Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
October 2008 - Pakistan Special Weapons News
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- 2 Suspected US Missile Strikes in Pakistan Kill 22 VOA 31 Oct 2008 -- Intelligence officials in Pakistan say 2 separate suspected US missile strikes killed at least 22 people.
- Berlin denies imminent sale of submarines to Pakistan IRNA 31 Oct 2008 -- The German government denied a television report about the imminent sale of three conventional U-214 submarines to Pakistan.
- Seven killed in suicide attack on police chief office: state TV IRNA 31 Oct 2008 -- A suicide bomb attack in a Pakistan's northwest killed at least 7 people and injured several others.
- Aid Slow in Reaching Pakistan Quake Victims VOA 31 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani authorities and aid agencies still scrambling to help victims of Wednesday's earthquake in southwestern Pakistan.
- Death toll from Pakistan's earthquake hikes to 300: official IRNA 31 Oct 2008 -- Death toll from strong earthquake that struck Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan early Wednesday, has reached 300.
- Pakistani Troops Capture Suspected Taliban Commander, Kill 5 VOA 30 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani security officials say they detained a suspected Taliban commander and killed at least 5 other militants.
- Taliban rejects dialogue offer by tribal council IRNA 29 Oct 2008 -- Afghan Taliban rejected dialogue proposal by tribal elders and political leaders from Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- Pakistan Summons US Ambassador About Missile Strikes VOA 29 Oct 2008 -- Pakistan's foreign ministry summoned US ambassador and lodged a strong protest against U.S. missile strikes inside Pakistan.
- PAKISTAN: Over 100 killed in Balochistan quake IRNA 29 Oct 2008 -- An early morning earthquake in Balochistan Province left dozens dead and many more injured.
- Over 70 die in strong earthquake in Pakistan IRNA 29 Oct 2008 -- Over 70 people were killed and many others injured when a 'destructive earthquake' jolted southwestern Pakistan early Wednesday.
- Strong Earthquake Hits Southwest Pakistan VOA 29 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani officials say a magnitude 6.4 earthquake has killed at least 170 people in an impoverished area of southwest Pakistan.
- Pakistani, Afghan Delegates Agree to Talks With Taliban VOA 28 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani and Afghan leaders meeting in Islamabad agreed to seek talks with Taliban in a bid to limit violence along shared border.
- Afghan, Pakistani Leaders Offer Olive Branch To Militants RFE/RL 28 Oct 2008 -- Politicians and tribal leaders from Afghanistan and Pakistan have concluded two-day talks in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, offering an olive branch to militants willing to lay down their arms, and warning that action will be taken against those challenging state authority
- Afghanistan, Pakistan, US Military Forces Cooperate in Border Region VOA 28 Oct 2008 -- Mutual distrust between Afghanistan and Pakistan has hampered efforts to combat terrorism along their common border.
- Pak-Afghan cooperation to counter terrorism: FM Qureshi IRNA 28 Oct 2008 -- FM Qureshi emphasized close cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan to effectively counter terrorism and extremism Monday.
- Pakistani, Afghan Envoys Convene 'Peace Council' As Conflicts Merge RFE/RL 27 Oct 2008 -- Afghan and Pakistani politicians and tribal leaders have launched talks in the Pakistani capital to find ways to end surging militant violence
- Suspected US Missile Strike Kills Up to 20 in Pakistan VOA 26 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani officials: Missiles fired by suspected US drone hit compound in tribal region near the Afghan border, killing as many as 20 people.
- Pakistan army captures strategic area IRNA 26 Oct 2008 -- Pakistan army has captured a strategic area in the troubled Bajaur tribal region after losing over 70 soldiers in the fighting.
- Pakistani Army 'Turns Corner' In Militant Fight RFE/RL 26 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani Army 'Turns Corner' In Militant Fight
- Afghan, Pakistan Leaders to Meet in Islamabad to Discuss Insurgency VOA 26 Oct 2008 -- About 50 Afghan political and tribal leaders have gone to a meeting with their Pakistani counterparts to discuss the insurgency.
- Pakistani Forces Capture Strategic Town VOA 25 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani security forces say they have made significant gains in their ongoing offensive in a tribal region bordering Afghanistan.
- Pakistani Troops Seize Key Militant Stronghold VOA 25 Oct 2008 -- Pakistan's army says it captured key militant stronghold near the Afghan border, in an ongoing offensive against al-Qaida and Taliban militants.
- Pakistani forces kill 14 militants in trial offensive IRNA 25 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani security Forces continued offensive in the tribal region of Bajaur Agency, killing at least 14 militants, and injuring another 8.
- Pakistani Police Detain 4 in Marriott Bombing Case VOA 24 Oct 2008 -- Police in Pakistan have arrested 4 men in connection with bombing of the Islamabad Marriott Hotel on September 20.
- Pakistani Parliament Adopts New Antiterrorism Framework RFE/RL 24 Oct 2008 -- Moving away from the widely held position that their country has been dragged into a U.S. war, Pakistani lawmakers have adopted a new strategy to deal with the terrorist threat inside the country
- Analysis: Pakistan's Other Crisis cfr.org 24 Oct 2008 -- The International Monetary Fund says Pakistan may need $10-$15 billion from donors over the next two years to avoid defaulting (Bloomberg) on its debts
- Pakistan Parliament Passes Vague Terrorism Resolution VOA 23 Oct 2008 -- Pak parliament pass unanimous resolution that militancy threatens integrity of country and dialogue is best option for addressing it.
- Pakistan Plan to Arm Tribal Militias Poses Risks VOA 23 Oct 2008 -- Pakistan is enlisting local tribal militias in the fight against Islamic militants.
- Pentagon Cautious on Reported Pakistani Plan to Arm Tribal Militias VOA 23 Oct 2008 -- US defense officials responded cautiously to a report that Pakistan plans to give weapons to men so they fight militants.
- Suspected US Missile Strike Kills 5 in Pakistan VOA 23 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani officials say suspected US drone fired missiles into a tribal region in the country's northwest, killing at least five people.
- Pakistan, Afghan FMs begin talks on security cooperation IRNA 22 Oct 2008 -- Pakistan and Afghan Foreign Ministers opened talks in Islamabad to step up cooperation against Taliban.
- Pentagon Spokesman Cites Pakistan's Improved Security Efforts AFPS 22 Oct 2008 -- US defense leaders noted Pakistan's improved efforts to crack down on al-Qaida and other terrorists operating there.
- Pakistan Parliament Calls For Security Strategy Review VOA 22 Oct 2008 -- Pakistan's parliament called for urgent review of the nation's security strategy, with an emphasis on dialogue aimed at reducing violence.
- Pak president says fight against militancy will be fought on all fronts IRNA 21 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani President Zardari: Fight against militants cannot be left to military but will be taken over by the civilian leaders.
- US backs Pakistan's military offensive against militants IRNA 21 Oct 2008 -- The US supports Pakistan's military offensive against militants in tribal regions and Swat valley in the northwest.
- Pakistani forces kill 7 militants in northwest IRNA 21 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani Security Forces continued offensive against pro-Taliban militants, killing seven militants in the country's northwest.
- US Praises Pakistani Efforts to Recruit Tribes Against Militants VOA 20 Oct 2008 -- Top US diplomat praising Pakistan's efforts to recruit local militias against Taliban and al-Qaida fighters.
- Over 20 people killed as Pakistani jets throw bombs IRNA 19 Oct 2008 -- Over 20 people were killed as Pakistani fighter planes bombed houses and a mosque thought to be used suspected militants.
- Pakistani Jets Kill Insurgents as US Diplomat Visits Islamabad VOA 19 Oct 2008 -- A Pakistani military official says fighter jets killed 25 Islamist fighters Sunday in the northwestern Swat Valley.
- Three killed in bomb attack in Pakistan's southwest IRNA 19 Oct 2008 -- At least 3 people killed on in a bomb attack, apparently targeting son of former rebel who switched sides in conflict in Pakistani Balochistan.
- Pakistan to get two more nuclear power plants from China IRNA 18 Oct 2008 -- FM Qureshi: Pakistan will get 2 more nuclear power plants from China.
- China to Help Pakistan Build 2 Power Plants VOA 18 Oct 2008 -- Pakistan's foreign minister: China has agreed to help Islamabad build 2 additional nuclear power plants.
- Pakistani court remands 3 suspects of Marriot Hotel attack to police IRNA 18 Oct 2008 -- A court remanded to police for questioning 3 persons arrested in connection with suicide attack on Marriot Hotel Islamabad.
- Ban unveils senior peacekeeping appointments UN News 17 Oct 2008 -- Sec-General Ban announced plans to reassign key military posts involving UN peacekeeping ops in Liberia and in India-Pakistan.
- Pakistani nuclear scientist denies transfer of technology IRNA 17 Oct 2008 -- Father of Pakistan's nuclear program A.Q. Khan denied transfer of nuclear secrets and said authorities forced him to make confession.
- Pakistani Judge Extends Detention of US National VOA 17 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani judge extended the detention of US citizen arrested this week trying to enter a restricted tribal area in Pakistan's northwest.
- Suspected US Missile Strikes Pakistan's South Waziristan VOA 16 Oct 2008 -- Locals in Pakistan's South Waziristan tribal agency say a suspected US drone aircraft has fired a missile into a local home.
- U.S missiles strike kills 6 in Pakistani tribal region: witnesses IRNA 16 Oct 2008 -- American drone fired missiles in Pakistan tribal region, killing 6 people and injuring 5 others, witnesses said.
- Shia, Sunni elders ink peace deal in Pakistan IRNA 16 Oct 2008 -- Shia and Sunni elders Thursday signed a peace deal to end fighting in a Pakistani tribal region.
- PAKISTAN: IDPs in the spotlight IRIN 16 Oct 2008 -- The plight of tens of thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from conflict-hit Bajaur, on the country's western border with Afghanistan, has begun to attract increasing local and international attention
- Suicide bomber kills 3 policemen in Pakistan IRNA 16 Oct 2008 -- A suspected suicide bomber detonated a car in a police station in Pakistan's restive Swat valley in a pre-dawn attack, killing at least 3 policemen.
- Army kills 16 militants in Bajaur IRNA 16 Oct 2008 -- Pakistan security forces pounded hideouts in a tribal region near the Afghan border on Wednesday killing at least 16 rebels with links to al Qaeda and the Taliban.
- PAKISTAN: Militants cause gastroenteritis in Swat Valley IRIN 15 Oct 2008 -- Militants blow up a an electricity sub-station, causing tube wells and the water supply to be disrupted; people resort to using dirty water and then fall sick
- Pakistani Parliament Meets In Secret To Forge Terrorism Policy RFE/RL 15 Oct 2008 -- Since assuming office in January, Pakistan's new government has promoted a policy of maintaining a credible military deterrent to counter militants in the country's restive provinces, while focusing on negotiations, rapid development programs, and broad political reforms to resolve the problem
- US Officials Meet With American Detained in Pakistan VOA 15 Oct 2008 -- Officials with the US State Department have met with an American detained earlier this week near Pakistan's border with Afghanistan.
- Arabs, Pakistanis Identified Among Afghan Insurgents Killed by Air Strike VOA 15 Oct 2008 -- The governor of the province where most of Afghanistan's opium is produced is praising NATO attack against Taliban.
- Muslim Clerics in Pakistan Say Suicide Bombings 'Un-Islamic' VOA 14 Oct 2008 -- A council of Muslim clerics in Pakistan issued an edict declaring suicide bombings to be "un-Islamic."
- UN Says Over 100,000 People Have Fled Fighting in Pakistan's Northwest VOA 14 Oct 2008 -- UN refugee agency: nearly 190,000 people have fled Pakistan's Bajaur region near the Afghan border since August.
- US Citizen Arrested for Trying to Enter Pakistan Tribal Area VOA 14 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani authorities questioning US citizen arrested in the country's violence-plagued tribal area along the Afghan border.
- India raises ceasefire violations, Kabul attack at talks with Pakistan IRNA 13 Oct 2008 -- India conveyed concern to Pakistan over border ceasefire violations and attack Kabul embassy, for which ISI has been blamed.
- Suicide blasts in Pakistan nuisance for govt IRNA 12 Oct 2008 -- Suicide attacks and bomb blasts in Pakistan have become a permanent feature and a nuisance for the government.
- Pakistani Government to Unveil Anti-Terror Strategy VOA 12 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani government officials expected to share their comprehensive anti-terror strategy with lawmakers.
- Suspected U.S. Missile Strike Kills At Least 3 in Pakistan VOA 11 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani officials say a suspected U.S. missile strike has killed at least three people along the Afghan border.
- Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 30 in Pakistan's Northwest VOA 10 Oct 2008 -- A suicide bomber has killed at least 30 people and wounded dozens of others in one of Pakistan's tribal regions near the Afghan border.
- Pakistan Sacks Chief Of Powerful Spy Agency RFE/RL 09 Oct 2008 -- Pakistan Sacks Chief Of Powerful Spy Agency
- Pakistani parliament's in-camera session on security begins IRNA 9 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani Parliament opened 'in-camera' session to discuss security situation in country and to devise strategy to counter terrorism.
- Pak militants announce conditional halt to targeted killing of politicians IRNA 9 Oct 2008 -- A Pakistani Taliban leader announced fighters would not target political personalities if they stop cooperation with army.
- Pakistan suicide bombers shifting to political leaders IRNA 8 Oct 2008 -- The network of suicide bombers in Pakistan has changed its attacks style and are now shifting to political leaders backing military offensive.
- Pakistani Taliban deny hand in suicide attack on lawmaker IRNA 8 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani Taliban denied any hand in a deadly suicide attack on a lawmaker in eastern Punjab province and strongly condemned the blast.
- 'Do not leave Pakistan', PM appeals to world community IRNA 7 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani PM Gilani called upon international community to show understanding of country's situation to stop exodus and defeat extremists.
- Pakistani minister says no consent given to US for raids in Pakistan IRNA 7 Oct 2008 -- Pakistan's Information Minister: President not given any form of consent to US or allied forces to strike inside Pakistan.
- PAKISTAN: IDPs to seek refuge at former Afghan camp IRIN 06 Oct 2008
- Pakistani MPs to get 'closed-door' briefing on military offensive IRNA 5 Oct 2008 -- President Zardari summoned joint Parliament session to meet to brief parliamentarians about offensive against the militants.
- Pakistani tribesmen burn houses of Taliban militants IRNA 5 Oct 2008 -- Thousands of armed tribesmen Saturday burned houses of militants as part of punitive action against Taliban militants in the Bajaur region.
- Suspected US Missile Strike Kills 20 in Pakistan VOA 4 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani intelligence officials say suspected US missile strike has killed at least 20 people, including several suspected foreign militants.
- US missile kills 20 in N. Waziristan IRNA 4 Oct 2008 -- A US missile destroyed a house in the tribal region bordering Afghanistan Friday, killing around 20 people, mostly foreign nationals.
- Pakistani Taliban leader gets warm welcome as he appears amid death rumours IRNA 4 Oct 2008 -- Chief of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan Baitullah Mehsood appeared in a remote village to quash reports about death.
- PM Gilani eyes nuclear deal after India-US pact IRNA 2 Oct 2008 -- Gilani: India's landmark nuclear trade agreement with the United States should open the way for a similar deal for Pakistan.
- United Nations Raises Security Level in Pakistan VOA 2 Oct 2008 -- The United Nations has raised its security level in Pakistan, ordering the children of UN employees out of the country.
- US Pressure Deepens Divide Between Pakistan's Military and Civilian Leadership VOA 1 Oct 2008 -- American pressure over counterterrorism has strained relationship between Pakistan's government and military.
- Afghanistan Must Be Viewed Through Regional Prism, General Says AFPS 1 Oct 2008 -- Top NATO commander in Afghanistan: "cautiously optimistic" regarding recent Pakistani military efforts.
- Pakistani Officials Say at Least 6 Killed in US Drone Strike VOA 1 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani officials say a suspected U.S. drone fired missiles at a house in northwest Pakistan, killing at least six people.
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