Pakistan Prime Minister Announces Military Offensive in Swat Valley
Washington Post – United States
By Pamela Constable ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, May 7 — Pakistan’s prime minister told the nation Thursday that the armed forces were being “called in to …
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009
/05/07/AR2009050703130.html?hpid=moreheadlines

Obama’s defense budget shifts focus to Afghanistan and Pakistan
Christian Science Monitor – Boston,MA,USA
… administration begins to draw down the 136000 troops in Iraq while pushing resources toward the complex challenges posed by Afghanistan and Pakistan. …
features.csmonitor.com/politics/2009/05/07/obamas-
defense-budget-shifts-focus-to-afghanistan-and-pakistan/

Pakistan ‘to eliminate militants’
BBC News – UK
Pakistan’s PM says he has ordered the army to “eliminate militants and terrorists”, apparently referring to operations against the Taleban. …
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/8038975.stm

Red Cross Warns of Crisis in Pakistan
New York Times – United States
Greg Baker/AP Children lined up to get hot tea at a refugee camp in Mardan, Pakistan, on Thursday. By ALAN COWELL PARIS — With their possessions piled on …
www.nytimes.com/2009/05/08/world/asia/08pstan.html?ref=world

US Seeks a Broader Pakistan Government Against the Taliban
TIME – USA
07, 2009 Although President Barack Obama on Wednesday pledged unwavering backing for Pakistan’s government in its battle with extremists, his Administration …
www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1896654,00.html

Newsroom Analysis: Afghanistan & Pakistan – Video
Voice of America – USA
He said their talks were “extraordinarily productive,” and he praised what he called “unprecedented cooperation” between Afghanistan and Pakistan. …
www.voanews.com/english/2009-05-07-voa23.cfm

Musharraff’s rerurn to Pakistan up in air
United Press International – USA
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, May 7 (UPI) — Whether former President Pervez Musharraf will return to Pakistan during the ongoing crackdown on the Taliban is …
www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/05/07/Musharraffs-
rerurn-to-Pakistan-up-in-air/UPI-35181241713776/

Gates praises Pakistan response to Taliban push
Washington Post – United States
By Andrew Gray KABUL (Reuters) – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday praised Pakistan for its “strong response” to a Taliban advance that he …
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/
article/2009/05/07/AR2009050702214.html

FACTBOX: US drone strikes in Pakistan
Reuters – USA
By Augustine Anthony ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan hopes the United States will halt attacks on militants in Pakistan by pilotless drone aircraft, …
uk.reuters.com/article/usTopNews/idUKTRE5463IL20090507

‘No Nuclear Surrender’: The Nation, Pakistan | The Moderate Voice
By WILLIAM KERN
Continuing with our coverage of the Pakistan media reaction to American attempts to address the ongoing chaos involving the Taliban and al-Qaeda in the region, this editorial from Pakistan’s The Nation rejects any discussion of removing …
themoderatevoice.com/31280/no-nuclear-surrender-the-nation-pakistan/

Pakistan drops diplomacy, declares war on Taliban | McClatchy
In a defining moment for the country and one that will have far-reaching consequences for global security, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on national television that Pakistan had “reached a stage where the government believes …
www.mcclatchydc.com/world/story/67718.html

Pakistan fights Taliban for ‘honor and dignity,’ prime minister …
By aorjoux
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) — Pakistan’s prime minister formally renounced a peace agreement with Taliban militants Thursday night and announced“decisive steps” to expand the battle in the country’s northwest. …
cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/07/pakistan-fights-
taliban-for-honor-and-dignity-prime-minister-says/

Pakistan targets militant-held valley
May 6, 2009 … Pakistan launched air and ground attacks against up to 7000 Taliban militants entrenched in a northwestern valley Wednesday, killing dozens …
news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090506/ap_on_re_as/as_pakistan