Pakistan
ISI’s sudden turnaround: Says terror bigger threat than India
ISI’s sudden turnaround: Says terror bigger threat than India
The Taliban killed two people in attacks on NATO fuel trucks in Khyber and bombed two girls’ schools in Peshawar. Security forces detained 30 “militants” in Khyber. Five people were killed in ethnic violence in Karachi.
Pakistan hikes defence budget by Rs 110bn
Where did Pakistan’s ISI spend Rs 5.55 billion?
Security forces killed 44 “rebels” in Khyber and four Taliban fighters in Bajaur. Ten Taliban fighters and three paramilitary troops were killed in Peshawar. An Anti-Terrorist Court refused bail for three men accused of aiding the Times Square plot in New York City.
Pakistan – Editorial: Jirga ‘justice™
Pakistan floods hit militant fight: Holbrooke
Unconfirmed reports indicate Bekkay Harrach may have been killed in a strike on a Haqqani Network compound in August. Harrach is on al Qaeda’s external operations committee.
The US carried out two strikes on Sept. 21. Mullah Shamsullah, Mullah Nazir’s second in command, is rumored to be among those killed.
The US launched two Predator strikes in South Waziristan; 26 Taliban, including Mullah Nazir’s deputy, were reported killed. The military killed eight “militants” in Kurram. Two Frontier Corps troops were killed in an IED attack in Khyber.
US Predators killed four “militants” in North Waziristan. Nine Pakistanis were killed in ethnic violence in Karachi. Security forces killed eight “militants” and arrested a British national in Khyber. The Taliban attacked two NATO fuel tankers in Baluchistan.
Pakistan – Journalists boycott coverage of Senate, NA proceedings
World cannot pay for Pakistan flood disaster – Holbrooke
The US killed five “militants in an airstrike in North Waziristan. “Miscreants” torched a church in Karachi. The Taliban bombed a girls’ school in Peshawar.
Pakistan – Higher judiciary concerned over judges™ security
Northwest Pakistan sees surge of drone strikes
Kashmir clashes continue as residents defy curfew
Pakistan – Editorial: Brutalised society
Pakistan’s strange response towards Indian aid offer
US won™t accept slackness by Pak Army in war on terror
Karachi shut down after killing of exile Imran Farooq
The US killed 17 Taliban and Haqqani Network fighters in a pair of airstrikes in North Waziristan. Five soldiers were wounded in an IED attack in Khyber. Four members of Pakistani Jundallah were arrested in Karachi.
Drone strikes peak; can they help end the war?
Sufi Mohammad. More than a year ago, a trusted source and expert on Pakistan said that if you wanted to know how serious Pakistan is about fighting terrorists in its midst, observe how it deals with its homegrown terrorist leaders. Pakistan has been unwilling (or unable, or both, depending on your point of view) to […]
Strikes were launched on two compounds in the village of Darga Mandi, which is on the outskirts of Miramshah; 12 missiles were fired. The US has launched 12 strikes this month, making it the most active since the campaign began in 2004.
The US killed 15 Taliban and Haqqani Network fighters in a pair of Predator strikes in North Waziristan. The Taliban assassinated a journalist in Hangu. Hakeemullah Mehsud threatened to attack the US if a Koran is burned.
Mullah Mohammed Omar, the Amir al Mumineen (“the commander of the faithful”) of the Afghan and Pakistani Taliban. While French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner’s statement that Mullah Omar is sheltering in Pakistan is no great revelation, kudos to him for stating the painfully obvious. From AFP via Dawn: “It’s not a secret for anyone, everyone […]
Pakistan – Minister blames ‘terrorists’ for attacks on Christians
Predators hit a vehicle as it moved in the outskirts of Miramshah in North Waziristan. Four “militants” were reported killed.
Floods change Pakistani effort against insurgents