May 2009 - Pakistan Special Weapons News

Red Cross Alarmed by Situation in Pakistan's Swat VOA 31 May 2009 -- Red Cross officials have expressed grave concern about the plight of civilians in Pakistan's Swat Valley, where the Pakistani military is waging war against Taliban fighters.
PAKISTAN: Afghans caught up in conflict face uncertain future IRIN 31 May 2009 -- Nazir Khan, a 40-year-old Afghan refugee, recently began working as a watchman at a private house in Lahore, capital of Pakistan’s Punjab province. “I am lucky I found work; now I can support my family at least,” he told IRIN.
Terror Attacks, Threats Put Pakistanis Cities on High Alert VOA 30 May 2009 -- The Pakistani government has put the country's major cities on high alert after this week's deadly terrorist attacks in Lahore and Peshawar.
Pakistan increases reward for Taliban militants IRNA 30 May 2009 -- Pakistan has increased reward it has offered for tips leading to the capture alive or dead of 21 Taliban leaders and commanders in Swat valley, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Friday.
Pakistan Claims Victory Over Militants in Swat Valley Capital VOA 30 May 2009 -- The Pakistani military says it has prevailed over Taliban militants in Mingora, the main town in Swat Valley. The military says it gained control a week after re-entering the town to dislodge Taliban fighters.
Pakistan: UN agencies join forces to provide shelter to conflict displaced UN News Centre 29 May 2009 -- Two United Nations agencies have joined forces to provide shelter and supplies to hundreds of thousands of people displaced by fighting in Pakistan''s North West Frontier Province.
India expresses concern over reports of Pak increasing Nuke warheads IRNA 29 May 2009 -- India asked International Community to ensure that Pakistan reduces its nuclear arsenal.
Author Claims Taliban Funds South Asia Fighting with Poppy Cultivation VOA 29 May 2009 -- Taliban insurgents have carried out nearly daily bombing attacks in Pakistan this week.
Pakistan Police Say Taliban Fighters Hiding Among Refugees VOA 29 May 2009 -- Pakistan police: Have arrested 30 suspected Taliban militants who have been hiding among refugees in camps.
Twin blasts kill five, injure 100 in Peshawar IRNA 29 May 2009 -- An official of district police said that the blasts occurred in the congested Qissa Khwani bazar where large numbers of people were busy shopping.
Two policemen killed in suicide attack in Pakistan IRNA 29 May 2009 -- Two policemen were killed in a suicide attack on a check post in the outskirts of Peshawar.
Pakistan air chief says India's of AWACS has triggered arms race IRNA 29 May 2009 -- Air Marshal Qamar Suleman: Purchase of AWACS by India has triggered a new arms race in the region.
Blasts Rock Peshawar, Pakistan VOA 28 May 2009 -- Terrorists have struck again in Pakistan, with two bombs killing at least 10 people and wounding more than 70 others at an outdoor market in Peshawar.
PAKISTAN: "Trapped" Swat civilians see little food, plenty of missiles IRIN 28 May 2009 -- The 24-hour curfew in Swat Valley has led to severe shortages of food, water and medicines.
UN calls for funds to address 'unprecedented' Pakistani displacement UN News Centre 28 May 2009 -- Top UN humanitarian official: Appeal for over $500 million to help the over 2 million uprooted.
Indian Air Force had option of deep strike inside Pak after 26/11 IRNA 27 May 2009 -- India had various options following the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and the force had 'enough' intelligence to do what it wanted.
Pakistani security forces facing resistance in Swat valley: army IRNA 27 May 2009 -- Pakistani security forces are facing resistance in two main towns in Swat valley.
Big bomb attack on police center kills 30 in Pakistan IRNA 27 May 2009 -- A huge car bomb attack on police center killed at least 30 people and injured over 80 in Lahore.
At least 20 killed in Pakistan car bombing RIA Novosti 27 May 2009 -- At least 20 people have been killed and 230 injured in a car bomb explosion in the east Pakistani city of Lahore.
Deadly Car Bomb Explodes in Pakistan's Eastern City, Lahore VOA 27 May 2009 -- At least 23 people have been killed and more than 200 others injured when a car bomb exploded on a busy main street in Lahore.
Nearly Two Million Pakistanis Displaced by Offensive Against Taliban VOA 26 May 2009 -- Pakistan's military says its troops have recaptured a large swath of territory in and around Swat Valley.
Pakistani forces secure stronghold of Taliban militants IRNA 26 May 2009 -- Pakistani security forces have secured a stronghold of Taliban militants in Swat Valley after strong resistance.
Pakistan Military Kills 29 Militants in Northwest VOA 26 May 2009 -- Pakistan's military says its troops have killed 29 militants in the northwestern Swat Valley over the past 24 hours.
PAKISTAN: Fear amid reports of landmine-laying in Mingora IRIN 26 May 2009 -- People in Mingora living in a heightened state of fear after reports of Taliban militants laying landmines.
Pakistani High Court Lifts Election Ban on Former PM Sharif VOA 26 May 2009 -- Pakistan's Supreme Court has lifted a ban on opposition leader Nawaz Sharif and his brother tfrom running for elected office.
PAKISTAN: IDP camps offer surprise polio vaccination opportunity IRIN 25 May 2009 -- The presence of thousands of children from Swat and other northern areas in Pakistan’s camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) offers an unexpected opportunity for anti-polio teams to vaccinate those who could not previously be accessed, say specialists.
Pakistan Taliban Says It Will Stop Fighting in Swat Valley VOA 25 May 2009 -- The Taliban says it will stop attacking security forces in the main city of Pakistan's northwestern Swat Valley.
Pakistan forces secure parts in Taliban-controlled main city IRNA 25 May 2009 -- Pakistani forces have secured parts in a main town, under Taliban control, in Swat valley and have killed 10 militants in 24 hours.
10 killed as Pakistani jet planes bomb militants' hideouts IRNA 25 May 2009 -- Pakistani jet planes bombed suspected hideouts of Taliban militants in Orakzai tribal agency, killing 8 militants and 2 civilians.
Street fight between Pakistani forces and militants in Swat IRNA 24 May 2009 -- Pakistani security forces Saturday began operation to retake main city in Swat valley as street fighting with the militants continues, the army said.
Pakistan Battles Militants in Northwest VOA 24 May 2009 -- Pakistani troops continued their push into the Taliban-held main town in Swat Valley on Sunday.
Foreign Journalists Taken to Pakistan's Swat Valley to Assess Fighting's Toll VOA 24 May 2009 -- Military commanders in Pakistan say that an anti-Taliban offensive in and around the northwestern Swat valley has recaptured a large swath of territory after destroying terrorist bases and killing hundreds of militants.
Pakistani PM says terrorists can strike in any part of country IRNA 23 May 2009 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani Saturday said that terrorists can strike in any part of the country as they are in trouble in Swat valley in the wake of major military offensive.
Fighting leaves 24 militants, 3 Pakistani soldiers dead: army IRNA 23 May 2009 -- Pakistani security forces have killed 17 more militants in the on-going operation against the Taliban-linked militants in Swat valley in 24 hours, the army said Friday.
India Presses Pakistan for 'Credible Action' Against Terrorism VOA 23 May 2009 -- India's new government is pressing Pakistan to take "credible action" against terrorists said to be hiding in Pakistani territory.
Pakistani Forces Fight Militants in Swat Valley Capital VOA 23 May 2009 -- The Pakistani army says troops entered the heart of Swat Valley on Saturday, pushing into the town of Mingora, a Taliban stronghold.
U.S. Looks to New Ways of Applying Resources in Afghanistan-Pakistan Region AFPS 22 May 2009 -- The next 12 to 18 months are critical to the success of the new Afghanistan-Pakistan strategy, a senior military official said today.
Pakistan vows to maintain security of nuclear assets IRNA 22 May 2009 -- Pakistan will maintain security and integrity of its nuclear deterrence especially in the light of changing regional environment.
Pakistan Claims of Success Against Taliban Unverified VOA 22 May 2009 -- With outside observers barred from getting near the fighting, it is difficult to accurately assess Pakistani army operations.
Commander among several militants, 5 Pakistani soldiers killed IRNA 22 May 2009 -- Pakistan army: Number of miscreants-terrorists were killed in fighting in Swat valley in last 24 hours.
Pakistan air chief says fighter aircraft destroy militants' tunnel IRNA 22 May 2009 -- Pakistan Air Force fighter aircraft have destroyed militants' tunnel structures, ammo depot and training camps in Swat.
Three Uzbek Fighters Arrested In Pakistan RFE/RL 22 May 2009 -- Pakistani security forces say they have arrested 3 Uzbek militants rushing to join the Taliban in the Swat Valley.
US Senate Approves Funding For Afghanistan, Iraq Wars VOA 22 May 2009 -- US Senate approved a $91 billion package that will continue funding the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
UN Issues Urgent Appeal for Pakistan Refugee Aid VOA 22 May 2009 -- UN is appealing for an additional $454 million to assist nearly 2 million Pakistanis displaced by fighting in Swat Valley.
Pakistan: Ban calls on donors to fund $500 million appeal to help displaced UN News Centre 22 May 2009 -- Urging the international community to show their solidarity with the nearly 2 million people who have been driven from their homes by violence in Pakistan’s north-west, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon emphasized the urgency of raising over $500 million to assist those affected by the clashes.
Emergency aid reaches Pakistan refugees AFNS 22 May 2009 -- Third C-17 aircraft landed bringing emergency aid promised by the DoD to the people of Pakistan who have evacuated the war-torn Swat Valley.
PAKISTAN: Some IDPs heading home to save crops IRIN 21 May 2009 -- Whilst huge numbers of people are continuing to flee from Swat Valley and other conflict-hit areas in North West Frontier Province (NWFP), a few are heading back in the other direction to tend to their crops.
Pakistan Aid Bill Clears House Committee VOA 21 May 2009 -- US congressional committee approved legislation that would provide Pakistan with billions of dollars in economic aid over the next five years.
New Strategy Treats Afghanistan, Pakistan as Integrated Theater AFPS 20 May 2009 -- DoD's policy chief: New strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan treats the area as an integrated theater of operations.
Clinton Says US Losing Media War in Afghanistan, Pakistan VOA 20 May 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton: US is losing the media war in Afghanistan and Pakistan - something she said must be reversed.
Shanghai group concerned by situation in Pakistan RIA Novosti 20 May 2009 -- Members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization concerned by the current situation in Pakistan.
Australia Welcomes Pakistani Military Chief VOA 20 May 2009 -- Pakistan's military chief held low-key talks with his Australian counterparts and agreed to step-up counterterrorism cooperation.
Pakistani Army Clears Taliban Stronghold VOA 20 May 2009 -- Pakistani army: Killed 80 militants and captured a key Taliban stronghold during intense fighting in and around the Swat Valley.
Pakistani forces kill 1,057 militants in operation, says army spokesman IRNA 20 May 2009 -- Security forces have killed 1,057 militants since major operation has been launched against miscreants.
16 militants, 4 soldiers killed as anti-Taliban offensive continues IRNA 20 May 2009 -- Anti-Taliban operation continued in Pakistan northwest and the security forces have killed 16 militants in 24 hours.
U.S. Military Shepherds Humanitarian Aid to Pakistan AFPS 20 May 2009 -- Two Air Force C-17 have begun delivering humanitarian aid to internally displaced people in Pakistan’s northwestern provinces.
Airmen airlift aid to Pakistan's war-torn Swat Valley AFNS 20 May 2009 -- DoD arranged for the delivery of humanitarian assistance to aid the estimated 1.7 million Pakistanis displaced by military operations.
U.S. Approves of Pakistan Fight Against Taliban AFPS 19 May 2009 -- Senior DoD spokesman: US fully supports Pakistani operations against the Taliban and other terror groups.
Clinton Announces US Aid for Pakistan VOA 19 May 2009 -- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the United States will send $110 million in emergency aid to Pakistan.
U.S. Pledges More than $100 Million in Relief to Pakistan AFPS 19 May 2009 -- TUS has pledged more than $100 million worth of humanitarian aid to relieve Pakistan as it wages battle against extremists.
Pakistani Troops, Militants Fight Street Battles in Northwest VOA 19 May 2009 -- Pakistani troops and Taliban militants engaged in fierce battles on the streets of towns in Pakistan's Swat Valley.
Pakistani forces engage in gunbattle with militants in Swat IRNA 19 May 2009 -- Pakistani security forces engaged in gunbattle with militants in outskirts of a main town in Swat Valley.
Pakistani Taliban confirm killing of key commander IRNA 19 May 2009 -- Pakistani Taliban confirmed killing of their important commander in Khyber Agency Maulana Hijratullah alias Mustafa Kamran.
Pakistani Government Wages Public Relations Campaign for Swat Valley Offensive VOA 19 May 2009 -- As army continues offensive against Taliban, top officials waging public relations campaign to unite the country.
Most of Pakistani political parties support Swat military operation IRNA 18 May 2009 -- Most political parties attending conference backed counterinsurgency operation in Swat assuring full support for government.
Pakistani PM: Troops to Stay in NW Until Displaced Return Home VOA 18 May 2009 -- Pakistan's PM: Troops will stay in the northwest until people who have fled fighting between army and Taliban return home.
PAKISTAN: Female IDPs struggle in unfamiliar settings IRIN 18 May 2009 -- Attracted by loud bickering, a small group of people surround a rickshaw near a market in Islamabad. Two women dressed in ‘burqas’ are arguing with the rickshaw driver.
US-Pakistani Relations Can Make 'Strategic Hedge' Moot AFPS 18 May 2009 -- SecDef Gates: Pakistan's uncertainty about Afghanistan motivates intelligence service to keep ties to Taliban as strategic hedge.
Indian Election Results Likely To Boost Regional Stability RFE/RL 18 May 2009 -- Sounds of drums and dancing people filled the streets of India as processions celebrated the Indian Congress party's victory.
Pakistani Army Warns Civilians as Soldiers Advance on Taliban Town VOA 17 May 2009 -- The Pakistani army is urging civilians to stay away from militants as security forces advance on a key Taliban stronghold.
U.S drone kills 25 as it hits religious seminary in Pakistan IRNA 16 May 2009 -- U.S drone Saturday fired two missiles on a religious seminary in Pakistan’s North Waziristan tribal region and killed at least 25 people, locals said.
Pakistani Troops Close in on Militants, Over Million Displaced VOA 16 May 2009 -- Pakistan's military says troops are closing in on a key Taliban-held town in the northwest, as the United Nations confirmed more than a million people have been displaced in two weeks of fighting.
Debate Intensifies on New US Strategy on Pakistan, Afghanistan VOA 15 May 2009 -- President Obama's new strategy on Pakistan and Afghanistan is coming under greater scrutiny in the US Congress.
US House Approves Iraq-Afghanistan Funding VOA 15 May 2009 -- US House of Representatives approved a nearly $97 billion spending measure that funds the continuing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Pakistan Claims Advances in Swat Offensive VOA 15 May 2009 -- Pakistan: Security forces have made further advances in the militant-dominated Swat valley and neighboring districts, killing 55 Taliban militants.
Swat Braces For Key Battle As Displacement Crisis Peaks RFE/RL 15 May 2009 -- Move seen as a prelude to a bloody urban battle against Taliban militants ensconced in Swat's regional capital, Mingora.
Pakistan Lifts Swat Curfew, Residents Flee VOA 15 May 2009 -- Pakistani authorities temporarily lifted a curfew in the war-torn Swat valley, allowing thousands of people to flee.
Pakistan army says Taliban shaving off beard, fleeing war zone IRNA 15 May 2009 -- Pakistan army said on Friday that Taliban militants have shaved off beards and are fleeing Swat valley.
UN refugee chief appeals for more aid to help uprooted Pakistanis UN News Centre 14 May 2009 -- The top United Nations refugee official today issued a call for a massive surge in international assistance to help the over 800,000 Pakistanis recently displaced by clashes between Government forces and militants in the country’s north-west.
Afghanistan Success Depends on Pakistan, Gates Says AFPS 14 May 2009 -- Gates: Without success on the Pakistan side, efforts to rid both it and Afghanistan of the Taliban will be significantly harder.
US Shares Drone Intelligence with Pakistan, But No Joint Control VOA 14 May 2009 -- Top US military officer: US shared intelligence with Pakistan that was gathered by unmanned aircraft flying over Pakistan.
Pakistan army chief asks troops to ensure minimum collateral damage IRNA 14 May 2009 -- Pakistan Army Chief General Kayani instructed Army to ensure minimum collateral damage even at expense of taking risks.
Pakistani PM: Government Must Help Swat Refugees VOA 14 May 2009 -- Pakistan's PM warns that the government could lose popular support if it fails to deal with the flood of refugees fleeing the violence.
Pakistani, Afghan Leaders Pledge to Improve Stability VOA 13 May 2009 -- Pakistan's PM Gilani and Afghan President Hamid Karzai pledged to work together to achieve greater regional stability and prosperity.
Afghan, Pakistani leaders vow to defeat terrorism IRNA 13 May 2009 -- Afghan's President Karzai and Pakistani PM Gilani resolve to defeat terrorism, saying terrorists' attacks have displaced thousands of people.
British and Pakistani Leaders Discuss Anti-Taliban Campaign VOA 13 May 2009 -- Conflict between Pakistan and Taliban topped the agenda as British PM Brown held talks with Pakistani President Zardari.
U.S. Envoy Urges Congress To Boost Aid To Pakistan RFE/RL 13 May 2009 -- Special US envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan appeared before Congress to testify about U.S. policy toward those 2 countries.
Taliban Attacks Targets on Both Sides of Pakistan Border VOA 13 May 2009 -- Recent Taliban attacks on both sides of Pakistan's border with Afghanistan have targeted trucks carrying NATO supplies.
Pakistan army heliborne troops land in Taliban stronghold IRNA 13 May 2009 -- Pakistan army heliborne troops have been successfully heli dropped in a stronghold and training center of militants in Swat valley.
Pakistan Seeks World Aid for Civilians Displaced by Fighting VOA 13 May 2009 -- Pakistan's President Zardari appealed to the world to help more than one million civilians displaced by the fighting against Taliban.
PAKISTAN: Sikhs flee Swat, seek refuge in shrine IRIN 12 May 2009 -- Among the tens of thousands who have fled their homes in Swat Valley and the adjacent Buner District, North West Frontier Province (NWFP), are about 2,000 Sikhs who have taken refuge in a Sikh shrine in Hasanabdal, a town about 50km from Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad.
US Envoy Urges Congress to Approve Aid to Pakistan VOA 12 May 2009 -- Special Representative acknowledged troop increase could drive the Taliban and al-Qaida further into Pakistan.
UN Says 500,000 More Pakistanis Fled Fighting VOA 11 May 2009 -- As Pakistan's military continues to battle Taliban militants in Swat valley, a suspected U.S. drone fired on a compound killing up to 8 militants.
Pakistan military makes headway, kills 52 militants IRNA 12 May 2009 -- Operation against miscreants by security forces is making headway successfully and in last 24 hours 52 miscreants have been killed.
Pakistan MPs back military operation against militants IRNA 12 May 2009 -- Opposition lawmakers showed rare unity to back military offensive against and called for stern action against the militants.
Pakistani PM vows to force militants to lay down arms IRNA 12 May 2009 -- Pakistan's PM Gilani vowed to force the militants to lay down arms and said the writ of the government will be established at all cost.
Exodus From Northwest Pakistan Continues as Fighting Rages VOA 12 May 2009 -- Hundreds of thousands of Pakistanis continue to flee a military offensive against the Taliban in the northwest.
Pakistan Fighting Sparks Fears Of Massive Humanitarian Crisis RFE/RL 11 May 2009 -- As Pakistan's military continues operation against Taliban, use of air strikes and artillery has civilians to flee.
Thousands flee Pakistan war zone as curfew relaxes after week IRNA 11 May 2009 -- Thousands of people fled the insurgency-hit Swat Valley as security forces relaxed curfew for the first time in a week.
Pakistanis Fleeing Clashes Scramble for Shelter VOA 11 May 2009 -- Hundreds of thousands of people in northwest Pakistan continue to flee the ongoing army offensive against Taliban militants.
Suicide bomber kills 10 civilianan and soldier in Pakistan IRNA 11 May 2009 -- A suicide bomber blew up his explosives-packed car in a Pakistani tribal region and killed nine civilians and a soldier.
700 militants killed in Pakistan's anti-Taliban operation IRNA 11 May 2009 -- Pakistan's Interior Minister: Around 700 militants have been killed in a major offensive launched last week in the country's northwest.
Upto 200 militants killed in Pakistan's northwest in 24 hours: army IRNA 11 May 2009 -- The security forces have killed up to 200 miscreants in 24 hours in the insurgency-hit Swat and Shangla areas.
Top Obama Administration Officials Speak Out On Pakistan, Afghanistan VOA 10 May 2009 -- U.S. officials are stressing the threat posed to South Asia by Taliban militants, as they assess the results of the recent U.S.-Afghan-Pakistani summit in Washington. President Barack Obama met at the White House last Wednesday with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari.
Petraeus says al-Qaeda has made Pakistan its global base IRNA 09 May 2009 -- Senior leaders of al-Qaeda are using sanctuaries in Pakistan's lawless frontier regions to plan new terror attacks and funnel money, manpower and guidance to affiliates around the world, according to a top American military commander.
Thousands Flee Fighting in Northwestern Pakistan VOA 10 May 2009 -- Pakistani authorities have allowed thousands of people to flee a northwestern region where government troops are battling Taliban militants.
Pakistan rejects IAEA Chief's remarks Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 May 2009
Pakistan army say 55 more militants killed in Swat valley IRNA 09 May 2009 -- Pakistani security forces Saturday ‘killed as many as 55 militants’ in various areas of the Swat valley, the army said.
Pakistan PM says army fighting guerilla war against militants IRNA 09 May 2009 -- Pakistani security forces are fighting guerilla war against the Taliban-linked militants in the country's northwest and the offensive will continue till the 'terrorists are eliminated', Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on Saturday.
Pakistan forces kill 143 militants in Swat Valley: army IRNA 09 May 2009 -- Pakistani security forces have killed 143 militants in insurgency-hit Swat Valley during 24 hours as forces have intensified operation to eliminate and expel miscreants, Pak Army said Friday.
Suspected US Drone Fires Missiles in NW Pakistan VOA 09 May 2009 -- Pakistani security officials said a suspected U.S. drone (unmanned) aircraft has fired missiles at a site in the tribal region of northwestern Pakistan.
Pakistani Troops Swarm Swat Valley; Residents Trapped VOA 09 May 2009 -- Pakistani troops backed by helicopter gunships and war planes are pounding Taliban militants in the northwestern Swat Valley, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee while others have been trapped. Pakistani military officials said Saturday 55 militants have been killed in what is being described as an effort to eliminate militants from the region.
U.S drone attack kills 10 in Pakistan's tribal region IRNA 09 May 2009 -- A U.S drone aircraft struck Pakistan's South Waziristan tribal region on Saturday, killing 10 people, a TV channel reported.
Pakistani Leaders Unite Against Taliban, al-Qaida AFPS 09 May 2009 -- Pakistani leadership is united in opposing the Taliban occupation of the Swat Valley, and the leaders also understand a “whole-of-government” counterinsurgency strategy is necessary in the country, the chief of U.S. Central Command said today.
Thousands flee from Swat as army pounded militants IRNA 08 May 2009 -- Thousands of people are feeling away from insurgency hit Swat valley in northern Pakistan to take refuge after the army has launched a massive operation against militants.
UN agencies concerned over ‘massive displacement’ in Pakistan UN News Centre 08 May 2009 -- The United Nations agencies tasked with protecting refugee and children’s rights today expressed deep concern over the “massive displacement” in north-west Pakistan caused by the widening armed conflict between Government forces and militants.
Pakistan Army Steps Up Swat Offensive VOA 08 May 2009 -- Pakistan's army says its forces have killed more than 140 Taliban militants during the last 24 hours in Swat valley. Several troops have also been reported killed. Thousands of people continue to flee the clashes, joining hundreds of thousands of Pakistanis already displaced by fighting in the violent northwest.
Pakistan rejects US media report on nuclear secrets IRNA 08 May 2009 -- Pakistan rejected report that officials have begun talks aimed at greater US role in securing Pakistan's nuclear materials.
Pakistani Public Opinion Swings Against The Taliban RFE/RL 08 May 2009 -- Middle-aged school teacher Rehmat Shah is one of the tens of thousands of refugees who have fled western Pakistan's Swat Valley.
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Pakistanis Flee Fighting RFE/RL 08 May 2009 -- UN refugee agency: 500,000 people have fled fighting in northwestern Pakistan in the past few days.
Pakistani Military: More Than 140 Militants Killed in Swat VOA 08 May 2009 -- Pakistan's military: Killed more than 140 Islamic militants over the past day in the northwestern Swat Valley.
Pakistan seeks information about militants IRNA 08 May 2009 -- Pakistan Friday appealed to the people of the restive Swat valley to provide information about the suspected militants.
Pakistan army chief vows to defeat militants IRNA 08 May 2009 -- Pakistan army chief General Kayani told top commanders that the security forces will ensure to maintain dominance over the militants.
Pak PM calls armed forces to take action against mililitants IRNA 08 May 2009 -- Pakistani PM Gilani Thursday announced that his government has called on the armed forces to eliminate the militants.
Military operation in Swat, inevitable: Analyst IRNA 08 May 2009 -- Nasim Zehra, a security analyst: Military operation in Swat against Taliban was inevitable as the government had no other option.
PAKISTAN: IDPs reluctant to move into camps IRIN 07 May 2009 -- Thousands of people displaced by fighting between government forces and militants in Swat Valley, North West Frontier Province (NWFP), have been pouring into the capital, Islamabad, but many are reluctant to move into camps for "cultural reasons".
Gates Says Taliban 'Overreached' in Pakistan Offensive AFPS 07 May 2009 -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates: Taliban "overreached" in their offensive in Pakistan's Buner district.
Thousands Flee Pakistan's Swat, But Many More Left Behind VOA 07 May 2009 -- Pakistan's army continues to bomb Taliban positions in the Swat valley and again lifted a curfew to allow residents to flee.
Thousands flee as Pakistani forces, militants engage in fighting IRNA 07 May 2009 -- Thousands fled for safe places as Pakistani security forces and Taliban-linked militants fought gunbattle in restive Swat Valley.
Pakistani forces retake emerald mines from Taliban IRNA 07 May 2009 -- Pakistani security forces have retaken emerald mines from Taliban after heaving shelling in Swat valley, killing 35 militants.
Hope for Future Highlights Afghanistan, Pakistan Talks AFPS 07 May 2009 -- Providing better lives for future generations a theme as the presidents of Afghanistan and Pakistan met with President Obama.
UN refugee chief concerned at plight of displaced in north-west Pakistan UN News Centre 06 May 2009 -- The United Nations refugee chief today voiced his deep concern at the plight of tens of thousands of civilians uprooted by the ongoing conflict in north-western Pakistan, as his agency steps up its humanitarian assistance to the region.
Afghanistan, Pakistan Vow to Increase Cooperation AFPS 06 May 2009 -- The presidents of Afghanistan and Pakistan vowed to work closely together to defeat the common threat to both countries: a resurgent Taliban.
Obama Encouraged By Afghan, Pakistani Cooperation AFPS 06 May 2009 -- President Obama: Encouraged by the spirit of cooperation between the leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Obama Calls Meetings with Pakistani, Afghan Counterparts 'Productive' VOA 06 May 2009 -- US President Obama: United States has made a lasting commitment to support their democratically elected governments.
U.S., Afghan, Pakistani Presidents To Hold War Council RFE/RL 06 May 2009 -- US President Obama set to meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in Washington.
Obama to Meet Leaders of Pakistan, Afghanistan on Insurgency VOA 06 May 2009 -- US President Obama will meet with the presidents of Pakistan and Afghanistan in effort to get them to work more closely together.
Clinton: US, Pakistan, Afghanistan Face 'Common Threat' of Extremism VOA 06 May 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton convened a 3-way meeting with the leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Pakistani Army: Up to 70 Militants Killed in Northwest VOA 06 May 2009 -- Pakistan says its security forces have killed up to 70 militants in ongoing anti-insurgency operations in the country's northwest.
15 militants, two soldiers killed in Pakistan tribal region IRNA 06 May 2009 -- Pakistani forces killed 15 militants in a tribal region after they attacked an army check post.
Iran, Pakistan study security measures in joint borders IRNA 06 May 2009 -- Iranian and Pakistani officials studied measures to ensure security in the joint border between the two countries.
Mumbai Terror Suspect Pleads 'Not Guilty' VOA 06 May 2009 -- A Pakistani national on trial in India for last year's Mumbai terrorist attack has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him.
PAKISTAN: Little help for IDPs as violence spreads IRIN 05 May 2009 -- Thousands of people displaced in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) by fighting between Taliban militants and the Pakistan army have so far received limited help, aid agencies say.
Strategy for Stabilizing Afghanistan Pivots Toward Pakistan VOA 05 May 2009 -- Instability in Pakistan and Afghanistan tops agenda when US President meets with Afghan and Pakistani Presidents.
Holbrooke Makes Case for Increased US Aid to Pakistan VOA 05 May 2009 -- Special Representative appealed to Congress to approve billions of dollars in military and non-military aid.
Gates Praises Egypt, Seeks Saudi Support in Pakistan AFPS 05 May 2009 -- Defense Secretary Gates praised Egypt as a key ally and said progress on security issues will require Egypt's "full participation."
Pakistan Army accuse Taliban of violating peace accord IRNA 05 May 2009 -- Pakistan accused Taliban militants of violating a peace accord by attacking check posts and conducting armed marches.
Residents in Pakistan's Northwest Flee Violence VOA 05 May 2009 -- Residents are fleeing a town in northwestern Pakistan after the military warned fighting with Taliban militants could escalate in the region.
Pakistan forces say kill 7 militants in northwest: spokesaman IRNA 05 May 2009 -- Pakistan security forces killed 7 militants including a senior commander in country's Buner district.
Suicide attack in northwest Pakistan kills 7, injures 30 RIA Novosti 05 May 2009 -- A suicide bomber rammed a car into a police checkpoint in Peshawar, killing at least 7 people.
Pakistan: UN gears up to aid influx of displaced fleeing conflict in north UN News Centre 04 May 2009 -- The United Nations announced today that its agencies are ramping up their humanitarian relief efforts in Pakistan as tens of thousands of people continue to flee armed clashes between the army and insurgents in the troubled North West Frontier Province (NWFP).
US to Press Pakistan on Taliban, Nuclear Security VOA 04 May 2009 -- President Obama will press Pakistani President Zardari to continue a military drive against Taliban that threaten country's nuclear arsenal.
'Af-Pak' Policy Faces Hurdles Even As It's Launched RFE/RL 04 May 2009 -- Despite Pakistan's military targeting Taliban, little done to silence alarms over Washington's new "Af-Pak" strategy.
US says Pakistani Nukes are Secure VOA 04 May 2009 -- Top US military officer comfortable that Pakistan's nuclear weapons are secure, but concerned about Taliban advances.
Fighting Intensifies in Northwestern Pakistan, Straining Peace Deal VOA 04 May 2009 -- Pakistani officials: Fighting has intensified between government troops and Taliban militants in a northwestern region.
Pakistani Public Mood Swings Over Taliban VOA 04 May 2009 -- Pakistan on an offensive against Islamic militants after the Taliban set off alarm bells by moving just 100 kilometers from the capital.
Gates Wants Saudi Help in Pakistan VOA 04 May 2009 -- US Defense Secretary Gates: Wants Saudi Arabia to help forge a political consensus in Pakistan that it must deal with the threat from militant groups.
Pakistan says Western sanctions cannot hamper defense supplies IRNA 04 May 2009 -- Head of the country's major arms factory: Sanctions from the West cannot hamper defense supplies to the armed forces.
Situation in Swat still tense IRNA 03 May 2009 -- Situation in Pakistan insurgency hit Swat valley has again started deteriorating after the provincial government and TNSM have not yet been successful to implement Islamic laws in the area.
Pakistani forces kill 16 militants in tribal region IRNA 03 May 2009 -- Pakistani security forces killed 16 suspected militants in the country’s tribal region early Saturday, state television reported.
Militants Dispute Pakistan Government Creating Islamic Courts VOA 03 May 2009 -- Authorities in Pakistan have announced the creation of an Islamic court in a troubled northwestern region as part of a controversial peace deal aimed at ending militancy there. But a pro-Taliban hard-line cleric, who mediated the deal on behalf of the militants, has dismissed the announcement by saying the government could not have set up the court and appointed judges without consulting him.
Taliban Push in Pakistan Served as Wake-Up Call, Gates Says AFPS 03 May 2009 -- The recent push by Taliban forces to take more ground in Pakistan has served as a wake-up call for the government there, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today.
UN, Afghan officials urge opposition to take part in upcoming polls UN News Centre 03 May 2009 -- The top United Nations official in Afghanistan joined the head of the country's human rights commission in urging all Afghans, including those who oppose the Government, to take part in this year's presidential and provincial council elections.
Obama to Host Talks with Afghan, Pakistani Presidents VOA 02 May 2009 -- The White House says President Barack Obama will host talks with his counterparts from Afghanistan and Pakistan next week in Washington.
Pakistan’s main Islamic party condemns U.S IRNA 02 May 2009 -- Pakistan’s main Islamic party Saturday strongly condemned statements from the U.S leadership who have criticized the country’s civil government and denigrated it by declaring it fragile, ineffective, inefficient and insecure.
Pakistani Forces Clash with Militants in Tribal Area VOA 02 May 2009 -- Pakistani officials say security forces clashed with militants near the Afghan border Saturday, leaving 16 militants and two soldiers dead
Heavy Fighting Continues As Pakistan Army Battles Taliban VOA 01 May 2009 -- Pakistan's military killed 55 to 60 Taliban militants in the last 24 hours in heavy fighting in Taliban-held areas of the northwest.
Pakistan on the Offensive Against Taliban Insurgency in Northwestern Region VOA 01 May 2009 -- Pakistani military is currently engaged in an offensive in the country's northwestern region pursuing Taliban militants.
Pakistan forces gain success against militants in northwest: army IRNA 01 May 2009 -- Pakistani security forces cleared several areas of Taliban-linked militants in the northwestern Buner district.
Pakistan Army Pounds Taliban Militants in Northwest VOA 01 May 2009 -- Pakistani military: Up to 60 militants have been killed in the last 24 hours of a major offensive against Taliban fighters in the northwest.
Pakistan PM urges nation to stand against militants IRNA 01 May 2009 -- PM Gilani: Operation in the country's northwest against the militants is meant to re-establish the writ of the constitution in those parts.
Pakistan seeks US helicopters, night vision devices to counter terrorism IRNA 01 May 2009 -- Pakistan: There are gaps in the country's capability and it needs equipment like helicopters and night vision devices.
Clinton, Gates Say Pakistan Now Understands Taliban Threat AFPS 01 May 2009 -- The Pakistani government finally is beginning to respond to the threat that Taliban extremists pose inside the country.

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