Afghanistan
Turns Out Mullah Omar Was Never on the FBI’s Top Terrorists List
Tag Archives: Pakistan
Afghanistan
Mission impossible for Pakistani progressives?
Pakistan
Pakistan president vows defiance as crises mount
Afghanistan
US military urges more trust with Pakistan after probe
Lebanese al Qaeda operative eulogizes Jordanian killed in Afghanistan
Abu Zubaydah al Lubnani praised Abu Kandahar al Zarqawi, who was killed by US forces in late 2010. Before his death, Abu Kandahar helped several “brothers who went to fight.”
Pakistan
The military killed 15 Taliban fighters in Kurram and Arakzai. Pakistan has kept NATO’s supply lines closed for one month.
Afghanistan
‘No contact with Taliban’ over political office
Afghanistan
Al-Qaida leadership almost wiped out in Pakistan, British officials believe
Afghanistan
Exclusive: Afghanistan sets ground rules for Taliban talks
India
Cops had Indian Mujahideen kingpin, let him go
Jamaat-e-Islami
Pakistan – For a TTP chief’s widow, terrorist activities meant saving her marriage
Afghanistan
US Preparing for Pakistan to Restrict Support for Afghan War
Suicide bomber kills 20 Afghans, including member of parliament, at funeral
The member of parliament served as the police chief of Takhar and Kunduz before taking office. The attack was likely carried out by the al Qaeda-linked Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan.
Pakistan
Pakistan – ISO activists stage rally against Jamiat attack
Pakistan
A Taliban suicide bomber killed seven soldiers during an attack on a base in Bannu. The Taliban bombed a school in Landikotal.
Pakistan
Pakistan – Quetta’s Hindus demand govt to protect them from kidnappers, killers
Afghanistan
Pakistan Harboured Osama, Former Army Chief Says
US cannot rely on Pakistan for counterterrorism operations
A major weakness in the US’s strategy to fight al Qaeda’s central command is its reliance on Pakistan.
Taliban suicide bomber kills 7 Pakistani troops
The Taliban said the attack was executed to avenge the death of Taj Gul Mehsud. It is the second revenge attack against the Frontier Corps in two days.
Afghanistan
CIA has suspended drone attacks in Pakistan, US officials say
Pakistan
Pakistan Military Tries to Quash Rumors of a Coup
Pakistan
The Taliban killed a soldier and captured 15 more after overrunning a fort in Tank. The Taliban confirmed that a commander, Taj Gul Mehsud, was killed in a US drone strike in October. The military rejected ISAF’s findings on the Mohmand incident.
Taliban avenge death of commander killed in October drone strike
The Taliban killed one Pakistani trooper and captured 15 more to avenge the death of Taj Gul Mehsud, a senior deputy to Hakeemullah Mehsud.
‘Pak Army does not agree’ with ISAF findings on Mohmand incident
“The inquiry report is short on facts,” the ISPR said in a press release.
Afghanistan
US CentCom cancels briefing to Pakistan on NATO attack
US offers $10 million reward for Iran-based al Qaeda financier
The US government is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the capture of Yasin al Suri, a senior al Qaeda facilitator based in Iran. Al Suri was designated by the Treasury Department in July.
Pakistan
The US released its findings on the cross-border clash that resulted in the deaths of 24 Pakistani troops in Mohmand. The military said it killed 16 Taliban fighters in Arakzai. The government admitted it does not control the military or the ISI.
Pakistani fire, mutual errors led to Mohmand troop deaths: ISAF inquiry
Pakistani troops opened fire on US troops, then failed to cease fire after it was clear that US forces, including aircraft, were involved in the engagement.
Pakistan
Report Blames Both US and Pakistan for Deadly Errant Airstrike
Pakistan
Exclusive: Pakistan army wants Zardari out but not a coup