Terror at Islamic University
ISLAMABAD—Twin suicide blasts killed at least five four and injured at least 23 more than 40 at one of the largest Islamic universities in the world today, the seventh major terrorist attack in two weeks. The attack comes as the Pakistani Army presses its assault on South Waziristan against Taliban militants, foreign fighters and al Qaeda. Today’s […]
Suicide bombing kills 5 at WFP in Islamabad
The bomb that blasted through the World Food Program’s lobby at its heavily fortified office in Islamabad on Monday, killing at least three five, and wounding at least six five, was a stark reminder that the Pakistani Taliban are still a force to be reckoned with. The explosion occurred at approximately 12:15 p.m., on a leafy street in one […]
Minister of Religious Affairs Ambushed in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD — Gunmen hidden behind trees on motorcycles ambushed the Federal Minister of Religious Affairs Hamid Saeed Kazmi as he was being driven outside his office here today earlier this afternoon. His driver has been killed and his guard is in critical condition. Kazmi was wounded in the leg, and doctors have successfully removed the […]
Closeddoor summit...Worries over Pakistani Taliban...Typhoons ... - Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck
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Closeddoor summit…Worries over Pakistani Taliban…Typhoons …
Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck ISLAMABAD (AP) Pakistan is worried that al-Qaida may try to regroup by installing its own “chief terrorist” as the head of Pakistan’s Taliban. … North American summit…Taliban denials…Terror trials |
US 'pretty' sure Taliban chief Mehsud dead - Washington Times
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US ‘pretty’ sure Taliban chief Mehsud dead
Washington Times By Elena Becatoros AP | Monday, August 10, 2009 ISLAMABAD | The US and Pakistan are almost certain a US missile strike killed the head of Pakistan’s Taliban … |
Musharraf's Emergency Rule Illegal: Supreme Court
Well, this should get interesting: ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Supreme Court ruled Friday that former President Pervez Musharraf’s imposition of emergency rule in 2007 was unconstitutional, state and private media outlets reported. Details were still coming to light, but the ruling could invalidate the appointments of judges made by Musharraf in the six weeks after he […]
The Kids Are All Right
Current.com has an interesting (if a bit old) video short on the youth culture of Karachi, Pakistan. It’s definitely worth a look. As an aside, I’ve found similar stirrings of a vibrant youth culture here in Islamabad, which I will be writing more on in the future.
Baitullah Mehsud Rival Gunned Down
ISLAMABAD — Hoo, boy, talk about Propaganda of the Deed. Early this morning, Qar’i Zainuddin Mehsud, who just days ago spoke out publicly against Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader, Baitullah Mehsud, was shot dead by his own bodyguard. AfPax Insider had a scoop in wait, with a 14-minute interview with the old jihadist, who had decided that his […]
The Great Escape
I’m glad to see a little light thrown on this story. And very glad to know David and Tahir are safe. KABUL, Afghanistan — An Afghan journalist who was held captive by the Taliban for more than seven months along with a New York Times reporter revealed details on Sunday of a nighttime escape that included weeks of careful […]