly. But, opposition parties are still determined to fight what they say is President Pervez Musharraf's illegal manipulation of Pakistani law.
Pakistan: Musharraf Urges U.S. To Tackle Terrorism's 'Root Causes' RFE/L 27 Jun 2003 -- Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, a key ally in the U.S. war on terrorism, was rewarded for his efforts this week with a major U.S. aid package for Islamabad's armed forces and economy. Despite the reward, Musharraf used his visit to Washington to press the Bush administration to address not only the symptoms of Islamic terrorism but what he called its "root causes."
Pakistan: South Asia Expert Speaks About Significance Of U.S. Aid Package To Islamabad RFE/L 27 Jun 2003 -- On the occasion of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's visit to Washington this week, RFE/RL spoke with Stephen Cohen, a former U.S. diplomat considered to be one of the U.S.'s top experts on South Asia. A senior fellow with the Brookings Institution, a Washington think tank, Cohen has written books on the Indian and Pakistani militaries and is working on a study of the effects of Pakistan's development on its neighbors and the United States.
President Musharraf Seeks Enlightened, Moderate Pakistan Washington File 26 Jun 2003 -- In his June 25 address to the U.S. Institute of Peace, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf outlined his goals for the future of Pakistan: a country at peace, strengthened by democracy, with economic development, and a strong friendship with the United States.
PAKISTAN/AFGHAN REFUGEES VOA 26 Jun 2003 -- Intense fighting along the Afghan-Pakistani border is forcing the United Nations to resettle refugees living the area. While some will now return to Afghanistan, other refugees are waiting for the Afghan economy to improve.
Fighting on Afghan-Pakistani Border Forces Resettling of Refugees VOA News 26 Jun 2003 -- Intense fighting along the Afghan-Pakistani border is forcing the United Nations to resettle refugees living the area. While some will now return to Afghanistan, other refugees are waiting for the Afghan economy to improve.
Musharraf: Pakistani-US Relations Will Continue to Improve VOA News 26 Jun 2003 -- In just a few years, Pakistan has gone from international pariah to a close U.S. ally in the global war against terrorism. Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf detailed Islamabad's willingness to cooperate with Washington during his fourth visit to the United States since September 11, 2001.
PAKISTAN / U-S VOA 25 Jun 2003 -- In just a few years, Pakistan has gone from international pariah to a close U-S ally in the global war against terrorism. Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf detailed Islamabad's willingness to cooperate with Washington during his fourth visit to the United States since September 11th,2001.
Transcript: Commitment Seen to New Relationship between U.S., Pakistan Washington File 24 Jun 2003 -- A senior Bush administration official described President Bush's June 24 meeting with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf as "historic," because, he said, the two leaders made a long-term commitment to build a fundamentally new relationship between the two countries.
Bush-Musharraf Talks Focus on Security and Economic Expansion Washington File 24 Jun 2003 -- President Bush praised Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf as a "courageous leader and friend of the United States," as the two leaders emerged from their June 24 discussions at the presidential retreat at Camp David, Maryland.
BUSH PAKISTAN VOA 24 Jun 2003 -- President Bush has announced a three-billion-dollar package of military and economic aid for Pakistan, a key ally in the war on terrorism. The announcement came after talks with Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf at Camp David, the U-S presidential retreat near Washington.
U.S., Pakistan Presidents Agree to Continue Fight Against Terrorism AFPS 24 Jun 2003 -- Calling him a "courageous leader and friend to the United States," President Bush thanked Pakistan President Perves Musharraf for assisting the United States in its war on terrorism.
Bush Announces $3 Billion Aid Package for Pakistan VOA News 24 Jun 2003 -- U.S. President George W. Bush says he will work with Congress to assemble a $3 billion aid package for Pakistan, a key U.S. ally in the war on terrorism.
PAKISTAN/U-S VOA 24 Jun 2003 -- Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is meeting with President Bush in the United States (Tuesday). Senior Pakistani officials say the two leaders will focus on enhancing economic and defense cooperation as well as Pakistan's strained relations with neighboring India.
Bush, Musharraf to Examine Economic, Defense Ties VOA News 24 Jun 2003 -- Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is meeting with President Bush in the United States Tuesday. Senior Pakistani officials say the two leaders will focus on enhancing economic and defense cooperation as well as Pakistan's strained relations with neighboring India.
Bush, Musharraf Discuss War on Terror VOA News 24 Jun 2003 -- American President George W. Bush is meeting with visiting Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, at Camp David, the U.S. presidential retreat near Washington.
BUSH PAKISTAN OVERNIGHTER VOA 23 Jun 2003 -- President Bush meets today (Tuesday) with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. They will confer at Camp David, the U-S presidential retreat near Washington.
PAKISTAN / CONSTITUTION VOA 20 Jun 2003 -- Opposition parties in Pakistan say they are filing a no-confidence motion against the Parliament's speaker, the latest in their moves to break the deadlock in the nation's constitutional crisis. The opposition in Pakistan is growing impatient since the government has so far refused to discuss changes it made to constitution.
Indian Lawmakers Travel to Pakistan on Peace Mission VOA 17 Jun 2003 -- A delegation of Indian lawmakers is going to Pakistan Tuesday for a week-long discussion of relations between the two longtime rivals. The visit is the latest in a series of tentative moves toward peace.
PAKISTAN-INDIA VOA 17 Jun 2003 -- A delegation of Indian lawmakers is going to Pakistan Tuesday for a week-long discussion of relations between the two longtime rivals. The visit is the latest in a series of tentative moves toward peace.
Pakistan to Seek More US Financial Assistance VOA 16 Jun 2003 -- Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf says he plans to seek more financial assistance from the United States when he visits Washington next week.
PAKISTAN POLITICS VOA 10 Jun 2003 -- Pakistan's parliamentary opposition is boycotting a key budget debate to demand that President Pervez Musharraf loosen his grip on power. The lawmakers want the president to give up his role as military chief and cancel changes he made to the Constitution.
PAKISTAN MUSHARRAF VOA 16 Jun 2003 -- Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf says he plans to seek more financial assistance from the United States when he visits Washington next week.
PAKISTAN / ISLAM VOA 02 Jun 2003 -- The parliament in Pakistan's North-West Frontier province has approved legislation to make Sharia -- or Islamic teachings -- the governing law in the region. An alliance of six hard-line Islamic parties rules the province that borders Afghanistan.
PAKISTAN / INDIA VOA 02 Jun 2003 -- Pakistan's first envoy to India in more than a year says he will be going to New Delhi with the expectation that the two countries will soon begin talks to resolve their differences.
May
Pakistan not to slash nuclear program, says defense minister IRNA 28 May 2003 -- Pakistan defense minister Wednesday stated that Pakistan would never slash its nuclear program and said all needs of the armed forces would be fulfilled.
PAKISTAN / INDIA VOA 21 May 2003 -- Pakistan says it is hopeful that peace talks with India to settle the long-running dispute over Kashmir will resume soon. Both the South Asian rivals have taken tentative steps toward dialogue after a nearly two-year stand off, but they are keeping quiet about when face-to-face talks will take place.
INDIA-PAKISTAN THAW VOA 20 May 2003 -- After months of aggressive rhetoric, initiatives by both India and Pakistan have given rise to fresh hopes for peace between the south Asian neighbors. Many analysts caution there is still a long way to go yet before peace is achieved but they agree that the situation is far better than it was last year when the two countries were at the brink of war.
PAKISTAN / INDIA PRISONERS VOA 18 May 2003 -- Pakistan has released 20 Indian prisoners as a goodwill gesture. Pakistan and India have been taking positive steps in recent weeks, raising hopes that bilateral peace talks may resume.
EDITORIAL: ARMITAGE ON INDIA, PAKISTAN VOA 15 May 2003 -- Relations between India and Pakistan appear to be improving. In April, Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee [AT-uhl bee-HAH-ree VAHJ-pay-ee] said that Indians "want friendship and brotherhood with our [Pakistani] neighbors." After Pakistan responded favorably, the two countries moved to renew diplomatic and transportation links. Relations had been broken in December 2001 after an attack by Kashmiri terrorists on the Indian parliament. The United States is hopeful that India and Pakistan can begin to move ahead on engagement to resolve their differences.
PAKISTAN ARMITAGE VOA 08 May 2003 -- Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage is in Pakistan, saying the United States hopes recent peace moves between India and Pakistan will lead to further dialogue for the nuclear rivals.
Boucher Condemns Violence in Kashmir Washington File 07 May 2003 -- In response to recent clashes in the disputed territory of Kashmir, State Department Spokesman Richard Boucher repeated that violence "will not solve Kashmir's problems," and welcomed recent moves towards a dialogue between the governments of India and Pakistan.
ARMITAGE / SOUTH ASIA UPDATE VOA 07 May 2003 -- Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage has arrived in Islamabad as part of Washington's ongoing efforts to encourage the peace dialogue between India and Pakistan. Mr. Armitage will travel to New Delhi later this week for similar talks with Indian leaders.
INDIA-PAKISTAN VOA 06 May 2003 -- Encouraging diplomatic news in south Asia. Pakistan has agreed to India's offer last week to resume full diplomatic relations and restore transportation links.
PAKISTAN / INDIA VOA 06 May 2003 -- Pakistan says it has decided to restore full diplomatic relations and transportation links with rival India in response to similar measures announced by New Delhi last week. Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee of India last month said he wants to establish permanent peace with Pakistan before he dies.
Annan welcomes steps by India and Pakistan to east tensions, improve relations UN News Centre 06 May 2003 -- The United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, today warmly welcomed the series of reciprocal steps India and Pakistan have recently taken to ease tensions and improve bilateral relations.
PAKISTAN / INDIA VOA 06 May 2003 -- Hopes are running high for the resumption of a serious dialogue between India and Pakistan, and some observers say that pressure by Washington helped push the two toward new talks. Analysts say quick progress should not be expected, especially on the sensitive issue of Kashmir, which is the major cause of military tension in South Asia.
ARMITAGE / SOUTH ASIA VOA 05 May 2003 -- Secretary of State Colin Powell has sent his deputy, Richard Armitage, on a mission to South Asia aimed at encouraging India and Pakistan to continue to work together in solving disputes. Mr. Powell told reporters Monday it is a "moment of opportunity" to ease tension between the two regional powers.
PAKISTAN/INDIA RELATIONS VOA 05 May 2003 -- Pakistan says it has received what it describes as a positive reply to Prime Minister Zafarullah Jamali's invitation for his Indian counterpart, Atal Behari Vajpayee, to visit Islamabad.
INDIA/PAKISTAN VOA 03 May 2003 -- Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee has reacted cautiously to a formal invitation from his Pakistani counterpart for talks to resolve the differences between the two countries. The invitation was made as part of recent peace initiatives between the two hostile neighbors.
INDIA PAKISTAN VOA 02 May 2003-- India says it will re-establish full diplomatic ties with Pakistan and restore air flights between the two countries
April
PAKISTAN/INDIA RELATIONS VOA 29 Apr 2003 -- The latest peace overtures from India and Pakistan signal the first easing of tensions since they came close to war last year. Although it is not clear when, or if, talks will take place, analysts say there is hope the rival South Asian nations can move forward on practical issues such as restoring transport links and diplomatic relations.
PAK/INDIA/TALKS VOA 28 Apr 2003 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali has telephoned his Indian counterpart Atal Behari Vajpayee to discuss ways to improve strained relations between the two countries. The call follows a conditional offer of dialogue earlier this month by New Delhi.
PAKISTAN / KARZAI VOA 23 Apr 2003 -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai has ended a visit to Islamabad, after talking with Pakistan leaders on ways to root out terrorism in Afghanistan, and improve bilateral economic ties.
PAKISTAN / KARZAI VOA 22 Apr 2003 -- Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai says Pakistan is working closely with his government to address shared security problems.
PAKISTAN/INDIA/TALKS VOA 21 Apr 2003 -- Pakistan says it is ready to hold peace talks with India at any level and at any time, without conditions. The statement comes in response to the Indian prime minister's assertion that New Delhi is prepared to hold a dialogue with Pakistan, but only if Islamabad ends support for Islamic rebel groups waging a separatist insurgency in Kashmir.
PAKISTAN KARZAI SCENESETTER VOA 21 Apr 2003 -- Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai starts a two-day visit Tuesday to neighboring Pakistan. The U-S-backed leader is making the trip amid allegations of renewed Pakistani support for remnants of the former Taleban government.
PAKISTAN / U-S / INDIA VOA 10 Apr 2003 -- U-S Secretary of State Colin Powell says Washington will remain engaged in efforts to ease tensions between India and Pakistan. But Mr. Powell says there are no parallels between the situation in South Asia and Iraq.
PAK / U-S LOAN VOA 05 Apr 2003 -- The United States has formally forgiven one- billion dollars worth of loans to Pakistan, a reward for Pakistan's cooperation in the global war against terrorism.
PAK / NUCLEAR VOA 03 Apr 2003 -- Pakistan has taken issue with the imposition of U-S sanctions against a research laboratory accused of weapons proliferation, but there are continuing concerns in the United States that Pakistani nuclear technology could end up in the wrong hands.
PAKISTAN/U-S/NUCLEAR VOA 03 Apr 2003 -- In an interview with V-O-A, Pakistan's foreign minister denies that Islamabad has cooperated with another country in exchanging weapons technology. Kurshid Mahmud Kasuri's comments come a few days after the United States imposed sanctions on North Korea and a Pakistani research company for allegedly receiving nuclear-capable missiles from North Korea, in exchange for nuclear technology.
U.S. Imposes Penalties on North Korean, Pakistani Entities Washington File 01 Apr 2003 -- The State Department released a statement April 1 explaining penalties imposed March 24 on North Korean and Pakistani entities under U.S. missile sanctions law.
March
US / KOREA / PAKISTAN VOA 31 Mar 2003 -- The United States has imposed sanctions against North Korea and a Pakistani company for an alleged barter deal involving the transfer of North Korean ballistic missiles to Pakistan, in exchange for nuclear technology.
INDIA/PAKISTAN VOA 26 Mar 2003 -- India has accused Pakistan of being involved in recent militant attacks in Indian Kashmir, including the killings of 24 Hindus earlier this week. New Delhi says it will use strength and resolve in dealing with Islamabad.
PAKISTAN MISSILE VOA 26 Mar 2003 -- Pakistan says it has successfully tested a short-range nuclear-capable missile, just hours after rival India conducted a similar test.
CHINA-PAKISTAN VOA 25 Mar 2003 -- Pakistan's prime minister, on a state visit to Beijing, has signed several agreements to boost cooperation with China. Chinese leaders also have used the occasion to call for an end to the U-S-led war on Iraq.
PAKISTAN HUMAN RIGHTS VOA 18 Mar 2003 -- Human-rights activists in Pakistan are warning they believe a U-S led military action against Iraq is likely to fuel extremism and repression in Pakistan.
PAKISTAN SOUTHWEST ASIA AND TERRORISM VOA 14 Mar 2003 --Pakistan scored a major victory in the war on terrorism when security forces nabbed Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the most important al-Qaida terrorist captured so far. Khalid Shaikh Mohammed was the "details man" behind the September 11th, 2001, attacks on the United States and a slew of other al-Qaida attacks. He was arrested in the city of Rawalpindi in an early morning raid and was soon transferred into U-S custody. And yet, in contrast to this high profile cooperation in fighting terrorism, Islamic extremism appears to be growing in Pakistan.
Text: President Bush Waives Coup-Related Sanctions on Pakistan Washington File 14 Mar 2003 -- On March 14, the White House issued a Presidential Determination waiving coup-related sanctions on Pakistan. Public Law 107-57 gives the President two-year waiver authority to lift sanctions on foreign assistance imposed upon Pakistan following the 1999 military coup if he determines that such a waiver would facilitate the transition to democratic rule in Pakistan and is important to U.S. efforts to combat international terrorism.
Text: Pakistan's Prime Minister Jamali To Visit Washington Washington File 14 Mar 2003 -- Text: Pakistan's Prime Minister Jamali To Visit Washington
BUSH PAKISTAN SANCTIONS VOA 14 Mar 2003 -- President Bush Friday lifted sanctions against Pakistan that were imposed following the 1999 bloodless coup that brought President Pervez Musharraf to power.
February
PAKISTAN/AFGHAN/CRASH VOA 24 Feb 2003 -- A chartered Cessna aircraft carrying an Afghan minister and seven other people has crashed in southern Pakistan. All the people on board are believed to have died..
PAKISTAN/ATTACK VOA 22 Feb 2003 -- Unidentified gunmen have shot dead at least nine worshipers and wounded several others in a mosque in Pakistan's largest city, Karachi.
PAKISTAN CRASH VOA 20 Feb 2003 -- Pakistan's Air Force chief and 16 others have died in a plane crash in the Northwest of the country.
PAKISTAN AND THE I-N-S VOA 19 Feb 2003 -- Pakistan is one of 24 Islamic countries whose male nationals are required by a new U-S Immigration and Naturalization Service (I-N-S) anti-terror policy to register with the agency or risk being deported. Pakistan argues it's an ally of the United States and wants its nationals exempted from registering.
INDIA/PAKISTAN VOA 18 Feb 2003 -- India and Pakistan are replacing senior diplomats expelled by the two countries recently. But the move does not signal a thaw in the icy relations between the South Asian rivals.
PAKISTAN / U-S / COURT VOA 17 Feb 2003 -- An appeals court in Pakistan has thrown out the death sentences of two men who had been convicted of killing four Americans in the southern city of Karachi five years ago.
PAKISTAN / IRAQ VOA 17 Feb 2003 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali begins a country-wide tour Tuesday to try to build a national consensus on policy toward Iraq. There are fears possible military action against Iraq could trigger domestic unrest in the Muslim nation.
CONGRESS/PAKISTAN/IMMIGRANTS VOA 13 Feb 2003 -- A U-S Congressman has introduced legislation to prevent the deportation of a Pakistani woman and her four daughters. The woman's husband had been killed in an incident attributed to an anti-Muslim backlash after the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States.
INDIA / PAKISTAN VOA 08 Feb 2003 -- India on Saturday ordered Pakistan's top envoy in New Delhi to leave the country, after accusing him of providing funds to Kashmiri separatists. Islamabad retaliated quickly, ordering the top Indian envoy out of Pakistan.
RUSSIA/PAKISTAN VOA 06 Feb 2003 -- Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, concluding a three-day visit to Moscow, says he hopes Russia can help ease tensions between Pakistan and India.
January
RUSSIA / PAKISTAN VOA 04 Feb 2003 -- Pakistan's president, General Pervez Musharraf will hold three-days of talks this week in Moscow about strengthening bilateral relations with Russia. General Musharraf and President Vladimir Putin are also expected to sign a number of economic and defense agreements this week.
PAKISTAN RUSSIA VOA 3 Feb 2003 -- Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf will try to strengthen ties with Russia this week during a visit to Moscow. It will be the first visit by a Pakistani president in more than three decades.
PAKISTAN BLAST VOA 3 Feb 2003 -- A bomb explosion in Pakistan kills at least one person and injures several others
POWELL / PAKISTAN VOA 29 Jan 2003 -- Secretary of State Colin Powell says the Bush administration is "sensitive" to Pakistani concerns about new U-S immigration rules applying to citizens from mainly Muslim countries but he says Pakistan will not be exempted from the program. The issue figured heavily in talks Wednesday between Mr. Powell and Pakistani Foreign Minister Khursid Mahmud Kasuri
PAKISTAN INDIA KASHMIR VOA 27 Jan 2003 -- Pakistan insists that U-N military observers be deployed along the disputed border in Kashmir to verify that Islamic militants are not crossing into the Indian-controlled part of the region
PAKISTAN/US VOA 24 Jan 2003 -- Pakistan government officials are angry about the latest U-S call for them to end terrorism inside the country. As Ayaz Gul reports, Islamabad says the United States should not criticize one its strongest allies in the war against terrorism
PAKISTAN/INDIA/DIPLOMATS VOA 23 Jan 2003 -- Pakistan has announced it is expelling four Indian Embassy officials, a day after India expelled four Pakistani officials. Pakistan ordered the Indian officials to leave within 48 hours
PAKISTAN / I-M-F VOA 20 Jan 2003 -- : An International Monetary Fund delegation has met with Pakistani officials giving a positive assessment of the country's three-year old economic reforms. But the delegation chief warns that a war in Iraq could have a negative impact on the region's economy
THE U.S., INDIA, AND PAKISTAN VOA 10 Jan 2003 -- India is poised to be one of the leading nations of the 21st century. India is a multi-ethnic, multi-religious nation of over one-billion people, the largest democracy on earth. President George W. Bush has said the U.S. is committed to developing a relationship with India "based upon trust...[and] upon mutual values."
PAKISTAN / INDIA VOA 09 Jan 2003-- Pakistan has condemned India's latest test firing of a nuclear-capable missile, saying it demonstrates a "war-mongering mindset" of Indian leadership
PAKISTAN/PROTESTS VOA 03 Jan 2003 -- In Pakistan, security forces were on high alert as several thousand of supporters of Islamic parties across the country demonstrated against the United States and its possible military action against Iraq. The number of demonstrators was relatively small, in the nation of 140-million people, but the protests were angry

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