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.
Tag Archives: Pakistan
Al Qaeda
Pakistan: ‘Mid-level’ Al-Qaeda operative lived in country for decade prior to arrest
Pakistani Taliban continue outpouring of support for Osama bin Laden
“The mujahideen will continue jihad to complete his mission with a new zeal,” Waliur Rehman Mehsud said.
Al Qaeda
Iran could play role in al-Qaida, post-bin Laden
Pakistan
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.
Al Qaeda
Gates: Somebody in Pakistan knew about bin Laden
NATO
US falls out of favor with NATO ally
Al Qaeda operative arrested in Karachi was ‘courier’ between bin Laden, Zawahiri: Pakistani officials
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.
The Gitmo Files: An agent of Iran
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.
Pakistan
Clash in NW Pakistan kills 2 police, 15 militants
Afghanistan
Trouble ahead in Pakistan’s new US phase
Haqqani Network
Pakistan woos insurgent group
Al Qaeda
CIA flew stealth drones into Pakistan to monitor bin Laden house
Pakistan
Pakistan – Malik holds lacuna in ATC responsible for release of terrorists
Pakistan
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.
Pakistan
Lawmakers angry with Pakistan warn of cuts in aid
Suicide assault team defeated in Quetta
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.
Afghanistan
AP sources: Raiders knew mission a one-shot deal
Pakistani Army arrests ‘senior al Qaeda commander’ in Karachi
The Pakistani military’s official announcement of the capture of a Yemeni known as Abu Sohaib al Makki is unusual.
Al Qaeda
Drone killing debate: Germany limits information exchange with US intelligence
Pakistani troops open fire on ISAF helicopters at Afghan border
Two Pakistani soldiers were wounded. Pakistan claimed that US helicopters had crossed the border and opened fire.
Pakistan
US Predators killed 10 “militants,” including four “foreigners” in North Waziristan. The Taliban claimed credit for killing a Saudi consular official in Karachi.
Pakistan
US balks at Pakistani bills
Afghanistan
US speeds up direct talks with Taliban
Haqqani Network
US assured of action against ‘sanctuaries’
US Predators kill 10 ‘militants’ in Mir Ali
The attack took place in an area that hosts a number of regional and international terror groups. Four “foreigners” were reported killed.
Taliban kill Saudi diplomat in Karachi
The attack is the second against the Saudis in Karachi in a week.
Senior Haqqani Network leader captured in Khost
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.
Lashkar-e-Taiba rallies for bin Laden
Hafiz Saeed rallies 4,000 in Lahore. More than 100,000 Osama bin Laden posters have been sold in Pakistan in the past week.
Al Qaeda
China-Pakistan alliance strengthened post-bin Laden