By Ayaz Gul Islamabad 19 April 2008 Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan has appeared in a video aired by an Arabic-language channel, saying he is being held by Taliban militants. Ayaz Gul reports from Islamabad this is the first word from the diplom...
By Gary Thomas Washington 26 March 2008 The advent of a new elected civilian government in Pakistan effectively ends the military rule of Pervez Musharraf. However, Mr. Musharraf still remains president, at least for now. As VOA correspondent Gary Th...
By Barry Newhouse Uchrai Sar 26 February 2008 Last year much of Pakistan's scenic Swat valley had been taken over by a band of Islamic militants. Fighters loyal to radical cleric Maulana Fazlullah seized control of police stations and set-up crude co...
By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 20 February 2008 Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf is calling for a harmonious coalition in the new national assembly, which is now dominated by opposition parties. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad that Mr....
By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 19 February 2008 Pakistan's two main opposition parties appear to have won big gains in parliamentary elections and are pledging to form a coalition government. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad that even before...
By Ravi Khanna Washington, DC 01 February 2008 Pakistan's deposed chief justice has called on Western leaders to stop backing President Pervez Musharraf, accusing the Pakistani leader of detaining him and his family in dire conditions. Iftikhar Muham...
By Michael Bowman Washington 30 December 2007 Pakistan's military says, despite massive chaos and turmoil in the aftermath of the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, the country's nuclear weapons are safe and secure. VOA's Micha...
By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 25 November 2007 Pakistan's exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has returned to Pakistan, ending seven years in exile in Saudi Arabia.Sharif is expected to file nomination papers in Pakistan Monday so he can take par...
By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 22 November 2007 Pakistan's newly appointed Supreme Court has dismissed the final legal challenge to President Pervez Musharraf's re-election victory, clearing the way for him to step down as army chief in the coming days....
By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 21 November 2007 Pakistan's attorney general says conditions may be appropriate in the coming days for President Pervez Musharraf to honor his pledge to step down as army chief. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad...