July 2011 - Pakistan Special Weapons News

Pakistani militants kill pro-govt tribal elder IRNA 31 Jul 2011 -- Suspected militants Sunday shot dead chief of a pro-government tribal peace committee near the tribal region of South Waziristan, police said.
Taliban Not Lying Low In Waziristan RFE/RL 28 Jul 2011 -- Three months ago, the Mehsud and Wazir tribes were convinced by Pakistani authorities and international agencies to return to their villages.
India, Pakistan Call for New Cooperation VOA 27 Jul 2011 -- India and Pakistan have promised to initiate new trade and travel contacts across a disputed border, following rare Foreign Minister-level talks.
India, Pakistan agree on need to strengthen cooperation on counter-terrorism IRNA 27 Jul 2011 -- Indian and Pakistan agreed on the need to strengthen cooperation on counter-terrorism.
Pakistan wants uninterrupted talks with India: FM IRNA 27 Jul 2011 -- Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said on Tuesday that Pakistan wants ?uninterupted and interuptable’ dialogue process with India.
Foreign Ministers Of India, Pakistan Hold Peace Talks RFE/RL 27 Jul 2011 -- The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan held confidence-building talks in the Indian capital of New Delhi.
Africans suspected behind Karachi unrest IRNA 27 Jul 2011 -- Minister for Interior Rehman Malik has said that suspects from different African countries are involved in terrorist activities in the southern port city of Karachi.
India, Pakistan Search for Progress in Peace Talks VOA 26 Jul 2011 -- The foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan have met in New Delhi to lay the groundwork for higher level talks.
Indo-Pak Foreign Secretaries hold “positive” talks IRNA 26 Jul 2011 -- The Foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan held 'positive' talks on key issues setting the stage for Wednesday's meeting between their Foreign Ministers.
Pakistan foreign minister arrives in New Delhi IRNA 26 Jul 2011 -- Ms Hina Rabbani Khar, the first woman Foreign Minister of Pakistan on Tuesday arrived in New Delhi for talks with her Indian counterpart S M Krishna tomorrow.
IAF chief warns against nuke attack on India IRNA 26 Jul 2011 -- Indian Air Force Chief Marshal P V Naik warned response would be 'very heavy' in the event of any nuclear attack.
Intelligence agents to appear before Osama panel IRNA 25 Jul 2011 -- Senior intelligence officials will appear before the high level commission investigating the U.S. unilateral raid to kill Osama bin Laden.
Divorce Is Not An Option For U.S., Pakistan RFE/RL 22 Jul 2011 -- If you've been following the news lately, you probably know that the relationship between Pakistan and the US has been going through a rough patch.
Musharraf Defends Pakistan Spy Agency RFE/RL 22 Jul 2011 -- Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has defended Pakistan's national intelligence agency.
Pakistan: Attack On Sufi Shrine Foiled RFE/RL 22 Jul 2011 -- Tribal security guards have foiled a bomb attack on the shrine of a Sufi poet in Pakistan's Khyber tribal area.
What's Really Behind The Violence In Karachi? RFE/RL 22 Jul 2011 -- Ethnic, religious, and linguistic differences divide this port city, as well as the presence of militant groups.
Fresh Violence Erupts in Pakistan's Karachi VOA 22 Jul 2011 -- Fresh violence has erupted in Pakistan's largest city, with at least 11 people killed Friday.
U.S. Looks at New Ways to Supply Troops in Afghanistan AFPS 21 Jul 2011 -- The US must study ways to resupply troops in Afghanistan if Pakistan closes the supply corridor through that country.
US diplomats illegally visit NW Pakistan IRNA 21 Jul 2011 -- US embassy officials have been spotted visiting Pakistan's northwest without proper permission as visiting the area requires special permission.
Senior US spy official in Pakistan for trust gap talks IRNA 21 Jul 2011 -- A senior American spy official has arrived in Pakistan for talks with his counterparts to bridge the trust gap betweenthe two countries.
Pakistan Protests US Arrest of Alleged Agent VOA 21 Jul 2011 -- The Pakistani government is protesting the arrest in the United States of a man accused of acting as a Pakistani agent.
Pakistan, India FMs to talk on July 27 IRNA 21 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar will travel to New Delhi on July 27 for talks with her Indian counterpart, Shri S.M. Krishna.
Bomb Kills At Least Three Employees Of Pakistani Energy Firm RFE/RL 21 Jul 2011 -- Police in southwestern Pakistan's Baluchistan say a bomb has exploded near a vehicle.
In Pakistan's Tribal Areas, Organized Sports Have All But Collapsed RFE/RL 21 Jul 2011 -- Decades of radicalization and conflict have riven the tribal areas since the 1980s.
Pakistan Navy inducts first squadron of indegenous drone aircraft IRNA 21 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan Navy on Wednesday formally inducted the first squadron of its indegenous unmanned spy aircraft in its fleet.
Secretary Clinton Remarks on India and the United States: A Vision for the 21st Century US Dept. of State 20 Jul 2011
Clinton Urges More Assertive Indian Role in Central, East Asia VOA 20 Jul 2011 -- Secretary of State Clinton urged India to match its economic progress by taking a more assertive political role in Central and East Asia.
Secretary Clinton Joint Press Availability with Indian External Affairs Minister Shri S. M. Krishna US Dept. of State 19 Jul 2011
Secretary Clinton Remarks at the Opening Session of the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue US Dept. of State 19 Jul 2011
US, India Press Pakistan on Terrorist Safe Havens VOA 19 Jul 2011 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Indian Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna Tuesday urged Pakistan to do more to eliminate terrorist safe-havens on its territory.
Clinton Calls For Deeper Ties With India During New Delhi Visit RFE/RL 19 Jul 2011 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has pushed for nuclear deals and deeper security cooperation with India during a visit to New Delhi.
Pakistan, India vow to continue talks IRNA 19 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan and India expressed satisfaction at the resumption of dialogue process and said they attach importance to the upcoming talks of foreign ministers in New Delhi.
US Charges 'Pakistani Agents' with Conspiracy VOA 19 Jul 2011 -- The US has charged two men with conspiracy, saying they lobbied the US without disclosing they were funded by the Pakistani government.
Pakistan Appoints First Female Foreign Minister RFE/RL 19 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan has appointed its first ever female foreign minister.
Pakistani PM to meet British leaders in UK visit IRNA 19 Jul 2011 -- Pakistani PM Gilani left here for London on a five-day private visit, but will also have a series of official engagements aimed at enhancing Pak-UK bilateral relations.
Gunmen Kidnap Eight Pakistani Aid Workers In Balochistan RFE/RL 19 Jul 2011 -- Police in Pakistan say gunmen have kidnapped eight Pakistani aid workers after stopping their vehicles in the southwest of the country.
Drone aircraft of Pakistan Navy crashes near Karachi IRNA 19 Jul 2011 -- A spokesman for Pakistan Navy said Tuesday that an unmanned aircraft of the Navy crashed in the port city of Karachi. There was no casualty.
UAV crashes near oil refinery in Pakistan city of Karachi RIA Novosti 19 Jul 2011 -- A Pakistan Navy Uqab unmanned air vehicle (UAV) crashed on Tuesday in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi.
Clinton Travels to India for Economic, Security Talks VOA 18 Jul 2011 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in India for two days of talks aimed at strengthening political and economic relations with the South Asian country.
Pakistani Taliban Release Video of Police Execution VOA 18 Jul 2011 -- The Pakistani Taliban has released a graphic video purportedly showing militants executing 16 Pakistani police officers.
Taliban Video Shows Police Being Executed In Pakistan RFE/RL 18 Jul 2011 -- The Taliban has released a video that appears to show militants executing 16 Pakistani tribal policemen.
Pakistan says Israeli weapons being used in Karachi IRNA 18 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that Israeli-made weapons were being used by miscreants to foment unrest in Karachi.
US blocks Pakistan aid over trainers cut IRNA 15 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan's Senate Foreign Affairs Committee was informed that the US has cut 500 million dollars in aid to Pakistan in response to the cutback in the number of US trainers in Pakistan.
ISAF commander, Pakistan army chief discuss security IRNA 15 Jul 2011 -- General David Petraeus met Pakistan’s Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and discussed matters of professional interest.
Terrorists should not derail Pakistan, India talks IRNA 15 Jul 2011 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Friday that 'terrorists' designs' should not derail dialogue process with the neighbouring India.
US General meets Pakistan Army Chief IRNA 14 Jul 2011 -- US Central Command Commander Gen. James Mattis met with Pakistan’s Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani.
Pakistan army chief visits troops fighting militants IRNA 14 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan’s army chief visited troops fighting in a tribal region along the border with Afghanistan.
Pakistani Intelligence Chief to Meet with CIA Director VOA 14 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan's intelligence chief is visiting Washington for talks with U.S. officials.
Pakistan suspects foreign agencies hand in Balochistan unrest IRNA 14 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that foreign intelligence agencies were involved in situation in Balochistan province.
10 die in renewed targeted attacks in Karachi IRNA 14 Jul 2011 -- Nearly 10 people were killed and over two dozens injured in renewed overnight incidents of firing and targeted attacks in the Pakistani port city of Karachi.
Pakistan restricts access to information IRNA 14 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan has barred government officials from sharing information with the media, a move criticized and described as an attempt to muzzle independent press by journalist community.
Pakistan's PM Voices Concern Over Suspended US Military Aid VOA 13 Jul 2011 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani says he is concerned about the U.S. decision to suspend $800 million in military aid to his country.
U.S., Pakistan Meet Amid Military Aid Cut RFE/RL 13 Jul 2011 -- High-level U.S.-Pakistani contacts have taking place, after the United States suspended a third of the $2 billion in military aid it sends to Islamabad.
US top commander in Pakistan's tension defuse mission IRNA 13 Jul 2011 -- Commander of CENTCOM, General James N. Mattis, has arrived in Pakistan in an apparent move to defuse tension with Pakistan.
Pakistan army commanders vow to continue anti-terror war IRNA 13 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan’s top army commanders played down US decision to suspend military aid.
US drones kill 31 in Pakistan tribal areas IRNA 13 Jul 2011 -- US spy planes rained missiles into Pakistan’s Waziristan tribal regions and killed at least 31 people.
No need to call army for peace restoration: President Zardari IRNA 13 Jul 2011 -- Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed hope that the army would not need to be called in to restore peace in the port city of Karachi.
Pakistani spy chief leaves for US IRNA 13 Jul 2011 -- Head of Pakistan’s top intelligence agency has left for United States for talks with the US intelligence officials.
Musharraf: US Suspension of Aid to Pakistan 'Disastrous' VOA 12 Jul 2011 -- Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf says he regrets the U.S. decision to stop $800 million in military aid to Pakistan.
By Holding Back On Aid, U.S. Keeps Islamabad Guessing RFE/RL 12 Jul 2011 -- Those who follow the tortured relationship between Pakistan and the US have been predicting that Washington was on the verge of losing patience with its partners in Islamabad.
Pakistan Threatens to Pull Soldiers From Tribal Regions VOA 12 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan's defense minister says if the US cuts off $800 million in military aid, the government may recall troops fighting militants in the restive tribal areas.
Suspected U.S. Missile Strikes Kill 45 Militants In Pakistan RFE/RL 12 Jul 2011 -- Pakistani security officials say at least 45 suspected militants have been killed by suspected U.S. drone-launched missile strikes.
Suspected US Drone Strikes Kill 42 Militants in Pakistan VOA 12 Jul 2011 -- Pakistani officials say suspected U.S. drone strikes have killed at least 42 militants in Pakistan's northwest in the last two days.
US drone kills 10 in Pakistan IRNA 12 Jul 2011 -- A US drone strike in Pakistan’s North Waziristan Monday killed at least seven suspected militants.
Bomber kills 7 in public meeting in NW Pakistan IRNA 12 Jul 2011 -- A suicide bomber blew himself up near a public meeting of a major political party in northwest Pakistan on Monday and killed at least seven people.
UN scales up aid to thousands fleeing Pakistan's latest conflict zone UN News Centre 12 Jul 2011 -- The United Nations refugee agency said today it is scaling up its help to people fleeing recent fighting in north-western Pakistan.
Series of blasts rock arms deport near Islamabad IRNA 12 Jul 2011 -- Several people were injured in series of blasts in a arms depot and near a police training center in the outskirts of Islamabad.
Pakistan Says US Aid With Conditions Unacceptable VOA 11 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan's military is criticizing a U.S. decision to suspend hundreds of millions of dollars in military assistance to Pakistan.
DOD Spokesman Discusses Pakistan Military Aid Delay AFPS 11 Jul 2011 -- A Defense Department official provided details on the delay of $800 million in U.S. military aid to Pakistan that White House chief of staff Bill Daley announced.
Military Operations Unaffected by US Aid Suspension, Says Pakistan VOA 11 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan says a U.S. decision to suspend $800 million in military aid to the country will not affect operations against militants.
Pakistan Says It Doesn't Need U.S. Military Aid RFE/RL 11 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan's military has responded to reports that Washington has cut about a third of its military aid to Islamabad.
Afghans protest Pakistani attacks RIA Novosti 11 Jul 2011 -- Hundreds of people took to the streets in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad, the administrative center of Nangarhar Province, to protest against Pakistani shelling.
U.S. Drone Strike Kills 10 Militants In Pakistan RFE/RL 11 Jul 2011 -- Officials say a U.S. drone strike targeting a compound in Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt on the Afghan border has killed at least 10 militants.
Violence rocks Karachi IRIN 11 Jul 2011 -- The wave of ethnic and political tension in the Pakistani city of Karachi which left 90 people dead within four days last week has raised fresh fears that some minority groups could be the target.
Bomb Kills Five At Pakistan Meeting Before Minister Arrives RFE/RL 11 Jul 2011 -- An explosion thought to have been set off by a suicide bomber has killed at least five people and injured more than 20 at a political rally in northwestern Pakistan.
US Suspends $800 Million in Military Aid to Pakistan VOA 10 Jul 2011 -- A top White House official says the United States is suspending some $800 million in military aid to Pakistan, a move some analysts say is being made to pressure the Pakistani military to step up cooperation. The decision comes as ties between the two countries are under intense strain in the wake of the U.S. raid on a compound in Pakistan that killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden.
Pakistan army seeks US intelligence on Zawahiri IRNA 10 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan army Sunday asked the United States to share information about the presence of the al-Qaeda Chief Ayman al-Zwahiri.
Splinter Taliban group issue death orders IRNA 10 Jul 2011 -- A Taliban faction, which has signed a peace deal with the government, has issued orders for the killing of those militants who launch attacks from marketplaces and houses in North Waziristan tribal region.
Pakistani press asks US to leave airbase IRNA 10 Jul 2011 -- Pakistani media and analysts are unanimous to ask the United States to vacate a key air base, which reports suggest is being used by spy aircraft for strikes in the country's tribal regions.
US accused of rolling back Pakistan's nuclear programme IRNA 10 Jul 2011 -- A former senior Pakistan's army general has accused the United States of conspiring to rollback the Pakistan's nuclear programme by defaming the country's agencies and retired generals.
U.S. suspends funding Pakistani army RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2011 -- The United States suspended a $800 million aid to Pakistan amid the 'complicated relationship' between the two countries, White House Chief of Staff , William Daley said on Sunday.
Pakistan army rejects US paper allegations IRNA 09 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan's chief military spokesman Saturday rejected allegations by the New York Times against the chief of the country's premier intelligence agency, the ISI and described them as baseless and mischievous.
Pakistan Rejects US Allegation VOA 08 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan is denouncing comments by the top U.S. military officer that elements within the Pakistani government sanctioned the killing of a journalist in late May.
Top U.S. Commander Accuses Pakistan Government In Journalist Killing RFE/RL 08 Jul 2011 -- The US' top military commander has accused Pakistan's government of "sanctioning" the slaying of a journalist.
Pakistan blames militants for Afghan border tension IRNA 08 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan blamed militants on friday for the current cross-border attacks along its borders with Afghanistan.
Afghan, NATO forces fire rockets into Pakistan IRNA 08 Jul 2011 -- Afghan and NATO forces on Friday fired rockets into Pakistan’s North Waziristan tribal region but no one was hurt.
Forces Told 'Shoot on Sight' to End Violence in Pakistan's Karachi VOA 08 Jul 2011 -- Authorities in Pakistan have ordered security forces to shoot on sight anyone engaged in violence in the country's largest city of Karachi.
Pakistan Issues Shoot On Sight Order as Karachi Violence Escalates VOA 08 Jul 2011 -- Pakistani security forces have been ordered to shoot on sight when confronting disorders in Karachi.
Pakistan Calls In 1,000 Troops To Karachi After Scores Killed RFE/RL 08 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan has ordered 1,000 extra troops to deploy in Karachi with orders to shoot-to-kill after four days of political violence.
Karachi violence claims 60 lives in three days IRNA 08 Jul 2011 -- Political and ethnic violence continued in the Pakistani port city of Karachi on Thursday, taking death toll to 60 in three days.
Pakistani Scientist Says N. Korea Paid for Nuclear Technology VOA 07 Jul 2011 -- The founder of Pakistan's nuclear program says North Korea paid top Pakistani military officers in exchange for nuclear technology.
Pakistani Army Chief calls for collective response against terrorism IRNA 07 Jul 2011 -- Pakistani Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has called for collective response to eliminate the menace of terrorism.
Pakistani PM steps in to ease Afghan border tension IRNA 07 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan's PM Gilani, telephoned President Karzai night and expressed 'serious concern over activities of militants' along Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
40 militants killed in clashes with Pakistani security forces IRNA 07 Jul 2011 -- At least 40 militants were killed during clashes with security forces in Kurram agency, located in the Federally Administered Tribal Area of Pakistan.
Pakistan army bomb militants' hideouts IRNA 07 Jul 2011 -- Pakistani security forces used gunships and artillery to shell suspected hideouts of Taliban militants in North Waziristan tribal region.
At Least 49 Killed in Pakistani City of Karachi VOA 07 Jul 2011 -- Police say at least 49 people have been killed in political and ethnic violence in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi in the last three days.
Pakistani Panel Bars Bin Laden Family From Leaving Country VOA 06 Jul 2011 -- A Pakistani commission investigating raid that killed Osama bin Laden said the terror leader's family can not leave the country.
Pakistani Panel Seeks To Prevent Bin Laden Family From Leaving RFE/RL 06 Jul 2011 -- A Pakistani panel has told the Pakistani authorities not to repatriate Al-Qaeda leader's family members without its permission.
Pakistani commission on Osama operation begins probe IRNA 06 Jul 2011 -- High-level commission constituted by the Pakistani government to ascertain the facts about the presence of Osama bin Laden and raid.
Pakistan wants CIA to undertake not to attack Pakistan anymore IRNA 06 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan has demanded the US Central Intelligence Agency to undertake not to attack Pakistani soil anymore.
Pakistani, US officials start counter-terrorism talks IRNA 06 Jul 2011 -- Top US and Pakistani officials started counterterrorism talks, aimed at boosting cooperation to fight terrorism, organized crimes and curb drug snuggling.
Officials: Afghanistan Militants Attack Pakistani Villages VOA 06 Jul 2011 -- Pakistani officials say hundreds of militants have crossed from Afghanistan and attacked several border villages in Pakistan's northwest.
3 Pakistani soldiers die in bomb attack IRNA 06 Jul 2011 -- At least three Pakistani soldiers were killed in a roadside bomb attack on a convoy of the security forces in North Waziristan tribal region.
Violence in Pakistani port city of Karachi on rise IRNA 06 Jul 2011 -- The death toll from targeted killings in the Pakistani port city of Karachi has reached 21 while 25 people were injured in various incidents of violence.
Pakistan, Afghanistan condemn cross border attacks IRNA 05 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan and Afghanistan condemned 'loss of life and destruction of property' on both sides by militants.
Pakistan forces face no Taliban resistance IRNA 05 Jul 2011 -- Pakistani military forces, backed by gunships and fighter jets, advanced on Taliban stronghold in a tribal region and consolidated positions.
Top US official in Islamabad for counterterrorism talks IRNA 05 Jul 2011 -- A top US official has arrived in Islamabad for counterterrorism talks with Pakistani officials.
Military offensive launched in Pakistani tribal region IRNA 04 Jul 2011 -- Pakistan army has launched offensive against militants in Kurram agency, located in the Federally Administered Tribal Area.
Pakistan Military: New Offensive Launched Near Afghan Border RFE/RL 04 Jul 2011 -- Pakistani officials say the military has launched an offensive in the Kurram tribal district near the Afghan border.
US wants stopping of ammonium nitrate production in Pakistan IRNA 04 Jul 2011 -- US Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Mark Grossman has said that US is seeking a ban on the production of ammonium nitrate in Pakistan.
Pakistani PM: US drones don't use air bases IRNA 03 Jul 2011 -- Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Sunday said that his government has never allowed the United States to use Pakistani air bases for strikes by its spy aircraft in the tribal regions.
Islamization A Catch-22 For Pakistani Military RFE/RL 03 Jul 2011

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