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Haqqani Network emir eulogizes son killed in Pakistan

Jalaluddin Haqqani praises the “martyrdom” of his son, Nasiruddin, and reinforces his group’s ties to Mullah Omar and the Afghan Taliban.

Pakistani private schools ban Malala’s book

AQAP praises Hakeemullah Mehsud and Pakistani Taliban

In a new statement, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula offered its condolences for the death of Hakeemullah Mehsud, the former emir of the Pakistani Taliban. The terror group praised Mehsud and the Pakistani Taliban for providing haven to foreign fighters.

Senior Haqqani Network leader killed in Pakistan

Nasiruddin Haqqani, a senior leader and financier in the al Qaeda-linked Taliban subgroup, is reported to have been killed during a clash in Pakistan.

Pakistani Taliban threaten US for killing leader in drone strike

The Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan also praised former emir Hakeemullah Mehsud for “the consolidation of the idea of global Jihad and the Caliphate,” and claimed “sorcery” was responsible for a lingering illness.

Mullah Fazlullah’s appointment indicates business as usual for Pakistani Taliban

Negotiations are unlikely, attacks will continue, alliance with al Qaeda will remain, and the US drone program will have to expand beyond Waziristan to target the group’s top leaders.

Pakistani Taliban’s new deputy emir directed suicide operations, is an ‘intellectual’

Sheikh Khalid Haqqani, the new deputy emir of the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan, was involved in suicide attacks as far back as 2008 and has been featured in the group’s propaganda.

Pakistani Taliban to target military, government to avenge leader killed in drone strike

Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani claimed that civilians would not be targeted, even though civilians are regularly targeted by the Taliban.

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‘No quick fixes’ for Pakistan Taliban violence

Pakistani Taliban name Mullah Fazlullah as new emir

The firebrand cleric from Swat replaces Hakeemullah Mehsud to lead the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan. Fazlullah led the Taliban takeover of Swat and neighboring districts in 2007. He is currently sheltering in Afghanistan’s Kunar province.

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Saudi Arabia’s Shadow War

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Taliban Silence Pakistani Musicians

Pakistani Taliban publish picture of Hakeemullah before burial

Umar Media, official propaganda outlet of the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan, published the photograph of their emir, who was killed by the US on Nov. 1.

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US ‘disowns’ Pakistan’s peace overtures to Taliban

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How America got Taliban target number one

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Angry Pakistan to assess US ties after killing of militant disrupts talks

Pakistani Taliban name interim emir, spokesman says

Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani, a longtime military commander and the head of the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan’s executive council, was appointed to serve as the temporary emir, a top spokesman said.

Pakistan condemns drone strike that killed Hakeemullah Mehsud

Shocking: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the drone strike that killed the Pakistani Taliban emir responsible for the deaths of thousands is “a violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

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Hakimullah Mehsud, Dreaded Leader of Pakistani Taliban

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Pakistan Taliban secretly bury leader, vow bombs in revenge

Pakistani Taliban name new emir after Hakeemullah killed in drone strike: report

Khan Said, who is also known as Sajna Mehsud, is said to have been appointed to lead the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan.

Pakistani Taliban leader killed by US after 4-year hunt

Hakeemullah Mehsud led the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan for four years before being killed today in a drone strike.

US drone strike targets head of Pakistani Taliban

Hakeemullah’s bodyguard was killed in a strike in North Waziristan that leveled a compound and killed four other “militants.” A senior commander is rumored to be among them.

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Prime Minister Sharif said talks with the Pakistani Taliban have begun. Video filmed in August emerged of two young Czech women kidnapped by militants in Pakistan. Their captors have called for the release of “Lady al Qaeda” Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, who is serving an 86-year sentence in the US. Police arrested 18 members of a […]

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Peshawar, terror capital of Pakistan

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Pakistan: 3 percent of drone deaths were civilians

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Pakistan’s government approved of and colluded with the US to conduct drone strikes, leaked memos show. Former Prime Minister Gilani denied the reports. Prime Minister Sharif said the strikes violate Pakistan’s sovereignty and again called for an end to the attacks.