December 2008 - Pakistan Special Weapons News

Pakistani Militant Confesses to Planning Mumbai Attacks VOA 31 Dec 2008 -- Senior Pakistani officials have told two U.S. news outlets that a militant leader arrested in Pakistan has confessed to involvement in the November terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India.
Khyber Operation Seeks To Secure NATO Supply Route RFE/RL 30 Dec 2008 -- Pakistan has launched a major operation against militants in the Khyber Pass who have been attacking supply lines to NATO and U.S. forces in neighboring Afghanistan
PAKISTAN: Growing unease in Kashmir over prospect of war IRIN 30 Dec 2008 -- In the capital of Pakistani-administered Kashmir, Muzzafarabad, the possibility of war with India is a topic of discussion heard almost everywhere.
Pakistan forces open new front against militants IRNA 30 Dec 2008 -- Pakistani security forces opened a new front against militants in a tribal region near border with Afghanistan early Tuesday, officials said
Pakistan asks India to de-active air bases, re-locate ground forces IRNA 30 Dec 2008 --Pakistani foreign minister Tuesday asked India to de-active its forward air bases and re-locate its ground forces to peace time location to create a conducive atmosphere
Indian FM: No escalation of tensions by India IRNA 30 Dec 2008 -- Rejecting Pakistan's contentions, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Tuesday that there had been no escalation of tensions by India and that its military movements were routine winter exercises
India Denies Escalating Tensions with Pakistan VOA 30 Dec 2008 -- India has denied escalating tensions with its neighbor as Pakistan called on New Delhi to resume a dialogue and pull back its troops along the border.
Pakistan's Army chief wants end to tension with India IRNA 29 Dec 2008 -- Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Monday underlined the need to de-escalate and to avoid tension with neighboring India as tension over Mumbai attacks is worrisome for friendly countries
2008 In Review: Pakistan Under Pressure As War On Terror Focuses On South Asia RFE/RL 28 Dec 2008 -- The year 2008 saw a shift of focus in the war on terrorism -- with attention moving away from Iraq toward South Asia, and consensus developing among Western leaders that Pakistan must be at the center of the global counterterrorism strategy
Car Bomb Kills at Least 30 in Pakistan VOA 28 Dec 2008 -- A suicide car bombing in northwestern Pakistan has killed at least 30 people and wounded many others. The attack took place in a region where Pakistani security forces are battling extremists linked to the Taliban and al-Qaida terror network.
US Urges Calm as Tensions Rise Between India and Pakistan VOA 27 Dec 2008 -- U.S. officials are urging India and Pakistan to avoid escalating tensions, as Pakistan began moving thousands of troops toward its border with India on Friday.
Pakistani, Indian leaders Say They Do Not Want War VOA 27 Dec 2008 -- India and Pakistan say they do not want war, as tension mounts between them. There has been a sharp deterioration in ties between the South Asian neighbors following last month's terror strikes in Mumbai, which India blames on Islamic militants based in Pakistan.
Pakistan Moves Troops Toward Indian Border, Further Raising Regional Tensions RFE/RL 27 Dec 2008 -- Pakistan has reportedly moved thousands of troops from the Afghan border in the northwest toward the Indian frontier
Pakistan Moves Thousands of Troops Toward Border with India VOA 26 Dec 2008 -- Pakistan said it has canceled leave of its troops because of border tensions with neighboring India over Mumbai's deadly attacks.
Independent probe into Bhutto assassination may be set up soon, Ban says UN News Centre 26 Dec 2008 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today he hoped an independent Commission of Inquiry into the circumstance of the killing of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who was assassinated one year ago, could be established soon.
Pakistan limits offensive against militants as tension with India increases: sources IRNA 26 Dec 2008 -- Pakistan has limited its air operation against the militants in the country's tribal regions in view of tension with India, defence sources and residents in the insurgency-hit areas said on Friday
Armed forces, leaves cancelled: sources IRNA 26 Dec 2008 -- Pakistani armed forces' leaves have been cancelled and security has been put on high alert at the border areas in a wake of continuous attack threats by India, sources said on Friday
Gunmen kill senior Govt. official, three others in northern Pakistan IRNA 26 Dec 2008 -- Unidentified gunmen shot dead a senior government officer and three others in attack in Pakistan's northern areas on Friday, police said
Pakistan deploys more troops along Indian border - paper RIA Novosti 26 Dec 2008 -- Unidentified gunmen shot dead a senior government officer and three others in attack in Pakistan's northern areas on Friday, police said
Pakistan Moves Troops Toward Indian Border VOA 26 Dec 2008 -- Pakistan said it has canceled leave of its troops because of border tensions with neighboring India over Mumbai's deadly attacks
Pakistani doctors arrive in Darfur to boost UN-AU force, set up hospital for civilians UN News Centre 24 Dec 2008 -- The joint African Union-United Nations peacekeeping mission in the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan got a boost with the arrival of 156 military personnel from Pakistan, including 29 doctors and paramedics, bringing advanced medical expertise and equipment as well as logistics and administrative experts.
Pakistan says Indian troops opened fire in Kashmir region IRNA 24 Dec 2008 -- Police in Pakistan's administered Kashmir say that Indian forces fired into its territory along the Line of Control (LoC), which divides the two countries in the disputed Kashmir region
Chairman Cites Importance of U.S.-Pakistan Relationship AFPS 23 Dec 2008 -- After meeting with top military and intelligence officials yesterday in Islamabad, Pakistan, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff emphasized the importance of U.S.-Pakistan relations in the fight against terrorism.
India keeps military option on table for terrorists in Pakistan RIA Novosti 22 Dec 2008 -- India has not ruled out military operations against terrorists in Pakistan if Islamabad does not deal with terrorists.
India Says Prepared for All Measures if Pakistan Fails to Act Against Extremists VOA 22 Dec 2008 -- India has demanded that Pakistan act against Islamic extremists responsible for terror attack in Mumbai.
At Least 8 Killed in Suspected US Drone Attack in Pakistan VOA 22 Dec 2008 -- Pakistani security officials say at least 8 people have been killed in a suspected US missile strike in northwest Pakistan.
Taliban militants kill two US 'spies' in Pakistan: officials IRNA 21 Dec 2008 -- Taliban militants have killed two Afghan men in Pakistan's troubled tribal belt, accusing them of spying for US forces operating across the border, officials said Sunday
Four killed during attacks on NATO supplies trucks in Pakistan IRNA 20 Dec 2008 -- Pakistani militants attacked trucks ferrying fuel and supplies to NATO forces in Afghanistan, killing four people, including a woman, officials said Saturday
Pakistan’s Anti-terror Offensive Assists Afghan War Aims, Gates Says AFPS 19 Dec 2008 -- Renewed Pakistani military action targeting al-Qaida and Taliban terrorists lodged in the western part of their country benefits Pakistan and assists in the fight against insurgents in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said during a Public Broadcasting Service interview that aired Dec. 17.
Pakistan lodges protest over Indian airspace violation IRNA 18 Dec 2008 -- Pakistan on Thursday summoned deputy Indian envoy to the Foreign Ministry and lodged a protest over violation of its airspace by Indian aircraft, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday
ISI completely acting under Pakistan govt: Former ISI Chief IRNA 18 Dec 2008 -- Former Director General of the Inter- Services Intelligence (ISI) Hamid Gul termed on Wednesday allegation made by a US senator on the ISI role as totally baseless stressing that the organization was completely functioning under the government of Pakistan
Pro-Taliban militants kill security man on espionage charges IRNA 18 Dec 2008 -- Suspected pro-Taliban militants have killed a Pakistani security man accused of being a US spy in the tribal region near the Afghan border, local officials said on Wednesday
Pakistan-PM-National Defense War imposed, whole nation will rise up to defend: PM IRNA 16 Dec 2008 -- Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that if the war was imposed on Pakistan, then all the Pakistanis would rise up
Pentagon India prepared for attack on Pakistan, Pentagon officials think IRNA 16 Dec 2008 -- United States believes that India's air force began preliminary preparations for a possible attack against Pakistan in immediate aftermath of recent massacre in Mumbai, a US news channel reported here Monday
India-Pakistan dialogue stalls after Mumbai attacks - minister RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2008 -- India froze talks with Pakistan on the normalization of relations following bloody terrorist attack in Mumbai last month, the Indian foreign minister said on Tuesday.
India's Defense Minister Rules Out War with Pakistan VOA 16 Dec 2008 -- Seeking to dampen persistent media speculation a retaliatory strike is in the works against Pakistan, India's defense minister is declaring no military action is being planned. But he warns Islamabad to act against terrorists on its soil, if it wants normal relations with India.
Britain, Pakistan Pledge Increased Counter-Terrorism Cooperation VOA 14 Dec 2008 -- Pakistan's president and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown have pledged to increase counter-terrorism cooperation following the Mumbai terrorist attacks.
Indian PM Wants 'Normalized' Relations with Pakistan VOA 14 Dec 2008 -- India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says he wants "normalized" relations with Pakistan, but that Islamabad must stop allowing its territory to be used for terrorist activities against India.
Pakistani FM says action initiated against banned groups, leaders IRNA 12 Dec 2008 -- Pakistan has initiated the process to comply with trusts as well as individuals sanctioned by a Security Council Committee.
Pakistani PM says UN sanctions to be implemented IRNA 12 Dec 2008 -- Prime Minister Gilani: Pakistan will implement sanctions imposed on Pakistani groups and individuals for links with al-Qaeda and Taliban.
Pakistan launches crackdown on Islamic charity, detains chief, other leaders IRNA 12 Dec 2008 -- Police in Pakistan launched a crackdown on a charity group after the UN Security Council slapped on sanctions.
Pakistan Cracks Down on Charity Group Implicated in Mumbai Attacks VOA 12 Dec 2008 -- Pakistan continuing to freeze assets and close down offices of a prominent Islamic charity accused of links with the Mumbai terrorist plot.
Pakistan navy, air force put on alert IRNA 11 Dec 2008 -- Pakistan has put its naval forces on alert, Pakistan Navy spokesman said.
Four Pakistani militants added to UN terrorism sanctions list UN News Centre 11 Dec 2008 -- The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions, including a travel ban and assets freeze, on four leaders of a Pakistani militant group blamed by India for last month’s deadly terrorist attack in Mumbai.
Pakistan Bans Islamic Charity Linked to Mumbai Attack Plot VOA 11 Dec 2008 -- Pakistan has banned a well-known Islamic charity implicated in the Mumbai terrorist attacks.
U.S., NATO Seek Afghan Supply Routes Other Than Pakistan RFE/RL 11 Dec 2008 -- Taliban fighters have been increasing the number and intensity of their attacks on NATO convoys that pass through Pakistan.
India's Parliament Debates Response to Mumbai Terror Siege VOA 11 Dec 2008 -- Indian cabinet members: Those who laid siege to Mumbai came from Pakistan, but are ruling out military retaliation..
Mullen Says He’s Relieved, Disturbed by Trip to Pakistan, India AFPS 10 Dec 2008 -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today he came away from his recent trip to Pakistan and India relieved that the two countries showed restraint in wake of the recent attacks in Mumbai, India, but disturbed by the way a handful of terrorists held a city of 18 million people hostage.
Mullen Says Mumbai Attacks Demonstrate Safe-Haven Dangers AFPS 10 Dec 2008 -- The recent terrorist attack in Mumbai, India, is just the latest evidence of the danger that terrorist safe havens present to the world, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here today.
Pakistan Confirms Arrests of Terror Suspects VOA 10 Dec 2008 -- Pakistan's prime minister has confirmed that Pakistani police are holding two leaders of a militant group India says was behind last month's attacks in Mumbai.
India, Pakistan Consider Action Against Charity Group Linked to Mumbai Attack VOA 10 Dec 2008 -- India's government is expressing optimism that the United Nations will respond favorably to its request to outlaw a Pakistani group linked to the recent terror attack on Mumbai.
Pakistan places JeM founder under house arrest IRNA 10 Dec 2008 -- Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) founder Maulana Masood Azhar has been placed under house arrest as international pressure mounted on Pakistan to act against such 'non-state actors' in the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks in which Pakistani elements were reportedly found to be involved
Pakistani PM plays down Indian air force high alert report IRNA 10 Dec 2008 -- The Pakistani prime minister on Wednesday played down reports that India has put its air force on high alert as tension between the two countries over Mumbai attacks still continues
Pentagon Welcomes Pakistani Raids, Calls for Sustained Effort Against Terror Networks VOA 09 Dec 2008 -- The Pentagon has welcomed Pakistan's raid on alleged terrorist bases in its northwestern region, but says counter-terrorism efforts need to be made on a sustained basis.
Pakistan President says India Peace Talks Must Move Forward VOA 09 Dec 2008 -- Pakistani President Zardari: Peace talks with India must move forward in order to thwart attempts to destroy both countries.
Pakistan Targets Mumbai Attacks Planners VOA 08 Dec 2008 -- Pakistan's military has launched an operation targeting militant groups linked to last month's deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
Pakistan Raids Suspected Militant Camp, Arrests Mumbai Suspect VOA 08 Dec 2008 -- Security forces in Pakistan have raided a suspected militant camp run by an outlawed Islamic group that India accuses of planning last month's deadly assaults on Mumbai.
NATO supplies, oil tankers, HMMWV torched in Pakistan IRNA 07 Dec 2008 -- Suspected militants in Pakistan in a pre-dawn attack on Sunday torched trucks and tankers, supplying fuel and food to foreign forces in Afghanistan, and destroyed over 90 vehicles and killed a guard, officials and witnesses said
Pakistani Militants Destroy NATO, US Army Vehicles VOA 07 Dec 2008 -- Authorities in Pakistan say that scores of suspected Taliban militants attacked and destroyed more than 100 trucks loaded with supplies and military vehicles for NATO and U.S troops in neighboring Afghanistan.
Rice Urges Pakistan to Act on Terror VOA 07 Dec 2008 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is urging Pakistan to follow through on its promise to cooperate with the investigation into the Mumbai terrorist attack. In a series of nationally broadcast interviews, Rice stressed the need for concrete action by the Pakistani government.
Death Toll Rises to 27 in Pakistan Bombing VOA 06 Dec 2008 -- Police in northwest Pakistan continue to dig through wreckage from Friday's car bomb blast in a Shiite quarter of Peshawar.
Pakistan says 300 foreign militants operating in two tribal regions IRNA 07 Dec 2008 -- A top Pakistani military general has said that nearly 300 foreign fighters are still operating in two lawless tribal regions, where the forces are battling them and their local supporters
Pakistani, Afghan, Turkish Presidents Pledge Cooperation in Terrorism Fight VOA 05 Dec 2008 -- The Presidents of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Turkey have pledged to increase cooperation in the fight against terrorism, during talks held in Istanbul Friday
Bombings and Air Strike Kills Scores in Pakistan VOA 05 Dec 2008 -- News reports from Pakistan said a suspected U.S. drone [unmanned aircraft] has carried out an airstrike in a Pakistani tribal area, killing at least three people.
Afghan, Pakistani Presidents Meet in Turkey RFE/RL 05 Dec 2008-- Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari are meeting in Istanbul for the second set of talks sponsored by Turkey in an effort to bring the two neighbors closer
Pakistani politicians hail disbandment of ISI political wing IRNA 05 Dec 2008-- Pakistani political leaders on Friday hailed the disbandment of the political wing of Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) terming it as a positive step towards strengthening of democracy and the democratic system
US cautious India from taking steps that could worsen situation IRNA 04 Dec 2008 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Thursday cautioned India from taking steps that could worsen the situation and hoped that Pakistan and India will keep the lines of communication open
Rice Says Pakistan Committed to Mumbai Investigation VOA 04 Dec 2008 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says Pakistan's leaders understand the importance of finding the perpetrators of the Mumbai attacks and are committed to fighting terrorism.
Angered India Not Ruling Out Military Response to Mumbai Attack VOA 03 Dec 2008 -- With tensions heightened between India and Pakistan, the top American envoy is calling for Islamabad to show its resolve and to join the international effort to find those responsible for the Mumbai terror attack.
Mullen, Pakistani Officials Discuss Mumbai Terror Attacks AFPS 03 Dec 2008 -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff met with senior Pakistani officials in Islamabad today to thank them for their willingness to work with Indian authorities in a joint investigation into the recent terror attacks in Mumbai, India.
Rice In India In Effort To Ease South Asia Tensions RFE/RL 03 Dec 2008 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is in New Delhi for talks aimed at defusing tensions between Pakistan and India over last week's terrorist attacks in Mumbai
US asks Pak to show transparency in tackling terrorism IRNA 03 Dec 2008 -- BVisiting US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice Wednesday asked Pakistan to show transparency and urgency in implementing its commitment to tackle terrorism in the wake of Mumbai terror attacks
Pakistan proposes joint commission to probe Mumbai attacks: FM IRNA 03 Dec 2008 -- Pakistan has proposed to India that a Pakistan-India joint commission, suitably composed, be set up to work together on the Mumbai incident, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Tuesday
Pakistani parties back government to tackle post-Mumbai attacks situation IRNA 03 Dec 2008 -- Political and religious parties have extended their unconditional and fullest support to the Government and the armed forces in tackling the situation arising out of Mumbai incident, a participant of the meeting said Tuesday
Pakistan refuses to extradite terrorists to India RIA Novosti 03 Dec 2008 -- Pakistan refuses to turn over suspected terrorists to India, but could try them in its own courts, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari said.
Pakistani Officials Still Waiting for Evidence in India Attack VOA 03 Dec 2008 -- The top U.S. military official is in Pakistan in an effort to reduce tensions with India following last week's terrorist attack in Mumbai.
Rice Calls on Pakistan to Cooperate With Mumbai Terror Probe VOA 03 Dec 2008 -- With tensions heightened between India and Pakistan, the top American envoy is calling for Islamabad to show its resolve and to join the international effort to find those responsible for the Mumbai terror attack.
In wake of Mumbai attacks, Ban reaffirms role of UN in countering terrorism UN News Centre 02 Dec 2008 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today reaffirmed his determination for the United Nations to play a lead role in dealing with the menace of terrorism as he stressed the need to bring the perpetrators of last week’s coordinated deadly attacks in Mumbai to justice.
US Renews Call for Pakistani Cooperation in Mumbai Attack Investigation VOA 02 Dec 2008 -- The United States Tuesday renewed its call on Pakistan to fully cooperate with the Indian-led investigation of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. U.S. officials say they suspect a group based at least partly in Pakistan may be behind the operation.
Efforts Underway to Defuse Rising Indo-Pakistani Tension VOA 02 Dec 2008 -- A trio of U.S. senators is in South Asia, one of several sets of high-level foreign visitors trying to defuse rising tension between India and Pakistan following the Mumbai terror attacks.
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Analysis: A Pakistan Connection? cfr.org 02 Dec 2008 -- With the latest accusations from India that the militants who attacked its financial capital, Mumbai, on November 26 belonged to a Pakistani militant group, tensions between South Asia's nuclear-armed neighbors are mounting yet again
After Mumbai Attacks, South Asia Seen As Key Challenge For Obama RFE/RL 02 Dec 2008 -- With India alleging links between Pakistan and the Mumbai terrorist attacks, relations between the nuclear-armed neighbors are at their lowest point since the two countries pulled back from the brink of war in 2002
India urges Pakistan to act against terrorists RIA Novosti 02 Dec 2008 -- India has asked Pakistan to act against a group it says was behind the Mumbai terrorist attacks and has also requested the extradition of some 20 terrorist suspects, India's foreign minister said on Tuesday
Pakistan Offers to Help Investigate Mumbai Terror Attack VOA 02 Dec 2008 -- Pakistan has offered a joint investigation into terror attacks in Mumbai, after India blamed elements in Pakistan for planning the deadly violence.
India Re-Submits Fugitives List to Pakistan in Wake of Mumbai Terror Attack VOA 02 Dec 2008 -- In wake of the terror attack in Mumbai, India is renewing demands Pakistan hand over wanted fugitives. India's government says a list of alleged terrorists and others has been re-submitted in a formal diplomatic request.
Mumbai Terror Attacks Heighten Tensions Between India, Pakistan VOA 01 Dec 2008 -- The terror attacks in Mumbai have heightened tensions between India and Pakistan as Indian officials blame a Pakistan-based militant group for the attack.
Suicide Bomber Strikes in Pakistan VOA 01 Dec 2008 -- A suicide car bomber struck a security post in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least nine people and wounding more than 30 others.

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