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27th March, 2013
Putting genies back in the bottle
India has long accused Pakistan of not doing enough to keep the extremist seminaries in check. India has failed to do the same domestically.
India has long accused Pakistan of not doing enough to keep the extremist seminaries in check. India has failed to do the same domestically.
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12th February, 2013
TTP talks: Legitimising terror
After what Pakistan has gone through over the last decade, do we really need to negotiate with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan?
After what Pakistan has gone through over the last decade, do we really need to negotiate with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan?
3rd February, 2013
TTP willing to talk under guarantee from Nawaz, Fazal and Munawar Hasan
Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan spokesman Ehsnaullah Ehsan, in a video interview, said they would be willing to negotiate in the best interest of the country.
Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan spokesman Ehsnaullah Ehsan, in a video interview, said they would be willing to negotiate in the best interest of the country.
3rd February, 2013
Pakistan army battles legacy of mistrust in Taliban heartland
“WHAM - winning hearts and minds — the plan is to turn militant sanctuaries into safe havens for the people.”
“WHAM - winning hearts and minds — the plan is to turn militant sanctuaries into safe havens for the people.”
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8th January, 2013
Self love and its fruits
Whatever the motivation of Pakistan’s founding fathers was, our aristocracy and clerics were clear on their mission of keeping us sick with nostalgia and pride.
Whatever the motivation of Pakistan’s founding fathers was, our aristocracy and clerics were clear on their mission of keeping us sick with nostalgia and pride.
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3rd January, 2013
This is not a blog
“Accept our spiritual cucumber, or face the wrath of the great flood,” the New Agers and the Aryans told the grumpy cynics.
“Accept our spiritual cucumber, or face the wrath of the great flood,” the New Agers and the Aryans told the grumpy cynics.
4th December, 2012
SC forms judicial commission to probe Lal Masjid operation
The judicial commission will answer several questions regarding the legality of the 2007 operation and submit a report in 45 days.
The judicial commission will answer several questions regarding the legality of the 2007 operation and submit a report in 45 days.
16th October, 2012
Malik announces $1 million bounty on Pakistani Taliban spokesman
The interior minister said intelligence reports suggests Mullah Fazlullah was being made the chief of the TTP. However, it was denied by Ehsanullah Ehsan.
The interior minister said intelligence reports suggests Mullah Fazlullah was being made the chief of the TTP. However, it was denied by Ehsanullah Ehsan.
9th October, 2012
Eight killed in Orakzai, Khyber
Four people, including two women, were killed and two people, including a four-year-old child, were injured in a mortar attack in Orakzai, DawnNews reported.
Four people, including two women, were killed and two people, including a four-year-old child, were injured in a mortar attack in Orakzai, DawnNews reported.
16th September, 2012
TTP release Islamia College University VC’s driver
Though Professor Ajmal Khan’s appeal for release still remained unheard, Mohibullah, the TTP spokesman Ihsanulla Ihsan said had been released in exchange for Taliban prisoners.
Though Professor Ajmal Khan’s appeal for release still remained unheard, Mohibullah, the TTP spokesman Ihsanulla Ihsan said had been released in exchange for Taliban prisoners.
17th August, 2012
Kamra attack shows need for North Waziristan offensive
"Some minor operations are happening, but I believe it's going to disappoint the West completely," said Moeed Yusuf.
"Some minor operations are happening, but I believe it's going to disappoint the West completely," said Moeed Yusuf.
4th August, 2012
Police arrest TTP militants planning sectarian attacks
“They were planning to carry out terrorist activities on the eve of the martyrdom anniversary of Hazarat Ali," said Multan police chief Aamer Zulfikar.
“They were planning to carry out terrorist activities on the eve of the martyrdom anniversary of Hazarat Ali," said Multan police chief Aamer Zulfikar.
12th March, 2012
Govt ‘revising’ list of banned terror groups
Rehman Malik invited militant groups for peace talks and said banned organisations would be delisted if they “closed down their militant wings”.
Rehman Malik invited militant groups for peace talks and said banned organisations would be delisted if they “closed down their militant wings”.
8th March, 2012
Pakistani Taliban in talks to heal rift: sources
“Dialogue with Pakistan is a secondary issue. First, we're trying to end our disputes and after that we will decide on holding talks with Pakistan,” a Taliban commander said.
“Dialogue with Pakistan is a secondary issue. First, we're trying to end our disputes and after that we will decide on holding talks with Pakistan,” a Taliban commander said.
7th March, 2012
‘Sacked’ Pakistan Taliban commander backs peace talks
KHAR, Pakistan: A senior commander sacked as deputy to Pakistani Taliban Chief Hakimullah Mehsud came out publicly to back peace talks with the government and…
KHAR, Pakistan: A senior commander sacked as deputy to Pakistani Taliban Chief Hakimullah Mehsud came out publicly to back peace talks with the government and…
12th February, 2012
Militants decry attacks against Pakistani army
A militant leadership council distributed a pamphlet saying fighters should honor an agreement not to attack Pakistani security forces in North Waziristan.
A militant leadership council distributed a pamphlet saying fighters should honor an agreement not to attack Pakistani security forces in North Waziristan.
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7th February, 2012
The jihad industry
Those employed by this industry are soldiers of radical leaders who have little sympathy for them.
Those employed by this industry are soldiers of radical leaders who have little sympathy for them.
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31st January, 2012
Religious violence betrays intellectual bankruptcy
This is the third part of a series on the Muslim identity crisis. Find part one here and part two here. Last week’s witchhunt …
This is the third part of a series on the Muslim identity crisis. Find part one here and part two here. Last week’s witchhunt …
9th January, 2012
Bodies of 10 FC soldiers recovered from Orakzai
The dead bodies of Frontier Constabulary (FC) paramilitary troops were recovered from the Dabori area of upper Orakzai Agency, DawnNews reported on Monday.
The dead bodies of Frontier Constabulary (FC) paramilitary troops were recovered from the Dabori area of upper Orakzai Agency, DawnNews reported on Monday.
5th January, 2012
Pakistani militants kill 15 security officers
A Taliban spokesman said the kidnapped men had been shot and their bodies dumped in the North Waziristan tribal region.
A Taliban spokesman said the kidnapped men had been shot and their bodies dumped in the North Waziristan tribal region.
