Gunmen kidnap American in Pakistan

Gunmen kidnap American in Pakistan

By Saladin on from www.startribune.com

Gunmen kidnapped an American development expert after tricking his guards and breaking into his house in Pakistan on Saturday, a brazen raid that alarmed aid workers, diplomats and other foreigners who already tread carefully in this country rife with Islamic militancy and anti-U.S. sentiment.
Pakistani Muslims condemn US gay rights meeting

Pakistani Muslims condemn US gay rights meeting

By uzzie on from www.google.com

A group of conservative Islamic political and religious officials has condemned a meeting by the U.S. Embassy supporting gay rights in Pakistan as "cultural terrorism" against the country.

The group, which included the head of Pakistan's largest Islamic party, Jamaat-e-Islami, claimed the meeting — the first of its kind held by the embassy — was the second most dangerous attack by the U.S. against Pakistan, following missiles fired from unmanned drones.
Just released graphic photos from Osama bin Laden compound of dead bodies and TOY gun!

Just released graphic photos from Osama bin Laden compound of dead bodies and TOY gun!

By Saladin on from www.reuters.com

Photographs acquired by Reuters and taken about an hour after the U.S. assault on Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad in Pakistan show three dead men lying in pools of blood, but no weapons (except maybe a TOY gun?!)
How U.S. forces killed Osama bin Laden

How U.S. forces killed Osama bin Laden

By uzzie on from edition.cnn.com

In the dark of night, U.S. helicopters approached a high-walled compound in Pakistan on a mission to capture or kill one of the world's most notorious terrorist leaders.

Less than 40 minutes later -- early Monday morning in Pakistan -- Osama bin Laden was dead, along with four others inside the complex, and the U.S. forces departed with the slain al Qaeda leader's body to fulfill a vow that originated shortly after the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States.
Osama Bin Laden is dead

Osama Bin Laden is dead

By uzzie on from edition.cnn.com

Osama bin Laden is dead, sources told CNN Sunday night.

A senior U.S. official tells CNN that Osama bin Laden was killed by the U.S. forces in a mansion outside the Pakistani capital of Islamabad along with other family members.
US government to fund $20 Million remake of Sesame Street in Urdu for Pakistan

US government to fund $20 Million remake of Sesame Street in Urdu for Pakistan

By l0gikal on from www.bbc.co.uk

In a new effort to win hearts and minds in Pakistan, USAID - the development arm of the US government - is donating $20m (£12m) to the country to create a local Urdu version of the show.
Biofuel Aims To Alleviate Lack Of Energy, Income

Biofuel Aims To Alleviate Lack Of Energy, Income

By MuslimVoices on from muslimvoices.org

The devastating flooding in Pakistan is reaching its one-year anniversary.
Pakistani Brothers Accused of Digging Up Woman's Corpse And Making Curry from Flesh

Pakistani Brothers Accused of Digging Up Woman's Corpse And Making Curry from Flesh

By Saladin on from www.guardian.co.uk

Police in Pakistan have arrested two men for allegedly digging up a newly buried corpse and eating its flesh in a curry.
Reko Diq Mines: Pakistan risks squandering billions in questionable deal

Reko Diq Mines: Pakistan risks squandering billions in questionable deal

By Saladin on from tribune.com.pk

In what is being described as the most unfair business deal of the decade, the multi-billion-dollar Reko Diq copper-and-gold project has been placed at the mercy of a consortium of companies who may walk away with its riches, robbing the country of a golden opportunity to lift itself out of its growing external debt.

The consortium will take away 75 per cent of the income while the Balochistan government will get a paltry 25 per cent of share from the project as part of the terms of agreeme
Pakistani Mangoes Set to Sweeten U.S. Markets

Pakistani Mangoes Set to Sweeten U.S. Markets

By admin on from www.america.gov

Americans are in for a treat.

In spring 2011, Pakistan will send stateside the world’s sweetest mango — validated by universal scientific sweetness measurements — sure to delight even the most discerning of palates.

Unique not only in their high sucrose to water ratio, but also in their smooth, low-pulp flesh and strong, pleasant aroma, Pakistani mangoes will make their first trip to the United States in May or June 2011.

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