Politics Sep 08 Pakistan’s New President Looks to Mend Reputation, Stabilize Country By Admin, PBS NewsHour
Politics Aug 25 Sharif Withdraws from Pakistan Governing Coalition Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif said Monday that he will withdraw his party from Pakistan's five-month-old governing coalition. By Admin, PBS NewsHour
World Aug 21 Suicide Bombing in Pakistan Kills at Least 59 Two suicide bombers blew themselves up outside an arms factory near Pakistan's capital of Islamabad on Thursday, killing at least 59 people, as workers were leaving at the end of their shift. By Admin, PBS NewsHour
Politics Mar 24 Bhutto Ally Elected Prime Minister in Pakistan Pakistan's National Assembly elected Yousaf Raza Gilani, a top official in slain opposition leader Benazir Bhutto's party, as prime minister Monday. Gilani then ordered the release of dozens of judges detained by President Pervez Musharraf. By Admin, PBS NewsHour
Politics Feb 19 Watch Ruling Party Defeat in Pakistan May Intensify Pressure on Musharraf Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf conceded defeat Tuesday after his party lost to the opposition Pakistan People's Party in Monday's parliamentary elections. Two Pakistan experts consider what the election may mean for both Pakistan and the United States.
Feb 18 Pakistanis Count Votes Following Parliamentary Elections By Admin, PBS NewsHour Ballot counting began Monday night after Pakistanis cast their votes in relatively calm parliamentary elections that could reshape President Pervez Musharraf's government. Continue reading
Feb 08 British Probe: Pakistan’s Bhutto Killed by Bomb By Admin, PBS NewsHour Scotland Yard investigators said Friday that former Pakistani prime minister and opposition leader Benazir Bhutto died from the impact of a suicide blast, rather than gunfire, concurring with an earlier government assessment. Continue reading
Jan 03 Musharraf Dissatisfied with Bhutto Death Probe By Admin, PBS NewsHour Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation into Benazir Bhutto's death on Thursday, but he denied accusations of government involvement in the attack. Continue reading
Dec 31 Watch Bhutto Aides, Pakistan Officials Feud Over Cause of Death Aides to former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto say poor security caused her death, while authorities claim otherwise. Independent Television News presents a report on new video evidence and inconclusive medical reports, which have emboldened the controversy. Continue watching
Dec 31 Bhutto’s Son, Husband to Take Over Pakistan Peoples Party By Admin, PBS NewsHour As Pakistan's Election Commission weighs postponing Jan. 8 parliamentary elections amid unrest over opposition leader Benazir Bhutto's assassination, Bhutto's party named her husband and son as its new leaders. Continue reading