Nephew of Baitullah Mehsud killed in Bannu shootout
The nephew of slain Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan leader Baitullah Mehsud was killed in a shootout with Pakistani police in Bannu.
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Pakistan
Shadow of the Taliban still haunts Swat Valley
Afghanistan
No breakthrough in Taliban talks expected before 2014: Afghanistan
Pakistan
The Taliban killed a soldier and wounded another during an attack on an outpost in South Waziristan. The “Mujahideen-e-Waziristan” warned tribals in Wana not to join the Levies. Five people were killed in violence in Karachi.
Afghanistan
Pakistan terror toll fails to stir offensive
Afghanistan
Militants have infiltrated police ranks: Afghan Ministry of Interior
Afghanistan
North Waziristan operation is Pakistan’s internal matter: Olson
Pakistan
A Taliban suicide bomber killed three people in an attack on the Rangers headquarters in Karachi. Nine more people were killed in violence in Karachi.
Taliban suicide bomber attacks Rangers HQ in Karachi
Karachi has become a haven for terror groups; 11 areas of the city are considered to be under the control of Pakistani jihadist groups.
Afghanistan
Pakistan restores fuel supply for NATO troops in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Obama must concentrate on militants sanctuaries in Pakistan: Karzai spokesman
Afghanistan
Pakistan – Two NATO tankers reach Torkham
Taliban suicide bomber kills 5 people in Peshawar
The Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan claimed credit for the attack that killed a senior police official.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan rules out peace deals with Haqqanis
Haqqani Network
Pakistan already cracking down on Haqqani network: Pakistani government
Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia Positions Itself For Larger Afghan Role
Pakistan
An anti-Taliban commander was killed in Buner and an ANP leader was gunned down in Charsadda. Security forces killed five “terrorists” in Khyber. A suicide bomber killed only himself in Mohmand.
US adds Haqqani Network suicide operations chief to list of global terrorists
Qari Zakir is the head of the Haqqani Network’s suicide operations in Afghanistan as well as the group’s operational commander in Kabul, Takhar, Kunduz, and Baghlan provinces. He is considered to be a close advisor to Siraj Haqqani, and also runs the network’s training program.
Pakistan
Excessive internet bans worrisome for Pakistan
Taliban
Pakistani Islamist politician claims Malala was not injured
Pakistan
Media houses in Peshawar relocate following Taliban threat: Report
Pakistan
Pakistan – Growing unrest: Jirga stands united against school attack
Pakistan
Malala attack: ‘Uninformed’ comments land Lord Ahmed in hot water
Another anti-Taliban leader assassinated in northwestern Pakistan
Two anti-Taliban leaders have been murdered in the past 24 hours. Today’s attack was likely the work of Mullah Fazlullah.
Afghanistan
Hizb-e-Islami Will Participate in Election if Transparent, Adviser Says
India
Pakistani rights activist Marvi Sirmed attacked by gunmen in Lahore
Pakistan
Lahore ‘blasphemy’ headmaster remanded; court rejects bail
Afghanistan
German quits ‘unhygienic, drug-using’ Taliban
Anti-Taliban commander assassinated in Buner
The Pakistani Taliban’s spokesman claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing that killed a local politican and Aman Lashkar commander, Fateh Kahn, and three of his bodyguards in Buner, Pakistan.
Afghanistan
US Finds Graft by Favored Afghan Leader