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Pakistan releases Taliban prisoners in bid to ease Afghan peace process - Al Jazeera America Sun, 08 Sep 2013 00:39:34 GMT

Voice of America

Pakistan releases Taliban prisoners in bid to ease Afghan peace process Al Jazeera America Pakistan has announced the release of seven senior Taliban figures to facilitate a peace process aimed at reaching a political resolution to the war in neighboring Afghanistan, the foreign ministry said. "In order to further facilitate the Afghan ... Pakistan Frees Afghan Taliban PrisonersVoice of America Pakistan 'frees seven Taliban prisoners'BBC News Pakistan to Free 7 More Taliban PrisonersABC News Boston.com -Washington Post -Wall Street Journal all 170 news articles »

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Wanted in US and India, Islamist leads mass rally in Pakistan - Reuters Sat, 07 Sep 2013 20:01:50 GMT

The Nation

Wanted in US and India, Islamist leads mass rally in Pakistan Reuters ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A Pakistani Islamist with a $10 million U.S. bounty on his head appeared openly at a rally in Islamabad on Friday, denouncing India as a terrorist state as thousands of his supporters chanted for "holy war" against the rival ... Pakistan Rally: Muslim groups hold anti-US and anti-India rallyRT India, US, Israel behind unrest in Pakistan: Hafiz SaeedThe Nation all 23 news articles »

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US drone strike kills six in Pakistan - Al Jazeera America Sun, 08 Sep 2013 01:34:19 GMT

Al Jazeera America

US drone strike kills six in Pakistan Al Jazeera America A senior commander from an armed group linked to the kidnap of a U.S. soldier was one of six people killed Friday in a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan's tribal region near the Afghan border. Sangeen Zadran was the operational commander in Pakistan's ... Deadly drone strike hits PakistanAljazeera.com US Drone Strike Kills 6 in Pakistan, Fueling AngerNew York Times US drone strike kills 6 militants in PakistanWashington Post Fox News -Huffington Post -Boston.com all 132 news articles »

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Afghanistan and Pakistan Release Taliban Militants - New York Times Sat, 07 Sep 2013 17:14:03 GMT

Afghanistan and Pakistan Release Taliban Militants New York Times Pakistani officials said that they were releasing seven Taliban prisoners to facilitate the peace process, while Afghan officials said they had requested the releases and welcomed the move. Afghan officials complained, however, that Pakistani officials ...

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Zardari set to step down as Pakistan president - Fox News Sun, 08 Sep 2013 01:01:06 GMT

The Hindu

Zardari set to step down as Pakistan president Fox News ISLAMABAD (AFP) – Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari steps down on Sunday having defied expectations by holding onto power for a record five years but facing criticism for leaving the economy and security in a shocking state. Never popular and always ... Not interested in becoming Pakistan PM: ZardariTimes of India Pakistan's first elected President completes five-year termThe Hindu * Says strengthening PPP more important than securing premiershipPakistan Daily Times Business Standard all 149 news articles »

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Pakistan releases more Taliban prisoners - CBC.ca Sat, 07 Sep 2013 17:00:11 GMT

CBC.ca

Pakistan releases more Taliban prisoners CBC.ca Pakistan is releasing seven more Taliban prisoners to facilitate a peace process aimed at reaching a political resolution to the war in neighboring Afghanistan, the Foreign Ministry announced Saturday. Some 26 other Taliban detainees have been released ...

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The boys of Malakand: Pakistan's child jihadists - Jerusalem Post Sat, 07 Sep 2013 19:00:38 GMT

The boys of Malakand: Pakistan's child jihadists Jerusalem Post Crossing the Punjab boundary into the North West Frontier Province, a security detail of Pakistani Army Rangers escorted us at high speed in convoy to Malakand Fort where we would stay during our visit. Dr. Peracha was taking me to see a school ...

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With an eye toward peace, Pakistan releases 7 Afghan Taliban insurgents - Christian Science Monitor Sat, 07 Sep 2013 14:12:56 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

With an eye toward peace, Pakistan releases 7 Afghan Taliban insurgents Christian Science Monitor Both Karzai and the United States want Pakistan to hand the insurgents directly to the Afghan authorities, but on Saturday, a group of seven Taliban was simply allowed to walk out of their cells into Pakistan. RECOMMENDED: Opinion 6 signs of hope in ...

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Pakistan Frees More Afghan Taliban Prisoners - Voice of America Sat, 07 Sep 2013 14:55:33 GMT

Pakistan Frees More Afghan Taliban Prisoners Voice of America Saturday's announcement comes less than two weeks after Afghan President Hamid Karzai visited Islamabad and demanded the release of all Taliban leaders detained in Pakistan without any criminal charges facing them. The latest release adds to 26 ...

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Pakistan releases seven Afghan Taliban fighters - Chicago Tribune Sat, 07 Sep 2013 06:51:08 GMT

Pakistan releases seven Afghan Taliban fighters Chicago Tribune ISLAMABAD/KABUL (Reuters) - Pakistan freed a group of Afghan Taliban on Saturday in an attempt to improve its troubled relations with the South Asian neighbor, but risked angering Afghanistan by not handing them over directly to the Kabul authorities.