Pakistan

Security Heightened in Wake of Sunday’s Attack

Pakistan has stepped up security after a deadly grenade attack on a Protestant International Church near the U.S. embassy in Islamabad killed five people and injured 45.

U.S., Pakistan to Discuss Extraditing Pearl Kidnapping Suspects

President Bush today said he's "satisfied" with Pakistan's response to the killing of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, but said the U.S. is "interested in dealing with" the Islamic extremist accused of masterminding Pearl's kidnapping.

Powell Pledges U.S. Involvement in India-Pakistan Dialogue

Secretary of State Colin Powell Wednesday pledged U.S. involvement in any dialogue between India as Pakistan as continuing tensions along the border appeared to ease a bit.

Pakistan Condemns Terrorism "In All Its Forms"

Under mounting international pressure, Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf today declared that his country "rejects terrorism in all its forms."…

Pakistan Arrests 130 Militants As Leaders Gather for Nepal Summit

Pakistan announced the arrest of 130 Islamic militants in an ongoing crackdown on groups operating out of Pakistan. India said it wanted reassurance that the crackdown will last before embarking on talks aimed at reducing tensions.

India, Pakistan Exchange Diplomatic Sanctions

Less than two hours after India ordered at least half of Pakistani diplomats sent home and its airline banned from using Indian airspace, Pakistan retaliated by ordering the same sanctions against the largely Hindu nation.

India, Pakistan Put Their Missles on Alert

Despite assurances from both countries that they will use restraint, India and Pakistan have put their missiles on alert and are moving troops to the border for a possible confrontation.

India Recalls Its Ambassador to Pakistan

India today announced it was recalling its top diplomat to Pakistan, and said will terminate its bus and rail service to the country beginning Jan. 1.

India Considers Diplomacy, War As Solutions to Pakistan Conflict

India's prime minister said today that he hopes to settle the conflict with Pakistan through diplomacy, but will not rule out war as a possible response to last week's attack on India's parliament.

India – Pakistan Tensions Rise Following Parliament Attack

Despite U.S. calls for restraint, India publicly accused Pakistan of orchestrating last week's attack on the Indian parliament as an attempt to wipe out the country's political leadership.