Suicide bomber kills 17 Pakistanis in the northwest
The attack is the third of its kind in Pakistan in three days.
The attack is the third of its kind in Pakistan in three days.
Sober take in Afghanistan
Afghan war review called likely to show progress
Arrest made in Afghan disfigurement case
Kayani escapes Taliban rocket attack in South Waziristan
Media watchdog calls on Taliban to stop bombing public places
Gen. Nick Carter: ‘2014 seems a very long time away indeed’
Pakistani military commanders continue to insist there is no need for a military operation in North Waziristan as the military is already battling the Taliban and al Qaeda there. The latest claim comes from the commander of the Peshawar Corps. From SAMAA: Core Commander Peshawar Lieutenant General Asif Yasin, on Monday, ruled out rumors regarding […]
Woman from Swat recounts ordeal under Taliban
Evolution of Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan branches back to Central Asia
Nicolas Sarkozy launches attack on Pakistan over terrorist safe havens
US has failed on main Afghan goals, ex-spy chief says
Pakistani Taliban takes special aim at pro-government tribal militias
US general sets Afghan war goal
The dangerous life of Kandahar’s mayor
Predators fired four missiles at targets in the Datta Khel area. The strike is the first in eight days.
Al-Qaeda backs massive push in Swat
Afghan poll shows falling confidence in US efforts to secure country
Two interesting articles were published over the past week which highlight the continuing integration of the Pakistani Taliban with al Qaeda. The first article, from Central Asia Online, documents the formation of the al Qaeda-led Shura al Mujahideen (Mujahideen Council), which was set up to settle intra-Taliban rivalries and coordinate operations: A council of five […]
Cables reflect tensions over terrorism funding
Cash flow to terrorists evades US efforts
First convoy of families returns to South Waziristan
Winning Afghanistan… one cow at a time
British Paras see progress in the fight against the Taliban – and in the schools
The Mullah Dadullah Front is a Taliban group led by former Gitmo detainee Mullah Zakir. The group is considered the most radical, effective, and dangerous Taliban faction in southern Afghanistan.
Analysis: Obama’s trip signals Afghan war plan set
Why it’s so hard for NATO to train Afghan forces
Pak cleric offers Rs 5 lakhs for killing Christian woman
British tell how rescue by GIs broke down
Over the past several weeks, the Taliban’s info-machine has been busy sharing in detail what they want us to see happening in Kandahar. Here are the longer pieces that have been posted to the Voice of Jihad English-language site since Oct. 27: “The Americans can no longer conceal their defeat in the Kandahar Operations” [screen […]