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June 2011 - Pakistan Special Weapons News
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- Pakistan Navy officials assisted militants attack IRNA 30 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan Defence officials have informed a parliamentary committee that insiders were involved in the attack on the country's major navy base last month which left 13 people, including a young navy officer, dead and 16 others injured. The militants destroyed two P-3C Orion aircraft.
- Pakistan renews support to Afghan peace process IRNA 30 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan on Wednesday renewed support to Afghan-led peace and reconciliation process and promised to facilitate it, the Foreign Ministry said.
- Pakistan party ministers tender resignation IRNA 30 Jun 2011 -- The ministers of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), the coalition partners of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) government, have resigned after their party quits the government in protest.
- Pakistani govt. moves to avert political crisis IRNA 29 Jun 2011 -- The beleaguered government in Pakistan is struggling to avert political crisis after a key partner quit the coalition and President Asif Ali Zardari has personally stepped in to woo the angry group.
- Pakistan to open new anti-militants front IRNA 29 Jun 2011 -- Pakistani security forces are set to launch a major operation against the Taliban militants in Kurram tribal region, bordering Afghanistan, officials said on Tuesday.
- 20 die in US drone strikes in Pakistan tribal region IRNA 28 Jun 2011 -- The US drone aircraft on Monday night rained missiles on suspected hideout of Pakistani Taliban chief in South Waziristan tribal region, TV channels reported.
- Political crisis deepens in Pakistan IRNA 28 Jun 2011 -- The decision of Pakistani political party to quit the federal and provincial governments has triggered a new debate about the situation that can emerge in the coming days.
- Orphans Of War: The Innocent Victims Of Pakistan's Swat Offensive RFE/RL 28 Jun 2011
- Pakistan Military Denies It Intentionally Targets Afghan Territory VOA 27 Jun 2011 -- Pakistani officials are denying allegations by Afghan President Hamid Karzai that the Pakistani military is routinely firing artillery into on Afghanistan.
- Karzai Calls On Pakistan To End Rocket Fire In Afghanistan RFE/RL 27 Jun 2011 -- Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai has demanded that Pakistan stop bombarding the country's restive eastern border with rocket fire in a barrage of attacks that local officials say have killed at least 30 people, 12 of them children.
- British military trainers expelled from Pakistan, UK confirms IRNA 27 Jun 2011 -- British military trainers working with security forces in Pakistan have been withdrawn at the request of the Pakistan government, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in London has confirmed.
- Pakistan army slams US media for baseless news IRNA 26 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan chief military spokesman has lashed out at major American newspapers for publishing baseless news to damage the reputation of the country's military and its leadership.
- Pakistani Taliban infighting claims 12 lives IRNA 26 Jun 2011 -- Clashes between two commanders of Pakistani Taliban claimed lives of 12 people in Orakzai tribal region, officials and a Taliban spokesman said on Saturday.
- Phone Offers Clues to bin Laden's Pakistan Links VOA 24 Jun 2011 -- A cell phone found during the raid that killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden in Pakistan contained contacts to a militant group.
- Pakistan, India to strengthen anti-terror cooperation IRNA 24 Jun 2011 -- Top Pakistani and Indian diplomats Friday concluded their two-day dialogue with a positive note and agreed on the need to strengthen cooperation on counter-terrorism.
- Iranian, Pakistani, Afghan presidents attend Trilateral meeting IRNA 24 Jun 2011 -- A trilateral meeting was held between Iranian, Pakistani and Afghan presidents in Tehran.
- Police foil terrorist attack in Pakistan's Karachi IRNA 24 Jun 2011 -- Police in Pakistani port city of Karachi said that they have foiled a terror plot to attack a congregation Friday prayers.
- Critics Say Pakistan's Blasphemy Law is Being Abused VOA 24 Jun 2011 -- In January, the governor of Pakistan’s Punjab province, Salman Taseer, was assassinated by his bodyguard.
- Obama Tells VOA US Will Not Abandon Afghanistan Despite Troop Cuts VOA 23 Jun 2011 -- President Barack Obama has discussed the current situation in Afghanistan in an interview with the Voice of America.
- Obama Discusses U.S. Troop Pullout Plan, Reconciliation Talks, Pakistani Role RFE/RL 23 Jun 2011 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has announced that one-third of U.S. forces will be withdrawn from Afghanistan over the next 18 months.
- Clinton Highlights Progress in Afghanistan VOA 23 Jun 2011 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says considerable progress has been made in Afghanistan through the increased presence of U.S. military, civilian and diplomatic personnel.
- Pakistan Eyes US Drawdown in Afghanistan VOA 23 Jun 2011 -- US President Barack Obama announced a drawdown of U.S. forces from Afghanistan next month, with a grim warning to Pakistan: terrorist safe havens will not be tolerated.
- Pakistan issues 67 visas for CIA agents IRNA 23 Jun 2011 -- The Pakistan Embassy in Washington has issued 67 visas to CIA officials for deployment in Pakistan.
- Pakistan gives legal cover to anti-militant operations IRNA 23 Jun 2011 -- Pakistani President Zardari has signed a law to carry out operations in the country’s tribal regions and the northwest.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Afghanistan Army News 23 Jun 2011 -- The AfPak program is a Department of Defense initiative that started with the Obama administration after realizing that one of the most effective ways of relationship building is through language.
- India, Pakistan Hold Peace Talks VOA 23 Jun 2011 -- India and Pakistan are holding talks focused on peace and security in a bid to repair relations that have been strained since the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks.
- Top Indian, Pakistani Diplomats To Meet In Islamabad RFE/RL 23 Jun 2011 -- Top Indian and Pakistani diplomats are to open two days of scheduled talks in a bid to push forward the peace process between the nuclear-armed neighboring rivals.
- Pakistan, India to begin 2-day talks today IRNA 23 Jun 2011 -- The Pakistani and Indian foreign secretaries will begin two-day talks in Islamabad to discuss the longstanding Kashmir dispute, Peace and Security and confidence building measures.
- China supports India, Pakistan resolving differences through talks IRNA 23 Jun 2011 -- China supports dialogue between Pakistan and India to resolve their differences.
- India releases six Pakistani prisoners IRNA 23 Jun 2011 -- India has sent back six Pakistani prisoners after they were released on Wednesday from different jails.
- Remarks by the President on the Way Forward in Afghanistan The White House 22 Jun 2011
- Background Conference Call with Senior Administration Officials to Preview the President's Plan for Implementing His Strategy to Draw Down Troops in Afghanistan The White House 22 Jun 2011
- Pakistani Army Investigates Four Officers About Extremist Ties RFE/RL 22 Jun 2011 -- The Pakistani army says it is questioning four more officers about suspected links with a banned extremist group.
- 4 die in firing on Shia pilgrims bus in Pakistan IRNA 22 Jun 2011 -- Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a bus, carrying Shia Muslim pilgrims, in Pakistan's southwestern city of Quetta, and killed four people.
- Pakistani Army Officer Detained for Links to Banned Group VOA 21 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan's military says an army officer has been detained for links to a banned Islamic extremist group.
- Pakistani Army Officer Detained For Militant Links RFE/RL 21 Jun 2011 -- Authorities have detained a senior officer serving at Pakistani Army headquarters for suspected links with the banned militant group Hizb ut-Tahrir.
- Pakistan army officer arrested over militants' links IRNA 21 Jun 2011 -- A senior Pakistan’s army officer has been taken into custody for his alleged connections with a banned group.
- Pakistani scholars declare suicide attacks anti-Islam IRNA 21 Jun 2011 -- Hundreds of religious scholars in Pakistan’s North Waziristan tribal region have declared suicide attacks against Islam.
- India-Pakistan Talks to Focus on Terrorism VOA 20 Jun 2011 -- India says talks this week with South Asian rival, Pakistan, will likely focus on concerns regarding terrorism.
- US special envoy due in Islamabad IRNA 20 Jun 2011 -- A senior US diplomat arrived in Islamabad as part of efforts to defuse tension with Pakistan and revive the strategic dialogue.
- Hostility On The Homefront RFE/RL 20 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan's powerful military has often been strengthened by its ability to repel outside criticism.
- Pakistan losses $67.93bn due to anti-militants drive IRNA 20 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan’s economy has suffered direct and indirect losses of up to $67.93 billion due to operations against violent militants since 2001.
- Suspected US Drone Attack Kills 11 in Pakistan VOA 20 Jun 2011 -- Pakistani officials say U.S. drones fired missiles at a vehicle and house in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 11 militants, including Afghans.
- US missiles kill 7 in Pakistan IRNA 20 Jun 2011 -- US spy planes fired missiles into a Pakistani tribal region on Monday, killing at least seven suspected militants.
- At Least Six Killed In Pakistan Strikes RFE/RL 20 Jun 2011 -- Suspected U.S. missile strikes today hit a vehicle and a house in Pakistan's lawless tribal district of Kurram, which borders Afghanistan's eastern province of Paktia.
- Bomber kills anti-Taliban peace committee head in Pakistan IRNA 20 Jun 2011 -- A suicide bomber blew his explosive-laden vehicle outside the head of a pro-government peace body and killed him and two other people.
- 4 die as militants attack pro-govt tribesmen IRNA 20 Jun 2011 -- Armed militants attacked houses of pro-government tribesmen in a Pakistani tribal region and killed four people.
- Several injured in Pakistan's blast IRNA 20 Jun 2011 -- Several people were injured in a bomb blast in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Monday.
- Pakistani forces kill 25 militants IRNA 19 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan army said on Sunday that security forces, backed by air power, have killed 25 militants in a tribal region near the Afghan border.
- Pakistan Ambassador Defends Questioning of Informants VOA 19 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan Ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani is defending his country's decision to round up more than 30 people as part of an investigation into the Osama bin Laden compound.
- Pakistan summon Afghan envoy over incursion IRNA 18 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan on Saturay summoned the Afghan envoy and a strong protest was launched over a recent incursion of militants into its territory from Afghanistan, the Foreign Ministry said.
- Pakistan panel to probe lapses prior to US operations to kill Osama IRNA 18 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan will name a new commission to ascertain the facts about the presence of Osama bin Laden in the country and to probe the U.S. unilateral raid that killed the al-Qaeda chief.
- Pakistan army rejects US report on militants' collusion IRNA 17 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan army on Friday rejected US media reports that 'elements in Pakistan security forces tipped off terrorists helping them to escape the purported Improvised Explosive Device factories in Waziristan tribal region'.
- 11 Militants Killed in Clashes with Pakistani Forces VOA 17 Jun 2011 -- Government officials say Pakistani security forces have killed at least 11 militants during clashes in the country's northwest tribal region.
- U.S., Pakistan Must Keep Communications Lines Open AFPS 16 Jun 2011 -- The U.S.-Pakistan relationship is complicated, but the two countries must keep the lines of communication open, said Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates during his last news conference today.
- Pakistan Military Chief Under Pressure Following US Raid VOA 16 Jun 2011 -- A report in Thursday's edition of The New York Times says that the head of Pakistan's military, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, is fighting to save his position as his officer corps reacts with fury to last month's U.S. commando raid that killed Osama bin Laden in the Pakistan's garrison city of Abbottabad.
- PAKISTAN: Fears over security in North Waziristan IRIN 16 Jun 2011
- US Cites 'Challenges' in Pakistan Ties After Arrests Report VOA 15 Jun 2011 -- The United States Wednesday acknowledged 'challenges' in relations with Pakistan after a report that the government there has arrested informants who helped U.S. intelligence find Osama bin Laden. But the Obama administration says security cooperation with Pakistan remains in both countries' best interests.
- US drone strike kills nine in Pakistan IRNA 15 Jun 2011 -- US spy aircraft Wednesday fired missiles into Pakistan's South Waziristan tribal region killing nine persons, residents said.
- Pakistan rejects NYT report on army major arrest in Osama raid IRNA 15 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan's military Wednesday rejected a New York Times report that the country spy agency has arrested some of the Pakistani informants who fed information to the CIA in the months leading up to the raid that led to the death of Osama bin Laden.
- Pakistani MPs want revenue from NATO trucks IRNA 15 Jun 2011 -- A Pakistani parliamentary committee has proposed the collection of revenue from the containers supplying oil and other goods to NATO forces in Afghanistan, officials said.
- Pakistani Secular Leaders Alarmed By U.S. Afghan-Withdrawal Plans RFE/RL 15 Jun 2011 -- Politicians used to enjoy star status in Pakistani public life. They grew accustomed to being greeted as celebrities by tens of thousands of supporters throwing rose petals, chanting their slogans, and patiently and loyally enduring their long, rhetorical speeches.
- Pakistan Arrests Informants Who Helped CIA Ahead Of Bin Laden Raid RFE/RL 15 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan's top military spy agency has reportedly arrested five Pakistani informants who helped the CIA ahead of last month's raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
- Pakistan Denies Arresting Army Major for US Ties VOA 15 Jun 2011 -- A report in Wednesday's New York Times quotes unnamed U.S. intelligence officials as saying Pakistan has arrested five people, including a Pakistani military official, accused of passing information to the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency prior to last month's U.S. raid in the Pakistani garrison town of Abbottabad that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden. The Times report exposes the growing friction between the U.S. and Pakistan in the wake of that operation.
- Pakistan's Security Officials Removed Over Videotaped Killing VOA 14 Jun 2011 -- Two senior officials in Pakistan's Sindh province, the police inspector general and the head of the paramilitary Rangers force, have been removed from their posts in response to the videotaped killing of an unarmed man in a park in the city of Karachi.
- Pakistan PM tells US military action not lone solution IRNA 13 Jun 2011 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Monday told a top visiting US official that 'military action alone cannot be the solution' of the present problems and the focus should be diverted to the insurgency-hit areas.
- Suicide Bomber Attacks Islamabad Bank VOA 13 Jun 2011 -- A suicide bomber struck an Islamabad bank on Monday, killing one person in the first such attack in the Pakistani capital in more than a year and a half.
- Taliban Denies Involvement in Pakistan Bombings VOA 12 Jun 2011 -- The Taliban has denied responsibility for twin bombings at a crowded market in Pakistan's Peshawar city that killed at least 35 people and wounded more than 100 others late Saturday.
- CIA chief Panetta leaves without Pakistan deal IRNA 12 Jun 2011 -- Chief of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Leon Panetta left Islamabad after meeting with Pakistan's army chief and intelligence head but without a deal on resetting the relationship between the spy agencies, it was reported Sunday.
- Pakistan, Afghanistan launch high level reconciliation commission IRNA 11 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan and Afghanistan on Saturday launched a high level reconciliation commission and Pakistani Prime Minister assured the visiting Afghan President of his country's full support to Afghan led peace efforts.
- Afghan, Pakistani Leaders Seek Path to Peace VOA 11 Jun 2011 -- The president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, wrapped up a two-day visit to Islamabad Saturday following talks on security issues, bilateral and regional relations and the question of how to end the almost 10-year-old war in his country.
- Permanent arrest warrant for Musharraf issued IRNA 11 Jun 2011 -- An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan Saturday issued a fresh warrant for the arrest of the former President, Pervez Musharraf, in connection with the 2007 assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, court officials said.
- India concerned over danger to Pak nukes from terrorists: minister IRNA 11 Jun 2011 -- India's Defence Minister, A K Antony voiced concern over the 'danger and threat' of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal falling into the hands of terrorists and said it is closely monitoring the situation in the neighbourhood.
- CIA chief in Pakistan to remove mistrust IRNA 11 Jun 2011 -- The American CIA chief, Leon Panetta, has met Pakistan's army chief and intelligence head in a move to remove the mistrust caused by the US unilateral raid to kill Osama bin Laden in Abboatabad on May 2.
- India Presses Forward Investigations of Mumbai Bombing Suspect VOA 10 Jun 2011 -- India has expressed disappointment with ruling that cleared a Pakistani-born Canadian national of charges.
- Pakistan, US satisfied at joint intelligence force IRNA 10 Jun 2011 -- The Sec. Clinton and PM Gilani have expressed satisfaction over the establishment of Joint Task Force between respective Intelligence Agencies.
- Most US Military Advisors Have Left Pakistan VOA 10 Jun 2011 -- Most of the U.S. experts sent to Pakistan to help train the country's military in counterinsurgency have left the country at Pakistan's request.
- US military personnel reduce presence in Pakistan IRNA 10 Jun 2011 -- The US embassy said that the number of US military personnel in Pakistan has been reduced following a request from the government of Pakistan.
- Pakistan army drastically cut down US troops IRNA 10 Jun 2011 -- Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has been informed that the army has ‘drastically cut down the strength of US troops’ stationed in the country.
- Pakistan drastically cut down US troops IRNA 10 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan's top military commanders were informed on Thursday that the army has ‘drastically cut down the strength of US troops’ stationed in the country.
- Do Pakistan And Afghanistan Really Trust Each Other? RFE/RL 10 Jun 2011 -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai arrived in Islamabad on a mission to speed up the peace process in Afghanistan and to strengthen his country's relationship with Pakistan.
- Karzai Urges Pakistan Role in Afghan Peace Process VOA 10 Jun 2011 -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai is calling on Pakistan to help his country achieve stability.
- Karzai Urges Pakistan To Help End Taliban Insurgency RFE/RL 10 Jun 2011 -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai repeated his call for Pakistan today to help end a 10-year Taliban insurgency.
- Afghan President in Pakistan for Talks on Taliban VOA 10 Jun 2011 -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai has arrived in Pakistan for talks that are expected to focus on what role Islamabad can play as the Afghan government tries to broker peace with the Taliban.
- Afghan President arrives in Islamabad IRNA 10 Jun 2011 -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai arrived in Islamabad on Friday on a two-day visit to Pakistan to discus reconciliation efforts in the war-ravaged country.
- Up To 20 Reported Killed In Militant Attack In Pakistan's Northwest RFE/RL 09 Jun 2011 -- Pakistani security officials say at least eight Pakistani soliders and 10 Taliban militants have been killed in fighting.
- 8 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Firefight With Militants VOA 09 Jun 2011 -- More than 100 Taliban militants attacked a security checkpoint in Pakistan's South Waziristan region.
- Blast kills 4 peace committee members in Pakistan IRNA 09 Jun 2011 -- A bomb blast in a vehicle killed at least four members of the pro-government peace committee in northwest Pakistan.
- India, Pakistan added 20-30 nuke warheads in past one year IRNA 08 Jun 2011 -- India and Pakistan have added 20-30 nuclear warheads in their arsenal in the past one year.
- US Ambassador Nominee: Afghanistan's Fate Linked to Pakistan VOA 08 Jun 2011 -- The veteran diplomat nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan says the country's future will depend on what happens in neighboring Pakistan.
- Suspected US Missile Strikes Kill at Least 20 in Pakistani Tribal Region VOA 08 Jun 2011 -- Pakistani officials say a pair of U.S. missile strikes has killed at least 20 suspected militants in North Waziristan.
- 18 other Pakistanis die in US drones strike IRNA 08 Jun 2011 -- Two US drone aircraft fired missiles into Pakistan’s North Waziristan tribal region on Wednesday and killed at least 18 people.
- Suspected U.S. Drone Attacks Kill At Least 16 In Pakistan RFE/RL 08 Jun 2011 -- Pakistani local officials say missiles fired from U.S. drones killed at least 16 suspected militants in northwest Pakistan.
- Afghan, Pakistan to formally launch Peace Commission IRNA 07 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan and Afghanistan will formally launch a Joint Commission on Reconciliation during the upcoming visit to Islamabad by Afghan President Karzai later this month.
- Pakistan can encourage Afghan Taliban for talks: UK IRNA 07 Jun 2011 -- UK ambassador to Afghanistan, William Patey, said Monday Pakistan can encourage Afghan Taliban to come to negotiation table.
- Tens of thousands of displaced Pakistanis return home UN News Centre 07 Jun 2011 -- The UN refugee agency has helped 38,000 people displaced by fighting in Pakistan’s tribal areas return to their homes.
- Obama Meets Advisers on Afghanistan, Pakistan VOA 06 Jun 2011 -- President Barack Obama has met with his national security team to discuss Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- US Drone Attacks Kill 18 in Pakistan VOA 06 Jun 2011 -- Pakistani intelligence officials say three U.S. drone strikes have killed at least 18 militants in the country's northwest tribal region.
- Suspected US Drone Strikes Kill 17 in Pakistan VOA 06 Jun 2011 -- Several U.S. drone strikes killed 17 people Monday in South Waziristan, Pakistan's rugged tribal region bordering Afghanistan.
- 17 Militants Reportedly Killed By U.S. Missile Strikes In Pakistan RFE/RL 06 Jun 2011 -- Local security officials in Pakistan say missile strikes by U.S. drone aircraft have killed at least 17 suspected militants.
- US drones kill 18 in Pakistan tribal region IRNA 06 Jun 2011 -- US pilotless aircraft rained missiles into Pakistan’s South Waziristan tribal region and killed nearly 18 suspected militants.
- US drone strikes kill 14 in NW Pakistan IRNA 06 Jun 2011 -- US pilotless aircraft fired missiles into South Waziristan tribal region early Monday, and killed at least 14 people.
- U.S. drone strikes kill 20 Pakistani 'militants' RIA Novosti 06 Jun 2011 -- Some 20 alleged militants were killed on Monday in U.S. drone-fired missile strikes in southwest Pakistan.
- Drone Strike Kills Top Pakistani Terrorist VOA 05 Jun 2011 -- Just hours after Pakistan said one of the country's most wanted terrorist leaders had been killed in a suspected U.S. drone strike, a bomb blast in the northwest region of the country has killed six people.
- US drone kills 7 in Pakistan IRNA 04 Jun 2011 -- A US pilotless aircraft fired missiles into Pakistan's South Waziristan tribal region and killed at least seven people, officials said on Saturday.
- Pakistan confirms death of top militant leader IRNA 04 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan Interior Minister, Rehman Malik, has confirmed reports that a senior al-Qaeda-linked militant Ilyas Kashmiri has died in a US drone strike in South Waziristan tribal region.
- Pakistan: Armed With Power, Perks, And Privileges RFE/RL 04 Jun 2011 -- It has been a turbulent month for the Pakistani military.
- Pakistan, US to Resume Joint Intelligence Operations VOA 03 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that Pakistan and the United States will resume joint intelligence operations against Islamist militants, in a step toward mending strained relations between the two countries.
- Pakistan conveys concern to Afghanistan over attack IRNA 02 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan has conveyed to Afghan ambassador strong concern on the cross-border attack launched from the territory of Afghanistan which killed 27 security men and four civilians, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
- Mullen: Long-term Relationship Vital Between U.S., Pakistan AFPS 02 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan's senior military leaders believe a long-term relationship with the United States is important despite ongoing tensions between the countries, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here today.
- Death toll from Taliban attack reaches 31 IRNA 02 Jun 2011 -- Death toll from the Wednesday's Taliban attack on a Pakistani security forces check post has reached 31, officials said on Thursday.
- Cross-Border Attack Kills at Least 65 in Northwest Pakistan VOA 02 Jun 2011 -- Pakistani authorities say an estimated 200 militants crossed the border from Afghanistan and attacked a Pakistani border post starting a lengthy battle that has left at least 27 security troops and three civilians dead. Pakistani officials say more than 35 of the militants were also killed.
- Pakistan, U.S. to create recon element to search for terrorists RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan and the United States intend to create a joint reconnaissance element, which will deal with the search of terrorist leaders hiding in Pakistan, Geo-TV said on Thursday citing official sources.
- Pakistan spy agency slams malicious campaign IRNA 02 Jun 2011 -- Pakistan spy agency has condemned a campaign to target and malign country's security agencies in wake of murder of a senior journalist.
- Pakistan commission to probe Osama's operation IRNA 01 Jun 2011 -- Pakistani Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, has constituted a commission for investigation over killing of Osama bin Laden by US Special Forces in the city of Abbotabad on May 2.
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