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Pakistan says 1,000 militants killed

Pakistan says 1,000 militants killed

A military offensive to rid Pakistan's northwest of al Qaeda and Taliban fighters has killed more than 1,000 militants since it began in full force earlier this month, the country's interior ministry said Sunday.

 

British filmmakers attacked in Pakistan while shooting film on Taliban

Unidentified gunmen have reportedly attacked a British filmmaker and his crew near Balochistan capital Quetta.

 

Pakistani Authorities Say 700 Militants Killed

Pakistani planes bombed suspected militant positions in a stronghold close to the capital Monday, pressing ahead with a fierce offensive the government claimed had killed 700 insurgents and had the Taliban on the run.

 

US denies 147 civilians killed in Afghan violence

US denies 147 civilians killed in Afghan violence

The U.S. military said Friday reports that as many as 147 civilians died in fighting involving American forces and the Taliban were "extremely over-exaggerated" and investigators were still analyzing the data collected at the site.

 

Pakistan scraps Taliban peace deal, source says

The Pakistani government plans to scrap a tenuous peace deal with Taliban militants and launch an even more aggressive operation against them in northwestern Pakistan, a Pakistani military official said today.

 

'Great Rage, and Great Fear'

'Great Rage, and Great Fear'

Pakistani refugees fleeing fighting in Swat Valley describe crimes, abuses by occupying Taliban.

 

US Military Chief: Pakistan Nuclear Weapons Secure

US Military Chief: Pakistan Nuclear Weapons Secure

Pakistan's nuclear weapons are secure, the top US military chief Adm. Michael Mullen said Monday, ruling out that they could fall into the hands of Taliban militants.

 

Pakistan army pounds Taliban positions

Pakistan pounded Taliban hideouts for a third consecutive day Thursday and said troops killed 14 insurgents in 24 hours as the president urged the nation to unite behind the offensive.

 

Talks With Taliban in Pakistan on Hold After Military Offensive

Talks With Taliban in Pakistan on Hold After Military Offensive

A Pakistani military offensive against insurgent hideouts prompted suspension of controversial peace talks with the Taliban on Monday, and the country's president sought additional foreign aid to ensure that its nuclear arms remain in "safe hands."

 

US Questions Pakistan's Will to Stop Taliban

US Questions Pakistan's Will to Stop Taliban

As the Taliban tightened their hold over newly won territory, Pakistani politicians and American officials on Thursday sharply questioned the government’s willingness to deal with the insurgents and the Pakistani military’s decision to remain on the sidelines.

 

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