The Iran-Pakistan-India pipeline would be contrary to U.S.strategic interests, would destabilize the Persian Gulf, and wouldstrengthen Russia's grip over Central Asia, decreasing bothregional and global energy security. The U.S. should encourageIndia and Pakistan to pursue better alternatives, such asdeveloping their liquefied natural gas capacities and building theTurkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India natural gas pipeline.
New Delhi, Jan 17: The rise in the number of 'enforced disappearances' of Baloch students and men has forced women in Pakistan's high conflict zone to step into the nationalist movement. Many have slipped into the role as freedom fighters after .