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Taliban denies Pakistan freed Mullah Baradar
The Afghan Taliban is deferential to Pakistan while noting Baradar remains in custody.
Pakistan
The Taliban killed two people, including a policeman, in an IED attack that targeted a polio vaccination team. The spokesman for the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan said the Afghan branch supports TTP operations. Arfan Bhatti, a Norwegian extremist who disappeared on a trip to Pakistan in January, has been found by a Norwegian […]
Afghan Taliban support Pakistani branch, spokesman claims
Shahidullah Shahid, the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan’s senior spokesman, also said that Mullah Fazlullah is operating from the northeastern Afghan province of Kunar.
Pakistan
Insurgents increase attacks on Pakistani forces in quake-hit areas
Photo of Mullah Sangeen in coffin published on jihadist forum
Haqqani Network commander Mullah Sangeen Zadran was killed in a US drone strike on Sept. 5 in Pakistan’s Taliban-controlled tribal agency of North Waziristan.
Taliban commander Mullah Fazlullah claims credit for assassinating Pakistani general
The Taliban released video of the attack that killed Major General Sanaullah Niazi, the Army commander for Swat. Fazlullah said negotiations with the government are merely “a component of war.”
Pakistan
Hard-Line Islamic Clerics Urge Pakistan Government, Taliban To Talk
Haqqani Network said to name successor to Mullah Sangeen
Bilal Zadran is said to have replaced Mullah Sangeen Zadran, who is thought to have been killed in a US drone strike in North Waziristan in early September.
Pakistan condemns latest drone strike in North Waziristan
Today’s attack in the Taliban-controlled tribal agency of North Waziristan is the second by the US in two days. The strike took place in Datta Khel, a known hub of al Qaeda activity.
Afghanistan
Afghan MoFA Unable to Contact Baradar Due to “Time Crunch”
US drones target Haqqani Network in North Waziristan strike
Three Haqqani network fighters were killed in the attack, which took place in the same town where Mullah Sangeen Zadran is rumored to have been killed in another drone strike earlier this month.
Afghanistan
Steeped in ancient mysticism, passion of Sufis infuriates Taliban
Pakistan
Jundallah claimed credit for yesterday’s suicide attack at a church in Peshawar that killed 81 Christians. Five policemen were killed in an IED attack in Pishin. The Taliban killed an ANP leader in Buner. Three Lashkar-e-Islam members were killed in a premature IED detonation.
Suicide bombers kill 78 in coordinated attack at Pakistani church
A pair of suicide bombers opened fire on worshipers at a church in Peshawar, then detonated suicide vests.
US drones kill 7 in North Waziristan strike
The strike is the first in nearly three weeks, and targeted a militant compound in Shawal, a known jumpoff point for jihadists heading to Afghanistan.
Pakistan reportedly frees Mullah Baradar
Baradar’s release is unlikely to impact the “peace process” in Afghanistan. His release will be viewed as a victory for the Taliban.
Pakistan
Pakistan says 250 terrorists flee Karachi to Waziristan tribal region
Afghanistan
Pakistani Cleric Claims Taliban Will Regain Power, Kabul Responds
Pakistan
The Taliban killed the commanding general for Swat, a regimental commander, and a soldier in an IED attack in Swat, two soldiers in attacks in North Waziristan, and three members of a pro-government militia in Bajaur. The Taliban also bombed dozens of NATO oil tankers in Hub. The government said the Army would withdraw from […]
Afghanistan
Freedom of Mullah Baradar by Pakistan key for Afghan peace
Taliban assassinate senior Pakistani Army general in Dir
Major General Sanaullah commanded Pakistani army forces in Swat; Lieutenant Colonel Tauseef commanded the 33 Baloch Regiment. Both were killed in an IED attack in Upper Dir.
Pakistan
Pakistan – KP announces military pullout from Malakand
Afghanistan
Taliban releases ‘pointless’ for Afghan peace: Afghan officials
Afghanistan
In Afghanistan drawdown, US forced to take costly option in transporting military gear out
Afghanistan
US seeks to move more gear out of Afghanistan via Pakistan – News
Pakistan
The Foreign Office said that the government would free Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the former deputy to Afghan Taliban emir Mullah Omar, in the next month. The Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan’s top leaders are meeting to discuss a government peace proposal. The Taliban also beheaded three members of a peace committee in Khyber […]
Pakistan to free Taliban leader Mullah Baradar
Mullah Omar’s former deputy, who was detained in Karachi in 2010, will be freed in Pakistan, not Afghanistan.
Afghanistan
Pakistan to Send Baradar to Saudi or Turkey for Peace Talks
3 al Qaeda operatives reported killed in recent drone strike in Pakistan
Two Jordanians and an Egyptian are said to have been killed in the Sept. 6 drone strike that reportedly killed Mullah Sangeen Zadran, a top Haqqani Network leader.