NewsRack: newstrust/Pakistan/Taliban

Police say attacks on Pakistani minorities kill 44 - Star Tribune: Latest

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Suicide bombings targeting religious minorities killed at least 44 people in Pakistan on Friday, sharply driving up the toll of sectarian assaults in a country already battered by massive flooding.

Suicide bomb blast kills 42 in Pakistan - L.A. Times - World News

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Suicide bomb blast kills 42 in Pakistan

Attack on Pakistani Muslim Shiites Kill 23 - NY Times: World

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Police say a blast at a Shiite procession has killed at least 23 people in southwestern Pakistan in the third deadly attack this week on the country’s religious minorities.

Gates: U.S. troops face 'tough days' ahead - MSNBC

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

As the last of 30,000 U.S. reinforcements arrive in Afghanistan, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Friday got a firsthand look at operations in the dangerous south. ...

Red Cross workers face anger in Pakistan - Hindustan Times: News

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Red Cross aid workers have faced angry crowds in Pakistan when distributing food and other supplies to flood victims, a disturbing trend that could jeopardise operations, a senior official said today.

Blast in Mardan, 2 Injured - A Pakistan News

Sajid Manzoor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

MARDAN, Pakistan News: A man killed and two others were injured in an explosion near the house a local trader at Mardan’s Canal Road. Police has cordoned off the area after the blast and investigating into the matter. The injured have been admitted at a local hospital. A homemade device was used in the bombing, [...]

Explosion strikes near police mobile in Peshawar - DAWN

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

The police mobile van was heavily damaged and the injured were rushed to the ...

Gates visits US forces in southern Afghanistan - Boston Globe: Latest

Anne Gearan, AP National Security Writer — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Gates visits US forces in southern Afghanistan

Pakistan hails US decision to designate TTP as FTO Tahir Khan - The Frontier Post --- Top Stories

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday welcomed the US decision to designate Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan or TTP as a terrorist organization. The US Wednesday designated ...

What Obama Won't Say Tonight - ConsortiumNews.com

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

In a mock draft of President Obama's Iraq War speech, Ray McGovern suggests a focus on the Afghan War quagmire instead. August 31, 2010

Libya frees ex-Gitmo detainee - Bill Roggio

Thomas Joscelyn — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

The Libyan government has freed a former Gitmo detainee who served al Qaeda and the Taliban for almost a decade as part of its reconciliation process with terrorists and extremists.

Pakistan Gets I.M.F. Relief, Tightens Security - NYT > World

By REUTERS — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Pakistan Gets I.M.F. Relief, Tightens Security

Pak Taliban on American terror list - Hindustan Times: World

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

The US on Wednesday named Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), responsible for a 2009 attack on its military base in Afghanistan, a Foreign Terrorist Organisation and posted cash rewards for the arrest of its top two leaders.

Uzbek terror commander serving as Taliban shadow governor killed by US special forces - NewsTrust Yahoo Pipes Feed

Bill Roggio — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

The International Security Assistance Force killed a senior commander of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan who also serves as the Taliban's shadow governor in the northern province of Takhar. ISAF attacked the commander after intelligence assets indicated he was "traveling in a sedan on a series of remote roads" in the district of Rustaq in Takhar earlier today. A senior US intelligence official said the senior commander was Mohammed Amin, and said he was killed during the strike. Mohammed Amin's car is thought to have been part of a six-vehicle convoy, according to an ISAF press release . Strike aircraft "conducted a precision air strike on one sedan and later followed with direct fire from an aerial platform." Between eight to 12 ...

20 Haqqani Network fighters killed in failed assault on US base in Paktika - NewsTrust Yahoo Pipes Feed

Bill Roggio — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Map of Afghanistan's provinces. Click map to view larger image. US and Afghan troops beat back another attempt by the Haqqani Network to overrun a US base in eastern Afghanistan. More than 20 members of the Haqqani Network were killed after launching an early morning attack on Combat Outpost Margah in the Bermel district of Paktika province. "The attack began in the early morning with small arms and indirect fire directed against the outpost," the International Security Assistance Forces stated in a press release . US troops repelled the attack with mortar and small-arms fire, then called in helicopter gunships to finish off the attackers. "Aircraft from TF [Task Force] Viper conducted two passes over the area, killing at ...

KSE remains mixed, closes above 9,700 points level - A Pakistan News

A K — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) witnessed a mixed trend on Thursday and 100-index maintained the level of 9,700 points. In spite of uncertain financial situation, the market started with positive note due to better expectations about leverage product.

Pakistani floods: A win-win for the US? - Rediff: Columns

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

M K Bhadrakumar says helping Pakistan with flood relief may help America win some hearts and minds in that country.

Malik to appeal religious leaders to limit processions - DAWN

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Thursday said that it is difficult to counter terrorist activities in processions, DawnNews reported. Malik was speaking to media representatives outside the National Assembly. "I will soon meet religious leaders in this regard and I will appeal to them to limit the processions," Malik said. Regarding the match-fixing scandal, Malik said all aspects of the issue will have to be analysed. "If any player is found guilty, we will make an example out of him," Malik told reporters. — ...

U.S. charges Pakistan Taliban leader in CIA deaths - L.A. Times - World News

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

U.S. charges Pakistan Taliban leader in CIA deaths

Death toll from Pakistan bombings rises to 38 - Earth Times

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Death toll from Pakistan bombings rises to 38

U.S. charges Taliban leader - Twincities.com: Nation

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

The U.S. government designated the Pakistani Taliban a terrorist group Wednesday and accused its leader, Hakimullah Mehsud, of involvement in a December suicide bombing that killed seven Americans at a forward CIA post in eastern Afghanistan.

Pakistan suffers more bloody attacks - DAWN

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Following is a timeline of major attacks in 2010: Jan. 1, 2010 - A suicide bomber blows himself up in an SUV at a volleyball game killing at least 98 people in the northwest village of Shah Hassankhel, near the town of Lakki Marwat, a town that opposes al Qaeda-linked Taliban insurgents. Feb. 5 - A suspected suicide bomber on a motorcycle kills 12 Shi'ites in Karachi, followed hours later by a blast at a hospital where the wounded were being treated which kills another 13 people. About 100 are wounded. March 10 - Suspected Islamist militants storm the World Vision office – a US-based, Christian aid agency – in Oghi village in Mansehra district, about 80 km (50 miles) north of Islamabad, killing six Pakistani aid workers after singling them ...

US blacklists TTP - Nation : Last Twenty Four Hours News

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

US blacklists TTP

U.S. announces reward for information on top Taliban leaders - Hindu: International

PTI — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

The United States has offered rewards of up to $ 5 million each for information leading to the location of top two leaders of Pakistan-based Tehreek-e- Taliban Hakimullah Mehsud and Wali Ur...

Lahore blasts: Pak Taliban claims responsibility - CNN-IBN Top Stories

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

At least 29 people were killed and over 200 injured in multiple blasts in Lahore during a Shia procession.