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Pakistan Arrests Throw Afghan Taliban Into Disarray (NPR)

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Pakistani security forces have arrested about half of the Afghan Taliban’s leadership over the past few weeks, throwing the group’s leadership into disarray. That could hamper the Taliban’s operations against U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, stall any potential peace negotiations and usher in more hard-line replacements. (the story here…) Related items Former Taliban finance minister arrested...
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Former Taliban finance minister arrested (The Washington Times)

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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan | Pakistan’s intelligence agents have arrested a senior Afghan Taliban commander, officials said Thursday, the latest move in a crackdown against the insurgent network in Pakistan. Agha Jan Mohtasim, a former finance minister for the Taliban before the U.S.-led invasion in 2001, was detained in the southern city of Karachi, two intelligence...
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Press Releases: Briefing by Special Representative Holbrooke on his Recent Trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central Asia … (U.S. Department of State)

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Briefing by Special Representative Holbrooke on his Recent Trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central Asia, Georgia and Germany Richard Holbrooke Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan  Washington, DC March 2, 2010 MR. CROWLEY: Sorry for the delay. Good afternoon. Welcome to the Department of State and our daily press briefing. We always like a guest lecturer...
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U.S. to extend lease of Kyrgyz airbase: special envoy (People’s Daily)

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The U.S. will soon extend its lease of an airbase with important military value in Kyrgyzstan, a U.S. special envoy said Tuesday. Richard Holbrooke, the U.S. special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, recently returned from his seventh trip this year to the two countries, during which he also visited several states in Central Asia...
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Pakistani stocks up; rupee firms; o/n rates down (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

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KARACHI, March 4 (Reuters) – Pakistani stocks snapped a seven-day losing streak on Thursday as foreign buying boosted investor sentiment which had been dented by the resignation of Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin last week. (the story here…) Related items Pakistani stocks lower; finance minister awaited (Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News) Pakistani stocks down on finance minister, tax (Reuters...
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Press Releases: Briefing by Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Holbrooke on his Recent Trip to … (U.S. Department of State)

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Briefing by Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Holbrooke on his Recent Trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central Asia, Georgia and Germany Richard Holbrooke Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan  Washington, DC March 2, 2010 MR. CROWLEY: Sorry for the delay. Good afternoon. Welcome to the Department of State and our daily press briefing. We always...
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Press Releases: Special Press Briefing: Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard C. Holbrooke to … (U.S. Department of State)

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Special Press Briefing: Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard C. Holbrooke to speak about his recent trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central Asia, Georgia and Germany Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC March 2, 2010 Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard C. Holbrooke will brief the press on his trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan,...
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BJP wants Manmohan, Tharoor to explain remarks on Saudi Arabia (The Hindu)

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NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party indicated on Tuesday that it would ask Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Cabinet colleague Shashi Tharoor to “explain” what they meant by saying India should talk to Saudi Arabia about Pakistan-inspired terrorism. (get the story…) Related items India pumped up to take on favourites Australia Tuesday (Calcutta News) The Hindu Business...
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Pakistani Minister: Investment & Commerce Should Increase Between Turkey & Pakistan (Bernama)

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ISTANBUL, March 1 (Bernama) — A Pakistani State Minister said on Monday that there was not enough business relation between Turkey and Pakistan and that the two countries should work to boost investments and commerce, Turkey’s Anadolu news agency reported. (get the story…) Related items Zardari books fast train to Turkey (Asia Times) Turkey Recalls Envoy To Sweden...
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India pumped up to take on favourites Australia Tuesday (Calcutta News)

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After outplaying Pakistan in their Hockey World Cup opener, it is back to business for India. They will have to quickly regain their focus and breath to take on favourites Australia in their next Pool B match Tuesday. (get the story…) Related items BJP wants Manmohan, Tharoor to explain remarks on Saudi Arabia (The Hindu) Pakistan’s business community...
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