added 2007 Mon Jun 25 7:00:00 by unknown user
His college-age students asked ?many times,? he said, about the legitimacy of suicide bombing. Suicide bombing was justifiable against American soldiers. ?It depends on the circumstances,? he said. ?In a supermarket I will say no. Suicide bombing against American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, I will say yes, yes. It?s not suicide. It?s a mission, then it?s allowed.?
His college-age students asked ?many times,? he said, about the legitimacy of suicide bombing. Suicide bombing was justifiable against American soldiers. ?It depends on the circumstances,? he said. ?In a supermarket I will say no. Suicide bombing against American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, I will say yes, yes. It?s not suicide. It?s a mission, then it?s allowed.?
added 2007 Fri Jun 1 17:54:14 by King1Con
LAHORE: An additional district and sessions judge on Wednesday sentenced a blasphemy accused, Younis Masih, to death after a video jail trial. The court also fined him Rs 100,000. Factory Area police had registered a blasphemy case under Section 295 C of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) against Masih on September 10, 2005, after he had allegedly made
LAHORE: An additional district and sessions judge on Wednesday sentenced a blasphemy accused, Younis Masih, to death after a video jail trial. The court also fined him Rs 100,000. Factory Area police had registered a blasphemy case under Section 295 C of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) against Masih on September 10, 2005, after he had allegedly made
added 2007 Sun May 20 17:35:35 by TechnologyExpert
In one of the most troubling trends, U.S. officials said al-Qaida's command base in Pakistan increasingly is being funded by cash from Iraq, where the terrorist network's operatives are raising substantial sums from donations to the insurgency as well as kidnappings of wealthy Iraqis and other criminal activity.
In one of the most troubling trends, U.S. officials said al-Qaida's command base in Pakistan increasingly is being funded by cash from Iraq, where the terrorist network's operatives are raising substantial sums from donations to the insurgency as well as kidnappings of wealthy Iraqis and other criminal activity.
added 2007 Sun May 20 7:34:27 by Beau7890
A major CIA effort launched last year to hunt down Osama bin Laden has produced no significant leads on his whereabouts, but has helped track an alarming increase in the movement of Al Qaeda operatives and money into Pakistan's tribal territories, according to senior U.S. intelligence officials familiar with the operation.
A major CIA effort launched last year to hunt down Osama bin Laden has produced no significant leads on his whereabouts, but has helped track an alarming increase in the movement of Al Qaeda operatives and money into Pakistan's tribal territories, according to senior U.S. intelligence officials familiar with the operation.
added 2007 Tue May 15 13:07:24 by Fabienne
From the article: "A powerful bomb blast in a hotel in the centre of the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar has killed at least 24 people, police and officials say. Latest reports say part of the hotel, the Marhaba, has collapsed, trapping people inside. The bomb is reported to have gone off in the lobby. A number of the wounded have been taken for treatment. About 30 people are reported to have been injured."
From the article: "A powerful bomb blast in a hotel in the centre of the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar has killed at least 24 people, police and officials say. Latest reports say part of the hotel, the Marhaba, has collapsed, trapping people inside. The bomb is reported to have gone off in the lobby. A number of the wounded have been taken for treatment. About 30 people are reported to have been injured."
added 2007 Sun May 13 22:45:10 by Wil
Pakistan's government has ordered the country's security forces to shoot rioters if necessary to bring an end to political violence that has left at least 37 people dead in Karachi in the last two days.
Pakistan's government has ordered the country's security forces to shoot rioters if necessary to bring an end to political violence that has left at least 37 people dead in Karachi in the last two days.
added 2007 Sat May 12 20:38:51 by seasons01
Rival Pakistani political groups have exchanged gunfire in the streets of Karachi, leaving some 30 people dead and at least 90 injured.
Rival Pakistani political groups have exchanged gunfire in the streets of Karachi, leaving some 30 people dead and at least 90 injured.
added 2007 Sat Apr 7 19:22:34 by TimALoftis
At least 40 Shiites, Sunnis die in gunbattles in country's northwest province
At least 40 Shiites, Sunnis die in gunbattles in country's northwest province
added 2007 Wed Apr 4 2:23:06 by bubba2
A Pakistani tribal militant group responsible for a series of deadly guerrilla raids inside Iran has been secretly encouraged and advised by American officials since 2005, U.S. and Pakistani intelligence sources tell ABC News. The group has taken responsibility for the deaths and kidnappings of more than a dozen Iranian soldiers and officials.
A Pakistani tribal militant group responsible for a series of deadly guerrilla raids inside Iran has been secretly encouraged and advised by American officials since 2005, U.S. and Pakistani intelligence sources tell ABC News. The group has taken responsibility for the deaths and kidnappings of more than a dozen Iranian soldiers and officials.
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added 2007 Fri Mar 30 19:27:56 by populist
Across Pakistan, in law offices, in the media, among the opposition parties and other sections of civil society, the feeling is growing that President Pervez Musharraf will have to quit sooner rather than later. After eight years of military rule, it appears people have had enough.
Across Pakistan, in law offices, in the media, among the opposition parties and other sections of civil society, the feeling is growing that President Pervez Musharraf will have to quit sooner rather than later. After eight years of military rule, it appears people have had enough.
added 2007 Fri Mar 23 19:11:26 by populist
Crowd calls president `Bush's dog' as opposition builds after judge's ouster
Crowd calls president `Bush's dog' as opposition builds after judge's ouster
added 2007 Fri Mar 23 12:28:42 by Fabienne
From the article: "Clashes between Pakistani tribesmen and foreign militants near the Afghan border this week have left up to 160 people dead, including about 130 Uzbek and Chechen fighters, the provincial governor said Friday. The government says the bloodletting shows the success of its decision to use local tribesmen to root out foreign militants linked to al-Qaida. However, experts say it also exposes authorities' lack of control of a region also used by the Taliban to support attacks in Afghanistan."
From the article: "Clashes between Pakistani tribesmen and foreign militants near the Afghan border this week have left up to 160 people dead, including about 130 Uzbek and Chechen fighters, the provincial governor said Friday. The government says the bloodletting shows the success of its decision to use local tribesmen to root out foreign militants linked to al-Qaida. However, experts say it also exposes authorities' lack of control of a region also used by the Taliban to support attacks in Afghanistan."
added 2007 Thu Mar 22 19:46:55 by populist
Pakistan on Thursday successfully test fired a longer range version of its nuclear-capable, radar-dodging cruise missile, the military said.
Pakistan on Thursday successfully test fired a longer range version of its nuclear-capable, radar-dodging cruise missile, the military said.
added 2007 Tue Mar 20 20:17:30 by populist
One of Pakistan's deputy attorney generals and another senior judge have resigned over the removal of the Supreme Court chief justice.
One of Pakistan's deputy attorney generals and another senior judge have resigned over the removal of the Supreme Court chief justice.
added 2007 Wed Mar 7 17:38:05 by STONERS
Longtime rivals Pakistan and India pledged Wednesday to share information and help each other prevent terrorism as part of their three-year-old peace process.
Longtime rivals Pakistan and India pledged Wednesday to share information and help each other prevent terrorism as part of their three-year-old peace process.
added 2007 Tue Mar 6 5:00:11 by populist
Suspected pro-Taliban militants shot dead two Pakistani tribesmen near the Afghan border after accusing them of being U.S. informers, government officials and witnesses said.
Suspected pro-Taliban militants shot dead two Pakistani tribesmen near the Afghan border after accusing them of being U.S. informers, government officials and witnesses said.
added 2007 Wed Feb 28 18:12:53 by TimALoftis
Speaking out for the first time, Keller explains how the Taliban and al Qaeda are merging and how they learned successful techniques from the war in Iraq. Keller says the war in Iraq has shortchanged the U.S. effort to go after al Qaeda in Pakistan.
Speaking out for the first time, Keller explains how the Taliban and al Qaeda are merging and how they learned successful techniques from the war in Iraq. Keller says the war in Iraq has shortchanged the U.S. effort to go after al Qaeda in Pakistan.
added 2007 Mon Feb 26 10:45:29 by siddhu1983
At least 11 people died and more than 100 people were injured at an annual spring festival in eastern Pakistan celebrated with the flying of thousands of colorful kites, officials said Monday.
At least 11 people died and more than 100 people were injured at an annual spring festival in eastern Pakistan celebrated with the flying of thousands of colorful kites, officials said Monday.
added 2007 Mon Feb 26 7:20:43 by trojanhorse
President George W. Bush has decided to send an unusually tough message to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf warning that the new Democratic-led Congress could cut aid to his country unless it does more to crack down on al Qaeda operatives, The New York Times reported on Sunday.
President George W. Bush has decided to send an unusually tough message to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf warning that the new Democratic-led Congress could cut aid to his country unless it does more to crack down on al Qaeda operatives, The New York Times reported on Sunday.
added 2007 Mon Feb 26 6:59:53 by STONERS
The White House is pressuring Pakistan to crack down on al-Qaida and Taliban operatives in the lawless border area with Afghanistan that President Bush recently said was "wilder than the Wild West."
The White House is pressuring Pakistan to crack down on al-Qaida and Taliban operatives in the lawless border area with Afghanistan that President Bush recently said was "wilder than the Wild West."
added 2007 Fri Feb 23 7:14:39 by STONERS
Pakistan successfully test-fired a new version of its long-range nuclear-capable missile on Friday.
Pakistan successfully test-fired a new version of its long-range nuclear-capable missile on Friday.
added 2007 Wed Feb 21 22:50:56 by STONERS
The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan pledged Wednesday to fight terrorism together - a break from the finger-pointing that has often marked the aftermath of attacks like this week's bombing that killed 68 people on a train linking the two rivals.
The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan pledged Wednesday to fight terrorism together - a break from the finger-pointing that has often marked the aftermath of attacks like this week's bombing that killed 68 people on a train linking the two rivals.
added 2007 Tue Feb 20 9:03:39 by trojanhorse
Suspected pro-Taliban militants in a Pakistani region on the Afghan border killed an Afghan refugee they accused of being a U.S. spy, a district government official said on Tuesday.
Suspected pro-Taliban militants in a Pakistani region on the Afghan border killed an Afghan refugee they accused of being a U.S. spy, a district government official said on Tuesday.
added 2007 Tue Feb 20 7:11:35 by trojanhorse
Pakistan has denied published reports that indicated al Qaeda is active and getting stronger in its tribal North Waziristan region along the country's border with Afghanistan.
Pakistan has denied published reports that indicated al Qaeda is active and getting stronger in its tribal North Waziristan region along the country's border with Afghanistan.
added 2007 Tue Feb 20 0:01:04 by TechnologyExpert
Leaders of India and Pakistan pressed ahead Monday with their peace process, hours after twin bombs - apparently intended to disrupt their relations - sparked a fire that killed 66 people aboard a train that links the two rivals.
Leaders of India and Pakistan pressed ahead Monday with their peace process, hours after twin bombs - apparently intended to disrupt their relations - sparked a fire that killed 66 people aboard a train that links the two rivals.
added 2007 Mon Feb 19 5:14:02 by TechnologyExpert
Senior leaders of Al Qaeda operating from Pakistan have re-established significant control over their once battered worldwide terror network and over the past year have set up a band of training camps in the tribal regions near the Afghan border, according to American intelligence and counterterrorism officials.
Senior leaders of Al Qaeda operating from Pakistan have re-established significant control over their once battered worldwide terror network and over the past year have set up a band of training camps in the tribal regions near the Afghan border, according to American intelligence and counterterrorism officials.
added 2007 Mon Feb 19 0:28:13 by simplgy
A fire sparked by explosions has swept through two carriages of a train bound from India to Pakistan, killing at least 65 people on board. Passengers said they heard two blasts as the train passed near Panipat, about 80km (50 miles) north of Delhi.
A fire sparked by explosions has swept through two carriages of a train bound from India to Pakistan, killing at least 65 people on board. Passengers said they heard two blasts as the train passed near Panipat, about 80km (50 miles) north of Delhi.
added 2007 Fri Feb 16 13:34:18 by trojanhorse
Pakistani officials are probing reports that a tribal council ordered a man to spend time in freezing water to prove that his son was innocent of stealing.
Pakistani officials are probing reports that a tribal council ordered a man to spend time in freezing water to prove that his son was innocent of stealing.
added 2007 Thu Feb 1 10:33:45 by STONERS
The U.S. administration is opposed to provisions of a bill now in the hands of Congress which would link military aid for Pakistan to its efforts to tackle the Taliban, the U.S. embassy said.
The U.S. administration is opposed to provisions of a bill now in the hands of Congress which would link military aid for Pakistan to its efforts to tackle the Taliban, the U.S. embassy said.
added 2007 Sun Jan 28 22:36:33 by _kam0_
Mukhtar Mai's story is as horrific as it is simple, and it is quickly told. On June 22, 2002, the council of her tiny village, on the southern fringes of the Punjab in Pakistan, ordered that she be gang raped as a punishment for an offence supposedly committed by her 12-year-old brother.
Mukhtar Mai's story is as horrific as it is simple, and it is quickly told. On June 22, 2002, the council of her tiny village, on the southern fringes of the Punjab in Pakistan, ordered that she be gang raped as a punishment for an offence supposedly committed by her 12-year-old brother.
