Pakistan army: More than 50 Taliban killed, dozens of troops kidnapped, in battle near capitalISLAMABAD — Pakistani airstrikes killed dozens of Taliban fighters in a fierce struggle to drive them from a district near the capital, while the militants took over police stations and kidnapped more than 50 security forces, the army said Wednesday. Britain to send 700 extra troops to Afghanistan to boost security for August electionsLONDON — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says he’ll temporarily send 700 extra troops to Afghanistan to boost security for August elections. Pakistan army says more than 50 militants killed as troops battle Taliban near capitalISLAMABAD — Government troops sought to drive stubborn Taliban militants from a district near the Pakistani capital after unleashing airstrikes that killed more than 50 enemy fighters, the military said. Pakistan army says troops battling Taliban take control of key town near the country’s capitalISLAMABAD — Helicopter-borne commandos took back a key town from the Taliban on Wednesday as warplanes pounded militants to halt their advance toward the Pakistani capital, the army said. 6 Pakistani tourists, 3 others drown as boat capsizes off Malaysia; a teenager survivesKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Six members of a Pakistani family and three others drowned when their excursion boat capsized off southern Malaysia, officials said Wednesday. A 14-year-old boy from the family survived. Officials say extremists leaving Afghan border are finding safe havens in East AfricaWASHINGTON — There is growing evidence that battle-hardened extremists are filtering out of safe havens along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and into East Africa, bringing sophisticated terrorist tactics that include suicide attacks. Pakistani aircraft pound Taliban positions close to capital amid US pressure to fightISLAMABAD — Pakistani jets and attack helicopters struck Taliban positions in mountains close to the capital as part of a widening offensive against militants spreading out from the lawless region along the border with Afghanistan, the military said. Pak Army launches major military operation against Taliban militantsDAGGAR - A major military operation was launched against Taliban militants in Buner District on Tuesday. Pakistan military jets, helicopters bomb Taliban in district near capital in broader offensiveISLAMABAD — Pakistani jets and attack helicopters bombed Taliban positions in a district near the capital Tuesday, the military said, in an expansion of an offensive against militants seemingly emboldened by a much-criticized peace deal. Military: Jets attack Taliban in district near Pakistani capital, signaling expanded offensiveISLAMABAD — Pakistani jets and attack helicopters bombed Taliban positions in a district near the capital Tuesday, the military said, in an expansion of an offensive against militants seemingly emboldened by a much-criticized peace deal. Pakistani official vows action unless Taliban vacate northwest districtISLAMABAD — Pakistan warned militants Tuesday to leave a district just 60 miles (100 kilometers) from the capital or face military action, an indication that the government may be willing to expand an offensive in the Afghan border region covered by a much-criticized peace deal. Pakistani official vows action unless Taliban vacate northwest districtISLAMABAD — Pakistan warned militants Tuesday to leave a district just 60 miles (100 kilometers) from the capital or face military action, an indication that the government may be willing to expand an offensive in the Afghan border region covered by a much-criticized peace deal. India increases stake in 2011 World Cup after Pakistan stripped of co-hosting rightsMUMBAI, India — The International Cricket Council has moved its 2011 World Cup headquarters to Mumbai and increased India’s allocation of matches after stripping Pakistan of co-hosting rights following a terror attack last month on the Sri Lanka team. Officials say extremists leaving Afghan border are finding safe havens in East AfricaWASHINGTON — There is growing evidence that battle-hardened extremists are filtering out of safe havens along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and into East Africa, bringing sophisticated terrorist tactics that include suicide attacks. Faster bowler Lee summoned for Australia duties against PakistanSYDNEY — Fast bowler Brett Lee is set to rejoin the Australian cricket team and could play the last two limited-overs matches in a series against Pakistan at Abu Dhabi. Peace talks with Taliban on hold in Pakistan as military pounds insurgent hideoutsISLAMABAD — A Pakistani military offensive against insurgent hideouts prompted suspension of controversial peace talks with the Taliban, and the country’s president sought additional foreign aid to assure its nuclear arms remain in “safe hands.” Pakistani president says bin Laden ‘may be dead’ but acknowledges there is no such proofISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s president said Monday his intelligence agencies believe Osama bin Laden may be dead, but he added there is no proof. Other Pakistani officials and a U.S. counterterrorism official said they thought the al-Qaida chief is alive. U.S. officials said bin Laden is most likely hiding in the mountains along Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan, in particular the lawless tribal regions. Taliban declare peace pact with Pakistan ‘worthless’ as army operation kills 20 militantsISLAMABAD — Taliban militants declared their peace deal with the Pakistani government “worthless” on Monday after authorities deployed helicopters and artillery against hide-outs of Islamist guerrillas seeking to extend their grip along the Afghan border. AP Interview: ‘We will not surrender’ to Taliban, Pakistan foreign minister saysKABUL — Pakistan’s foreign minister asked U.S. officials Monday not to panic over Taliban advances along Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan — a region British Prime Minister Gordon Brown called a “crucible of terrorism.” Taliban declares peace pact with Pakistan ‘worthless’ as army operation kills 20 militantsISLAMABAD — Taliban militants declared their peace deal with the Pakistani government “worthless” on Monday after authorities deployed helicopters and artillery against hide-outs of Islamist guerrillas seeking to extend their grip along the Afghan border. British prime minister calls Afghan-Pakistan border area a ‘crucible of terrorism’KABUL — The border areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan form a “crucible of terrorism” that Western powers must combat for their own safety, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Monday. Taliban call peace pact with Pakistan ‘worthless’ as army operation kills 20 militantsISLAMABAD — Taliban militants said Monday their peace deal with the Pakistani government was “worthless” after authorities deployed helicopters and artillery against hide-outs of Islamist guerrillas seeking to extend their grip along the Afghan border. AP Interview: ‘We will not surrender’ to Taliban, Pakistan foreign minister saysKABUL — Pakistan’s foreign minister asked U.S. officials Monday to “not panic” over Taliban advances in western Pakistan, saying his country would not surrender or capitulate to militants. Pakistani soldiers kills 20 militants in operation, putting peace pact with Taliban in doubtISLAMABAD — Taliban militants said Monday their peace deal with the Pakistani government was “worthless” after authorities sent helicopters and artillery against hide-outs of Islamist guerrillas seeking to extend their grip along the Afghan border. Pakistani military kills 20 militants, putting peace pact with Taliban in doubtISLAMABAD — Taliban militants said Monday their peace deal with the Pakistani government was “worthless” after authorities sent helicopters and artillery against hide-outs of Islamist guerrillas seeking to extend their grip along the Afghan border. Taliban say Pakistan peace pact ‘worthless’ as troops attack in northwestISLAMABAD — Taliban militants said Monday their peace deal with the Pakistani government was “worthless” after authorities sent helicopters and artillery against hide-outs of Islamist guerrillas seeking to extend their grip along the Afghan border. Report: Ajmal says Watson may have played role in umpires reporting his bowling actionISLAMABAD — Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal believes complaints from Australia’s Shane Watson might have prompted umpires to report his bowling action after the second limited-overs international in Dubai last week. Taliban say Pakistan peace pact ‘worthless’ as fighting flares in northwestISLAMABAD — A spokesman for Taliban militants in Pakistan’s Swat Valley says their peace agreement with the government is “worthless” after troops attacked militants hideouts in a neighboring district. Amid US criticism of peace deal, Pakistan launches new offensive against insurgentsISLAMABAD — Pakistan sent helicopter gunships and troops to attack Taliban militants in a district covered by a peace deal after strong U.S. pressure on the nuclear-armed nation to confront insurgents advancing in its northwest. Pakistani authorities have retrieved remains of Polish hostage believed beheaded by militantsDERA ISMAIL KHAN — The remains of a Polish geologist who was apparently beheaded by Taliban militants have been retrieved and will be handed over to his country, Pakistani officials said Sunday. |
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