2007年VOA标准英语-US, Pakistan Differ on Cleaning Out Terrorist S

By Gary Thomas Washington 26 July 2007 U.S. officials now publicly say that the possibility of U.S. military action against al-Qaida and Taleban safe havens in Pakistan's tribal areas cannot be ruled out. The U.S. has criticized Pakistan for what U.S

Pakistan Welcomes Peace Pledge by New Indian Leader

Ayaz Gul Pakistan is welcoming Indian prime minister-designate Manmohan Singh's stated intention to continue the peace process with Islamabad. Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesman, Masood Khan, says hi

Pakistan, India Agree to Continue Peace Process

Ayaz Gul Pakistans President Pervez Musharraf says that in a telephone conversation with India's new prime minister, they have agreed to continue a peace process aimed at resolving bilateral disputes.

VOA常速英语2008年-Possible Pakistan Policy Shift Worries US

By Gary Thomas Washington 27 March 2008 A newspaper report published Thursday says the United States has stepped up its unilateral air strikes on al-Qaida fighters holed up in Pakistan's rugged tribal areas. The story, which appeared in the Washingto

2007年VOA标准英语-US Vows to Work With Pakistan on Counterterrori

By Deborah Tate Washington 26 July 2007 A U.S. State Department official says the United States wants to work with Pakistan on counterterrorism and not infringe on Pakistani sovereignty. The comments come just days after a White House official refuse

VOA标准英语2008年-US Urges Cooperation with Pakistan

The top U.S. military officer, Admiral Mike Mullen tried to ease tensions with Pakistan Friday, saying that now, more than ever, is the time for calm and cooperation. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff made the remarks one day after U.S. and

voa标准英语2008年-Pakistan: At Least 13 Killed in Suspected US Mi

A suspected U.S. missile attack has killed at least 13 suspected militants in a remote region of Pakistan close to the Afghan border where al-Qaida-linked operatives are believed to have established their bases. Ayaz Gul reports from Islamabad. US s

voa标准英语2008-Pakistan Bans Islamic Charity Linked to Mumbai A

Pakistan has banned a well-known Islamic charity implicated in the Mumbai terrorist attacks. Pakistan's prime minister announced the move after meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte. Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani

VOA标准英语10月-Reluctant Pakistan Considers IMF Loan to Avoid De

Pakistan holds talks this week with the International Monetary Fund about what is expected to be an estimated $10 billion bailout package. With foreign currency reserves dwindling and the rupee trading at all time lows against the dollar, Pakistan i

2007年VOA标准英语-60th Anniversary of Independence Finds Pakistan

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 14 August 2007 Pakistani girls wave national flags at a flag hoisting ceremony in Islamabad, 14 Aug 2007 Pakistan is celebrating its 60-year anniversary Tuesday. People have taken to the streets throughout the country to co

VOA常速英语2007年-Commonwealth Suspends Pakistan for Imposing Eme

By Malcolm Webb Kampala 22 November 2007 The Commonwealth has suspended Pakistan, after President Pervez Musharraf failed to meet a deadline to lift emergency rule and resign as army chief. Malcolm Webb reports for VOA from Kampala, where the decisio

VOA常速英语2007年-Pakistan Undergoes Year of Turmoil

By Ayaz Gul Islamabad 28 December 2007 The death of one of the most liberal figures in Pakistani politics ends a turbulent year for one of the U.S.' staunchest allies in the war on terrorism. It could also mark the beginning of another tumultuous ye

VOA常速英语2007年-Pakistan Dispute Erupts Over How Bhutto Died

By Nancy-Amelia Collins Islamabad 29 December 2007 A bitter dispute has erupted in Pakistan over how opposition leader and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto died. The government has blamed al-Qaida but the alleged al-Qaida leader Baitullah Mehsud

VOA常速英语2008年-Pakistan: Top Taliban Commander Captured

By Meredith Buel Islamabad 11 February 2008 Pakistani security forces say they have wounded andcaptureda prominent Taliban commander and five other militants after a shootout near the border with Afghanistan. VOA Correspondent Meredith Buel has detai

VOA常速英语2007年-US To Review Aid to Pakistan

By Michael Bowman Washington 04 November 2007 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the United States will review all forms of aid to Pakistan in the wake of General Pervez Musharraf's decision to suspend the country's constitution. From Washingto

voa标准英语2008-US Urges Pakistan to Cooperate With Mumbai Inves

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is calling on Pakistan to fully cooperate with the Indian investigation into the Mumbai massacre. For VOA, Tom Rivers reports from London. US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice addresses a press conference w

2007年VOA标准英语-Pakistan Opposition Leader Says Musharraf Must

By Gary Thomas Washington 07 August 2007 Former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto says President Pervez Musharraf will have to relinquish his role as military chief if he wants to reach a political accommodation with the opposition. In an exclu

2007年VOA标准英语-Pakistan Releases Al-Qaida Operative

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 21 August 2007 Hedayat Noor, right, father of Naeem Noor Khan with his lawyer Babar Awan after a hearing at a court in Rawalpindi (File photo - 14 Dec 2004) Pakistan has released an alleged al-Qaida operative without charge

VOA常速英语2007年-US Sending Senior Envoy to Pakistan

By David Gollust State Department 13 November 2007 The Bush administration is sending Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte to Pakistan to press for an end to the state of emergency imposed by President Pervez Musharraf earlier this month. Negrop

VOA常速英语2007-Pakistan Politics Mired in Uncertainty

By Gary Thomas Washington 05 October 2007 Pakistan's president, General Pervez Musharraf, signed an order dropping corruption charges against former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto Friday, paving the way for her to return home from self-imposed exile.