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14th May, 2013
Peshawar police gun down ‘terrorists’; family claims foul play
The family of one of the deceased allegedly killed in a police encounter protested outside the Governor House, claiming foul play by the police.
The family of one of the deceased allegedly killed in a police encounter protested outside the Governor House, claiming foul play by the police.
2nd May, 2013
Pakistani Taliban vow to follow in bin Laden’s footsteps
Two years after the death of former al Qaeda chief, the TTP in a video message has vowed to follow in his footsteps.
Two years after the death of former al Qaeda chief, the TTP in a video message has vowed to follow in his footsteps.
18th April, 2013
One dead, 20 injured in Miramshah clash
At least one person was killed and 20 others wounded on Wednesday when the Pakistani army and Taliban militants exchanged fire near the Afghan border, an official said.
At least one person was killed and 20 others wounded on Wednesday when the Pakistani army and Taliban militants exchanged fire near the Afghan border, an official said.
16th April, 2013
Pakistani Taliban deny role in Boston Marathon blasts
“We believe in attacking US and its allies but we are not involved in this attack,” TTP spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan told AFP.
“We believe in attacking US and its allies but we are not involved in this attack,” TTP spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan told AFP.
13th April, 2013
Militants blow up election office in North Waziristan: official
Militants blew up the election office of independent candidate Kamran Khan in Miranshah, officials said.
Militants blew up the election office of independent candidate Kamran Khan in Miranshah, officials said.
12th April, 2013
Taliban militants announce ‘conditional support’ for anti-polio drive
The TTP said it would support anti-polio vaccination drives on the guarantee that they are not used by the US for espionage.
The TTP said it would support anti-polio vaccination drives on the guarantee that they are not used by the US for espionage.
2nd April, 2013
PPP scraps campaign rally amid security fears
The Pakistan People's Party called off a major public rally on April 4, designed to kickstart its re-election campaign in favour of smaller events, officials said.
The Pakistan People's Party called off a major public rally on April 4, designed to kickstart its re-election campaign in favour of smaller events, officials said.
23rd March, 2013
Pakistani Taliban threaten to assassinate Musharraf
The TTP has also called upon the Baloch insurgents to join hands to wage a joint-war for implementing Shariah laws in the country.
The TTP has also called upon the Baloch insurgents to join hands to wage a joint-war for implementing Shariah laws in the country.
20th March, 2013
Malala Yousufzai starts school in Birmingham
It is the first time that the 15-year old is going to school after being shot in the head by Pakistani Taliban militants in October last year.
It is the first time that the 15-year old is going to school after being shot in the head by Pakistani Taliban militants in October last year.
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12th March, 2013
Where is the end?
As helpless observes of our disaster, we can just cry while they continue killing Christians, Ahmedis and Shias, and target our finest men.
As helpless observes of our disaster, we can just cry while they continue killing Christians, Ahmedis and Shias, and target our finest men.
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4th March, 2013
My name is Hussain and I don’t want to be a terrorist
Will the state take action now or will it compel members of Pakistan’s Shia community to take up arms?
Will the state take action now or will it compel members of Pakistan’s Shia community to take up arms?
2nd March, 2013
Pakistani Taliban threaten to bomb mobile phone shops in Peshawar
Some 60 shopkeepers received letters in the post ordering them to stop the “shameless” selling of video clips, ring tones and accessories.
Some 60 shopkeepers received letters in the post ordering them to stop the “shameless” selling of video clips, ring tones and accessories.
1st March, 2013
Taliban welcome JUI-F APC declaration for peace talks
The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan spokesman, however, said the TTP was still waiting for a “positive response” from the Pakistani military on the offer of peace talks.
The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan spokesman, however, said the TTP was still waiting for a “positive response” from the Pakistani military on the offer of peace talks.
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25th February, 2013
An echo of Pakistan’s tragedy in Delhi
Amit Baruah writes about a gathering of Hazara Shias that pointed to the deliberate, targeted killings of this Muslim community.
Amit Baruah writes about a gathering of Hazara Shias that pointed to the deliberate, targeted killings of this Muslim community.
23rd February, 2013
While govt mulls talks with TTP, terror victims’ voices go unheard
To many victims of violence at the hands of the Pakistani Taliban, the idea of negotiating with people responsible for so much human pain is abhorrent.
To many victims of violence at the hands of the Pakistani Taliban, the idea of negotiating with people responsible for so much human pain is abhorrent.
19th February, 2013
Top TTP commander Maulvi Faqir captured in Afghanistan: officials
Afghan security officials said the Pakistani Taliban's regional commander was captured during a raid in Nangarhar province.
Afghan security officials said the Pakistani Taliban's regional commander was captured during a raid in Nangarhar province.
16th February, 2013
For KP’s new governor, talks with Pakistani Taliban ‘top priority’
The governor believes that the traditional tribal jirga, which allows negotiations is the best way to resolve the conflict.
The governor believes that the traditional tribal jirga, which allows negotiations is the best way to resolve the conflict.
16th February, 2013
Fata people forcing TTP to seek peace, says WP report
WASHINGTON, Feb 15: Pressure from Pakhtun tribesmen has forced the Pakistani Taliban to seek a negotiated settlement of their war with the Pakistani military, says a Washington Post report published on Friday
WASHINGTON, Feb 15: Pressure from Pakhtun tribesmen has forced the Pakistani Taliban to seek a negotiated settlement of their war with the Pakistani military, says a Washington Post report published on Friday
15th February, 2013
Pakistani Taliban reject ‘ANP-sponsored’ peace talks
Rejecting the APC declaration, the Pakistani Taliban said it was still waiting for "a meaningful response" to peace talks offer from the govt and military.
Rejecting the APC declaration, the Pakistani Taliban said it was still waiting for "a meaningful response" to peace talks offer from the govt and military.
14th February, 2013
Pakistani Taliban call meeting in response to APC peace offer
However, the banned militant group vowed to continue terror attacks until a "viable peace agreement" is reached.
However, the banned militant group vowed to continue terror attacks until a "viable peace agreement" is reached.
