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Afghanistan’s Nuristan province ‘at mercy of the Taliban’
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Pakistani Taliban overrun rival faction’s headquarters, dozens killed
Hundreds of Tehrik-e-Taliban-e Pakistan (TTP) militants overran the headquarters of a rival militant faction, Ansar-ul-Islam, in Khyber Agency. Clashes between the two factions have raged since January.
Egypt
Pakistan, Egypt to strengthen relations
Pakistan
Two suicide bombers attacked a court in Peshawar, killing two people and wounding 30 more. The Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan suspended peace talks with the government.
Afghanistan
After The Afghan Pullout, The Dangers For Central Asia
Al Qaeda
Controversial weapon Pakistan seeks UN ban on unilateral drone strikes
Al Qaeda propaganda arm confirms death of senior religious emir
The Al Fajr Media Center referred to Khalid bin Abdul Rahman al Husainan in terms used to describe dead leaders and fighters. Husainan was killed in a drone strike in late 2012.
CIA
CIA begins sizing up Islamic extremists in Syria for drone strikes
Pakistan
Pakistan – Christians told, ‘protest again and you will die!’
Afghanistan
Ex-Spy Chief: Pakistan Sees Afghanistan As ‘Sub-Nation’
Afghanistan
Pakistan – A Few Words : Talking to the Taliban: consequences
Pakistan
Pakistan – TTP may include Dr. Khan, Faheem in list of guarantors
Pakistan
Pakistani Christians close schools to protest over riot
Al Qaeda
Tough questions linger a year after Toulouse killings
Why the Afghan ‘peace conference’ idea keeps bombing
An in-depth article by the Afghan Analysts Network shows why the Afghan government’s plan for a regional ulema ‘peace conference’ on suicide attacks is likely to fail.
2 ‘militants’ reported killed in US drone strike in Pakistan
The two “militants” are said to have been on horseback when they were targeted. The strike is the first reported by the US in Pakistan in 29 days.
Afghanistan
Pakistan supply routes open, but move gear slowly into Afghanistan
Pakistan
Five people were killed in a bombing inside of a mosque in Peshawar. A Muslim mob torched dozens of homes in a Christian neighborhood in Karachi after a Christian man was accused of committing blasphemy.
Haqqani Network
Opening Minds and Roads in Pakistan
Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
Wave of terror: Anti-Shia propaganda and threats emerge in Lahore
Afghanistan
Best man Afghan Taliban may replace top negotiator
Pakistan
Security forces killed 11 Taliban fighters in operations in Arakzai and Khyber. Eleven Taliban and Ansarul Islam fighters were killed in clashes in Khyber’s Tirah Valley. The US said Pakistan may face sanctions if it completes a gas pipeline with Iran.
Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
Amid Pakistan sectarian violence, Sunnis saved Shiites
Pakistan
Women pedal for ‘girl power’ in Pakistan
India
India PM Tells Pakistan to Control Terror
Pakistan
Five Taliban fighters and one security official were killed in fighting in Arakzai. The Taliban released a video of a university chancellor who was kidnapped in Peshawar two years ago. Pakistan will build a gas line to Iran despite US objections.
Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
Security woes: Military chiefs raise red flag over Karachi unrest
Pakistani American indicted for supporting al Qaeda suicide bomber
Reaz Qadir Khan was arrested two days ago by the FBI and charged with providing material support for an al Qaeda suicide bomber who participated in a suicide assault in Lahore, Pakistan in May 2009.
Pakistan
A UN Human Rights Council report said a “sense of impunity” surrounds the hundreds, if not thousands, of forced disappearances in Pakistan which, according to the report, became widespread after 9/11. Although the cases typically involved a person’s arrest by law enforcement authorities working in conjunction with intelligence agencies, the UN Working Group “was unable […]
Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
Pakistan – PML-N urged to sever ties with terrorist groups