December 2003
New Steps Proposed by New Delhi to Improve Relations with Pakistan - 2003-12-31
New Delhi has proposed new measures to enhance relations with Pakistan, including new bus services and lifting travel restrictions for diplomats. This comes ahead of…
Approval of Several Constitutional Amendments to Strengthen the Powers of Pervez Musharraf - 2003-12-30
The Pakistani Parliament has passed constitutional amendments that enhance President Pervez Musharraf's powers. The ruling party secured the votes after the opposition walked out, and…
Identity of One of the Pakistani Suicide Bombers Revealed - 2003-12-30
The identity of one of the suicide bombers who attempted to assassinate Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has been revealed as Muhammad Jameel, a member of…
Identification of One of the Attackers on Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan - 2003-12-29
A suicide bomber who targeted Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has been identified as Muhammad Jamil, a member of the Jaish-e-Mohammed group. This incident highlights ongoing…
Approval of Constitutional Amendments by the National Assembly of Pakistan - 2003-12-29
The National Assembly of Pakistan has approved amendments allowing President Pervez Musharraf to dismiss the government. The radical opposition abstained from voting following an agreement…
Three Arrested in Pakistan for Involvement in Failed Assassination of Musharraf - 2003-12-29
Three individuals were arrested in Pakistan for their involvement in a failed assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf. This incident is part of a series…
The U.S. Sends Thousands of Kilograms of Medical Supplies from Its Bases in Kuwait to Iran - 2003-12-27
The U.S. and various countries are providing humanitarian aid to Iran following a devastating earthquake in Bam. This includes medical supplies and rescue teams from…
The International Community Rushes to Aid Earthquake Victims in Bam
An earthquake in Bam, Iran, has left thousands homeless and caused significant casualties, with estimates of 20,000 dead and 30,000 injured. The international community, including…
Rescue Dogs Save Twenty People from Earthquake Rubble
Rescue dogs have successfully saved twenty individuals trapped under rubble following an earthquake in Iran. The use of these dogs, previously controversial due to religious…
Four Al-Qaeda Suspects Killed by Coalition Soldiers in Afghanistan - 2003-12-27
Four Al-Qaeda suspects were killed by U.S.-led coalition soldiers in Afghanistan after an ambush on an Afghan intelligence officer that resulted in his death. This…
The Regional Summit of South Asian Leaders Will Be Held as Scheduled
Pakistan confirms that the regional summit of South Asian leaders will proceed as planned despite a recent assassination attempt on President Musharraf. Leaders from the…
India and Afghanistan Strongly Condemn the Failed Assassination of the President of Pakistan
India and Afghanistan condemned the failed assassination attempt on Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, which resulted in civilian casualties. Both countries expressed their disapproval of the…
Installation of Israeli Telescopes on an Indian Satellite
Israel and India have signed an agreement to install Israeli telescopes on an Indian satellite scheduled for launch in 2005. This collaboration aims to enhance…
President of Pakistan Survives Second Assassination Attempt
President Pervez Musharraf survived a second assassination attempt in two weeks, with 14 bystanders killed in the bombing. This attack follows his recent agreement to…
Pervez Musharraf to Resign as Commander of Armed Forces by End of 2004
President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan has agreed to step down as Commander of the Armed Forces by the end of 2004 while remaining President. This…
U.S. State Department Welcomes Pakistan's Investigations into Nuclear Technology Proliferation - 2003-12-23
The U.S. State Department has expressed support for Pakistan's investigations into its scientists' potential proliferation of nuclear technology to Iran and other nations. This follows…
Report by Shahid: Efforts to Free Two Missing French Journalists in Pakistan - 2003-12-23
The French government is actively working to free two French journalists who have gone missing in Pakistan. This situation involves the French Ministry of Foreign…
Under the Microscope: The Health Status of Political Prisoners in Iran, the Expulsion of Mojahedin-e Khalq Members from Iraq - 2003-12-23
Dr. Ali Reza Nourizadeh discusses the alarming health conditions of political prisoners in Iran and the expulsion of Mojahedin-e Khalq members from Iraq, alongside the…
Interrogation of Several Pakistani Scientists Regarding Iran's Nuclear Issue - 2003-12-23
Pakistan is investigating several nuclear scientists for potentially sharing nuclear technology with Iran, motivated by personal ambition. Abdul Qadeer Khan, the founder of Pakistan's nuclear…
Pakistan Government Investigates Its Nuclear Scientists - 2003-12-22
The Pakistani government is investigating its nuclear scientists, particularly Abdul Qadeer Khan, amid concerns about the potential export of sensitive nuclear technology. This investigation follows…
China Implements Stricter Controls on the Export of Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2003-12-20
China is set to enforce stricter controls on the export of technologies related to weapons of mass destruction, effective January 1. This move aims to…
Extension of Detention for 4 Muslim Students in Indonesia - 2003-12-19
Four Muslim students in Indonesia have had their detention extended due to alleged connections with Hambali, a suspected terrorist leader. They are accused of aiding…
India and Pakistan Agree to Resume Railway Service Between Amritsar and Lahore - 2003-12-19
India and Pakistan have agreed to resume the railway service between Amritsar and Lahore starting January 15, following a period of heightened tensions. This decision…
Indonesia Accuses 4 Individuals of Ties to Al-Qaeda Terror Network - 2003-12-18
Indonesia has accused four individuals of having links to Al-Qaeda as part of a broader investigation into terrorism in Southeast Asia. The suspects were previously…
Pakistan's Efforts to Establish Peace in the Indian Kashmir Region - 2003-12-18
Pakistan is willing to retract its longstanding demands for UN resolutions on Kashmir to foster peace with India. President Pervez Musharraf expressed readiness to act…
Interrogation of 10 Individuals Related to the Failed Assassination of Pervez Musharraf in Pakistan - 2003-12-16
Investigators in Pakistan are questioning 10 people linked to the failed assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf. The attack involved advanced explosives that had not…
Iran Invites Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak - 2003-12-15
Iran has invited Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to an economic summit in Tehran, signaling a potential thaw in relations between the two countries. This invitation…
Pakistani Scientist Arrested for Transferring Nuclear Technology to Iran Released
A Pakistani scientist, Yasin Chohan, arrested for allegedly transferring nuclear technology to Iran, has been released. Farooq Muhammad, another scientist involved, remains under investigation. This…
220 Million Dollar Loan for Pakistan - 2003-12-12
The Asian Development Bank has approved a 220 million dollar loan for Pakistan to fund development projects in Sindh province, focusing on education and health…
President of the Islamic Union of Pakistan Dies of Heart Attack - 2003-12-11
Mullah Shah Ahmad Noorani, the president of the Islamic Union of Pakistan, died from a heart attack at the age of 77. His death may…
Pakistan Denies Islamabad's Cooperation in the Development of Iran's Nuclear Program - 2003-12-11
Pakistani officials have denied allegations that two scientists were arrested for transferring nuclear technology to Iran. The scientists, identified as Farooq Muhammad and Yasin Chauhan,…
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar: American Forces Have Lost Their Morale
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar asserts that U.S. forces in Afghanistan are demoralized and losing the conflict. He expresses confidence in the success of armed opposition against the…
Arrest of a Pakistani Scientist in Connection with Iran's Nuclear Issues - 2003-12-10
A Pakistani nuclear scientist, Farooq Mahmood, was arrested for questioning about his potential involvement in transferring nuclear information to Iran. This incident follows Iran's report…
Three European Tourists Kidnapped in Southeastern Iran - 2003-12-08
Three European tourists, two Germans and one Irishman, were kidnapped while traveling by bicycle in southeastern Iran, specifically in Sistan and Baluchestan province. The kidnappers…
Two-Day Visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Pakistan - 2003-12-08
The President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, is on a two-day visit to Pakistan to enhance bilateral cooperation. He met with President Pervez Musharraf to discuss…
Pakistan Accuses India of Violating Bilateral Agreements
Pakistan has accused India of violating agreements by building a fence in Kashmir, claiming it undermines bilateral relations. India defends the action as a security…
Four Killed in Clash Between Police and Protesters in Southeastern Iran
In Saravan, southeastern Iran, four protesters were killed during clashes with police following a protest against the shooting of a local motorcyclist. The incident highlights…
Pakistan's Information Minister Rejects Human Rights Watch Claims
Pakistan's Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has rejected claims made by Human Rights Watch regarding the suppression of press freedom under President Pervez Musharraf. The…
Meeting of Diplomats and Intelligence and Military Officials from Afghanistan and Pakistan - 2003-12-03
Afghanistan and Pakistan held a meeting to improve relations and address border disputes and terrorism. The Trilateral Commission, which includes U.S. representatives, aims to resolve…
Pakistan Will Withdraw Its Soldiers from Kashmir if India Takes Reciprocal Action - 2003-12-02
President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan has indicated a willingness to withdraw troops from Kashmir if India reciprocates. This statement highlights the ongoing military tensions between…