Charge sheet filed in Delhi against four terrorists
September 10th, 2012 - 11:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) A set of charges were filed in a Delhi court against four suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives accused of planning to execute blasts at major shopping ... Read more...
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‘Benazir killed for backing Lal Masjid operation’
February 12th, 2012 - 4:45 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 12 (IANS) Former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated for supporting the Lal Masjid operation, an anti-terrorism court has been told.Dawn quoted Magistrate Taufiq Ahmed, ... Read more...
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Woman facilitated Karachi navy base attack, say police
December 15th, 2011 - 3:03 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 15 (IANS) The widow of a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) member had facilitated the attack on a key Pakistan Navy base in Karachi in May this year, said ... Read more...
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Taliban commander held in Islamabad
August 15th, 2011 - 6:46 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 15 (IANS) Bakht Farzandi, a key Pakistani Taliban commander, was arrested here Sunday, a media report said.Farzandi belongs to the militant organisation's Qari Zia ur Rehman group, ... Read more...
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Afghan president’s half-brother killed by bodyguard (Second Lead)
July 12th, 2011 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, July 12 (IANS) Afghan President Hamid Karzai's half-brother was Tuesday assassinated by a bodyguard at his home in Kandahar with the Taliban promptly claiming responsibility for it."My brother ... Read more...
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Key Taliban leader arrested in Islamabad
July 3rd, 2011 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 3 (IANS) A key Taliban leader has been arrested by authorities in Pakistan, Xinhua reported Sunday.The arrest was made during an overnight raid Saturday in the Pakistani ... Read more...
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Two foreign guerrillas killed in Kashmir’s Sopore (Second Lead)
May 27th, 2011 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, May 27 (IANS) Two foreign guerrillas of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit were killed in a gunfight with security forces in north Kashmir's Sopore town Friday while a third managed to ... Read more...
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Four guerrillas killed in Kashmir (Lead)
May 27th, 2011 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, May 27 (IANS) The security forces Friday killed two guerillas in Jammu and Kashmir after gunning down two overnight, police said.Police said a group of separatist guerrillas fired at ... Read more...
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Two guerrillas killed in Kashmir gunfight
May 27th, 2011 - 1:05 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, May 27 (IANS) Two guerrillas, including a top militant of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) who was a Pakistani national, were killed in a fierce gunbattle with security forces in Jammu ... Read more...
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US blacklists Pak Taliban commander Qari Hussain for “wanton acts of violence”
January 21st, 2011 - 2:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 21(ANI): The United States has designated Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Qari Hussain under its Executive Order 13224, which targets terrorists and their supporters."This action will help stem the ... Read more...
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US sanctions ‘deadliest’ Pakistan Taliban leader
January 20th, 2011 - 11:57 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) The US has imposed sanctions on "the deadliest" Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Qari Hussain to stem the flow of finances to the terrorist group ... Read more...
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Latif Khosa offers cooperation to PML-N through reconciliation process
January 15th, 2011 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Jan 15(ANI): Newly-appointed Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khosa has made an offer of cooperation and "cordial relations" to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), as part of the reconciliation policy adopted ... Read more...
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Zardari likely to appoint former AG Latif Khosa as Punjab Governor
January 9th, 2011 - 12:51 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Jan 9 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is likely to appoint former Attorney General Sardar Latif Khosa as the new Punjab Governor, according to Advisor to the President Qayyum Soomro.The ... Read more...
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TTP planning terror attacks on Muharram processions through IEDs
December 15th, 2010 - 1:31 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Dec. 15 (ANI): The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is reportedly planning to launch terrorist attacks by changing motorcycles into improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on Muharram-related processions and Majalis, especially in Lahore.Sources ... Read more...
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Court stays pardon of Pakistani woman sentenced to death
November 29th, 2010 - 5:20 pm ICT by IANS
By Awais Saleem
Islamabad, Nov 29 (IANS) The Lahore High Court Monday restrained Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari from granting pardon to Christian woman Aasia Bibi, who was sentenced to death on charges ... Read more...
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Pakistani woman on death row likely to get pardon
November 20th, 2010 - 7:25 pm ICT by IANS
By Awais Saleem
Islamabad, Nov 20 (IANS) Blasphemy charges against a Pakistani Christian woman, sentenced to death, were "fabricated", and she is likely to be pardoned by President Asif Ali Zardari, a senior ... Read more...
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Zardari stays execution of blasphemy accused Pak-Christian woman
November 20th, 2010 - 1:55 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Nov 20 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has stayed the execution of a Christian mother sentenced to death on charges of blasphemy.On Friday, Zardari directed the federal minister for minorities, ... Read more...
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Zardari stays execution of Christian woman
November 19th, 2010 - 10:35 pm ICT by IANS
By Awais Saleem
Islamabad, Nov 19 (IANS) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari Friday stayed the execution of a Christian woman who was sentenced to death on charges of blasphemy.The woman, Aasia Bibi, was ... Read more...
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Two TTP terrorists, would-be teen suicide bomber, arrested in Karachi
October 26th, 2010 - 3:08 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Oct 26 (ANI): Police have arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, and also recovered a teenage boy, who was being trained to be a suicide bomber during a raid in ... Read more...
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Dreaded Pak Taliban ’suicide bombing boss’ Mehsud killed in US drone attack
October 16th, 2010 - 12:27 pm ICT by ANI
Peshawar, Oct 16(ANI): Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Qari Hussain Mehsud, notorious trainer of suicide bombers, has been reportedly killed in the latest US drone strikes in Pakistan's North Waziristan agency.US ... Read more...
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Two Indians killed in Afghan missile attack (Lead)
October 11th, 2010 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 11 (IANS) Two Indians were killed in a missile attack launched by the Taliban on an Indian NGO's office situated near a US airbase in Afghanistan's Kunar province, a ... Read more...
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Two Indians die in Afghanistan terror attack
October 11th, 2010 - 12:39 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 11 (IANS) Two Indians were killed in a missile attack launched by the Taliban on an Indian NGO's office in Afghanistan's Kunar province, a media report said Monday.Qari Omar ... Read more...
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Pak intelligence agencies warns of attack on security agencies in Punjab
May 10th, 2010 - 1:07 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, May 10 (ANI): Pakistan's intelligence agencies have warned about militants planning to target law enforcement agencies in Punjab using stolen vehicles.According to an intelligence report, which has been forwarded to ... Read more...
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‘Taliban’s suicide-bomb trainer tutored NYK bombing suspect’
May 6th, 2010 - 10:24 am ICT by IANS
Washington, May 6 (IANS) Times Square bombing's Pakistan-born suspect Faisal Shahzad received instruction from the Pakistan Taliban's suicide-bomb trainer, the Wall Street Journal reported citing a senior Pakistani official
If verified the ... Read more...
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Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan claims responsibility for Kohat car bomb attack
April 19th, 2010 - 12:42 pm ICT by ANI
Kohat (Pakistan), Apr 19(ANI): The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for Sunday's suicide car bomb attack in Northwestern Pakistan's Kohat region.At least seven people were killed and over 31 others ... Read more...
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Pak Punjab police claims resolving Benazir assassination plot
April 15th, 2010 - 12:49 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Apr.15 (ANI): While the whole world and especially Pakistan eagerly awaits the UN enquiry commission's report on former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination, which is expected to be released today ... Read more...
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Helicopter crash kills US soldiers in Afghanistan
April 9th, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, April 9 (IANS/AKI) A military helicopter crashed in southern Afghanistan, killing at least three US service members and one civilian employee, a statement from NATO-led forces said Friday.
The cause of ... Read more...
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Pak Taliban warns of retaliatory attacks on security forces in Bajaur
March 13th, 2010 - 1:47 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar.13 (ANI): The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has warned of intensifying attacks on security forces in Bajaur region of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) if does not stop the offensive ... Read more...
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TTP avenged Qari Zafar’s death through SIA bomb attack
March 9th, 2010 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Mar.9 (ANI): Monday's bomb attack, which targeted the Special Investigation Agency (SIA) building here killing at least 14 people and injuring over 80 is believed to be the handiwork of ... Read more...
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Pak forces received intelligence input regarding ‘high value targets’ in Mohmand
March 7th, 2010 - 12:25 pm ICT by ANI
Peshawar, Mar.7 (ANI): The attack on militant hideouts in the Mohmand Agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on Friday, in which 30 militants, including top militant commanders were reportedly ... Read more...
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Top Pak Taliban commanders among 30 extremists reportedly killed in FATA
March 6th, 2010 - 12:14 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar.6 (ANI): At least 30 extremists, including top Taliban commanders Maulana Faqir Mohammad, Qari Ziarur Rehman and Fateh Mohammad were reportedly killed as helicopter gunships pounded a suspected militant hideout ... Read more...
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US not openly admitting to Mehsud’s killing to avoid confirmation of longstanding Pak claims
March 1st, 2010 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar. 1 (ANI): While top Pakistani and US sources have confirmed that Pak-Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud and Qari Hussain have been killed in US drone attacks, US official are refraining ... Read more...
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Pak Taliban claims responsibility for Bannu attacks
February 15th, 2010 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
Laddah (Pakistan), Feb. 15 (ANI): The Pakistan Taliban has claimed responsibility for Thursday's twin attacks in Bannu that killed 16 people, and injured 22 others.On Thursday, at least 16 people were ... Read more...
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Hakeemullah may have escaped US drone strike : Pak official
February 4th, 2010 - 3:16 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Feb.4 (ANI): Pakistan Taliban chief Hakeemullah Mehsud may have survived the US drone attack in which he is believed to have been killed last month.A top Pakistani official, on condition ... Read more...
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Pak Taliban ’suicide bombing boss’ tipped to replace Hakimullah in case dead
February 1st, 2010 - 3:09 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Feb. 1 (ANI): If the killing of Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone attack is confirmed, it could set off a new power struggle within the Tehrik-eTaliban Pakistan, which may ... Read more...
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