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26th April, 2013
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25th April, 2013
92 of 166 Guantanamo detainees on hunger strike: official
Among them, 17 are on feeding tubes and two are hospitalised but do not have life-threatening conditions.
Among them, 17 are on feeding tubes and two are hospitalised but do not have life-threatening conditions.
21st April, 2013
Drone strike kills ‘Qaeda militants’ in Yemen
An apparent US drone strike and ensuing ground clashes in Yemen killed three suspected Al Qaeda militants and two soldiers on Sunday.
An apparent US drone strike and ensuing ground clashes in Yemen killed three suspected Al Qaeda militants and two soldiers on Sunday.
15th April, 2013
Pakistan strongly condemns US drone attack in N Waziristan
Such unilateral attacks are in contravention of international law and counter-productive to the stability of this country, a Foreign Office statement said.
Such unilateral attacks are in contravention of international law and counter-productive to the stability of this country, a Foreign Office statement said.
14th April, 2013
Drone strike kills four in North Waziristan
A drone attack killed four people in the Datakhel area of North Waziristan tribal region on Sunday.
A drone attack killed four people in the Datakhel area of North Waziristan tribal region on Sunday.
8th February, 2013
Strike in Karachi over clerics’ killing
The strike called by the ASWJ was supported by traders and transporters, over a dozen Sunni organisations and the Shia Ulema Council.
The strike called by the ASWJ was supported by traders and transporters, over a dozen Sunni organisations and the Shia Ulema Council.
7th February, 2013
US drone kills three in North Waziristan
Three people were killed when a US drone fired missiles at a suspected compound in Ghulam Khan Tehsil of North Waziristan Agency on Wednesday, according to witnesses.
Three people were killed when a US drone fired missiles at a suspected compound in Ghulam Khan Tehsil of North Waziristan Agency on Wednesday, according to witnesses.
20th January, 2013
US draws guidebook for targeted killings: report
Citing unnamed US officials, The Washington Post said the guidebook would contain a major exemption for the CIA's campaign of drone strikes in Pakistan.
Citing unnamed US officials, The Washington Post said the guidebook would contain a major exemption for the CIA's campaign of drone strikes in Pakistan.
17th January, 2013
Oil price strike in Bangladesh
Bangladeshi activists of the left parties retort with a half-day strike in Dhaka against the hike in oil price.
Bangladeshi activists of the left parties retort with a half-day strike in Dhaka against the hike in oil price.
14th January, 2013
Karachi at a standstill over strike call
Businesses and markets remained shut as Karachi was paralysed on Monday over a strike call given in solidarity with the Shias and the Hazara community in Quetta.
Businesses and markets remained shut as Karachi was paralysed on Monday over a strike call given in solidarity with the Shias and the Hazara community in Quetta.
9th January, 2013
Nato supply truckers go on strike
Transporters carrying Nato supplies to Afghanistan went on strike on Wednesday to protest a new customs regime aimed at reducing theft.
Transporters carrying Nato supplies to Afghanistan went on strike on Wednesday to protest a new customs regime aimed at reducing theft.
8th January, 2013
Retired US general cautions against overuse of ‘hated’ drones
Drones have had a liberating effect on US military forces, but they are deeply hated by many people and their overuse could jeopardise Washington's broader objectives, retired General Stanley McChrystal said.
Drones have had a liberating effect on US military forces, but they are deeply hated by many people and their overuse could jeopardise Washington's broader objectives, retired General Stanley McChrystal said.
27th November, 2012
Balochistan govt failure to recover specialist: Doctors vow to continue strike
Doctors in Balochistan have been on strike for several weeks in protest against non-recovery of specialist Dr Saeed Khan, who was kidnapped in Quetta on Oct 16.
Doctors in Balochistan have been on strike for several weeks in protest against non-recovery of specialist Dr Saeed Khan, who was kidnapped in Quetta on Oct 16.
11th November, 2012
Six Palestinians killed after militants hit Israeli jeep
Six Palestinians were killed and 30 injured by Israeli shelling and air strikes after militants fired on an Israeli jeep, wounding four soldiers.
Six Palestinians were killed and 30 injured by Israeli shelling and air strikes after militants fired on an Israeli jeep, wounding four soldiers.
29th October, 2012
South Korean activists release anti-North leaflets
South Korean activists released seven balloons carrying 50,000 leaflets a week after the North threatened military action.
South Korean activists released seven balloons carrying 50,000 leaflets a week after the North threatened military action.
22nd October, 2012
South Korea blocks anti-North propoganda
South Korean police on Monday blocked activists from sending propaganda across the border with North Korea.
South Korean police on Monday blocked activists from sending propaganda across the border with North Korea.
22nd October, 2012
Four al Qaeda members killed in Yemen drone strike
“A drone fired a missile at a car which had four al Qaeda militants in it, destroying the vehicle and killing the occupants,” the tribal source said,
“A drone fired a missile at a car which had four al Qaeda militants in it, destroying the vehicle and killing the occupants,” the tribal source said,
18th October, 2012
Air strikes in Khyber tribal region kill eight militants
The jets struck areas in Khyber's Zawa region destroying four insurgent hideouts, DawnNews quoted security sources as saying.
The jets struck areas in Khyber's Zawa region destroying four insurgent hideouts, DawnNews quoted security sources as saying.
10th October, 2012
US drone strike kills five ‘militants’ in North Waziristan
“Several US drones flew into the area before dawn and fired four missiles on a compound, killing five militants,” a security official told AFP.
“Several US drones flew into the area before dawn and fired four missiles on a compound, killing five militants,” a security official told AFP.
8th October, 2012
Drones will be used responsibly, Pakistan assures US
“If we are given drones, we will use them responsibly as we used the F-16s,” said Interior Minister Rehman Malik.
“If we are given drones, we will use them responsibly as we used the F-16s,” said Interior Minister Rehman Malik.
