Voice of America | Long war against Pakistan Taleban BBC News, UK By Syed Shoaib Hasan Pakistan's security forces appear to have achieved their main objective in Swat with the capture of its administrative seat of Mingora. That region and the rest of the Malakand division now seem to be under the control of the ... Pakistan army says 21 Taliban killed A Victory in Pakistan Dozens from Pakistan school rescued after Taliban ambush |
Telegraph.co.uk | Pakistan court releases Hafiz Saeed United Press International (UPI Photo/Mohammad Kheirkhah) | Enlarge LAHORE, Pakistan, June 2 (UPI) -- The release of the leader of a group tied to the Mumbai attacks Tuesday drew outrage from India, which said it doubts Pakistan's sincerity in fighting terror. ... Pakistan to release cleric linked to Mumbai attacks Pakistan court: Free alleged Mumbai-linked cleric Pakistan court frees charity chief |
Washington Post | Pakistan vows to curb Jundullah terror group PRESS TV, Iran Pakistan vows to wipe out a shadowy rebel group which has used the country's territories as a pad to launch attacks inside the Iranian border areas. Pakistan's Dawn News revealed on Tuesday that Islamabad's interior ministry presented all its ... Video: Iran hangs three for mosque bombing - 30 May 09 Pakistan: Iran partially closes border crossing Rebels Fire on Bus in Iran, Killing a Passenger |
Boston Globe | Holbrooke to visit Pakistan, focus is refugees Reuters By Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON, June 1 (Reuters) - US Ambassador Richard Holbrooke said on Monday he will visit Pakistan this week to assess relief efforts to help the estimated 2 million people who have fled a Pakistani offensive against the Taliban ... Video: Riz Khan - Pakistan's critical test - 01 June 09 - Part 1 US special envoy Holbrooke to visit Pakistan Events in Pakistan, Afghanistan overtake Obama's strategy |
ABC News | Georgia Tech student's terror trial begins United Press International ATLANTA, June 2 (UPI) -- A Georgia Tech student on trial on terror conspiracy charges led a group of young men planning to go to a camp in Pakistan, an FBI agent testified Tuesday. Syed Haris Ahmed, 24, faces as much as 15 years in federal prison if he ... Two views of former Georgia Tech student drawn in terror trial Ex-Tech student led terror conspiracy, prosecutors say Prosecutors: College student was budding terrorist |
The Nation, Pakistan | Time for Peace in Kashmir Washington Post, United States Some would argue that the landslide election results mean India doesn't need to make peace with Pakistan over Kashmir. I argue the opposite. India's political maturity and growing economic power give it maneuvering room not available to Pakistan, ... Let's talk: Pakistan India insists terrorism not linked with issue of Kashmir Pakistan seeks US help |
Washington Post | Pakistan to attack the fountainhead of extremism: Rugged Waziristan MiamiHerald.com, FL By SAEED SHAH ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Waziristan, the remote area that's the epicenter of Taliban and al-Qaida militants in Pakistan, is set to become the next war zone in the nation's fight against Islamic extremists, where clashes between insurgents ... Video: Pakistan Makes Gains in Key Swat Valley Town 3.4 million displaced by Pakistan fighting Pakistan sees Swat operation over in 2-3 days |
Indian Express | Deadly bomb blast in northwestern Pakistan The Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — One person is dead and at least eight others are hurt after a bomb exploded at a bus terminal in northwestern Pakistan. The blast in Kohat is the latest in a string of deadly attacks since the military launched an offensive ... Deadly Bombing in Pakistan At least one dead in explosion at Pakistan bus station Police say a bomb blast at a bus terminal in northwestern Pakistan ... |
Saint Louis University | Estimated 2.5M displaced in Pakistan United Press International NEW YORK, June 1 (UPI) -- The United Nations says more than 2.5 million Pakistanis have been displaced by the offensive against Islamic militants in the northwest region. The world body warned Monday a lack of funds could cut into services for those ... Ban Ki-moon urges help for Pakistan UN chief to visit Washington this week Lack of funds threatens aid to Pakistan's 2.5 mln displaced, warns UN |
DAWN.com | US cancels trips to Pakistan's Peshawar AFP ISLAMABAD (AFP) — The US embassy in Pakistan on Tuesday warned citizens of a security threat in Peshawar and ordered government personnel to cancel visits to the northwest city following a string of militant attacks. The embassy told citizens that US ... US nationals asked not to visit Pakistan's Peshawar Gunmen kill one, kidnap eight in Pakistan factory A Weaver's Welcome |