Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Afghanistan

Musharraf Agrees 'In Principle' To Address Tribal Assembly

President Pervez Musharraf (right) was phoned by Afghan President Hamid Karzai (left) ( Greenpeace/Knoth)

President Pervez Musharraf (right) was phoned by Afghan President Hamid Karzai (left) ( Greenpeace/Knoth)

August 10, 2007 -- Pakistan's Foreign Ministry announced today that President Pervez Musharraf has agreed "in principle" to address the closing session of the joint Afghan-Pakistan "Peace Jirga" -- or tribal assembly.

Related Articles

TEXT SIZE - +

August 10, 2007

Musharraf made his decision after Afghan President Hamid Karzai telephoned him today.


The meeting in Kabul of some 700 tribal leaders, who are seeking to find ways of ending Taliban and Al-Qaeda violence, enters its third day tomorrow.


The assembly is scheduled to conclude on Sunday. Musharraf was originally due to address the opening session yesterday but cancelled.


(AP, AFP)

You Might Also Like

Gasoline prices have risen dramatically in Pakistan in recent years

In Pakistan, Cleaner Fuel Powers Supply, Safety Issues

Rising fuel prices have pushed Pakistan to become a global leader in using compressed natural gas (CNG) to fuel vehicles. More
Family members of missing Baluchs, mostly political activists, rally in protest on the eve of international Human Rights Day in Quetta, Balochistan, on December 10, 2011.

U.S. Hearing On Balochistan Raises Hackles, Awareness In Pakistan

The U.S. Congressional hearing last week on Balochistan, the largest of Pakistan's four provinces, though it was firmly rejected by Islamabad, is being seen in Pakistan as any eye-opener for the state and its security agencies. More
With no domestic ID system in place, passports are essentially Afghanistan

Afghans Accuse Authorities Of Passport Scam

A shortage of blank passports in Afghanistan has led to a flourishing black market for the little blue books, according to Afghans who say they have had to go underground to obtain them. More

Most Popular

               
 
 
 
 
Being Discussed Now

Gaza Hamas Leader Arrives In Iran

Latest Comment (2 total)

Ben: Masks are thrown off.After the "Arab spring" the so called "peaceful talks" are ... More

UN Rights Chief Scathing On Syria

Latest Comment (4 total)

Rick: Yes , but it is insignificant

a pier

some sheds

and nothing more More

Azerbaijani Aviation Engineer Seeks Niche In Civilian Drone Market

Latest Comment (4 total)

Ben: Secular Muslim coutry`s intellectual peaceful product-the weak hope for the future. More