Some remarkable facts about the ‘US Strategy for Counterterrorism’
The US is shifting its counterterrorism focus to Yemen, Somalia, and North Africa, as it believes al Qaeda has been defeated in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Tag Archives: Pakistan
Pakistani Taliban take revenge for slain al Qaeda media operative
The Taliban claimed they killed three Pakistani Rangers to avenge the killing of GIMF operative Abd al Moeed bin Abd al Salam.
Pakistan
In mountain camps, Pakistan Taliban train for death
Pakistan
Children Describe Torture Dungeon At Pakistani Madrasah
Pakistan
Prime Minister Gilani said President Zardari went to Dubai for medical treatment after receiving death threats. Five Taliban fighters and a policeman were killed during a clash in Peshawar. The Taliban bombed a girls’ school in Tank.
Afghanistan
Tense Pak-US ties bad omen for Afghan security
Afghanistan
US focus to beat al-Qaeda shifting to Africa
Afghanistan
Pakistan blames Afghan refugees for Rabbani murder
Afghanistan
Pakistani fertilizer ignites tensions with US
Al Qaeda
US defence chief in Djibouti for counter-terrorism talks
Pakistan
The US has frozen $700 million in aid until it receives assurances that Pakistan will crack down on IED materials. ISAF commander General Allen said Pakistan is cooperating on border issues. The Lashkar-e-Islam killed five people in Khyber.
Afghanistan
US Plans Afghan Shift to Lessen NATO Combat Role
Afghanistan
We can’t win Afghanistan war without winning Pakistan, says Panetta
Afghanistan
US Focuses on Azerbaijan, Afghanistan Routes
Afghanistan
NATO: Pakistan talking again to US-led coalition
Afghanistan
Pakistan 3rd biggest recipient of US aid
Afghanistan
US lawmakers freeze $700 mln to Pakistan
Afghanistan
NATO-bound trucks attacked, burned in Pakistan
Pakistan
The Taliban killed three policemen in a bombing in Hangu. Security forces arrested a Taliban commander and a fighter in Hangu. The interior minister said the government would not talk to the Taliban until they “surrender and accept government’s writ.”
Pakistan
Pakistan – Talking to the Taliban
Afghanistan
NATO supplies clog Karachi port
Afghanistan
Mohmand raid repeat can’t be ruled out: Gen. Allen
US drone strikes ‘on hold’ in Pakistan: US official
Intelligence officials told The Long War Journal that the US fears relations with Pakistan will further deteriorate, but the US would consider hitting a high-value target if the opportunity was available.
Afghanistan
US leaving drone base won’t have big impact on air war
Pakistan
Pakistan decides to shoot down US drones?
Pakistan
Government to consider talks if Taliban surrender: Rehman Malik
Pakistan
Pakistan may continue blocking NATO convoys from delivering supplies to Afghanistan for several weeks. The military says it took over the Shamsi air base in Baluchistan following the departure of US personnel. TTP spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan denied earlier statements by Maulvi Faqir Mohammed that the Taliban are holding peace talks with the Pakistani government.
Afghanistan
Pakistan blockage of NATO convoys ‘may last weeks’
India
Pakistan – Why our bomb may be unsafe
Pakistan frees 145 Taliban fighters as negotiations progress
A peace deal with the Taliban in Pakistan will inflame the situation in Afghanistan.