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U.S. shifts Pakistan aid to jet upgrades
The United States plans to shift about $230 million in aid to Pakistan from counterterrorism programs to upgrading the nation's aging F-16 fighter jets.
CNN.com – 18 hours, 5 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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The United States plans to shift about $230 million in aid to Pakistan from counterterrorism programs to upgrading the nation's aging F-16 fighter jets.
CNN.com – 18 hours, 5 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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No-hopers Pakistan to make up the numbers in BeijingAFP - For a nation obsessed with sports, Pakistan has very little to boast about when it comes to the Olympics and even the most optimistic fans see few hopes of any medals in Beijing.
Yahoo! – 19 hours, 16 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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World Briefing | Asia: Pakistan: New Case of Fast-Moving Polio Is Found
The confirmation that the strain of polio was found in an 8-month-old boy in the southern port city of Karachi brings the total cases in the country this year to 18.
New York Times – 19 hours, 28 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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The confirmation that the strain of polio was found in an 8-month-old boy in the southern port city of Karachi brings the total cases in the country this year to 18.
New York Times – 19 hours, 28 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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NZealand players disappointed by Champions Trophy decisionAFP - New Zealand cricketers will be urged not to travel to Pakistan for September's Champions Trophy after the International Cricket Council ruled the tournament would go ahead there.
Yahoo! – 19 hours, 59 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Bush uses anti-terror funds to strengthen Pakistan air force
Cash to be used to upgrade US-built combat planes even though F-16s are rarely used in tribal areas
The Guardian – 22 hours, 25 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Cash to be used to upgrade US-built combat planes even though F-16s are rarely used in tribal areas
The Guardian – 22 hours, 25 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Cricket: England doubt after Pakistan keeps ICC trophy
The ECB have seriosu concerns about the decision not to move September's Champions Trophy from Pakistan
The Guardian – 22 hours, 27 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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The ECB have seriosu concerns about the decision not to move September's Champions Trophy from Pakistan
The Guardian – 22 hours, 27 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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NATO chief says Pakistan terror sanctuaries not acceptableAFP - The NATO chief called Thursday for Pakistan to be more involved in tackling extremist bases on its soil, as Afghanistan was hit by new attacks with at least 34 Taliban bodies found after one battle.
Yahoo! – 22 hours, 45 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Weakened teams pose new threat to Champions Trophy
September's Champions Trophy in Pakistan is set to take place with half of the eight invited teams fielding, at best, under-strength sides. There is even the possibility that a number of the countries may not be able to get a team together, so worried are they about safety and security in Pakistan.
The Independent – 22 hours, 57 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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September's Champions Trophy in Pakistan is set to take place with half of the eight invited teams fielding, at best, under-strength sides. There is even the possibility that a number of the countries may not be able to get a team together, so worried are they about safety and security in Pakistan.
The Independent – 22 hours, 57 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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U.S. may shift aid to fix Pakistan fighter jets
The United States plans to shift about $230 million in aid to Pakistan from counterterrorism programs to upgrading the nation's aging F-16 fighter jets.
CNN.com – Jul 24, 2008 9:56 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The United States plans to shift about $230 million in aid to Pakistan from counterterrorism programs to upgrading the nation's aging F-16 fighter jets.
CNN.com – Jul 24, 2008 9:56 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Inflation adds to Pakistan's troubles
Rising prices and a falling stock market have sparked protests in recent weeks, increasing the pressure on a government already facing militancy, political discord.
The Christian Science Monitor – Jul 24, 2008 9:36 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Rising prices and a falling stock market have sparked protests in recent weeks, increasing the pressure on a government already facing militancy, political discord.
The Christian Science Monitor – Jul 24, 2008 9:36 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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