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29th January, 2012
Taliban, US negotiators meet in Qatar: report
WASHINGTON: Taliban negotiators have begun meeting with US officials in Qatar, where they are discussing preliminary trust-building measures aimed at ending the war in Afghanistan,…
WASHINGTON: Taliban negotiators have begun meeting with US officials in Qatar, where they are discussing preliminary trust-building measures aimed at ending the war in Afghanistan,…
28th January, 2012
Taliban ready to make compromises, say Afghan negotiators
KABUL, Jan 27: Senior Afghan peace negotiators believe the Taliban are willing to significantly soften stance, with its leaders already laying the ground for possible peace talks in the Gulf state of Qatar.
KABUL, Jan 27: Senior Afghan peace negotiators believe the Taliban are willing to significantly soften stance, with its leaders already laying the ground for possible peace talks in the Gulf state of Qatar.
28th January, 2012
US says Pakistan not sidelined in Afghan talks
WASHINGTON, Jan 27: Pakistan has a very important role to play in the Afghan reconciliation process, says the US State Department, rejecting suggestion that the Obama administration’s new initiative to directly engage the Taliban militants has sidelined Islamabad.
WASHINGTON, Jan 27: Pakistan has a very important role to play in the Afghan reconciliation process, says the US State Department, rejecting suggestion that the Obama administration’s new initiative to directly engage the Taliban militants has sidelined Islamabad.
27th January, 2012
Sanctions not to affect plan for Iran gas: FO
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26: Pakistan made it clear on Thursday that US sanctions against Iran would not affect its stance on the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26: Pakistan made it clear on Thursday that US sanctions against Iran would not affect its stance on the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project
26th January, 2012
Border closure deals a blow to Chitral trade
CHITRAL, Jan 25: The August 2011 sealing of Chitral's border with Kunar province of Afghanistan after the Taliban attack on security checkposts has curtailed commercial activities and increased unemployment in
CHITRAL, Jan 25: The August 2011 sealing of Chitral's border with Kunar province of Afghanistan after the Taliban attack on security checkposts has curtailed commercial activities and increased unemployment in
22nd January, 2012
Taliban video speaks of ‘revenge on military’
Before killing the troops, a bearded Taliban captor held an AK-47 rifle and spoke with fury about revenge in the video released by them.
Before killing the troops, a bearded Taliban captor held an AK-47 rifle and spoke with fury about revenge in the video released by them.
16th January, 2012
Malala wants to rebuild schools in Swat
Malala Yousafzai, 14, who has earned international fame for raising voice against Taliban in Swat, wants to rebuild destroyed schools in the district.
Malala Yousafzai, 14, who has earned international fame for raising voice against Taliban in Swat, wants to rebuild destroyed schools in the district.
16th January, 2012
US makes new move to engage Taliban
WASHINGTON, Jan 15: The United States launches a new diplomatic offensive on Monday to consult its allies on its efforts to reengage the Taliban, but leaves Pakistan out of the loop.
WASHINGTON, Jan 15: The United States launches a new diplomatic offensive on Monday to consult its allies on its efforts to reengage the Taliban, but leaves Pakistan out of the loop.
16th January, 2012
Hakimullah reported killed in Jan 12 drone strike
PESHAWAR, Jan 15: The leader of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which poses the gravest security threat to the country, was believed killed by a US drone strike on Jan 12, Pakistan intelligence officials said
PESHAWAR, Jan 15: The leader of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which poses the gravest security threat to the country, was believed killed by a US drone strike on Jan 12, Pakistan intelligence officials said
15th January, 2012
Pakistan seeks Afghan talks over Taliban: official
KABUL: Pakistan has made overtures to Afghanistan to resume talks over the Taliban which broke down following the assassination of Kabul’s chief peace envoy, an…
KABUL: Pakistan has made overtures to Afghanistan to resume talks over the Taliban which broke down following the assassination of Kabul’s chief peace envoy, an…
14th January, 2012
Mechanism needed to hear newsmen’s complaints
The Saleem Shahzad inquiry commission has suggested that steps are needed to make the Press and the intelligence agencies `law-abiding and accountable` at the same time.
The Saleem Shahzad inquiry commission has suggested that steps are needed to make the Press and the intelligence agencies `law-abiding and accountable` at the same time.
14th January, 2012
US officials, experts rule out coup
WASHINGTON, Jan 13: The US State Department has once again made it clear that the Obama administration backs the Zardari government in the conflict between the civil and military establishments
WASHINGTON, Jan 13: The US State Department has once again made it clear that the Obama administration backs the Zardari government in the conflict between the civil and military establishments
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.
6th January, 2012
Taliban want US prisoners sent to Qatar: official
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban insurgents have demanded in negotiations with the US that prisoners held in Guantanamo Bay be transferred to Qatar, an Afghan government spokesman…
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban insurgents have demanded in negotiations with the US that prisoners held in Guantanamo Bay be transferred to Qatar, an Afghan government spokesman…
5th January, 2012
TTP commander accused of killing 20, arrested: Additional IG
KARACHI: Karachi Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) commander Abdul Qayuum and his three companions were arrested along with a suicide jacket, a rocket, a BM missile, two…
KARACHI: Karachi Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) commander Abdul Qayuum and his three companions were arrested along with a suicide jacket, a rocket, a BM missile, two…
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.
5th January, 2012
Greetings from Afghanistan
Presenting you outstanding photographs of diverse elements based in Afghanistan…
Presenting you outstanding photographs of diverse elements based in Afghanistan…
5th January, 2012
Karzai concerned over role in Afghan peace talks: official
KABUL: Afghan President Hamid Karzai is concerned over being sidelined in US efforts to bring Taliban insurgents to the negotiating table, a government official said…
KABUL: Afghan President Hamid Karzai is concerned over being sidelined in US efforts to bring Taliban insurgents to the negotiating table, a government official said…
4th January, 2012
Eighteen militants killed in Kurram, Khyber
Army helicopters killed 11 militants in Kurram, while seven other were left dead in Khyber agency as a result of clashes between rival groups.
Army helicopters killed 11 militants in Kurram, while seven other were left dead in Khyber agency as a result of clashes between rival groups.
4th January, 2012
Top Taliban ‘commanders’ at each other’s throats
Hectic efforts are going on to resolve differences between Hakimullah Mehsud and Wali-ur-Rehman, said sources.
Hectic efforts are going on to resolve differences between Hakimullah Mehsud and Wali-ur-Rehman, said sources.
