News Source: China Post
| about 1 month ago
A total of 97,000 refugees have already been registered, Khan said in a telephone interview today. Pakistan's military said yesterday it killed 60 Taliban and gained ground in the first stage of operations while five soldiers died in the offensive.
News Source: United Press International
| about 1 month ago
The Pakistani Taliban allegedly launched a fundraising effort in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas to prepare for a long fight with government forces. Sources to Pakistan's Dawn newspaper said the Pakistani Taliban was asking local tribal...
News Source: Asian Age
| about 1 month ago
The Pakistan Army and Taliban militants have started a bloody war in which at least 70 militants and eight soldiers died in last two days. "Until now, some 70 militants and eight soldiers have died. The battle is on and there will be more causalities...
News Source: Sify News
| about 1 month ago
Pakistan vowed Monday to target Taliban leaders and deal a killer blow to the Islamists as it pressed a major offensive Western military chiefs said was key to regional stability. The army said 78 militants had been killed in the operation which...
News Source: Sify News
| about 1 month ago
Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Monday welcomed Pakistan's offensive against Taliban fighters near the border with Afghanistan, saying it was crucial for regional stability. Rasmussen expressed his "appreciation of the increased efforts by...
News Source: Daily News & Analysis
| about 1 month ago
We are closing in on the heartland of (slain Pakistani Taliban chief) Baitullah (Mehsud's) organisation in the area," chief military spokesman major general Athar Abbas claimed, acknowledging the presence of al Qaida militants in the area. Having...