May 2013 - Pakistan Special Weapons News

Joint Statement United States and Pakistan Discuss Security, Strategic Stability, and Nonproliferation Issues US Dept. of State 31 May 2013
Drones impede Pakistan’s role in Afghan peace, says Nawaz IRNA 31 May 2013 -- Pakistan’s Prime minister in-waiting Nawaz Sharif has said that a solution to the controversial drone campaign in the tribal areas must be sought to win Pakistan’s support in the Afghan exit strategy.
Violent clashes claim lives of 23 in northwest Pakistan PressTV 31 May 2013 -- Violent clashes between Pakistan Army troops and militants have claimed lives of at least 23 people in the northwestern tribal region.
Sources: Pakistani Taliban Chooses New Second-In-Command RFE/RL 30 May 2013 -- The Pakistani Taliban have reportedly selected a new deputy leader.
Pakistani Taliban Confirms Killing of Top Commander VOA 30 May 2013 -- The Pakistani Taliban has confirmed that its number two commander was killed in a suspected U.S. drone strike.
Pakistan shows concerns at US drone strike IRNA 30 May 2013 -- Pakistan has expressed serious concern at the U.S. drone strike which killed at least five Taliban militants including a senior leader in North Waziristan tribal region.
17 militants killed in airstrike in NW Pakistan IRNA 30 May 2013 -- At least 17 militants were killed and several others injured when Pakistani jets bombed militant hideouts in north western Kurram tribal region.
US Drone Strike in Pakistan Kills Top Taliban Commander VOA 29 May 2013 -- Pakistani officials say a suspected U.S. drone strike has killed the number two commander of the Pakistani Taliban.
Top Pakistani Taliban Leader Reportedly Killed By U.S. Drone Strike RFE/RL 29 May 2013 -- Reports that Wali-ur Rehman Mehsud, the Pakistani Taliban's second in command, has been killed in a U.S. drone strike in North Waziristan.
US drone kills seven in northwest Pakistan PressTV 29 May 2013 -- At least seven people have been killed in an attack by a US assassination drone in Pakistan’s northwestern tribal region.
US drone kills 4 people in Pakistan IRNA 29 May 2013 -- An American spy aircraft fired a missile in Pakistan North Waziristan tribal region early Wednesday and killed four people.
NATO strengthens military-to-military cooperation with Pakistan NATO 29 May 2013 -- On 28 and 29 May 2013, General Knud Bartels, Chairman of NATO’s Military Committee, made an official visit to Pakistan.
Pakistan, NATO discuss border coordination IRNA 29 May 2013 -- Senior Pakistani and NATO leaders discussed coordination along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Gunmen Kill Polio Worker in Pakistan VOA 28 May 2013 -- Officials in northwest Pakistan say gunmen have opened fire on a female polio vaccination team.
Gunmen Kill Pakistani Polio-Eradication Worker, Injure Another RFE/RL 28 May 2013 -- Pakistani officials say gunmen have shot dead a female polio-eradication worker on the outskirts of the northeastern city of Peshawar.
Two anti-polio workers killed in NW Pakistan IRNA 28 May 2013 -- Unknown assailants opened fire on a team of polio workers in the Badbher area of north western city of Peshawar, leaving two women dead.
Bomb blast in NW Pakistan kills peace committee leaders’ son IRNA 28 May 2013 -- A bomb blast took place in Pakistan’s north western Swat district killed son of a peace committee member.
Gunmen kill Shia lawyer, sons in Pakistan PressTV 28 May 2013 -- Gunmen in the Pakistani port city of Karachi have shot dead a Shia Muslim lawyer of the High Court of Sindh and his two sons.
Pakistan's New Government Plans $5 Billion Debt Issue VOA 28 May 2013 -- Pakistan's new government plans to sell $5 billion in treasury bills to pay off a chain of debt choking the country's power sector and its economy.
Party names Nawaz Sharif for Pakistan PM's position IRNA 27 May 2013 -- Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) party has nominated Nawaz Sharif for the office of Prime Minister.
First Pakistani National Assembly session to be held on June 1 IRNA 27 May 2013 -- The first session of the newly elected National Assembly will be held on June 1, where members will also take oath as members of the National Assembly.
Pakistan disputes Obama's statement on drone strikes IRNA 25 May 2013 -- Pakistan on Friday opposed U.S. drone strikes hours after President Barack Obama defended the use of controversial drone mission as self-defence against the militants.
Pakistan slams US drone strikes as violation of its sovereignty Iran Press TV 25 May 2013 -- Islamabad has reiterated its strong opposition to the ongoing CIA-operated deadly campaign of drone strikes inside Pakistani soil.
Pakistan Reiterates Opposition to US Drone Strikes VOA 24 May 2013 -- Pakistan has reiterated its opposition to U.S. drone strikes on its territory, after U.S. President Barack Obama justified 'constrained' drone usage to save lives.
Pakistan slams US drone strikes as violation of its sovereignty Iran Press TV 24 May 2013 -- Islamabad has reiterated its strong opposition to the ongoing CIA-operated deadly campaign of drone strikes inside Pakistani soil.
Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif urges talks with Taliban Iran Press TV 21 May 2013 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister-elect Nawaz Sharif has called for peace talks with the Taliban militants.
Sharif Calls for Peace Talks With Pakistani Taliban VOA 20 May 2013 -- Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif, who is set to become prime minister for a third time after his party won recent parliamentary elections, on Monday called for peace talks with domestic Taliban extremists, saying "this is the best option" to fight militancy.
Twin mosque bombings in Pakistan kill 13 PressTV 17 May 2013 -- More than a dozen worshippers have been killed and many others wounded in bombings at two mosques in violence-wracked northwestern Pakistan.
At Least 13 Dead In Pakistani Mosque Attacks RFE/RL 17 May 2013 -- Bombings at two mosques in a remote valley in northwestern Pakistan have killed at least 13 people.
In Pakistan, Two Sentenced To 1,610 Years For Terror Attacks RFE/RL 17 May 2013 -- A court in northwestern Pakistan has imposed one of the longest prison sentences in the country's history to two men for their part in terrorist attacks on Shi'ite Muslim mourners.
President Zardari will not resign, says spokesperson IRNA 17 May 2013 -- Presidential spokesperson Senator Farhatullah Babar has said that President Asif Ali Zardari will not be resigning.
Pakistani Taliban offer ceasefire to new government IRNA 16 May 2013 -- Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan says they do not rule out a ‘ceasefire’ if new government ‘shows seriousness’ to their dialogue offer.
Pakistan’s Future PM Described as 'Comeback Kid' VOA 16 May 2013 -- Nawaz Sharif, the Pakistani politician set to become the nation’s next prime minister, is expected to seek good relations with the United States.
Imran Khan Wants Vote-Fraud Probe RFE/RL 16 May 2013 -- Pakistani politician Imran Khan is giving a three-day ultimatum to the national election commission to investigate his party's claims of vote-rigging in last week's parliamentary polls.
Khan's Party Plans Taliban Talks In Northwest Province RFE/RL 15 May 2013 -- The Pakistani political party led by former cricket star Imran Khan is reportedly planning to hold immediate talks with the Taliban.
Sharif’s party at ease in forming government in Pakistan IRNA 15 May 2013 -- Independent candidates are likely to join Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz.
Sharif Seen As Trying To Reorient Pakistan's Foreign Policy RFE/RL 14 May 2013 -- Pakistan's Prime Minister-designate Nawaz Sharif has signaled his desire to take back control of Pakistan’s foreign policy from the powerful security services.
Sharif Named Big Winner in Pakistan Poll VOA 14 May 2013 -- The party of a former Pakistani prime minister is the apparent winner in Saturday's election with nearly all the votes counted.
Pakistani Court Extends Musharraf House Arrest In Bhutto Murder Case RFE/RL 14 May 2013 -- A Pakistani court has extended former President Pervez Musharraf's house arrest in a case related to the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
New Pakistan Government Will Face Serious Challenges VOA 13 May 2013 -- Two-time former Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, is poised to become Pakistan’s head of government for a record third time.
Pakistani Leader Wants Good US Relations VOA 13 May 2013 -- The conservative politician poised to become Pakistan's next prime minister says he wants to continue good relations with the United States.
India Looks for Easier Relations Under Sharif VOA 13 May 2013 -- It was 14 years ago when Nawaz Sharif was prime minister in Islamabad that Pakistan and India initiated the process of normalizing their ties.
Sharif Calls For Warmer Ties With India, U.S. RFE/RL 13 May 2013 -- Nawaz Sharif, the Pakistani politician poised to become the country's next prime minister, says he wants to ease deep-running mistrust with India.
Profile: Who Is Nawaz Sharif? RFE/RL 13 May 2013 -- In an astounding turnaround, Nawaz Sharif is set to begin a record third term as Pakistani prime minister after the country's historic May 11 elections.
Pakistan: Bomb Misses Police Chief RFE/RL 13 May 2013 -- Officials say the police chief of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan Province has narrowly escaped a suicide bomb attack.
Sharif Looks Set To Form New Pakistani Government RFE/RL 12 May 2013 -- Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is poised to form his country's next government following elections notable for a high turnout in the face of Taliban violence.
Secretary-General hails successful elections in Pakistan; first ever transfer of civilian Government UN News Centre 12 May 2013 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has congratulated the Government and people of Pakistan on the successful conduct of national and provincial elections, hailing the polls, for which millions of voters turned out, as a major democratic step.
Former PM Nawaz Sharif Set to Lead Pakistan Once Again VOA 12 May 2013 -- The initial, unofficial, results in Pakistan's landmark elections for a new national assembly and government are in, and veteran politician and two-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif looks set to lead the country once again. Pakistanis are looking to the new government with hope that it will be able to solve the country's deep economic and security problems.
National Observers Note Irregularities in Pakistan Elections VOA 12 May 2013 -- Pakistan's Election Commission on Sunday endorsed the country's landmark elections that will see the first civilian-to-civilian transfer of power via the ballot box in the country's history. It declared the country's elections for a new national assembly and government leadership as "largely free and fair." But Pakistani non-governmental observers noted voting irregularities and terror attacks in parts of the country meant that not everyone's voice was heard.
India Hopes for Better Ties with Pakistan VOA 12 May 2013 -- With former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif appearing set to take power in Pakistan, India has expressed hope that relations with its arch rival will improve, while Afghanistan is hoping for more cooperation in ending the Taliban insurgency.
In Pakistan's Northwest, Voters Brave Threats to Cast Ballots VOA 11 May 2013 -- The lead up to Pakistan's historic election is being described as the most violent in the country's history, and the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has been the hardest hit. But the violence has not discouraged voters from showing up at polling stations across the region.
Pakistani Elections: High Security, Strong Turnout VOA 11 May 2013 -- Polls have closed in most areas in Pakistan, in historic elections that will bring about a transition from one civilian administration that finished a full term in office to another civilian administration.
Vote Count Under Way In Pakistani Polls Following High Turnout RFE/RL 11 May 2013 -- Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has declared victory for his center-right party hours after the vote count began in Pakistan's parliamentary elections.
Vote Counting Underway in Pakistan VOA 11 May 2013 -- Vote counting is underway after Pakistanis cast their ballots in historic elections that will bring about a transition from one civilian administration that finished a full term in office to another civilian administration.
Election-Related Attacks Continue On Eve Of Pakistani Vote RFE/RL 10 May 2013 -- Attacks on Pakistani politicians are continuing on the eve of the country's May 11 general elections.
Pakistani Campaign Rhetoric More Bark Than Bite? RFE/RL 10 May 2013 -- Pakistan's parliamentary elections are historic in that they mark the country's first democratic transition of power. But the lead-up to the May 11 vote also exposed some worrying democratic shortcomings.
Pakistan Voters Head to Polls in Landmark Elections VOA 10 May 2013 -- Pakistan will hold landmark elections on Saturday, marking the first time in this country's volatile history that a civilian government transfers power to another via the ballot box. Despite threats and violence, many voters are determined to use their votes to bring about change to their country.
Former Pakistani PM's Son Kidnapped at Election Rally VOA 09 May 2013 -- The son of former Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has been taken hostage by gunmen during a political rally in his home area of Multan. It's the latest incident in what has been a violence-marred election campaign in the run up to the May 11 national assembly elections.
A Guide To Pakistan's General Elections RFE/RL 09 May 2013 -- On May 11, nearly half of Pakistan's population of 180 million will head to the polls to vote in general elections that will play a big part in determining who will shape the country's future - secularists, nationalists, or Islamists.
Afghanistan warns Pakistan over border incident Iran Press TV 06 May 2013 -- Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry has warned Pakistan against an escalation of violence along their contested border, hours after the two countries' border guards clashed for the second time in a week.
Afghan, Pakistani Troops Clash Again At Disputed Border RFE/RL 06 May 2013 -- Afghan and Pakistani forces have again exchanged fire in a contested border region, with each side blaming the other for sparking the latest incident as tensions rise along a historically sensitive frontier.
Fighting Renews Along Afghan-Pakistani Border VOA 06 May 2013 -- Fresh clashes broke out Monday between troops on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, where soldiers from both countries exchanged gunfire last week.
Who Are the Candidates in Pakistan's Election? VOA 03 May 2013 -- On May 11, Pakistan will hold national elections to to elect members of the country's national assembly and four provincial assemblies. After decades of military rule and political instability, this will be the first time in the country's history that a civilian government will transfer power through the ballot box.
Pakistan: UN warns nearly 13,000 families displaced near Afghan border, many more could follow UN News Centre 03 May 2013 -- The UN emergency relief arm warned that population displacement could surge near the Afghan border.
Gunmen Kill Pakistani Prosecutor in Bhutto Case VOA 03 May 2013 -- Unknown gunmen in Pakistan have killed the lead prosecutor investigating the 2007 assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto and the deadly attacks on Mumbai in 2008.
Prosecutor In Musharraf-Bhutto Case Shot Dead RFE/RL 03 May 2013 -- The lead prosecutor in the case of the murder of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has been shot dead.
Investigator in Benazir Bhutto’s Murder Case Murdered RIA Novosti 03 May 2013 -- The prosecutor who investigated the murder of Pakistan’s ex-Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was himself slain in a drive-by shooting in Islamabad.
Musharraf Arrested Over Baloch Leader's Killing RFE/RL 03 May 2013 -- Pakistani police have arrested former military ruler Pervez Musharraf over the killing of a senior Baloch leader in 2006.
Another Pakistani Election Candidate Shot Dead RFE/RL 03 May 2013 -- A candidate in Pakistan's legislative elections later this month has been shot dead, along with his young son.
Election Candidate Assassinated in Pakistan RIA Novosti 03 May 2013 -- A candidate standing for the May 11 elections to the Pakistan parliament was shot dead in the southern city of Karachi on Friday, in the second high-profile assassination in the country in one day.
Pakistan's Religious Parties Vie for Votes in National Elections VOA 03 May 2013 -- Pakistan is a deeply conservative and traditional society, and religious political parties easily rally thousands in support of their causes.
India Angry About Prisoner's Death in Pakistan VOA 02 May 2013 -- The killing of an Indian prisoner by inmates in a Pakistani jail has fueled deep anger and demands for justice in India.
India demands Pakistan to probe into Sarabjit's killing IRNA 02 May 2013 -- India demanded Pakistan to conduct a through probe into the incident to ensure that those responsible were punished.
India Condemns Spy's Prison Death In Pakistan RFE/RL 02 May 2013 -- India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is demanding "justice" from rival Pakistan following the death of an Indian citizen who was jailed in Pakistan on spying charges.
Indian death row prisoner “Sarabjit Singh” dead IRNA 02 May 2013 -- Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh died in a Lahore hospital Thursday after being comatose for six days following a brutal assault by other inmates of a high-security jail.
Explainer: What Lies Behind The Latest Afghan-Pakistani Tensions RFE/RL 02 May 2013 -- Afghanistan's ties with its neighbor Pakistan have become severely strained lately, with both sides engaging in a war of words and cross-border violence.
Pakistan summons Afghan diplomat over border clash PressTV 02 May 2013 -- Pakistan has summoned Afghanistan’s charge d'affaires in Islamabad to protest against a cross-border fire.
Afghan Guard Dies in Pakistan Border Clash VOA 02 May 2013 -- Crossfire on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has killed one Afghan border guard and wounded two Pakistani security personnel.
Afghan, Pakistani Troops Clash At Disputed Border RFE/RL 02 May 2013 -- An Afghan border guard has reportedly been killed and three others injured during a six-hour clash with Pakistani troops along a disputed border line between the two countries.
Pakistani Verdict On 'CIA Doctor' Appeal Decision Postponed RFE/RL 02 May 2013 -- A court in northwestern Pakistan has postponed its decision on the appeal of a doctor who allegedly helped the CIA find Osama bin Laden.
‘Pakistani fighter jets kill 6 militants’ PressTV 02 May 2013-- Pakistani Air Force fighter jets have bombed militant compounds in the country’s rugged northwestern tribal region close to the border with Afghanistan.
Four militants killed in Pakistan’s NW tribal region IRNA 02 May 2013 -- At least four militants were killed when Pakistani jets destroyed two insurgent hideouts in Pakistan’s north western tribal region.
Pakistani political parties term elections as battle between forces ‘for and against Taliban’ IRNA 02 May 2013 -- Leaders of 3 major political parties called upon prominent clerics and scholars to issue a religious decree against terrorism.
Bomb attacks hit Pakistan schools ahead of elections PressTV 02 May 2013 -- Pakistani police say bomb attacks have targeted two schools designated as polling stations for the country’s upcoming elections.
Former Actress Takes On Pakistan's Leading Islamist Cleric RFE/RL 02 May 2013 -- Mussarat Shaheen is in the news for taking on the country's leading Islamist leader, Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
Osama bin Laden Gone But Not Forgotten in Pakistan VOA 01 May 2013 -- Two years ago, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden by a U.S. special forces team in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
Pakistan army chief asks militants to return to national fold IRNA 01 May 2013 -- Pakistan’s powerful army chief, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has announced support for the upcoming elections and dispelled rumours about any delay in the polls.
Pakistani Army Chief Disapproves of Critics VOA 01 May 2013 -- Pakistan’s military chief has issued a veiled warning following reports that army officers are upset at how authorities have treated Pervez Musharraf.
Pakistan court bans Pervez Musharraf from elections PressTV 01 May 2013 -- A Pakistani court has banned former military ruler Pervez Musharraf from running for public office for the rest of his life.
Election candidate, his two supported shot dead in Pakistan IRNA 01 May 2013 -- Unidentified gunmen shot dead an election candidate and his two supporters in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province.

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May 2013 - Pakistan Special Weapons News