FDD's Long War Journal

Pakistan

Taliban warn against carrying ammunition out of North Waziristan

Pakistan frees Mullah Obaidullah, other senior Taliban leaders

Musharraf continues to appease the Taliban. Among the 25 prisoners released in exchange for over 200 captured soldiers include Obaidullah, the Taliban’s number three in command, the Taliban commander of Zabul province, two brothers of Mullah Usmani, and Baitullah Mehsud’s cousin.

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President Musharraf said elections will be held the first week of January. Benazir Bhutto said deposed Chief Justice Chaudhry is the real leader of the Supreme Court. Three British journalists were ordered to leave for “foul and abusive” language against Pakistan and the government. Seven soldiers, including two officers, are missing in Swat; the Taliban […]

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Bhutto rejoins Pakistan protests

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Pakistan’s Bhutto free from house arrest

Pakistan’s Bhutto under house arrest; Swat falling to the Taliban

Security forces have surrounded Benazir Bhutto’s home; the Taliban have taken over most of Swat as more troops surrender.

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Bhutto under house arrest in Pakistan

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Maldives Terrorist Attack Suspects Flee to Pakistan, Police Say

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Pakistan to vote by mid-February

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Pakistan denied a claim in the Indian media that it has withdrawn troops from the eastern border. Police believe suicide bombers have infiltrated the garrison city of Rawalpindi to attack Benazir Bhutto. The Taliban killed three soldiers captured several days ago in Landi Kotal. Nawaz Sharif asked the West to pull its support of Musharraf. […]

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Crisis raises alarm over arsenal – Amid Pakistani turmoil, renewed concerns over nuclear weapons

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Musharraf’s new court to give him 5-year term

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Musharraf opponents charged with treason

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‘Pakistan cuts troops on Indian border™

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Maulana Fazlullah’s Taliban are now in full control of six of Swat’s eight regions. The Taliban bombed a seventh century statue of Buddha in Swat. A bomb destroyed an oil tanker in Landi Kotal carrying fuel for US forces in Afghanistan. The US military is concerned about the security of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons. Benazir Bhutto […]

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Despite emergency in Pakistan, Taliban removes national flag from Swat

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Pakistan: Emergency to end in three weeks, says Musharraf aide

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Pakistan police to stop Bhutto rally

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The Taliban overran police stations in Matta and Maydan in Swat. One soldier was killed and two wounded in two IED attacks in North Waziristan. Three soldiers and a security guard were captured after the Taliban attacked a checkpoint in Kurram agency. Security forces are looking for 61 terrorists freed earlier this year. MMA president […]