Pakistan
The Taliban killed a civilian in an IED attack in Akora Khattak. The government ordered an investigation into the killing of five Chechens thought to be suicide bombers.
The Taliban killed a civilian in an IED attack in Akora Khattak. The government ordered an investigation into the killing of five Chechens thought to be suicide bombers.
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“The mujahideen will continue jihad to complete his mission with a new zeal,” Waliur Rehman Mehsud said.
Iran could play role in al-Qaida, post-bin Laden
Fifteen Taliban fighters and two policemen were killed in a clash at a security checkpoint outside Peshawar. US Senators are questioning the value of aid to Pakistan.
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Muhammad Ali Qasim Yaqub was captured in Karachi on May 4, where he has lived with his family “for some time.” He is said to be linked to Anwar al Awlaki and Ramsi bin Alshib.
A leaked threat assessment prepared at Guantanamo describes one current detainee and his father as “Iranian agents.” The detainee, Haji Hamidullah, allegedly “murdered 71 people.” The leaked file connects several others to Iran, including two members of Hamid Karzai’s government.
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Security forces killed five suicide bombers, including three women, in Quetta. The suicide bombers are thought to be Chechens or Uzbeks. Witnesses failed to show up in the trial of TNSM chief Sufi Mohammed.
Lawmakers angry with Pakistan warn of cuts in aid
Pakistani officials said the attackers appeared to be “Uzbek or Chechen.” The Pakistani Army claimed to have captured a senior al Qaeda operative in Karachi.
AP sources: Raiders knew mission a one-shot deal
The Pakistani military’s official announcement of the capture of a Yemeni known as Abu Sohaib al Makki is unusual.
Drone killing debate: Germany limits information exchange with US intelligence
Two Pakistani soldiers were wounded. Pakistan claimed that US helicopters had crossed the border and opened fire.
US Predators killed 10 “militants,” including four “foreigners” in North Waziristan. The Taliban claimed credit for killing a Saudi consular official in Karachi.
US balks at Pakistani bills
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US assured of action against ‘sanctuaries’
The attack took place in an area that hosts a number of regional and international terror groups. Four “foreigners” were reported killed.
The attack is the second against the Saudis in Karachi in a week.
The Haqqani Network commander is the brother of Jan Baz Zadran, who is considered to be the thrid in command of the al Qaeda-linked Haqqani Network.
Hafiz Saeed rallies 4,000 in Lahore. More than 100,000 Osama bin Laden posters have been sold in Pakistan in the past week.
China-Pakistan alliance strengthened post-bin Laden