Gunmen attack Pakistan army HQ, sparking deadly gunbattle that kills 4 assailantsOctober 10th, 2009 Gunmen attack Pakistan army HQ; troops kill all 4RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — Four gunmen wearing military uniforms and wielding assault rifles and grenades tried to break into Pakistan's army headquarters Saturday, sparking a ferocious 45-minute gunbattle outside the capital that ended when all the assailants were killed, authorities said. The audacious assault, which killed and injured several troops, was the third major militant attack in Pakistan in a week and came as the government said it was planning an imminent offensive against Islamist militants in their strongholds in the rugged mountains along the border with Afghanistan.
Gunmen attack Pakistani army HQ, leaving 2 troops, 4 militants dead; 2 assailants still insideOctober 10th, 2009 Gunmen attack Pakistani army headquarters; 6 deadRAWALPINDI, Pakistan — A team of gunmen wearing military uniforms and wielding assault rifles and grenades attacked Pakistan's army headquarters Saturday, sparking a ferocious gunbattle outside the capital that killed four of the assailants and at least two soldiers, authorities said. Two of the attackers managed to infiltrate the heavily fortified compound in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, and troops were trying to flush them out hours after the initial assault, an intelligence official said.
Pakistan official says 2 of the attackers who staged raid on army HQ still inside the compoundOctober 10th, 2009 Official says gunmen still inside Pakistan army HQRAWALPINDI, Pakistan — A Pakistani intelligence official says two assailants who were part of a raid on the army's headquarters outside the capital of Islamabad are still inside the compound. Troops are trying to flush them out.
Four militants killed, two nabbed for attacking Pak Army GHQOctober 10th, 2009 RAWALPINDI - Pakistani security forces killed four militants and nabbed two others following an hour-long commando operation in Rawalpindi on Saturday. The extremists, who arrived in a white car, opened firing near the Army Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi and lobbed five hand grenades in their bid to break the barrier and force their way into the headquarters.
Fierce gunbattle erupts after gunmen attack Pakistani army headquarters outside IslamabadOctober 10th, 2009 Fierce gunbattle after assault on Pakistan army HQISLAMABAD — A team of gunmen brandishing assault rifles and grenades tried to break into Pakistan's army headquarters on Saturday, sparking a raging gunbattle with troops outside the capital of Islamabad, police said. The audacious assault was the third major militant attack in Pakistan a week and came as the government said it was planning an imminent offensive against Islamist militants in their strongholds in the rugged mountains along the border with Afghanistan.
Pakistan official: Gunbattle at army HQ ends with death of all 4 attackers; some troops killedOctober 10th, 2009 Pakistani troops kill all 4 attackers at army HQISLAMABAD — Pakistani officials say a fierce gunbattle outside army headquarters near Islamabad has ended with the killing of all four attackers. The assault Saturday morning in Rawalpindi lasted nearly 45 minutes, according to an intelligence official and a senior government official.
Pakistani official says gunmen open fire near army headquarters outside IslamabadOctober 10th, 2009 Gunmen attack Pakistani army headquartersISLAMABAD — A Pakistani military official says gunmen have opened fire near the army's headquarters outside the capital of Islamabad. The assault Saturday morning sparked an intense shootout that was ongoing Saturday.
Defense official: Colorado-based troops among 8 killed in AfghanistanOctober 6th, 2009 Official: Fort Carson troops killed in AfghanistanFORT CARSON, Colo. — A defense official says at least some of the eight U.S.
2 members of an anti-Taliban citizen's group killed by militants in Pakistan's Swat ValleySeptember 24th, 2009 2 citizens killed by Taliban in Pakistan's SwatISLAMABAD — Militants killed two members of an anti-Taliban citizen's committee tasked with protecting their community early Thursday in Pakistan's restive Swat Valley, a local official said. The assailants struck as members of the "peace committee" slept in Swat's Sertelegram area, Mayor Mohammad Ibrar Khan said.
Pakistani forces demolish militant outfit's headquartersSeptember 5th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistani security forces demolished the headquarters of banned militant outfit Lashkar-e-Islam Saturday as a military operation against militants in the country's northwest entered its fifth day, media reports said. Security forces pounded Tirah valley in Khyber tribal agency's Bara region, destroying the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Islam, Geo news reported.
Nigerian troops shell Islamist compound, attack mosque, scores killed including deputy leaderJuly 30th, 2009 Nigerian army attacks Islamist mosque, kill scoresMAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Nigerian troops shelled the compound of an Islamist sect before attacking the mosque under gunfire from militants holed up inside, triggering a raging battle that left scores dead. Army commander Maj.
14 militants killed in PakistanJuly 25th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Army said Saturday that 14 Taliban fighters were killed in clashes with security forces in the country's northwestern Swat valley and its adjoining district of Buner. According to an army statement 10 militants died when the troops conducted search operations in four areas of Buner, located some 100 km northwest of Islamabad.
Pakistan Army fires at Indian posts in KashmirJune 3rd, 2009 JAMMU - The Pakistan Army Wednesday fired bursts of gunfire at Indian posts near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir once again violating the over five-year ceasefire agreement between the two nuclear armed neighbours, an official said here. The "unprovoked" firing, which was not retaliated, caused no damage, an Indian Army official told IANS on condition of anonymity because he is not authorised to speak to the media on record.
Pakistani army says troops hit Taliban stronghold as US calls for action; over 60 killedMay 6th, 2009 Pakistani army: Troops kill over 60 militantsMINGORA, Pakistan — Helicopter gunships and mortar teams pounded Taliban strongholds in a northwestern valley on Wednesday, just as President Barack Obama pushes the leader of Pakistan for more forceful action. The military said it killed about 35 militants positioned near emerald mines in the Swat Valley and another 27 in neighboring Buner, where troops have halted a Taliban push toward the capital.
Afghan official: 3 suicide bombers attack Kandahar governor's compound, killing 5 policeApril 25th, 2009 5 police die in attack on Afghan governor compoundKANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Three Taliban suicide bombers evaded tight security to attack a governor's compound in southern Afghanistan, killing at least five police officers, authorities said. The multi-pronged assault Saturday was the latest bold attack in Kandahar, the country's largest southern city and the Taliban's spiritual birthplace.
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