Pakistan
India's defense minister, George Fernandes, stated that Pakistan's efforts to crack down on Islamic militant groups fighting India in Kashmir have been illusory and ineffective in reducing terrorist violence. The arrests of militant group members were intended to mislead the United States, Fernandes claimed. India is
Pakistan
Pakistan took a desperate measure to avert war with India, arresting Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the founder of the Army of the Pure, an Islamic militant group accused of plotting the Indian Parliament attack. The move came after India failed to be mollified by previous steps, including the freezing of the
England
It has been 13 years since England last set foot in Pakistan, a tour marred by controversy and disputes, but the two teams are hoping for a more favorable atmosphere as they meet again in Lahore. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is trying to put the past behind
India
As President Clinton's visit to Pakistan looms on Saturday, the anticipation is palpable, with many expecting a scolding from the American leader. After five friendly days in India, Clinton will make a brief five-hour stop in Pakistan, meeting with Chief Executive Gen. Pervez Musharraf and addressing the nation
India
President Clinton's four-day visit to India marked a significant moment in the two countries' relationship, as they sought to rebuild ties that had been neglected for over two decades. Despite a series of unexpected encounters, including a sharp rebuke from the Indian president, the two nations signed
United Nations
U.S. officials believe that rocket attacks on U.S. and U.N. offices in Islamabad may have been carried out by the Taliban or sympathetic Islamic extremists. The attacks, which injured six people, came just two days before the U.N. is set to impose sanctions on Afghanistan for
United Nations
A high-level Taliban delegation, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Mulla Abdul Jalil, has arrived in Pakistan to hold talks with officials on issues including the potential UN sanctions on Afghanistan. The Taliban are seeking Pakistan's help to deal with the impending sanctions, which were proposed by a US-sponsored
Pakistan
Tensions between the Pakistani government and military escalated dramatically on October 12, as Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif attempted to replace Army Chief of Staff General Pervaiz Musharraf, who was on a trip to Sri Lanka. The move, seen as a brazen challenge to the military's authority, triggered a
Pakistan
The bloodless coup that took place in Pakistan on October 12, 1999, marked a significant turning point in the country's political history. The coup was led by General Pervaiz Musharraf, who had been dismissed by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif earlier in the day. The high-tension maneuvers that followed
Pakistan
President Clinton's non-proliferation policy has been criticized for failing to anticipate India's surprise nuclear detonations, but according to Michael T. Klare, this failure lies not in the intelligence community, but in the policy itself. Klare argues that the policy focused exclusively on rogue states, neglecting the
Pakistan
Fears of a broader conflict are escalating as tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir's disputed territory continue to worsen. In a remote village in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, residents are caught in the midst of a deadly standoff, with frequent sniper attacks and artillery fire pitting Indian and Pakistani
Pakistan
Washington's inability to persuade Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to resist nuclear escalation highlights the growing challenge of controlling regional hotspots. Hours before Pakistan's five nuclear explosions, President Bill Clinton had made a third plea to Mr. Sharif, which ultimately failed. In response, the
