Police say 3 men blow themselves up in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir; 20 killed in clashes
Islamabad — Three suspected militants blew themselves up as police gave chase Saturday in the Pakistani part of disputed Kashmir, authorities said. No other casualties were reported, but the incident underscored fears that militants are preparing attacks in other areas as retaliation for an army offensive under way in the Afghan border region of South Waziristan. The Pakistani Military said Saturday that 14 militants and six Soldiers were killed over the last 24 hours as part of that...
3 men blow themselves up in Pakistani Kashmir
Islamabad -- Three suspected militants blew themselves up as police gave chase Saturday in the Pakistani part of disputed Kashmir, authorities said. No other casualties were reported, but the incident underscored fears that militants are preparing attacks in other areas as retaliation for an army offensive under way in the Afghan border region of South Waziristan. The Pakistani Military said Saturday that 14 militants and six Soldiers were killed over the last 24 hours as part of that...
Fourteen militants killed in South Waziristan: PHOTO
Islamabad: At least 14 suspected militants were killed in South Waziristan in the past 24 hours, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Saturday. Six Soldiers, including an officer, were also killed, while four others were injured. Security forces cleared the Gandil Wala area on the Jandola-Sararogha Axis, the ISPR said. Forces also carried out search operation at Sarwekai. Meanwhile, on the Razmak-Makeen Axis, security forces secured Lakki Ghundi after an intense battle. During the...
Pakistan: 8 militants killed in reported US strike
MIR ALI, Pakistan (AP)
Officials say suspected US missile strike kills 8 militants in northwestern Pakistan
MIR ALI, Pakistan — A suspected U.S. missile strike killed at least eight militants Friday in northwestern Pakistan, officials said, the second attack this week in an area believed to hold many insurgents who fled from an army offensive elsewhere in the Afghan border region. The attack came hours before CIA director Leon Panetta held talks Friday with Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in the capital, a statement from Gilani's office said. The CIA is believed to be behind the more than 40...
CIA chief meets Narayanan
New Delhi, Nov. 21 - ANI: Chief of the Americas Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Leon Panetta, met National Security Advisor M K Narayanan here on Saturday. Panetta, who arrived here late last night after his visit to Pakistan, met for nearly 30-minutes with Narayanan. Narayanan later accompanied Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the US. During his three-day visit to India, the CIA chief will also meet RAW chief K C Verma and Intelligence Bureau Chief Rajeev Mathur. - ANI
India is Supporting Terrorism in Pakistan: FM Qureshi
Islamabad, Pakistan News: India is supporting the terrorists in the tribal areas and Balochistan, said the Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. Pakistan
Army to remain in Swat until complete peace is established: Kayani
Islamabad, Nov.22 - ANI: Pakistans Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said Troops will remain in the Swat Valley until all militants are flushed out. The Army will stay in Swat and will continue to participate in reconstruction efforts, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement quoted General Kayani, as saying. He said The Army would remain in Swat to ensure that terrorists do not disrupt the peace and rehabilitation process in the region, The Daily Times reports....
Govt not to defend anybody: Jehangir Badar: PHOTO
Islamabad: Pakistan People's Party Secretary General Jehangir Badar has said that PPP leaders are ready to face cases as they did in the past. Commenting on the list of NRO beneficiaries, he said it was not only President Asif Ali Zardari but about 8,000 persons who had benefited from the ordinance. He said there was a need to ensure social and economic justice in the country and there should be no character Assassination. He said that only those people should worry who had not seen jails...
NRO Cases Not Reopen Immediately: Shah Khawar
Islamabad, Pakistan News: Acting Attorney General (AG) Shah Khawar has said the cases against the beneficiaries of NRO could not reopen until the Supreme Court
Audit unravels massive irregularities in PCB during Nasim Akhtars tenure
Islamabad, Nov.22 - ANI: Massive irregularities have been reported in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during the regime of Dr Nasim Ashraf. Auditors have unravelled huge administrative and financial mismanagement in the PCB during the time Ashraf served as the boards chairman. According to reports, auditors told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that it seems the board was run like a super store during Ashrafs tenure. Besides, ad hoc committees were formed without prior approval and powers...
No corruption cases against me: Malik
Islamabad, Nov.22 - ANI: Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has denied reports about corruption cases being filed against him, saying he is being targeted for not going against assassinated Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. In a statement issued here, Malik said false cases were being filed against him in various courts across the country, because he has not gone against Bhutto. Malik said he would unveil startling facts about the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) at an appropriate time....
CIA Director meets M.K. Narayanan
NEW DELHI: CIA Director Leon E Panetta met National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan here on Saturday and discussed issues relating to the presence of terror groups in Pakistan and Afghanistan and their impact on India. — PTI Printer friendly page Send this article to Friends by E-Mail Front Page News: ePaper | Front Page | National | Tamil Nadu | Andhra Pradesh | Karnataka | Kerala | New Delhi | Other States | International | Business | Sport | Miscellaneous | Advts: Retail...
US to give crucial information on Headley-Rana accomplices 26/11 role to India
By Smita Prakash Geneva, Nov.21 - ANI: The United States has agreed to give Indiacrucial information regarding the involvement of one accomplice ofterror suspects Tahawwur Hussain Rana and David Coleman Headley inconnection with the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case or anotherIndia-related terror plot. The accomplice is said to be either ofPakistan origin or residing in Pakistan. This was conveyed by US Central Intelligence Agency Leon Panettaduring his meetings with the Indian security...
US should review its policies regarding Pak nukes: Pak Minister
Islamabad, Nov.21 - ANI: Pakistan Defence Production Minister Abdul Qayyum Khan Jatoi has urged the United States to review its policies concerning Pakistans nuclear establishments. In an interview with a Pakistani news agency, Jatoi said the continuous scrutiny of the safety of Pakistans nuclear installations by the world media has damaged its image severely. He said that the US is unnecessarily concerned about the safety of Pakistans nuclear establishments, which is giving rise to anti-America...
India Not Serious in Composite Dialogue With Pak: FO
Islamabad, Pakistan: Foreign Office Spokesman Abdul Basit said on Friday that India did not seem intent on composite dialogue with Pakistan, adding that it did
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