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‘Pakistani officials knew about Baitullah, Zawahiri meeting’
Counter-terrorism officials say ISI had told CIA about the meeting in 2008.
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Undoing the khaki mindset
Honest leaders with integrity have to take over the mantle to offer a credible alternative to the generals.
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Book review: Bloodmoney - spy games
Characters like the ISI chief General Malik and the fictional members of the CIA make for fascinating reading.
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De-radicalisation: Psychologists’ war against militants
Kayani has ordered to try capturing young terrorists rather than killing them.
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Building case against drones: Campaigners seek ex-CIA legal chief’s arrest
Report will also allege Rizzo should be charged with conspiracy to murder a large number of Pakistani citizens.
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US-Pakistan relations: Spy ties moving back on track
Pasha visit described as productive; Khar hopes some US military aid will be released soon.
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Money for nothing and cheques for free
If US is doing all the heavy lifting, what need is there to pay Pakistan for a deal not done?
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Committee seeks report on presence of US military trainers in Pakistan
Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs seeks detailed report on number of US military trainers in Pakistan.
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As US wars wind down, drones gain new prominence
30 noncombatants and 1,400 militants have been killed in Pakistan since Bush expanded drone use in July 2008.
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People power: Federation’s last chance to reply to Dawa plea
Hafiz Saeed is demanding implementation of NA resolution.
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Sanctuaries targeted: US drone attacks kill 48 militants
The death toll is the second-largest in a day.
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Strong response: Pak will pull troops from Afghan border if US cuts aid
Defence minister hopes US will not repeat Bin Laden ‘mistake’ in the hunt for Zawahiri.
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Pakistan defiant as US halts $800 million military aid
Suspended aid includes $300 million to reimburse costs of deploying more than 100,000 soldiers along the Afghan border
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10 killed in N. Waziristan drone strike
US drone fired three missiles at car in Gurwakha area in North Waziristan in second attack in past 24 hours.
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The missing pencil
Talks with Taliban must form part of a joint US-Pakistan-Afghanistan strategy, and may be extend the same to al Qaeda.
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Obama aide confirms US holding back aid to Pakistan
Obama's chief of staff William Daley confirms the US is holding back some military aid.
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PTI has no patrons in high places: Imran Khan
Unfurls a ‘100-day plan to make Pakistan corruption-free’.
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US Intelligence: Kashmiri confirmed dead
The mastermind behind the PNS Mehran attacks was said to have been killed in a drone strike in South Waziristan
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A COIN strategy for Pakistan
People are again demanding a settlement, despite the TTP killing innocent civilians and targeting the military.
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US-Pakistan ties — a thaw is not enough
Our friends need to keep their faith with us.
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Shamsi, drones and our sovereignty
Khost and Jalalabad are the most appropriate airfields for drones strikes against terrorist targets in NW.
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‘De-radicalisation’ seminar: Counting Swat’s successes, hoping for peace in Kashmir
Army chief admits there is no military solution to terrorism.
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Deconstructing the humiliation of May 2
In some ways the feelings of many Pakistanis following May 2 raid on Abbottabad are what rape victims feel.
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Children in chains
Low spending on education is Pakistan’s bane and one of the primary reasons for the surge in juvenile crimes.
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US has backup plan if Pakistan shuts Shamsi airbase: US officials
United States plans to keep using an airstrip inside Pakistan for non-lethal drone flights against militants.
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Up to six suspected militants killed in N. Waziristan drone strike
Drone strike targeted a guest house believed to have been inhabited by foreigners at the time of the attack.
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So what is our ‘Pakistani’ identity?
Seraiki-speaking people deserve a province for their historical claim by virtue of language, culture and customs.
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Taliban and Pashtun culture
The Taliban have done nothing but destroy Pashtun culture.
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Shamsi, drones and our sovereignty (II)
I cannot for the life of me understand why we take billions in aid from the US and then abuse it and hate it.
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Shamsi, drones and our sovereignty
The UAE is not going to jeopardise its relationship with the US on our behalf.
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Tribal areas: Jirga held for launching political process in tribal areas
Speakers stress political parties should be given the right to work in Fata.
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‘Isolated Hakimullah losing control of TTP’
Signs of growing friction within the terror group more apparent.
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The curious case of the Shamsi airbase
Between the UAE and Pakistan, the base was handed over to the US and everyone looked the other way over its use.
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Pakistan launches military operation in Kurram Agency
Pakistan army confirms it has launched an air and ground offensive in Kurram.
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The siege of Lal Masjid
Many mosques are built on encroached land and no one seems to have the requisite courage to demolish them.
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Shamsi airbase never used to fire drones: PM
Gilani reiterates Washington was given access to the base for surveillance purposes by previous government.
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Shamsi air base: ‘Drones parked at, but don’t fly from the base’
All US drone strikes in past three months were launched from Afghanistan, in vicinity of Jalalabad: report.
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Confusion over Shamsi base
Mr Mukhtar is not famous for accurate communication of the government view.
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Bin Laden was worried about al Qaeda's state: Report
Bin Laden was receiving e-mails from followers lamenting the toll being taken from CIA drone attacks.
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Spider group: Myth or reality?
Are Americans using retired Pakistani military men for their spy missions?
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Shamsi airbase: Firdous dismisses Mukhtar claim on US evacuation
Says defence minister’s statement asking US to vacate Shamsi airbase was ‘just for the media’.
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Pakistanis should go 'to the streets' for Islamic rule: Hizb ut-Tahrir
Hizb ut-Tahrir also sees role for elites and army, urges street campaign against government.
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OPI Gas plans to increase stake in Shell Gas LPG
OPI Gas Limited has announced its intention to acquire another 16 per cent stake in Shell Gas LPG.