Kashmir shivers in freezing temperatures

In summer capital Srinagar, the minimum temperature was recorded at minus 0.2 degrees Celsius while the north Kashmir ski resort of Gulmarg saw minus 2 degrees.”For the first time this season, …

Written on November 26, 2011 | Posted in US, kashmir, unlmitie

Twin bombs kill seven in Pakistan

At least seven people have been killed in twin bombings in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar, police say. In the first incident, four police officers and a child were killed when a …

Written on August 11, 2011 | Posted in Pakistan, War, police, unlmitie

Kayani rejects US demand for military operation in North Waziristan

Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has rejected the United States' demand for a military operation in militant-infested North Waziristan, according to diplomatic sources.

Written on August 11, 2011 | Posted in IPL, Pakistan, UN, army, military, unlmitie

Suspected US Drone Strike Kills 21 in Northwest Pakistan

Pakistani intelligence officials say a U.S. drone strike has killed at least 21 militants in the country's North Waziristan tribal region along the Afghan border.

Written on August 10, 2011 | Posted in Pakistan, UN, afghan, cia, unlmitie

Fresh storm US missiles kill 35, including civilians, in Pak

Datta Khel , 40km west of Miranshah, main town in tribal North Waziristan. “We have reports of a few civilian casualties, but most of those killed were local militants ,” one Miranshah …

Written on March 18, 2011 | Posted in Iran, unlmitie

COAS condemns today’s drone attack

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani strongly condemned the predator strike carried out today in North Waziristan Agency resulting into loss of innocent lives. It is highly regrettable that a jirga of peaceful citizens including elders of the area was carelessly and callously targeted with complete disregard to human life, ISPR statement issued on Thursday. In complete violation of human rights, such acts of violence take us away from our objective of elimination of terrorism. It is imperative to understand that this critical objective can not be sacrificed for temporary tactical gains. Security of people of Pakistan, in any case, stands above all. Pakistan Army condoles with the families whose dear and near ones have been martyred in this senseless attack. Pakistan Army shares the grief of people of Waziristan. Troops on ground have been ordered to render all possible assistance to bereaved families. Pakistan Army wishes to assure brave people of Waziristan that we shall do our best and utmost to protect their life, honour and dignity at all costs. Pakistan Army is fighting the terrorists and not its brethren in tribal areas. Pakistan Army has already launched a protest in the strongest possible terms. It has been highlighted clearly that such aggression against people of Pakistan is unjustified and intolerable under any circumstances. -PR

Written on March 17, 2011 | Posted in 2011, News, Pakistan, Politics, Terrorism, UN, US, ad, army, call, live

General Kayani strongly condemns predator strike

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani strongly condemned the predator strike carried out on Thursday in North Waziristan Agency resulting in loss of innocent lives. He said it is highly regrettable that a jirga of peaceful citizens including elders of the area was carelessly and callously targeted with complete disregard to human life, said a ISPR press release issued here. “In complete violation of human rights, such acts of violence take us away from our objective of elimination of terrorism. It is imperative to understand that this critical objective cannot be sacrificed for temporary tactical gains. Security of people of Pakistan, in any case, stands above all,” he added. COAS said “Pakistan Army condoles with the families whose dear and near ones have been martyred in this senseless attack. Pakistan Army shares the grief of people of Waziristan. Troops on ground have been ordered to render all possible assistance to bereaved families.” “Pakistan Army wishes to assure brave people of Waziristan that we shall do our best and utmost to protect their life, honour and dignity at all costs. Pakistan Army is fighting the terrorists and not its brethren in tribal areas.” Gen Kayani added The COAS said that Pakistan Army has already launched a protest in the strongest possible terms, adding that it has been highlighted clearly that such aggression against people of Pakistan is unjustified and intolerable under any circumstances.

Written on March 17, 2011 | Posted in 2011, News, Pakistan, Politics, Terrorism, UN, US, ad, aid, army, call, live

Civilians 'among 35 dead' in U.S. strike in Pakistan

Pakistan army display recovered arms and ammunition from militants and al-Qaida activists in Miranshah, the capital of Pakistan's semi-autonomous North Waziristan region, in this September 15, …

Written on March 17, 2011 | Posted in Iran, Pakistan, UN, US, aid, army, unlmitie

US drone strike kills 41 killed in North Waziristan

MIRANSHAH: A US drone missile strike on Thursday killed at least 41 people tribal region, Pakistani intelligence officials said. There were conflicting accounts about the target of the attack and those killed in the Datta Khel region of North Waziristan. The death toll was one of the highest in a drone missile strike. An official said the drone attacked a vehicle in the area that was passing by a house where local tribesmen were holding a meeting, killing them. A tribesman in the area supported his account. “It wasn”t a militant gathering, but a meeting of tribal elders from Ismail Khan village to sort out some differences over a business deal,” tribesman Zia-ur-Rehman said. “One of Bahadur’’s commanders, Sharabat Khan, was also present at the meeting as he is also a local elder, but they were discussing business.” There were conflicting reports about whether Khan had been killed in the attack. It was not immediately known if those in the vehicle were also hit. (GEO/Reuters)

Written on March 17, 2011 | Posted in 2011, Drone attack, Iran, News, Pakistan, UN, US, ad, aid, cia, media

Drone Attack Reported to Kill Scores in Northwest Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Drone aircraft heavily pounded the semiautonomous tribal region of North Waziristan in northwest Pakistan with missiles on Thursday, killing at least 40 people, according to …

Written on March 17, 2011 | Posted in Pakistan, UN, US, ad, aircraft, islam, islamabad, unlmitie

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