Americans in Pakistan had Taliban contact (MalaysiaNews.net)
Americans and other Westerners especially those of Pakistani descent are traveling to Pakistan to join up with al-Qaeda and other militant groups. It comes on the heels of charges agai…
Pakistani leader Zardari is on shaky ground (Los Angeles Times)
Asif Ali Zardari has been a key partner for the U.S. in its Afghan war effort. But the deeply unpopular president has had to cede key powers as he faces a possible revival of corruption charges. At a time when President Obama needs help tackling skepticism in Pakistan over his new plan to fight the Taliban and Al Qaeda, a valuable ally here is battling for political survival.
‘Pakistan action against militants legitimate’ The war is justified in the perspective of Islamic, domestic and … (Dawn)
This undated handout combo picture released by Pakistan Police, shows mugshot photos of arrested US nationals in Sargodha. Photo by AFP LAHORE: After completing its investigations, the FBI handed over on Saturday six US nationals recently held in Sargodha to Pakistani authorities.
Pakistan may pursue Taliban in another front as South Waziristan offensive winds down (The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News)
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Pakistan may launch a new military offensive in a district near the Afghan border where insurgent leaders are believed to have fled to escape a government onslaught against the Taliban in nearby South Waziristan, the prime minister said Saturday.
Al-Qaida denies killing civilians in Pakistan (MalaysiaNews.net)
Pakistan has acknowledged a growing threat from within its borders and is changing its attitude toward fighting terrorists, U.S. officials say. “The Taliban in Pakistan have been attacking Pakistani …
Pakistan looks for terror recruiter (UPI)
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Dec. 12 (UPI) — Five U.S. citizens arrested in Pakistan were recruited by an insurgent leader who hoped they would kill U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, investigators say.
Pakistani premier says South Waziristan operation is over (EARTHtimes.org)
Islamabad – Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Saturday that the country’s forces had concluded a vital operation against the Taliban in Pakistan’s tribal district of South Waziristan. The operation in South Waziristan is over, and now…
Taliban driven out of key battleground: Pakistan PM (Malaysian Mirror)
ISLAMABAD -Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Saturday the country’s army had driven the Taliban out of South Waziristan, a key battleground in the fight against Islamist insurgents.
