Sep 09 Watch U.S. Plan on Iraq, Afghan Troop Levels Stirs Strategy Debate President Bush said Tuesday that the U.S. would maintain Iraq troop levels until next year and increase resources for Afghanistan. Retired Army Gen. Jack Keane and Retired Brig. Gen. David McGinnis weigh the strategy. Continue watching
Sep 08 Pakistan’s New President Looks to Mend Reputation, Stabilize Country By Admin, PBS News Hour Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, was elected Sept. 6 as president of Pakistan, the next chapter in the political career of a man once labeled "Mr. 10 Percent" because of corruption charges levied against… Continue reading
Sep 05 Judges Reinstated in Pakistan Ahead of Election By Admin, PBS News Hour Three Supreme Court judges ousted by outgoing Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf were sworn back into the court a day ahead of Saturday's presidential election. Continue reading
Sep 03 Pakistani Prime Minister’s Motorcade Target of Attack By Admin, PBS News Hour Shots were fired at Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's motorcade near Islamabad's airport Wednesday, though officials said he was not in it at the time, raising concerns of continuing political instability. Continue reading
Aug 25 Sharif Withdraws from Pakistan Governing Coalition By Admin, PBS News Hour Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif said Monday that he will withdraw his party from Pakistan's five-month-old governing coalition. Continue reading
Aug 21 Suicide Bombing in Pakistan Kills at Least 59 By Admin, PBS News Hour 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. Continue reading
Aug 18 Watch Pakistan Faces Political Challenges After Musharraf’s Exit Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf resigned Monday in the face of an impeachment bid. Analysts examine the end of the Musharraf era and the future for U.S. ties to the country. Continue watching
Aug 18 Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf Resigns By Admin, PBS News Hour Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf announced his resignation Monday, just days before impeachment proceedings against him were set to begin in Parliament over his attempts to impose authoritarian rule on his nation. Continue reading
Aug 15 Musharraf Spokesman Denies Resignation Rumors as Impeachment Bid Looms By Admin, PBS News Hour A spokesman for embattled Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has denied reports that the leader has already agreed to step down to avoid impending impeachment proceedings. Continue reading
Aug 13 Pressure Builds on Pakistan’s Musharraf to Leave Office By Admin, PBS News Hour A growing number of provincial legislatures in Pakistan are calling on embattled President Pervez Musharraf to face a confidence vote or be impeached -- and speculation abounds on whether he will leave office first. Continue reading