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May 2014 - Pakistan Special Weapons News

  • Pakistan Taliban Split Imperils Peace Efforts VOA 30 May 2014 -- A long-anticipated split in the Pakistani Taliban appears to have finally occurred, dealing a blow to the unified command of the outlawed militant organization. But critics are skeptical about whether it bodes well for what they consider the "controversial and confused" peace efforts of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
  • Indian, Pakistani Leaders Hold Landmark Talks VOA 27 May 2014 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif to crack down on militancy during their talks in New Delhi.
  • IDPs likely to return to roofless homes in Pakistan's Tirah Valley IRIN 26 May 2014 -- Nearly 46,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) are due to start their return this month to Pakistan's conflict-hit Tirah Valley close to the Afghan border. But most are likely to find their homes completely destroyed, or at best roofless.
  • Pakistani PM to Attend Indian PM Inauguration VOA 24 May 2014 -- Pakistan's prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, has accepted India's invitation to attend the inauguration of prime minister-elect Narendra Modi on Monday. The unprecedented move has raised hope of improvement in the usually tense relations between the nuclear-armed rival nations.
  • Pakistan army hits militant hideouts for 3rd day Iran Press TV 23 May 2014 -- Four pro-Taliban militants have been killed by Pakistani armed forces in a third day of military action in the country's tribal region close to the border with Afghanistan.
  • Pakistan army launches another attack in N Waziristan Iran Press TV 22 May 2014 -- The Pakistani armed forces have launched a second day of military action against pro-Taliban militants in the country's tribal areas, officials say.
  • Pakistan Military Denies Reports of New Offensive VOA 22 May 2014 -- The Pakistani military is denying reports it has begun a new ground offensive targeting militants in the country's northwest.
  • Pakistani Air Strikes Target Terrorists VOA 21 May 2014 -- Pakistan's army has launched a series of air strikes against suspected terrorist hideouts in the country's remote northwest and says it has killed at least 60 militants. The onslaught comes after a series of militant bombings in the country.
  • Pakistan Congratulates India's New Leadership VOA 16 May 2014 -- Pakistan has greeted with optimism news of the sweeping election victory in India by the Bharatiya Janata Party. Political leaders and analysts hope that the new BJP government will respond positively to Islamabad's peace overtures.
  • Iranian, Pakistani naval forces hold joint drill Iran Press TV 09 May 2014 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan have staged a joint naval drill in the northern Indian Ocean as part of efforts aimed at upgrading and exchanging military experience between the two neighboring states.
  • UN official wraps up Pakistan visit with calls to support people affected by insecurity, disasters UN News Centre 08 May 2014 -- Wrapping up a mission to Pakistan that included time in the country's tribal region, where the protracted suffering of the displaced is "heart-wrenching," a senior United Nations humanitarian official today stressed the need for more support to millions of people affected by insecurity, natural disasters and chronic malnutrition in the country.
  • Pakistan PM Defends Taliban Peace Talks VOA 06 May 2014 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is continuing to defend his government's efforts to tackle Islamic extremism and militancy through peace talks with the Pakistani Taliban. But critics say the controversial floundering peace dialogue is instead emboldening Islamist forces in Pakistan, adding to the concerns of religious minorities.



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