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Pakistan: Top US diplomat escapes gun attack
PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Gunmen opened fire on the top U.S. diplomat in northwestern Pakistan early Tuesday as she left for work in her armored vehicle, police and embassy officials said. No one was killed in the attack.
Nations:Pakistan Afghanistan People:Benazir Bhutto Pervez Musharraf Activities:Pakistan-U.S. Anti-terror War in Pakistan Source:(AP)
2008-08-26
Pakistan's post-Musharraf ruling coalition splits
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The ruling coalition that just a week ago drove U.S. ally Pervez Musharraf from the presidency broke apart Monday, throwing Pakistan into political turmoil just as it faces an increasingly difficult fight against Islamic militants.
Nations:Pakistan Afghanistan People:Benazir Bhutto Nawaz Sharif Pervez Musharraf
2008-08-25
Pakistan's ruling coalition on verge of collapse
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan's ruling coalition teetered on the brink of collapse as the two main partners squabbled over a successor to ousted President Pervez Musharraf.
Nations:Pakistan Afghanistan People:Benazir Bhutto Nawaz Sharif Pervez Musharraf Source:(AP)
2008-08-24
Pakistan army says 37 militants killed in Swat
PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Pakistani troops pounded Islamic militants in the volatile northwest Saturday, killing 37 in retaliation for suicide attacks that have put pressure on the new government to counter a growing extremist threat.
Nations:Pakistan Afghanistan People:Benazir Bhutto Nawaz Sharif Pervez Musharraf Source:(AP)
2008-08-23
Pakistan coalition rift widens as violence rages
ISLAMABAD (AFP) - Pakistan's ruling coalition was riven by divisions despite crunch talks on Friday, raising fears for the government's ability to tackle Taliban bloodshed after a massive bombing killed 64 people.
Nations:Pakistan Afghanistan People:Benazir Bhutto Nawaz Sharif Pervez Musharraf Source:(AFP)
2008-08-22
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