Topic: Asif Ali Zardari

Amid Taliban violence, key players differ on containment strategy

The divergent approaches of the U.S., Pakistan, and Afghanistan highlight the complexity of developing a unified front on terrorism.

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U.S. and Pakistan: different wars on terror

One seeks domestic security, the other stability for Afghans.

Pakistani Taliban suspected in Marriott Hotel blast

Saturday's massive truck bombing, which killed at least 50 people, is seen as a warning to the Pakistani government over its cooperation with the US.

N.G.O.s put more Pakistanis in school

Many kids get no education or attend madrassahs, which may cover few subjects or even teach radical Islam.

U.S. trains sights on Taliban, Al Qaeda stronghold

It plans to send more troops to Afghanistan and ramp up attacks in Pakistan.

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New helmsman for Pakistan's war on terror

Asif Ali Zardari leads the race to replace Musharraf in Saturday's presidential election.

Reported U.S. attack upsets Pakistan

US forces may have sent in ground troops for the first time Wednesday. Were they targeting a top Taliban or Al Qaeda figure?

Power struggle rages in Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari – the two leaders of the ruling coalition that split Monday – will battle for influence in next week's presidential election.

Musharraf resigns as Pakistan's president

The unpopular leader announced Monday he would step down, avoiding the drive to impeach him.

After Musharraf's exit, joy and challenges

Pakistan's unpopular president resigned Monday, leaving a divided government to pick a successor and face other mounting problems.

The Monitor's View: Afer Musharraf, a new U.S. role

Helping rebuild the fragile Pakistani democracy is the best antiterror plan for the US.

Pakistan weak as militancy surges

Government strategy has been ineffective, and officials are preoccupied with bid to oust Musharraf.

Pressure builds on Pakistan's Musharraf

The ruling coalition has vowed to move forward with an impeachment process against the president. Even some of the unpopular leader's allies are urging him to quit.

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Pakistan: Suicide bombing in capital raises concerns about negotiating with militants

Marking the anniversary of a government operation against the radical Red Mosque, the attack suggests some militants are growing bolder.

In Pakistan, protesters stream into the capital in support of ousted judges

Tens of thousands are pressuring the government to reinstate the judges, who were dismissed under President Musharraf.

Pakistan's Musharraf refuses to quit, as opponents eye impeachment

Political activists and lawyers launched a cross-country march Monday to press for the reinstatement of independent judges fired by Musharraf.

Pakistani leaders' rift strains stability

Top parties missed a joint deadline Wednesday to reinstate judges deposed by President Musharraf.

Pakistan seeks peace deal with militant tribe

The release of Maulana Sufi Muhammad in Islamabad on Monday suggests a shift in relations between the new government and militants.

Musharraf is quickly losing his grip on Pakistan

Parliament is expected to confirm a new prime minister on Monday, further isolating Musharraf.

Pakistan's new leaders face tough issues

Will parliament oust President Musharraf and negotiate with the Taliban? Legislators convened Monday for the first time.

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Bhutto's party meets to nominate next prime minister of Pakistan

With leadership still in limbo, parliament plans to convene later this month.