Militants flee bases in face of resolute Pakistan army, but is it a strategic withdrawal?
Pakistan army shows off gains near Afghan border Head of Pakistani Taliban relaxed, amiable as he cracks jokes, vows revenge for US airstrikesSARAROGHA, Pakistan — Flanked by heavily armed fighters, the new leader of the Pakistani Taliban sat on a blue blanket, amiable and relaxed as he cracked jokes and mixed in threats of vengeance for deadly U.S. airstrikes. Hakimullah Mehsud surfaces, ends speculations of his deathSARAROGHA - Newly appointed Pak-Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud met with reporters in Pakistan’s tribal areas, ending speculations on his death. Head of Pakistani Taliban speaks to reporters, vows attacks on US, PakistanSARAROGHA, Pakistan — The Pakistani Taliban’s new leader met with reporters in the country’s tribal areas for the first time since winning control of the militants and vowed to retaliate against the U.S. and Pakistan for drone attacks along the Afghan border. |