Taliban kill six ‘US spies’

Published January 21, 2009

MIRAMSHAH, Jan 20: Taliban militants in North Waziristan killed six people, two of them Afghan nationals, after accusing them of spying for the United States. Two of them were killed in Mirali town and the bullet-riddled bodies of two other were found near Miramshah, the regional headquarters of the agency.

Local people said that a note found near four bodies thrown on a road near Mirali bazaar said: “These bodies are a gift to US President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai.” Residents were warned not to remove the bodies.

Officials identified the six as Gul Zali Khan, Nisar Khan, Shahideen Khattak, Abdul Majeed, Manu Khan and Shader Khan.

Opinion

Editorial

Parliament’s place
Updated 17 Sep, 2024

Parliament’s place

Efforts to restore parliament’s sanctity must rise above all political differences and legislative activities must be open to scrutiny and debate.
Afghan policy flux
Updated 18 Sep, 2024

Afghan policy flux

A fresh approach is needed, where Pakistan’s security is prioritised and decision taken to improve ties. Afghan Taliban also need to respond in kind.
HIV/AIDS outbreak
17 Sep, 2024

HIV/AIDS outbreak

MULTIPLE factors — the government’s inability to put its people first, a rickety health infrastructure, and...
Political drama
Updated 16 Sep, 2024

Political drama

Govt must revisit its plans to bring constitutional amendments and ensure any proposed changes to judiciary are subjected to thorough debate.
Complete impunity
16 Sep, 2024

Complete impunity

ZERO per cent. That is the conviction rate in crimes against women and children in Sindh, according to data shared...
Melting glaciers
16 Sep, 2024

Melting glaciers

ACCELERATED glacial melt in the Indus river basin, as highlighted recently by the National Disaster Management...