May 2010 - Pakistan Special Weapons News

Pakistani extremist groups join Taliban, al-Qaeda: minister IRNA 31 May 2010 -- Pakistan's Interior Minister Malik: Banned extremist groups have now become part and parcel of Taliban and al-Qaeda.
U.S., EU Condemn Slaughter Of Pakistani Sect RFE/RL 29 May 2010 -- The United States and European Union have led international condemnation of attacks in Pakistan in which suspected Islamist gunmen slaughtered at least 80 people at mosques belonging to a minority Muslim sect in the city of Lahore.
Report: US Preparing for Retaliatory Strike if Terror Attack Traced to Pakistan VOA 29 May 2010 -- Police in Pakistan say Taliban attackers carried out Friday's bloody attack on two mosques in Lahore belonging to the Ahmadi religious minority.
U.S. drone strike kills 10 militants in Pakistan IRNA 28 May 2010 -- A suspected U.S. drone aircraft Friday killed at least 10 militants in Pakistan’s South Waziristan tribal region.
UN experts urge Pakistan to act after religious minority members killed UN News Centre 28 May 2010 -- Three UN human rights experts called on the Pakistan to take every step to ensure the safety of religious minorities.
Pro-Taliban group claims responsibility for Pakistan mosque attacks RIA Novosti 28 May 2010 -- Pakistani Islamic group Tehreek-e-Taliban Punjab claimed responsibility for the seizure of two mosques in Lahore.
Pakistani commandos storm seized mosques in city of Lahore RIA Novosti 28 May 2010 -- Pakistani commandos have stormed two Ahmadi mosques in the city of Lahore seized by suspected Islamic extremists.
Some 80 killed in Pakistani mosque attack RIA Novosti 28 May 2010 -- Some 80 people were killed in an attack by Islamic extremists on two mosques in Pakistan's second largest city of Lahore.
At Least 70 Dead As Gunmen Attack Pakistani Mosques RFE/RL 28 May 2010 -- Gunmen wearing suicide vests have stormed two Pakistani mosques belonging to a minority sect in Pakistan's second city of Lahore, killing at least 70 people.
Gunmen attack 2 mosques in Pakistan, about 30 killed RIA Novosti 28 May 2010 -- At least 30 people have been killed and hundreds taken hostage by gunmen who attacked two mosques in the Pakistani city of Lahore.
22 killed as militants attack worship places in Pakistan: police IRNA 28 May 2010 -- Up to 22 people were killed as two groups of militants stormed worship places of a religious group, declared non-Muslims in Pakistani in early 70s.
Militants Launch Bloody Attack on Minority Sect in Pakistan VOA 28 May 2010 -- Suspected Islamic militants launched a coordinated attack on worshipers from a minority sect in Pakistan, killing around 80 people.
Four Policemen Killed In Pakistani Provincial Capital RFE/RL 28 May 2010 -- Unidentified assailants have gunned down four policemen in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta.
Pakistan court dismisses petition against Mumbai attacks suspect IRNA 27 May 2010 -- Supreme Court of Pakistan dismissed appeals to detain a militant leader whose extradition is also sought by India.
Pakistani Taliban Commander Reportedly Killed in Afghanistan VOA 27 May 2010 -- Afghan officials investigating reports a top commander of the Pakistani Taliban may have been killed during fighting.
Pakistani Air Strike 'Kills 15 Militants' RFE/RL 27 May 2010 -- Pakistani officials say an air strike has killed 15 militants in an attack on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Landmine blast kills Pakistani soldier IRNA 27 May 2010 -- A landmine killed a Pakistani soldier and injured four others in South Waziristan tribal region..
PAKISTAN: Ethnic violence stalks Karachi IRIN 27 May 2010 -- A wave of ethnic violence pitching Pashtuns against Muhajirs in Karachi has resulted in at least 34 deaths since 19 May.
UN nuclear conference calls on India, Israel to joint NPT, CTBT IRNA 26 May 2010 -- Breaking the tradition of not naming countries, the draft of 2010 Nuclear-Non Proliferation Treaty Review conference has asked India, Israel and Pakistan to join NPT and CTBT.
NPT Review Draft Document Proposes Nuclear-Free Middle East RFE/RL 26 May 2010 -- Reports say a draft final document calls for a meeting of Middle East nations to establish the region as free of nuclear weapons.
Pakistani admiral calls for expansion of defensive cooperation with Iran IRNA 26 May 2010 -- Commander of Pakistan Navy called for expansion of defensive cooperation with Iran.
Pakistani Court: Hardline Cleric to Remain Free VOA 25 May 2010 -- Pakistan's Supreme Court has ruled that the government cannot detain an Islamic cleric who India accuses of planning the 2008 attacks in Mumbai.
Pakistani Tribal Elders Said To Evict Families Of Suspected Insurgents RFE/RL 25 May 2010 -- Officials say a tribal jirga in Pakistan's Swat Valley evicted around 25 families of suspected insurgents from their homes.
Indian Prime Minister Promises Efforts to Normalize Ties With Pakistan VOA 24 May 2010 -- As India and Pakistan prepare to resume a dialogue process, the Indian PM expressed his commitment to normalizing relations with its neighbor.
Pakistani Authorities Arrest 6 in NY Bomb Plot VOA 22 May 2010 -- Pakistani authorities have arrested six people on suspicion of ties to a Pakistani-American being held for the failed car bombing in New York's Times Square.
Police say 24 killed in Pakistan’s Karachi violence IRNA 21 May 2010 -- Police chief in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi says that 24 people have been killed in targeted attacks over the past 24 hours.
NATO for expanded ties with Pakistan IRNA 20 May 2010 -- A top official of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Thursday vowed to broaden relationship with Pakistan and not limit it to military cooperation alone.
Top US officials brief Zardari on NY bomb plot probe IRNA 20 May 2010 -- US National Security Advisor and Director of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Wednesday met President Asif Ali Zardari and ?provided an update on ongoing investigation into Times Square terrorist incident, a joint statement said.
Pakistan not others to decide anti-terror operations IRNA 20 May 2010 -- Pakistan said Thursday it will take a sovereign decision as to when and where to undertake a military operation against the militants.
Pakistani forces kill 60 militants in tribal region IRNA 19 May 2010 -- Pakistani security forces have killed upto 60 more militants in a tribal region where thousands of troops are engaged in a major air and ground offensive, sources said Wednesday.
Pakistan army chief praises anti-terror operations IRNA 19 May 2010 -- Pakistan’s army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Wednesday lauded the conduct of operations against miscreants in tribal areas and Swat valley in the northwest.
US delivers new helicopters to Pakistan’s army IRNA 19 May 2010 -- The United States government delivered two Bell 412 EP helicopters to the Government of Pakistan on Wednesday to assist the Pakistan military in its counterinsurgency efforts, the US Embassy said.
US Security Officials in Pakistan on Failed NYC Bombing VOA 19 May 2010 -- Two of U.S. President Barack Obama's senior intelligence aides have briefed Pakistani officials on last month's failed car bombing in New York City's Times Square.
CIA, chief, U.S. security advisor arrive in Pakistan IRNA 19 May 2010 -- CIA Director Leon Panetta and the U.S. National Security Advisor Gen James Jones, arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for talks on security matters, sources said.
Deadly Bomb Attack Strikes Northwest Pakistan VOA 18 May 2010 -- Officials in northwest Pakistan say a bomb planted on a bicycle exploded in the town of Dera Ismail Khan Tuesday, killing at least 12 people.
Police officer, 11 other people die in bomb attack in Pakistan IRNA 18 May 2010 -- A senior police officer and 11 other people were killed in a bomb attack in Pakistan’s northwest.
Pakistani Taliban 'commander' surrendered IRNA 18 May 2010 -- Police in Pakistan said that a Taliban commander, wanted for his involvement in terrorist activities, surrendered to the authorities in the eastern Punjab provincey.
Clashes leave 32 militants, 1 Pakistani soldier dead IRNA 18 May 2010 -- Nearly 32 militants and a Pakistani soldier were killed as clashes continued in a tribal region.
Pakistan's Government Must Respond To Taliban Lawlessness RFE/RL 18 May 2010 -- Last week, Taliban fighters cut off the hands of three accused thieves in Pakistan's Orakzai tribal agency.
Pakistani students win appeal against deportation from UK IRNA 18 May 2010 -- Two Pakistani students arrested in major counter-terrorism raids in Britain last year have won their appeals against deportation.
Pakistani Court revives sentences of Interior Minister IRNA 18 May 2010 -- A court in Pakistan Monday restored sentences of Interior Minister Rehman Malik in cases of corruption and misuse of power.
Pakistan jets kill 10 militants in tribal area IRNA 17 May 2010 -- Pakistan fighter planes and gunship helicopters bombed hideouts of suspected militants in Orakzai tribal region and killed at least 10 militants.
UN: Aid Program In Pakistan Under Threat VOA 17 May 2010 -- Last year, more than three million people fled fighting in South Waziristan and other areas in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Area.
US missiles kill at least five in Pakistan IRNA 16 May 2010 -- A suspected US missile strike killed at least five people in the Khyber tribal region of northwest Pakistan on Saturday, in what would be one of the first such attacks in the area, intelligence and government officials said.
Pakistani tribesmen oppose military operation IRNA 16 May 2010 -- Tribal elders in Pakistan’s North Waziristan tribal region Saturday opposed military operation in their area and said any offensive will disturb peace.
Gunmen kidnap 25 people in Pakistan tribal region IRNA 16 May 2010 -- Gunmen attacked two passenger buses and kidnapped around 25 people in a Pakistani tribal region on Saturday, officials in the region said.
Pakistani Taliban group denies threats to army IRNA 15 May 2010 -- Chief of a splinter group of Pakistani Taliban in North Waziristan tribal agency Friday disowned a leaflet which threatened to curtail movement of the security forces in the region.
New aerial system to monitor Pak-Afghan border IRNA 14 May 2010 -- A new security system will be installed near the Spin Boldak border crossing in Kandahar province.
Pakistan will not recall its envoy to Iran: FO IRNA 14 May 2010 -- Pakistani will not recall its Ambassador to Tehran following the recent attack on him.
Blast kills two people in Pakistan NW IRNA 13 May 2010 -- A blast two people were killed near an Afghan refugee camp in Pakistan’s northwest.
U.S. Could Add Pakistani Taliban To Terrorism List RFE/RL 12 May 2010 -- US government is considering adding the Pakistani Taliban to Washington's official list of "foreign terrorist organizations."
Chile Detains Pakistani After 'Traces Of Explosives' Found RFE/RL 12 May 2010 -- A judge in Chile has ordered a Pakistani man to be held in a high-security prison under counterterrorism laws.
Pakistani envoy discharged from hospital in Tehran IRNA 12 May 2010 -- Pakistani Ambassador to Tehran Abbasi was discharged from hospital after an attack.
Hillary Clinton statement widely condemned in Pakistan IRNA 11 May 2010 -- Hillary Clinton said that Pakistan was responsible for the alleged plot of bomb blast.
Pakistan court rejects petition on Taliban extradition IRNA 11 May 2010 -- A Pakistani court rejected a petition, seeking orders to prevent the government from extradition of top Afghan Taliban leaders to any foreign country.
Fourteen Said Killed By U.S. Missile Strikes In NW Pakistan RFE/RL 11 May 2010 -- At least 14 people are reported to have been killed in northwest Pakistan, near the Afghan border, in a barrage of missile strikes.
U.S. drone aircraft kills 22 in Pakistan IRNA 11 May 2010 -- US drone aircraft fired missiles on houses and a vehicle and killed at least 22 people and injured several others in North Waziristan.
Pakistani army kills 40 militants in tribal area: TV IRNA 11 May 2010 -- Pakistani security forces backed by fighter aircraft have killed around 40 militants in Orakzai tribal region.
Indian, Pakistani Foreign Ministers to Hold Talks in Mid July VOA 11 May 2010 -- In yet another sign of improving ties between India and Pakistan, the foreign ministers of the South Asian rivals have announced plans to hold talks in mid July.
Pakistan, Indian FMs to meet in Islamabad on July 15 IRNA 11 May 2010 -- Pakistan FM Qureshi: Indian counterpart S. M. Krishna will travel to Islamabad on July 15 for talks on key issues, raising hopes for the revival of stalled bilateral dialogue process.
Pakistan, India To Hold July Talks RFE/RL 11 May 2010 -- India and Pakistan have said their foreign ministers will meet in Islamabad in July as part of efforts to get abandoned peace talks back on track.
Spokesman: Certain media propaganda on attack to ambassador untrue IRNA 11 May 2010 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mihman-Parast said certian media propaganda on attack to Pakistani ambassador to Tehran is not true.
Pakistani ambassador is attacked in Tehran IRNA 11 May 2010 -- Pakistani Ambassador to Tehran Mohammad Bakhsh Abbasi was attacked and slightly injured.
Official Emphasizes Importance of Helping Pakistan AFPS 10 May 2010 -- Senior defense official emphasized the importance of U.S. support to Pakistan as it confronts the threat within its borders.
Fierce Battle Kills At Least Nine Pakistani Soldiers, 30 Militants RFE/RL 10 May 2010 -- Pakistani officials: 9 soldiers and 30 Taliban militants were killed in a fierce battle in the country's northwestern Orakzai region.
US Drones Kill at Least 10 in Pakistan VOA 09 May 2010 -- Pakistani officials say U.S. drone aircraft have fired missiles into a suspected militant compound in the country's northwest tribal belt, killing at least 10 militants.
US drone strike kills 11 in Pakistan IRNA 09 May 2010 -- A US drone aircraft fired missiles at a house in Pakistan’s North Waziriristan tribal region and killed at least 11 people on Sunday, tribesmen in the region said.
U.S. seeks Pakistan’s help in NY bomb probe IRNA 09 May 2010 -- The United States has formally requested Pakistan to co-operate into the investigation of the failed car-bomb attack in New York Times Square, the country’s Interior Minister said Saturday.
US Officials: Pakistani Taliban Behind NY Bomb Attempt VOA 09 May 2010 -- Top Obama administration officials say the Pakistani Taliban was behind the attempted bombing in New York's Times Square.
NATO Commander briefs Pakistan army chief of operation IRNA 08 May 2010 -- Gen. Stanley McChrystal, NATO’s Int'l Security Assistance Force commander, traveled to Pakistan Friday to provide an update on ISAF’s current operations in Afghanistan and to consult with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.
Pakistan conducts tests of two ballistic missiles: army IRNA 08 May 2010 -- Pakistan Saturday conducted successful tests of two ballistic missiles, which can carry ?conventional and nuclear warheads’, the army said.
Pakistan test fires nuclear-capable missiles RIA Novosti 08 May 2010 -- Pakistan has successfully tested two ballistic missiles capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads, Pakistan News.Net reported the military as saying on Saturday.
Gunmen target checkpoint, kill 4 policemen in Pakistan IRNA 08 May 2010 -- Suspected militants attacked a police checkpoint in Pakistan’s northwest and killed at least four policemen early Friday, police sources said.
>U.S. to supply modern warplanes to Pakistan RIA Novosti 08 May 2010 -- The United States will supply Islamabad with modern warplanes by June to intensify the fight against militants in Pakistan's tribal regions, Press TV reported on Saturday.
Pakistan opposes Talibanization, FM tells Afghan parliamentary IRNA 07 May 2010 -- FM Qureshi told the visiting Afghan parliamentary speaker that Pakistan opposes Talibanization in his country and Afghanistan.
Kidnappers free Colonel Imam IRNA 07 May 2010 -- Former ISI official Colonel Imam and a British journalist of Pakistani origin were released in North Waziristan by a militant group calling itself the Asian Tigers.
Indo-Pak troops clash in Kashmir ahead of Foreign Ministers talk IRNA 07 May 2010 -- A day before Indian and Pakistani FM were likely to talk the Line of Control in Kashmir flared up once again with military personnel stationed along the dividing line exchanging heavy gunfire.
Forces kill 10 militants in Swat, Lower Orakzai Agency IRNA 07 May 2010 -- Security forces killed two militants in Tehsil Kabal of Swat while eight more were killed in Lower Orakzai Agency.
Pakistan vows to cooperate in NY Times square bomb inquiry IRNA 07 May 2010 -- Pakistan has strongly condemned the attempted terrorist attack at New York Times Square.
Pentagon: More Needed Against Terrorists in Pakistan VOA 06 May 2010 -- Pentagon spokesman: More aggressive efforts are needed against terrorist safe havens in Pakistan that are home to groups like the Pakistani Taliban.
Pakistani Efforts Encouraging, Spokesman Says AFPS 06 May 2010 -- The Defense Department is encouraged by Pakistan’s efforts to go after terrorists within their borders and abroad.
Times Square Bombing Suspect Presents Profiling Enigma RFE/RL 06 May 2010 -- Residents of Mohib Banda appear astonished by the constant stream of journalists descending on their tiny village.
Pakistani Taliban Denies Links to NYC Bomb Suspect VOA 06 May 2010 -- A spokesman for the Pakistani Taliban has denied links to a man who has been charged in a failed car bomb attack in New York City.
Pakistan monitors relatives of NY Times Square bomb suspect IRNA 06 May 2010 -- Pakistan is monitoring relatives of suspect of NY Times Square failed bomb attack suspect Faisal Shahzad but denied any arrest.
Pakistan investigating Shahzad's link to Waziristan IRNA 06 May 2010 -- Pakistan's military warned it had yet to establish a link between Pakistani-American charged with trying to bomb New York and Waziristan.
Indian court awards death sentence for Ajmal Kasab IRNA 06 May 2010 -- The Mumbai Special Court awarded death sentence for Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist of Mumbai terror attack on 26 November 2008.
Pakistani Sentenced To Death For Mumbai Terrorist Attacks RFE/RL 06 May 2010 -- An Indian court today sentenced to death a Pakistani man over the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks that left more than 160 people dead.
Indian gunman receives death penalty RIA Novosti 06 May 2010 -- Ajmal Amir Kasab, the only gunman captured alive during the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack in India, was sentenced to death by a special court.
Pakistani National Sentenced to Death for Mumbai Terror Attacks VOA 06 May 2010 -- In India, a Pakistani national convicted for his role in the 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai has been sentenced to death.
Killers of Benazir Bhutto will be exposed: Zardari IRNA 06 May 2010 -- Pakistan President Zardari: Government will pursue investigations into assassination of Benazir Bhutto vigorously.
Pakistan Investigating New York Terror Links VOA 05 May 2010 -- Pakistan says it is investigating links between Taliban militants operating in the country and the suspect arrested in New York.
Pakistan Army: Taliban Responsibility in Failed NY Attack Unlikely VOA 05 May 2010 -- Pakistan's army does not believe the Pakistani Taliban helped with the failed car bombing in New York City last week.
Pakistan to cooperate in NY's Times Square car bomb plot IRNA 05 May 2010 -- Pakistan will cooperate with the US authorities in the investigation into the attempted car bomb attack in New York City.
U.S., Pakistan relations bolstered by F-16 training AFNS 05 May 2010 -- Eight Pakistani air force pilots, each experienced in the F-16 Fighting Falcon's A and B models, recently learned to fly the newer C- and D-model aircraft.
Pakistani Military Faces Decision On North Waziristan RFE/RL 05 May 2010 -- One of Pakistan's most wanted militant leaders is back.
PAKISTAN: IDPs resist "pressure" to return to Waziristan IRIN 05 May 2010 -- Thousands of people displaced from South Waziristan in northwestern Pakistan oppose efforts by the authorities to persuade them to return.
Pakistan Vows Cooperation Over Times Square Bomb Investigation VOA 04 May 2010 -- Pakistani officials will cooperate fully with the US in investigation of a Pakistani American arrested in connection with failed bombing.
Sentencing Delayed for Pakistani Convicted in Mumbai Attacks VOA 04 May 2010 -- An Indian court will sentence the Pakistani man convicted of the November 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai on Thursday.
Iran, Pakistan to support peace, stability in Afghanistan IRNA 04 May 2010 -- Iran and Pakistan have agreed to coordinate their positions to support sustainable peace, stability and development in Afghanistan.
Pakistan's economic challenges linked to war against terrorism IRNA 03 May 2010 -- PM Gilani: Economic challenges that Pakistan is faced with are directly linked to its war against terrorism.
Taliban attacking civilian places, Zardari tells U.S team IRNA 03 May 2010 -- President Zardari: Militants are especially attacking hospitals, schools, universities, religious places, markets and government and defence establishments.
Missing Afghan envoy to Pakistan appears in video IRNA 03 May 2010 -- Afghanistan's ambassador-designate to Pakistan Abdul Khaliq Farahi has appeared in a video, urging for acceptance of demands of his captors.
U.S. drone aircraft kills six in Pakistan IRNA 03 May 2010 -- At least six people were killed and many others injured in a fresh U.S. drone attack in the restive North Waziristan.
Suspected US Missile Strike Kills 4 in Pakistan VOA 03 May 2010 -- Pakistani officials say a suspected U.S. missile strike has killed at least four militants in the country's northwestern tribal region.
Troops kill 18 militants in Bajaur IRNA 03 May 2010 -- Pakistani army commandoes backed by artillery and mortar fire killed 18 militants in a tribal region where the military has twice declared victory over Taliban insurgents.
At Least 30 Insurgents Killed In Tribal Region As Petraeus Visits RFE/RL 03 May 2010 -- Security officials say Pakistani troops have killed at least 26 Islamist insurgents in clashes in the northwestern region.
Pakistani army kills 40 militants in tribal area IRNA 03 May 2010 -- Pakistani security forces backed by fighter aircraft have killed around 40 militants in Orakzai tribal region.
Indian Court Convicts Pakistani Man Of Mumbai Attacks RFE/RL 03 May 2010 --Court in India pronounced a verdict of guilty on Muhammad Ajmal Kasab, the sole known survivor of terrorists who carried out attacks on Mumbai.
India convicts Mumbai attack terrorist RIA Novosti 03 May 2010 -- A court in India found the only surviving terrorist from a 2008 attack on Mumbai guilty of murder and waging war against India.
Pakistani Gunman Found Guilty for Role in Mumbai Attacks VOA 03 May 2010 -- In India, a court has convicted a Pakistani national for his role in the 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai that killed 166 people.
Pakistani Taliban leader appears in video after death rumours IRNA 03 May 2010 -- Chief of Pakistani Taliban, Hakimullah Mehsud has appeared in a new video and sounded threats to launch attacks on major cities in the U.S.
Video Appears to Show Pakistan Taliban Leader Alive VOA 03 May 2010 -- A new video from the Pakistani Taliban appears to show its leader alive, rebutting claims he died in a missile strike early this year.
Pakistani Taliban Chief Appears In New Video RFE/RL 03 May 2010 -- Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud is reported to have appeared in a new video -- months after he was reported killed in a U.S. strike.
Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for bombing attempt in New York RIA Novosti 02 May 2010 -- Pakistani Taliban militants have claimed the responsibility for the attempt to detonate a bomb at the New York Time Square, the Long War Journal said citing a Taliban website.
U.S. provides two maritime patrol aircraft to Pakistan IRNA 01 May 2010 -- The U.S. Navy has transferred two P-3C Orion aircraft to the Government of Pakistan to enhance the Pakistan Navy’s maritime patrol operations, the embassy said Saturday.
Bomber targeting forces kills 2 persons in Pakistan IRNA 01 May 2010 -- A bomber exploded his explosives-jacket near security forces and killed at least two persons in Pakistan’s insurgency-hit Swat valley on Saturday, an army spokesman said.
Bomb attack on police van injures 4 in Pakistan IRNA 01 May 2010 -- A senior police officer and three other police personnel were injured in a bomb attack on their car in Pakistan’s southwest on Saturday, police said.
Taliban warn displaced tribesmen against return IRNA 01 May 2010 -- Pakistani Taliban Thursday warned tribesmen displaced as the result of military operation in South Waziristan tribal region not to return under the army-backed repatriation plan.
Pakistani militants kill former intelligence officer IRNA 01 May 2010 -- Suspected Pakistani militants Friday killed a former intelligence officer in the country’s Waziristan tribal region who was kidnapped last month.

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