Topic: Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar

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Why Pakistan wants to keep that $800 million in aid, after all

A day after Pakistani military officials shrugged off news that the US was cutting $800 million of aid for materiel and expelled military trainers, Pakistan’s prime minister expresses ‘concerns’ and its spy chief visits Washington.
Under pressure from floods and courts, Pakistan's Zardari likely to keep his job

Ongoing confrontation between Pakistan's President Zardari and the high court has raised concerns about political instability, but some analysts say the lack of appetite for change means the government is likely to finish its term.
Why Pakistan may be more willing to help US target Taliban than it appears

A briefing on what the US wants from Pakistan – and why Pakistan might be more willing than it publicly indicates to help the US tackle the Afghan Taliban hiding in Pakistan.
Tensions mount among Pakistan leaders as anticorruption drive revives

Pakistan barred nearly 250 of its top officials from leaving the country in wake of the Supreme Court ruling against a corruption amnesty.
In Pakistan, end of amnesty could spark fresh political turmoil

In Pakistan, end of amnesty that protected senior officials from prosecution of criminal charges will expire Saturday, deepening the woes of the embattled government.
Pakistan's offensive opens new forum for militants: refugee camps

Religious charities with extremist ties or sympathies are winning favor among displaced people for their speedy aid work.
U.S. trains sights on Taliban, Al Qaeda stronghold

It plans to send more troops to Afghanistan and ramp up attacks in Pakistan.
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?
Terrorism & Security
NATO ground troops attack Taliban stronghold in Pakistan, officials say

The raid may be the first time the US has sent troops into Pakistan. Prior attacks attributed to US forces were conducted with drones.
Terrorism & Security
Pakistan continues peace efforts with Taliban

The latest in a series of controversial deals with Islamic militants in the Swat Valley has provoked questions about the new government's counterterrorism efforts.
Terrorism & Security
Bhutto's party meets to nominate next prime minister of Pakistan

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