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Presents a speech by Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf, as broadcast on radio and television from Islamabad, Pakistan on September 19, 2001. Expression of sympathy for the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States; Level of Pakistani support for the U.S. in its campaign against international terrorism; Concerns about Pakistan's economic stability, national security and disputed territory of Kashmir; Lessons from the history of Islam; Need to protect Pakistan's interests.

The article discusses the negative impact of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on human beings, particularly to the residents in Pakistan. It notes the need for the Pakistani government to organize an international conference about terrorism in order to discuss possible measures to prevent IED attacks in the country. Meanwhile, it explores the actions taken by other countries to regulate the disastrous effect of the said equipment.

International community is aware of the terrorists' intentions to acquire nuclear material. We are thus living with the modern day nightmare of the possibility of nuclear terrorism. Among non- state actors Al Qaeda is considered to be the most aspirant organization which has used resources and made foiled attempts to acquire nuclear weapon/material and use it. Analysts fears that hostile states namely Iran and North Korea would provide nuclear material to terrorists to use it against their enemies. Despite the fact international community realized the threat of nuclear terrorism in 1990s, IAEA has registered 800 cases, since end of the Cold War to 2010, wherein radioactive material was either missing or it was taken into possession by smugglers. As all roads of terrorist activities are linked with Pakistan, this country can face serious problems if terrorists succeeds in their attempts. This Paper highlights the competition between the international community to foil terrorists attempts to acquire nuclear weapons - and terrorists - to acquire nuclear material and carryout deadly attacks - and possible implications for Pakistan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the development of the counter-insurgency operation Zarb-e-azb and Karachi operation which aim of reducing violence in the Pakistan with the aid of the U.S. counterterrorism, according to the announcement of U.S. Defence Intelligence agency director Lieutenant General Vincent R. Stewart. Topics include the arrests of various militants, the counterinsurgency fund provide by the U.S. to the country, and the decision of the U.S. to extend its military assistance to Pakistan.

The article focuses on the challenges of international relations between the U.S. and Pakistan in 2011. Topics include the difficulty of Pakistani support of the Haqqani insurgent group in Afghanistan amidst U.S. counterterrorism efforts, hostility in Pakistan towards an alliance with the U.S., and the foreign policy plans of U.S. President Barack Obama and of other nations regarding Pakistan.

This article discusses the work of the Pakistani government in the investigation of suspects who were allegedly behind the terrorist attacks on the city of Mumbai, India. Conflicts between the Indian and Pakistani government regarding the treatment of the Anti-Indian terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba and their affiliate Jamaat-ud-Dawa are assessed. The challenges faced by the Pakistani government in dealing with terrorism are considered.

An interview with Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani is presented. He comments on whether the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has developed an effective response in addressing the global financial crisis while promoting regional prosperity. He discusses how Pakistan will contribute to the anti-terrorism cooperation with the SCO framework. He explains his expectations on the outcome of some bilateral activities.

The article discusses foreign relations between India and Pakistan. Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh of India and Yusuf Raza Gilani met July 15, 2009 to discuss resuming negotiations to settle some of the many unresolved issues between the two countries. The talks are expected to focus on the issue of terrorism, with India requiring stronger efforts by Pakistan to combat Islamic militants who have conducted attacks on India before it will consider the issue of Kashmir.

Focuses on the dilemma faced by Pakistan with regard to its decision to aid the United States (U.S.) in its military attacks against Afghanistan in 2001. Demands of the U.S. from Pakistan; Risk posed by the popular support for the Taliban Movement; Need for a comprehensive agreement between the countries about the prevention of terrorism.