February 2004
British Foreign Secretary to Visit Pakistan on Wednesday
Jack Straw, the British Foreign Secretary, is set to visit Pakistan for two days to discuss various issues including bilateral relations and the war against…
The U.S. and Pakistan Have Initiated Further Actions to Kill or Capture the Leader of Al-Qaeda
The U.S. and Pakistan are intensifying efforts to locate and capture Osama bin Laden, who is believed to be hiding near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. This…
Early Elections to be Held in India
India's Election Commission has announced that early elections will take place from April 20 to May 10, 2004. Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee initiated this…
Man Detonates Himself Near Mosque in Rawalpindi, Pakistan - 2004-02-28
A suspected suicide bomber detonated himself near a mosque in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, during a Shia observance, resulting in no other injuries. This incident highlights ongoing…
U.S. Department of Defense Denies Islamic Republic Media Reports on Osama bin Laden's Arrest - 2004-02-28
The U.S. Department of Defense has refuted claims from Iranian media about the arrest of Osama bin Laden, asserting that the search is ongoing but…
Indian Prime Minister's Request to Muslims to Vote for Hindu Party
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has called on Muslims to support the Hindu nationalist party in upcoming elections while promising peace with Pakistan. This…
Arrest of 20 Individuals Suspected of Ties to Al-Qaeda by Pakistani Army - 2004-02-25
The Pakistani army arrested at least 20 individuals suspected of being affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Taliban during an operation in Waziristan. This area is…
Islamic Republic: We Purchased Necessary Parts for Nuclear Program from South Asian Brokers - 2004-02-22
Iran admitted to sourcing some components for its nuclear program from South Asian brokers but did not confirm any links to a Pakistani nuclear transfer…
Indian Kashmir Officials Say Three Pakistanis Arrested for Attempting to Attack Delhi International Airport
Three Pakistani nationals were arrested in Indian Kashmir for allegedly planning an attack on Delhi International Airport. They are linked to the extremist group Lashkar-e-Taiba,…
Malaysia's Ambiguous Position on the Fate of Nuclear Scientist Suspected of Selling Equipment to Iran
Malaysia is not commenting on the situation of Bohari Syed Abu Tahir, a nuclear scientist accused of facilitating the transfer of nuclear technology to Iran…
Pakistan's New Missile Capable of Carrying Nuclear Warhead
Pakistan has officially added a new short-range missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to its military arsenal. President Pervez Musharraf emphasized the importance of…
Muslim Militants in Pakistan Set Another Girls' School on Fire - 2004-02-20
In northern Pakistan, suspected Muslim militants have burned down another girls' school, marking the eighth such incident in under a week. Local authorities report no…
Malaysian Police: Abdul Qadeer Khan Sold Parts of a Nuclear Centrifuge to Iran for Three Million Dollars
Abdul Qadeer Khan, a Pakistani nuclear scientist, sold parts of a nuclear centrifuge to Iran for three million dollars, facilitated by a Sri Lankan intermediary.…
Kofi Annan Welcomes Recent Agreement Between India and Pakistan - 2004-02-20
Kofi Annan has expressed support for the recent agreement between India and Pakistan to begin negotiations to resolve their disputes. The foreign ministers of both…
India and Pakistan's Decision to End Five Decades of Hostility - 2004-02-19
India and Pakistan have agreed to negotiations to end five decades of hostility over Kashmir and nuclear issues. The agreement was announced by Pakistan's Foreign…
Pakistan Will Not Allow International Inspectors to Inspect Its Nuclear Weapons - 2004-02-18
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf announced that the country will not permit international inspections of its nuclear arsenal, asserting that Pakistan has nothing to hide. This…
Meeting between Ahmed Maher and Kamal Kharrazi on the sidelines of the Tehran Economic Conference - 2004-02-18
Ahmed Maher and Kamal Kharrazi met to discuss restoring diplomatic relations between Egypt and Iran, which were cut off 25 years ago. This meeting occurred…
An Iranian Disabled Person Enters India to Travel Around the World in a Wheelchair
Kiumars Alimardani, a 33-year-old Iranian man with a disability, has entered India as part of his two-and-a-half-year journey around the world in a wheelchair. His…
Two Muslim Militants Arrested by Pakistani Police - 2004-02-17
Pakistani police have arrested two Muslim militants suspected of planning terrorist attacks in Karachi. They are linked to the Sunni extremist group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, known for…
Second Day of Talks Between Indian and Pakistani Officials - 2004-02-17
Indian and Pakistani officials are in the second day of talks to prepare for a meeting of their foreign ministers, focusing on a peace negotiation…
China's Concern Over U.S. Media Reports Regarding the Origin of Libya's Nuclear Weapons - 2004-02-17
China is worried about U.S. media reports claiming that nuclear weapon designs from China were found in Libya. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has not confirmed…
End of the First Day of Talks Between India and Pakistan in Islamabad - 2004-02-16
India and Pakistan wrapped up the first day of a three-day official dialogue in Islamabad, characterized as friendly and constructive. Both sides proposed frameworks for…
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry Denies Rumor of Abdul Qadeer Khan's Heart Attack - 2004-02-16
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry has refuted rumors about Abdul Qadeer Khan's health, asserting he is well. Khan, a key figure in Pakistan's nuclear program, recently…
Meeting of Indian and Pakistani Officials to Resolve Kashmir Issue - 2004-02-15
Indian and Pakistani officials are meeting to discuss the Kashmir issue, aiming to set the stage for a future meeting between their foreign ministers. This…
At least 17 killed in two relatively strong earthquakes in northern Pakistan
Two strong earthquakes in northern Pakistan resulted in at least 17 fatalities, with fears that the death toll may increase due to blocked roads from…
Another Suspected Al-Qaeda Member Arrested in Pakistan Near Afghanistan Border - 2004-02-13
A suspected Al-Qaeda member was arrested by paramilitary forces in Pakistan's Jamrud area near the Afghanistan border. This operation is part of Pakistan's continued efforts…
Pakistan Attempts to Prevent Afghan Rebels from Crossing the Border - 2004-02-12
President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan has admitted that militants from Al-Qaeda and the Taliban could be using Pakistani territory to attack Afghanistan. He emphasized Pakistan's…
President Bush Calls for Stricter Laws to Prevent Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2004-02-12
President Bush emphasized the need for tougher international regulations to curb the spread of weapons of mass destruction during a speech in Washington. He highlighted…
Assassination of a Security Official in Afghanistan - 2004-02-12
A senior security official in Khost, Afghanistan, named Mohammad Eisa was assassinated by an armed man who subsequently detonated himself. The Taliban has claimed responsibility…
Senior Intelligence Officer Shot Dead Near Pakistan Border
A senior intelligence officer in Afghanistan was shot and killed by a suspected Taliban member who then detonated explosives. This incident highlights the increasing violence…
President Bush to Speak at National Defense University in Washington - 2004-02-11
President Bush is scheduled to address the international community at the National Defense University, urging increased efforts to stop rogue states from obtaining nuclear technology.…
Pakistan to Share Findings on Nuclear Technology Transfer to North Korea with Japan - 2004-02-11
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has pledged to share investigation results regarding illegal nuclear technology transfers to North Korea with Japan. This follows admissions by Pakistani…
India Successfully Tests Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
India has successfully tested a short-range surface-to-air missile called Trishul, launched from Odisha. This development is significant as both India and Pakistan frequently engage in…
Powell: Pakistan is Determined to End the Nuclear Technology Sales Network
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell announced that Pakistan is committed to dismantling a network selling its nuclear technology, led by scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan.…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: Reflection on the News of Pakistan's Nuclear Technology Transfer Abroad - 2004-02-09
The article highlights a report by Nasrin Mahdavi on the involvement of three German physicists in the transfer of nuclear technology from Pakistan to Iran.…
Musharraf's Phone Conversation with Colin Powell - 2004-02-08
Pervez Musharraf assured Colin Powell that Pakistan would prevent the leakage of nuclear technology information. This conversation follows Musharraf's recent pardon of Abdul Qadeer Khan,…
India and Pakistan Refuse to Sign Treaty on Prohibition of Production and Development of Nuclear Weapons - 2004-02-08
India and Pakistan have declined to sign a treaty aimed at prohibiting the production and development of nuclear weapons, as announced by their respective officials…
Request for Investigation into Sale of Nuclear Secrets by Khan - 2004-02-07
Opposition parties in Pakistan are demanding an investigation into Abdul Qadeer Khan's sale of nuclear secrets to Iran, Libya, and North Korea. President Musharraf recently…
Leader of the Extremist Group Al-Omar in Kashmir, India Killed - 2004-02-06
The leader of the extremist group Al-Omar Mujahideen, Mohammad Rafiq Laderi, was killed by Indian soldiers in Kashmir. This incident is part of a larger…
ElBaradei: Abdul Qadeer Khan is Just a Small Part of the Nuclear Black Market
Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the IAEA, emphasized that Abdul Qadeer Khan is only a small part of the global nuclear black market. He raised concerns…
Experts Doubt That Pakistani Nuclear Scientist Acted Alone - 2004-02-05
Abdul Qadeer Khan claimed he sold nuclear technology without higher authority's permission, but experts doubt this assertion. The Pakistani military is believed to have been…
Pervez Musharraf Pardons Abdul Qadeer Khan, Known as the Father of the Country's Nuclear Program
Pervez Musharraf has pardoned Abdul Qadeer Khan, who admitted to leaking nuclear technology to several countries. This decision follows Khan's confessions on state television, where…
Abdul Qadeer Khan Apologizes for Leakage of Pakistan's Nuclear Secrets to Iran, Libya, and North Korea - 2004-02-04
Abdul Qadeer Khan publicly apologized for leaking Pakistan's nuclear secrets to Iran, Libya, and North Korea. His confession followed a meeting with President Pervez Musharraf,…
USA: The Pakistani Government Assured That It Has Not Been Involved in the Proliferation of Nuclear Technology - 2004-02-04
The U.S. government received assurances from Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf that his administration was not involved in the proliferation of nuclear technology. This follows reports…
Statements from a Friend of the Founder of Pakistan's Nuclear Program on the Transfer of Nuclear Technology - 2004-02-03
A friend of Abdul Qadeer Khan claims that senior Pakistani military officials, including President Musharraf, were aware of the transfer of nuclear technology to Iran,…
Bush Requests $1.2 Billion from Congress for Afghanistan - 2004-02-03
President Bush has requested $1.2 billion from Congress to support Afghanistan's recovery through educational, medical, and security initiatives. The funding aims to establish new schools…
US Welcomes Pakistan's Investigation into Illegal Nuclear Technology Transfer
The US has expressed support for Pakistan's investigation into Abdul Qadeer Khan's illegal transfer of nuclear technology to Iran, Libya, and North Korea. Khan's admissions…
Agreement Among Senior Military and Diplomatic Representatives of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the USA - 2004-02-02
Senior military and diplomatic officials from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the USA have agreed to enhance information sharing and address security issues along their border. This…
Two American Officials Express Hope for Dialogue on North Korea
Two senior U.S. officials are hopeful about imminent multilateral talks concerning North Korea's nuclear program. Richard Armitage and James Kelly both indicated a positive outlook…
Father of Pakistan's Nuclear Program Admits to Transferring Nuclear Technology to Iran, Libya, and North Korea - 2004-02-02
Abdul Qadeer Khan, the founder of Pakistan's nuclear program, has admitted to transferring nuclear technology to Iran, Libya, and North Korea without government knowledge. This…
244 Pilgrims Killed Due to Crowd Crush During Hajj
A tragic incident during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia resulted in the deaths of 244 pilgrims due to crowd crush. The Saudi Minister of…
Hamid Karzai Praises U.S. Army's Commitment to Capture Osama bin Laden by Year-End
Hamid Karzai commended the U.S. Army's commitment to capture Osama bin Laden by the year's end, suggesting he may still be alive in the Afghanistan-Pakistan…