InfoAnda - Islamists protest in support of Pakistan army |

Pakistanis angry over detentions in Times Sq. case
Monday, May 24, 2010
ISLAMABAD – Relatives of three men detained by Pakistan for alleged links to the suspect in the attempted Times Square bombing say the men are innocent.
They

Taiwan denies boycotting Australian film festival
Thursday, August 6, 2009

AFP - Thursday, August 6TAIPEI (AFP) - - Taiwan's Beijing-friendly government on Wednesday denied boycotting an Australian film festival amid a row over the e

Merkel's support dips, regional ally resigns International
Thursday, September 3, 2009

By Sarah Marsh and Noah Barkin

BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered a double blow on Thursday as a senior party ally in east German

Minister seeks closure of anti-Berlusconi websites
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
ROME (AFP) - – The Italian government moved Tuesday to close down Internet sites encouraging further violence against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who

Asian markets mixed after Wall Street rally
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

By ELAINE KURTENBACH,AP Business Writer AP - Wednesday, March 18SHANGHAI - Asia's stock market rally seemed to be running out of steam Wednesday, despite an

Obama weighs decision about bailout funds | 12 January 2009
Transgender Thomas Beatie Expecting A Third Child | 13 February 2010
Swiss confirm visit to U.S. hikers held in Iran | International | | 30 September 2009

Money matters: Mets All Star shortstop Jose Reyes likely to move on | 5 November 2011

Forum Views () Forum Replies ()

Read more with google mobile : Islamists protest in support of Pakistan army |

Edition: U.S. Africa Arabic Argentina Brazil Canada China France Germany India Italy Japan Latin America Mexico Russia Spain United Kingdom Home Business Business Home Economy Davos 2012 Technology Media Small Business Legal Deals Earnings Summits Business Video Markets Markets Home U.S. Markets European Markets Asian Markets Global Market Data Indices M&A Stocks Bonds Currencies Commodities Futures Funds peHUB World World Home U.S. Brazil China Euro Zone Japan Mexico Russia India Insight World Video Politics Politics Home Elections 2012 Issues 2012 Candidates 2012 Tales from the Trail Political Theater Supreme Court Politics Video Tech Technology Home MediaFile Science Tech Video Opinion Opinion Home Chrystia Freeland John Lloyd Felix Salmon Jack Shafer David Rohde Bernd Debusmann Gregg Easterbrook Nader Mousavizadeh James Saft Lucy P. Marcus David Cay Johnston Bethany McLean Edward Hadas Hugo Dixon Ian Bremmer Mohamed El-Erian Lawrence Summers Susan Glasser The Great Debate Steven Brill Breakingviews Equities Credit Private Equity M&A Macro & Markets Politics Money Money Home Global Investing MuniLand Unstructured Finance Linda Stern Mark Miller John Wasik Analyst Research Alerts Watchlist Portfolio Stock Screener Fund Screener Personal Finance Video Life & Culture Health Sports Arts Faithworld Business Traveler Entertainment Oddly Enough Lifestyle Video Pictures Pictures Home Reuters Photographers Full Focus Video Article Comments (1) VIDEO Year in 60 seconds: 2011 A multimedia showcase of some of 2011's top stories, including Japan's tragic earthquake, the Arab Spring, the demise of Osama bin Laden and Muammar Gaddafi, the shooting rampage in Norway, famine in Somalia and the Royal Wedding. Video U.S. soldiers reflect on wounds of war An uncertain future for Iraq as U.S. leaves Batista bets on Brazil Follow Reuters Facebook Twitter RSS YouTube Read Last U.S. troops leave Iraq, ending war | 6:39am EST Time short for S&P to end 2011 higher 17 Dec 2011 Juvenile to be tried as adult in "Craigslist" killings 15 Dec 2011 Vaclav Havel, leader of "Velvet Revolution," dies 10:38am EST South Carolina has first human rabies case in 50 years 16 Dec 2011 Discussed 250 Ron Paul gains ground, further stirring Republicans 133 Ron Paul strongly defends anti-war policies 103 Supreme Court to decide Arizona immigration law Watched Last U.S. convoy leaves Iraq 2:02am EST Philippines death toll rises Sat, Dec 17 2011 Dozens die in Philippines storm Sat, Dec 17 2011 Islamists protest in support of Pakistan army Tweet Share this Email Print Related News West winning in Afghanistan: Pentagon chief Wed, Dec 14 2011 U.S. lawmakers freeze $700 million to Pakistan, ties strained Tue, Dec 13 2011 U.S. leaving drone base won't have big impact on air war Mon, Dec 12 2011 Pakistan army believes NATO attack planned: reports Fri, Dec 9 2011 Pakistan's Zardari stable, to undergo more tests Thu, Dec 8 2011 Analysis & Opinion Drum circle of the war hawks Iraq’s slide to nowhere Related Topics World » United Nations » By Mubasher Bukhari LAHORE, Pakistan | Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:19am EST LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - About 30,000 Islamists staged a protest on Sunday to condemn the United States and show support for Pakistan's military, which has reasserted itself after a cross-border NATO attack and a controversial memo that has weakened the civilian government. Speakers included Hafiz Saeed, a fiercely anti-American cleric suspected of links to the group blamed for the 2008 militant rampage in the Indian city of Mumbai that killed 166 people. Also at the podium was Maulana Sami-ul-Haq, known as the father of the Afghan Taliban, who are fighting U.S.-led NATO forces across the border in Afghanistan. Pakistan's military was humiliated by the unilateral U.S. special forces raid that killed Osama bin Laden in a Pakistani town in May, facing unprecedented public criticism. But many Pakistanis rallied behind it after a November 26 cross-border NATO air raid killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, and plunged already troubled ties with Washington to a low point. The Islamists' show of support for the military will bring more pressure on Pakistan's civilian leaders, especially deeply unpopular President Asif Ali Zardari, who could be damaged by a memo, allegedly crafted by the former U.S. ambassador to the United States, accusing the military of plotting a coup. "All Islamist organizations stand with the Pakistan army. We will stand together and defeat any conspiracies against Pakistan and the Pakistan army," said cleric Tahir Ashrafi, in an apparent reference to what has become known as "memogate." "Long live the Pakistan army," chanted the Islamists in the central city of Lahore. Businessman Mansoor Ijaz, writing in a column in the Financial Times on October 10, said a senior Pakistani diplomat had asked that a memo be delivered to the Pentagon with a plea for U.S. help to stave off a military coup in the days after the bin Laden raid. Ijaz later identified the diplomat as Husain Haqqani, the then Pakistani ambassador to Washington who denied involvement in the memo but resigned over the controversy. No evidence has emerged that the military was plotting a coup and the Pentagon at the time dismissed the memo as not credible. "HOLY DUTY" Army chief General Ashfaq Kayani has called for an investigation into the memo. On Monday, Pakistan's Supreme Court is due to start hearings into a petition demanding an inquiry into who was behind it. Tension between Pakistan's civilian government and military have bedeviled the nuclear-armed South Asian country for almost its entire existence, with the military ruling the country for more than half of its 64-year history after a series of coups. Haqqani's resignation was seen by many analysts as further weakening the civilian government, which is already beset by allegations of corruption and incompetence. The military, which determines security and foreign policy, dismisses any suggestion that it might stage a coup but analysts say military intervention could not be ruled out in the event of chaos. Zardari is in Dubai, resting at his residence after medical treatment which raised speculation that he would resign. The prime minister has said Zardari's condition is improving and he will return to Pakistan. At the protest, Islamists from dozens of groups and parties waved flags and chanted "the defense of Pakistan is our holy duty." It was the type of scene that would concern U.S. officials who have called for a harder line against Pakistan to force it to crack down on militancy. Those demands seem more unrealistic than ever given hostilities after the NATO attack and a new wave of anti-Americanism sweeping Pakistan, a nuclear-armed U.S. ally. The Lahore rally was hosted by Jamaat-ud-Dawa, the humanitarian wing of militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, which is banned in Pakistan and blacklisted by the United Nations. The Lashkar-e-Taiba was accused of being behind the Mumbai attacks. The JuD denies any role in that bloodshed. (Writing by Qasim Nauman and Michael Georgy; Editing by Robert Birsel) World United Nations Tweet this Link this Share this Digg this Email Reprints We welcome comments that advance the story through relevant opinion, anecdotes, links and data. If you see a comment that you believe is irrelevant or inappropriate, you can flag it to our editors by using the report abuse links. Views expressed in the comments do not represent those of Reuters. For more information on our comment policy, see http://blogs.reuters.com/fulldisclosure/2010/09/27/toward-a-more-thoughtful-conversation-on-stories/ Comments (1) thebruce wrote: Edition: U.S. Africa Arabic Argentina Brazil Canada China France Germany India Italy Japan Latin America Mexico Russia Spain United Kingdom Back to top Reuters.com Business Markets World Politics Technology Opinion Money Pictures Videos Site Index Legal Bankruptcy Law California Legal New York Legal Securities Law Support & Contact Support Corrections Advertise With Us Connect with Reuters Twitter Facebook LinkedIn RSS Podcast Newsletters Mobile About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Our Flagship financial information platform incorporating Reuters Insider An ultra-low latency infrastructure for electronic trading and data distribution A connected approach to governance, risk and compliance Our next generation legal research platform Our global tax workstation Thomsonreuters.com About Thomson Reuters Investor Relations Careers Contact Us Thomson Reuters is the world's largest international multimedia news agency, providing investing news, world news, business news, technology news, headline news, small business news, news alerts, personal finance, stock market, and mutual funds information available on Reuters.com, video, mobile, and interactive television platforms. Thomson Reuters journalists are subject to an Editorial Handbook which requires fair presentation and disclosure of relevant interests. NYSE and AMEX quotes delayed by at least 20 minutes. Nasdaq delayed by at least 15 minutes. For a complete list of exchanges and delays, please click here.

Other News on Sunday, 18 December 2011
Boat sinks off Indonesia, hundreds missing |
Typhoon kills more than 436 in southern Philippines |
Boat sinks off Indonesia, hundreds missing |
Troops beat Cairo protesters, clashes kill 10 |
Arabs may take Syria peace plan to United Nations |
Warring Yemen forces quit Sanaa, 2 troops die in south |
NATO closes up training mission in Iraq |
Nigeria seizes bomb factory after Islamist attacks |
Kazakh leader orders curfew after oil city riots |
Cradle of Arab Spring celebrates first anniversary |
France Sarkozy's popularity remains stable: poll |
Analysis: Could RIM's survival mean abandoning the BlackBerry? |
Americans losing addiction to CrackBerrys |
BlackBerry delay darkens RIM's future |
Zynga falters in debut, sheds doubt on IPO market |
Silver Lake, Microsoft working on new Yahoo stake offer: source |
Exclusive: Google CEO's inner circle: Meet the L Team |
Olympus tells lenders cash crunch looms: report |
ITC to review a ruling on HTC patent suit vs Apple |
Galaxy and iPhone to top smartphone holiday sales |
Europeans lukewarm on Nokia Windows phone: survey |
Taylor's National Velvet script sells for $170,500 |
Britney Spears engaged to boyfriend |
Christian Bale roughed up in bid to visit Chinese activist |
Singer Etta James terminally ill |
Bruised X Factor limps toward finals |
Basketball star Kobe Bryant, wife file for divorce |
Beach Boys reuniting for new album, tour in 2012 |
Who's Still Standing? Israel puts mark on U.S. TV |
Kate Winslet finds delight in Carnage |
Football underdog Rudy sacked for stock fraud |
Last U.S. troops leave Iraq, ending war |
Russian drilling rig sinks off Sakhalin, 51 missing |
Hundreds of migrants missing off Indonesia as boat sinks |
Philippines searches for missing after typhoon kills hundreds |
Troops, protesters clash in Cairo for third day |
Insight: Testing the limits of freedom in new Burma |
Israel due to free 550 Palestinians in Shalit swap |
Australia to probe 31-year mystery of baby's death again |
Vaclav Havel, leader of Velvet Revolution, dies |
Qatar has information Syria will sign peace deal: TV |
Yemeni general backs peace deal, 10 militants killed |
Islamists protest in support of Pakistan army |
Peru's Humala slips in poll after mining conflicts |
Greece at new risk of being pushed off euro
Bodies of missing Tenn. mom, Jo Ann Bain, and daughter found
Female Breasts Are Bigger Than Ever
AMD Trinity Accelerated Processing Units Now in Volume Production
The Avengers (2012 film), made the second biggest opening- and single-day gross of all-time
AMD to Start Production of piledriver
Ivy Bridge Quad-Core, Four-Thread Desktop CPUs
Islamists Protest Lady Gaga's Concert in Indonesia
Japan Successfully Broadcasts an 8K Signal Over the Air
ECB boosts loans to 1 trillion Euro to stop credit crunch
Egypt : Mohammed Morsi won with 52 percent
What do you call 100,000 Frenchmen with their hands up
AMD Launches AMD Embedded R-Series APU Platform
Fed Should not Ignore Emerging Market Crisis
Fed casts shadow over India, emerging markets
Why are Chinese tourists so rude? A few insights

USD EUR - 1 year graph		BlogMeter 1.01