Pakistan

Fossil find suggests hippos are closest living relatives of whales
Fossil evidence suggests hippos are the closest living relatives of whales.
09:32 Thursday 20th September 2001

Afghans in jail begin pro bin-Laden hunger strike
Afghan rebels held in an Indian jail have started a hunger strike to show their solidarity with Osama bin Laden.
22:31 Wednesday 19th September 2001

Musharraf says Pakistan faces 'critical decision'
Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf says his country is facing its most critical time.
17:35 Wednesday 19th September 2001

Islamic alliance warns of Pakistan civil war
A powerful alliance of Islamic parties has warned Pakistan's president co-operation with the US in its hunt for Osama bin Laden could plunge the country into civil war.
14:23 Wednesday 19th September 2001

Jailed rebels demand freedom to join holy war
About 20 rebels being held in jails in India are demanding to be freed so they can take part in a holy war against the US.
13:28 Wednesday 19th September 2001

Pakistani leader faces difficult task of convincing his people to help US
Pakistan's leader is to address his nation to try and persuade them backing the US is in the country's best interests.
13:20 Wednesday 19th September 2001

Afghans 'have enough weapons to fight 10-year war'
The Taliban has enough weapons to fight a war for a decade, according to a government minister in Pakistan.
11:16 Wednesday 19th September 2001

Diplomatic families told to leave Pakistan
Families of British diplomats and non-essential staff have been ordered to leave Pakistan ahead of an expected US attack on Afghanistan.
09:30 Wednesday 19th September 2001

Bicycle bomb kills six near border city
A powerful bomb has exploded near Pakistan's border with India, killing at least six people and wounding several others.
07:18 Wednesday 19th September 2001

Foreign Office warns Britons to avoid Pakistan
The Foreign Office has advised British nationals to avoid travelling to Pakistan until further notice.
06:07 Wednesday 19th September 2001

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