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WikiLeaks papers show torture, US killings
Major findings include a US military cover-up of Iraqi state-sanctioned torture and 'hundreds' of civilian deaths.
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‘NATO resources needed for security’
Balochistan govt urges Nato generals to provide resources to police, Balochistan Levies to reinforce safety of cargo.
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Time to come out of denial
Thanks to Musharraf’s alliance with the US, we embraced the war on terror and brought it right into our cities.
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Explosion in Peshawar mosque, 5 dead
Explosion took place in veranda of mosque right after Friday prayers.
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Bomb kills Afghan district governor
Taliban-style bomb attack kills a district governor Abdul Ghafour in eastern Afghanistan.
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US to cut aid to Pakistani army units over abuse: NYT
Report claims US intends to cut off aid to half-dozen Pakistan army units on extra-judicial killing allegations.
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Six FC personnel killed in mine blast in Upper Orakzai
Mine blast kills six soldiers, injures two others in Yakh Kandao area in Upper Orakzai.
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Militant commander, five others killed
Militants killed when their vehicle hit a landmine in the Central Kurram tribal region.
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‘No US pressure to mount Waziristan offensive’
Pakistan insists it has a 'home-grown' strategy to combat militancy.
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US eyes new support for Pakistan
US nudges Pakistan to do more on the war against terror after a string of disputes on how to fight Islamic extremism.
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Afghan peace council to offer concessions to Taliban
The peace council says its willing to make concessions and calls for Saudi Arabia's help in mediating peace talks.
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US man pleads guilty in 'South Park' terror threat
Zachary Adam Chesser pleaded guilty to taking repeated steps to encourage militants to attack South Park writers.
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US public radio fires analyst over comments against Muslims
NPR sacks senior news analyst for making disparaging remarks about Muslims on television.
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Pak-US strategic dialogue tackles difficult issues
President Obama praises strategic partnership, says will visit Pakistan in 2011 and host President Zardari as well.
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CIA says al Qaeda in Pakistan hit hard in US attacks
Leon Panetta says the CIA's expanding operations have taken "a serious toll" on the al Qaeda network.
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US seeks to reassure Pakistan
Gates, General Kayani agree to improve cooperation along Pak-Afghan border.
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Sindh govt prepares for showdown in Karachi
Sindh Home Minister says a list of sensitive areas has been prepared and the government is ready for an operation.
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Thousands vulnerable to militants’ machinations
Analysts worry that the economic effects of the floods may fuel religious extremism.
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Ending the violence
Until we know what sinister games are being played, we will not be able to stop the spiral towards chaos.
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A city burning
I can give voice to my anguish at it all, but I fear only the dogs will hear my words.
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Militant killed during search operation
Police, paramilitary personnel kill a militant during a search operation following an attack on a police check post.
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Guilty innocents
You may scoff at the sheer improbability of this posit, but it makes more sense than the governmental stance.
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'Expose the target killers'
Sattar says eyewitness, media accounts have been gathered and the govt must arrest those behind target...
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Bomb kills 10 in Afghanistan
A Taliban-style roadside bomb tears through vehicle killing 10 people, mostly women and children, say police.
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'Army will not be called into Karachi'
"I am confident that political leadership will be able to control the situation in Karachi" says PM Gilani.
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Attack on Bara Qadeem check post
A militant was killed and a policeman injured after an attack on the Bara Qadeem check post in Peshawar.
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Strategic dialogue with US opens
Senior officials from Pakistan and the US open their dialogue to put their relationship back on track.
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Two more NATO tankers torched near Quetta
Gunmen torch vehicles carrying supplies for Nato troops fighting in neighbouring Afghanistan.
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‘US has no information about whereabouts’
US says it is not aware of the whereabouts of Osama Bin Laden and his deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri.
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Where in the world is Osama?
America and Pakistan must understand that catching someone like Osama bin Laden is possible only through cooperation.
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Ajmal Kasab expresses fury during court appeal
The Mumbai attacks gunman spat on a camera and argued with prison officers at a court hearing to appeal his sentence.
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Three Pakistani soldiers killed in Waziristan: official
Militants attacked a Pakistani military convoy on Tuesday, killing three soldiers in South Waziristan.
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Gunmen torch 2 NATO tankers in Balochistan
This is the second such attack in 24 hours on Nato tankers in Balochistan.
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US finalising aid package for Pakistan: report
A CNN report claims the Obama administration is finalising a $2b aid package for Pakistan to help it fight militancy.
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ISI had role in planning Mumbai attacks: Headley
ISI spokesman rejects David Headley's claims, says accusations are "basless".
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Al Qaeda use English, internet for global outreach
Al-Qaeda has combined the global reach of both the English language and the internet as cyber-terrorism tools.
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FM Qureshi heads to the US capital
Islamabad to raise issue of increased drone attacks, CSF arrears.
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NA committee asks Rehman Malik for facts
Standing committee on interior asks Malik for information on the presence of foreign security personnel in Pakistan.
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Blinded by the blast
There are those who lose their lives in blasts, and then there are survivors who become handicapped.
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Five hurt in botched attack
Explosive laden car detonates near houses after Policemen shoot at the car as its occupants tried to escape.
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Search operations to be conducted in Karachi
Search operations are being launched in sensitive areas of the city with the CID, SIU and AVCC assisting.
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Drone attack kills at least 7 in North Waziristan
A drone attack has killed at least 7 in Sanzali area of district Datta Khel late at night on Monday, say reports.
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Why the Taliban need to be involved in Afghan peace talks
The Taliban should also realise that after 31 years of continuous war, nearly every Afghan is in favour of peace.
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Osama Bin Laden not in Pakistan: Rehman Malik
Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik rubbishes CNN's claims regarding the presence of Al-Qaeda leaders in Pakistan.
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Scavenger sets off ‘cracker’ bomb
Cracker blast injures three in the Garhi Shahu area of Lahore.
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Indian court to hear appeal by Mumbai attacks gunman
Lawyers for Kasab will seek to overturn the penalty imposed by a lower court earlier this year.
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Potential suicide attack foiled by police
Police foil potential suicide attack in Lakki Marwat as driver tries to ram vehicle into check post.
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‘Not even America can control target killings’
Zulfiqar Mirza says no one can control “target killings” - even if contract given to US it would fail to ensure peace.
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Sixth time lucky?
If Qari Hussain is dead, someone equally cruel may take over, and that dampens whatever joy we may feel at his passing
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Qari Hussain — terror still walks
Sources confirm that though top Taliban commander Qari was injured in a recent attack, he is still alive.