Pakistan News Updates -- April 9, 2009

A Pakistani army soldier stands guard at a military outpost near Wana in Pakistan's South Waziristan tribal area near the Afghan border. John Moore / Getty

In the War Against Militants, U.S. and Pakistan Remain at Odds -- Time Magzine

As a fresh wave of terrorism violence spreads deeper into Pakistan, the Obama Administration is urging the country to act more decisively against militants who are based in the tribal areas and pose a threat to the region and beyond. For Washington, stabilizing Afghanistan depends on stanching the flow of militants from across the border. But while both political will and public opinion have discernibly shifted in recent days, there remain deep divisions — and some resentment on the part of Pakistan — over how to tackle the threat.

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Holbrooke's trip exposes standoff between U.S., Pakistan -- China View
US and Pak have differences on fight against terror:State Dept -- Press Trust of India
High-Level U.S. Visit Highlights Pakistani Disagreements -- Radio Free Europe
US admits to tensions with Pakistan over anti-terror efforts -- Channel News Asia
Report: Pakistan rejects U.S. plan, wants drones -- The Hill
Pakistan to America: Give Us the Killer Drones -- The Danger Room
No U.S. drones over Pakistan's Baluchistan: Zardari -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Pakistan: Give us the drones and get out -- Hot Air
Cleric's exit imperils Pakistan peace deal -- Yahoo News/AP
Pakistan cleric slams Zardari over sharia delay -- AFP
Taliban Pushing Deep Into Pakistan -- The Australian
Pak Taliban uniting to take over Islamabad: Reports -- Indian Express
Taliban attempt to invade new district -- Independent
Early Rifts in Taliban Alliance Signal Threat to Terrorist Leader -- Washington Times
The leader of the Pakistani Taliban vows to strike America -- Salon
Riots in Pakistan After Dissidents Found Dead -- FOX News
Violence breaks out in SW Pakistan after 3 nationalist leaders killed -- China View
Riots as Baloch chiefs found dead -- BBC
The Diplomatic Surge: Can Obama's Team Tame the Taliban? -- Time Magazine
Pakistan: We need a Marshall Plan -- Washington Times