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Dissent on drones
One of the worst kept secrets in the world is that Pakistan has quietly acquiesced to the American use of drones.
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Seeking an end to Karachi’s killings
Everybody privately declares the killers are connected with political parties ruling Karachi but no public disclosures
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Drone strike: 4 militants killed in N Waziristan
Two missiles were fired from a US drone targeting a militant vehicle. So far, four militants killed.
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Madmen apologists
Let us hope that this refusal to see Breivik as anything other than an isolated madman is born of naïve myopia.
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10 NATO tankers destroyed near Khairpur
Group of 30 armed men attack parked tankers at the national highway.
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How the police is failing the people of Karachi
The police areadvising the victims to kill in return as the only deterrent to the violence visiting them.
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US drone strike kills four militants in South Waziristan
Two missiles fired by drone hit a vehicle in Azam Warsak.
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At cross-purposes: Establishment to redesign war on terror policy
‘Strategic review’ in progress, assuming the global financing of battle against al Qaeda is rapidly shrinking.
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Oslo’s many stories
Zealous bigotry can come from anywhere, as can murderous tendencies.
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The lethal son of Islamophobes
Europe needs to do something about the hardening of religious, ethnic and racial prejudices on its soil.
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Pakistan restricts US diplomats' internal travel
Letter sent to US embassy in Islamabad increases limitations on when and how diplomats can move outside the capital.
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26/11 attacks: 'Lawsuit against ISI could be disastrous'
Lawyer urges federal judge to throw out lawsuit filed by relatives of New Yorkers killed in 2008 Mumbai attacks.
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Pakistan-US relations: Fearing fallout, US ‘delayed’ Bin Laden raid
ISI translated courier’s message into Arabic for the CIA, which led to the operation.
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The last testament of Saleem Shahzad
Shahzad argues that al Qaeda and the Taliban are not the same. Al Qaeda has a universal agenda.
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Al-Qaeda head in Yemen calls for killing Saudi rulers
Calls King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, his crown prince, his interior minister and his son Mohammed apostates.
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In America’s courts
ISI enjoys sovereign immunity from prosecution, ironic given the military refused Raymond Davis diplomatic immunity.
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Taliban confirm they have Swiss hostages
Militants link their release to that of Aafia Siddiqui.
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Comic hero
Holy Terror, a graphic novel set to release on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 has upset a lot of people.
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Blasts kill at least 12 in Iraq's Tikrit: Official
Two bombs explode as police and soldiers were collecting their salaries at local bank.
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Distrustful allies: Another panel, another set of conditions
A house committee voted to attach more strings to Pakistan aid.
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Zawahiri urges Syrians to rise up against US, Israel
New video message from al Qaeda chief voiced support for Syrians protesting against the authoritarian Bashar regime.
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Bush got 'closure' with Bin Laden death: Report
I felt a sense of closure. And I felt a sense of gratitude that justice had been done: Bush.
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The Pakistanisation of lunacy
Norway, like Pakistan understands that actions of a random extremist is not representative of the majority.
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Up to 100,000 flee Kurram offensive
Thousands of families escaped from Kurram district after the operation began early this month.
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US officials envisage 'strategic end' of al Qaeda
Al Qaeda’s subsidiary in Yemen is now considered as a greater counterterrorism challenge than its traditional base.
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Norwegian killer is probably insane, his lawyer says
Lawyer says Breivik believes people will thank him one day, Police doubt claims that he was part of a network.
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US warning: Al Qaeda eyes strikes in several regions
al Qaeda was plotting strikes in many regions, and urging its nationals to maintain a ‘high level of vigilance’.
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Dempsey to continue working with Pakistan to reduce safe havens
US Joint Chief of Staff to-be says he will work on plan for further cuts in military spending.
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Abbottabad Panel: US violated Pakistan’s trust, says DGMO
"The US operation in Abbottabad was not known to any tier in the Pakistan Army," Major General Ashfaq Nadeem.
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Cut from the same cloth
Islamic militants and far-right xenophobes are cut from the same cloth. Both have a penchant for violence.
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Anders Behring Breivik — a home-grown monster
The single most horrific act of violence in modern Norwegian history was perpetrated by one of our own.
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Bali bomb suspect to be sent to Indonesia from Pakistan
Umar Patek was allegedly the field coordinator for the bombings in 2002.
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Tax collectors asked to snoop on militants
Police want collectors to be their "eyes and ears", about 100 village elders trained every week.
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Time for Afghans to step forward: new US ambassador
Veteran diplomat Ryan Crocker takes up the top embassy post from outgoing Ambassador Karl Eikenberry.
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Where do Pakistan and US go from here?
Foreign flows are required for many years into the future. US has been an unreliable partner in that context.
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The psychoanalysis of Pakistan
If nations are like people, then what sort of person would Pakistan be? And what if that person were to see therapist?
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Norway suspect deems killings atrocious but needed
Breivik expressed willingness to explain himself in court at a hearing.
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Afghan endgame: Peace Council still looking for Taliban ‘address’
Council member Arsala Rahmani says no formal talks held with Taliban.
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Terrorist attacks in Norway
Some western commentators felt that it could be the much feared ‘next attack’ on Europe.
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Inquiry Commission: US opposes disclosure of Abbottabad findings
Opposition stems from fears that conclusions of the commission may compromise future CIA operations in Pakistan.
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Blast rocks central Oslo, Norway PM's office
Heavy debris littered the streets and a tall plume of brown smoke over the city centre.
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US-Pak relations: PM claims US will refrain from unilateral raids
Gilani says he had been ‘personally assured’ by Hillary Clinton.
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US must share victories along with losses: Gilani
'We are working together in fighting militancy, victories should be shared along with losses' says PM Gilani.
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What would happen if Pakistan and the US severed ties?
Pakistan can weather a US aid cut-off. Washington could use these monies to fund counter-terrorism efforts in Yemen.
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US warns of terror attack on utility plants: Report
'An insider at major utility facility could help al Qaeda wage major attack near 9/11 attacks anniversary.'
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Little progress in Taliban talks as handover begins
Experts say peace talks with the Taliban are becoming ever more urgent.
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Propaganda stunt: Taliban say Mullah Omar not dead
They insist the rumour was result of Americans hacking their cell phones.
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Movement curbs: As Pakistan tightens the screws, US presses for relaxation
Diplomats now required to file paperwork for outstation visits.
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Petraeus tells US to 'work' on troubled relations with Pakistan
'Walking away from Pakistan and Afghanistan is not a good option' says Petraeus.
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Bicycle bomber strikes in Afghan transition city
Violence is at record high in the insurgency against the Western-backed government and 150,000 US-led foreign troops.