http://www.mail.com/people/1619892-ashfaq-parvez-kayani.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/1619892-ashfaq-parvez-kayani.html http://www.mail.com/news/world/2087742-sharifs-win-sparks-hope-pakistan-india-ties.html WAGAH, Pakistan (AP) — Over a decade ago, the man now set to become Pakistan's next prime minister stood at this border crossing with archenemy India to inaugurate a "friendship" bus service connecting the two countries as cheering supporters waved flags and tossed rose petals. There is widespread hope on both sides of the border that Nawaz Sharif will ta... Wed, 15 May 2013 17:05:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2087742-sharifs-win-sparks-hope-pakistan-india-ties.html 2013-05-15T17:05:13Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2081128-pakistans-premier-islamist-comeback-kid.html ISLAMABAD (AP) — The man set to become Pakistan's next prime minister after historic elections over the weekend could be called the Islamist comeback kid. Nawaz Sharif has held the job twice before, but the last time didn't end so well. The 63-year-old was toppled in a coup by the country's army chief in 1999 and sent into exile in Saudi Arabia. He spent ... Mon, 13 May 2013 07:06:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2081128-pakistans-premier-islamist-comeback-kid.html 2013-05-13T07:06:23Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2078492-pakistani-prime-minister-declares-victory.html ISLAMABAD (AP) — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif declared victory following a historic election marred by violence Saturday, a remarkable comeback for a leader once toppled in a military coup and sent into exile. The 63-year-old Sharif, who has twice served as premier, touted his success after unofficial, partial vote counts showed his Pakist... Sun, 12 May 2013 00:38:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2078492-pakistani-prime-minister-declares-victory.html 2013-05-12T00:38:58Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2076160-pakistanis-head-to-polls-unpredictable-election.html ISLAMABAD (AP) — Despite a bloody campaign marred by Taliban attacks, Pakistan was holding historic elections Saturday pitting a former cricket star against a two-time prime minister once exiled by the army and an incumbent blamed for power blackouts and inflation. Polls opened Saturday morning across the nation in what is a closely watched race to determ... Sat, 11 May 2013 04:32:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2076160-pakistanis-head-to-polls-unpredictable-election.html 2013-05-11T04:32:23Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2058078-afghan-policeman-killed-pakistan-border-clash.html KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan border policeman was killed in an exchange of fire with Pakistani troops along the country's contested eastern border, an Afghan security official said Thursday, in an incident that threatens to further inflame tensions between the neighboring countries. Pakistani forces fired artillery rounds late Wednesday at Afghan b... Thu, 02 May 2013 13:49:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2058078-afghan-policeman-killed-pakistan-border-clash.html 2013-05-02T13:49:42Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2055664-pakistan-us-alliance-takes-hits-campaign-trail.html ISLAMABAD (AP) — On the campaign trail in Pakistan, candidates boast about their readiness to stand up to Washington and often tout their anti-American credentials. One party leader even claims he would shoot down U.S. drones if he comes to power. So it's perhaps no surprise that the government that emerges from next month's parliamentary election is like... Wed, 01 May 2013 11:13:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2055664-pakistan-us-alliance-takes-hits-campaign-trail.html 2013-05-01T11:13:50Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2052894-pakistan-court-bans-musharraf-office-life.html PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani court on Tuesday banned former military ruler Pervez Musharraf from running for public office for the rest of his life, the latest blow since he returned from exile last month to make a political comeback. The ban came as Pakistan's powerful army chief pledged in a rare speech that the military would do everything in ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:18:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2052894-pakistan-court-bans-musharraf-office-life.html 2013-04-30T18:18:13Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2041228-kerry-seeks-to-boost-afghan-pakistan-ties.html BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry brought senior Afghan and Pakistani officials together Wednesday for security talks aimed at improving relations between the two nations ahead of next year's withdrawal of NATO combat forces from Afghanistan. Kerry met Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Pakistani military chief Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:05:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2041228-kerry-seeks-to-boost-afghan-pakistan-ties.html 2013-04-24T15:05:53Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2030372-pakistans-musharraf-vows-to-fight-arrest.html ISLAMABAD (AP) — Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf vowed on Friday to fight what he called politically motivated allegations against him, following his arrest in a case involving his decision to fire senior judges while in power. Musharraf was detained after he made a dramatic escape from court in a speeding vehicle on Thursday and holed up... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:28:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2030372-pakistans-musharraf-vows-to-fight-arrest.html 2013-04-19T16:28:03Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2027342-police-arrest-pakistani-ruler-musharraf.html ISLAMABAD (AP) — Police arrested former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf overnight at his home in the capital, where he had holed up following a dramatic escape from court to avoid being detained, officials said Friday. Musharraf fled Islamabad High Court in a speeding vehicle Thursday morning after a judge rejected his bail and ordered his arres... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:57:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2027342-police-arrest-pakistani-ruler-musharraf.html 2013-04-19T04:57:09Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1998700-afghan-relations-with-pakistan-low.html KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan accused Pakistan on Thursday of placing unacceptable conditions on efforts to bring peace to the country after nearly 12 years of war, the latest in a series of barbed exchanges that has sunk relations between the two neighbors to a new low. A breakdown in ties threatens to hinder — or even paralyze — attempts to lure... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:44:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1998700-afghan-relations-with-pakistan-low.html 2013-04-04T18:44:59Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1981810-kerry-heads-iraq-afghanistan-visits.html PARIS (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry headed for home Wednesday after making clandestine journeys to Iraq and Afghanistan, where he delivered a stern warning to Iraqi leaders about Syria and sought to patch up differences with Afghanistan's president. Kerry was flying back to Washington from Paris, having piggy-backed off President Barack Obama'... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:26:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1981810-kerry-heads-iraq-afghanistan-visits.html 2013-03-27T11:26:47Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1977650-kerry-karzai-bury-hatchet-kabul-meeting.html KABUL (AP) — Eager to overcome a bout of bickering, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Afghan President Hamid Karzai made a show of unusual unity between their two nations on Monday. The friendly display came as the U.S. military ceded control of its last detention facility in Afghanistan, ending a longstanding irritant in relations. Kerry arrived in ... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:16:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1977650-kerry-karzai-bury-hatchet-kabul-meeting.html 2013-03-26T04:16:20Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1974998-ex-pakistani-strongman-vows-return-ahead-vote.html KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf said he doesn't fear arrest despite facing criminal charges as he vowed Saturday to return to his homeland and contest upcoming elections after more than four years in exile. But legal problems are only one challenge facing Musharraf as the Taliban warned they have an assassination team ... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:16:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1974998-ex-pakistani-strongman-vows-return-ahead-vote.html 2013-03-23T20:16:39Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1959988-pakistan-government-ends-historic-5-year-term.html ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's government passed a major milestone Saturday, with the parliament becoming the first democratically chosen body to finish its five-year term in a country that has faced three military coups and persistent political turmoil. But after years of militant attacks, worsening electricity blackouts and faltering economic growth, the p... Sat, 16 Mar 2013 20:25:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1959988-pakistan-government-ends-historic-5-year-term.html 2013-03-16T20:25:38Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1881094-us-commander-takes-helm-afghanistan.html KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford took charge of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan on Sunday as the coalition enters its final stretch of the more than 11-year-old war. The new commander faces daunting challenges, including making sure Afghan government forces are ready to take control and orchestrating the withdrawal of foreign force... Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1881094-us-commander-takes-helm-afghanistan.html 2013-02-10T17:02:00Z