Suicide bombing kills eight in PeshawarNovember 8th, 2009 PESHAWAR - At least eight people were killed and over 30 injured in a suicide bombing at a bustling livestock market in this Pakistan city, less than a fortnight after a massive bombing killed over 110 people here. Peshawar's District Coordination Officer (DCO) Sahibzada Anis said that at least eight people were killed in the blast in Adizai area of Matni in Peshawar, Geo News reported Sunday.
Pakistan's Taliban claim responsibility for weekend attack on army headquartersOctober 12th, 2009 Taliban claim responsibility for army HQ attackPESHAWAR, Pakistan — The Pakistan Taliban claimed responsibility Monday for the weekend siege on army headquarters and vowed to activate militant cells across the country for more attacks as an explosion in a market killed at least 29 people. The blast in Shangla district — the fourth terrorist attack in just over a week — may have been a car bombing, police official Tahir Khan said.
Pakistan officials say 7 killed after explosion rocks market in district next to Swat ValleyOctober 12th, 2009 Explosion in northwest Pakistan kills 7PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Seven people are dead after an explosion in a district next to the troubled Swat Valley. Local Mayor Bakhte Alam says many more are wounded in the Monday blast in a Shangla district market.
Pakistan police say explosion rocks market in district next to Swat Valley, casualties fearedOctober 12th, 2009 Explosion rocks NW Pakistan, casualties fearedPESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistani police say an explosion has rocked a market in a northwest district next to the troubled Swat Valley. Police official Tahir Khan says casualties are feared in the Monday blast, which may have been a car bombing.
Pakistan interior minister blames Taliban for bombing offices of UN food agencyOctober 6th, 2009 Pakistan blames Taliban for UN blastISLAMABAD — Pakistan blamed Taliban militants Tuesday for the deadly suicide bombing at the U.N. food agency's heavily fortified compound in the capital as authorities detained some of the guards posted outside to try to determine how the attacker gained entry.
Blast targeting Afghan powerbroker outside girls' school kills 4; Taliban claim responsibilitySeptember 30th, 2009 Blast aimed at Afghan powerbroker kills 4 in westKABUL — Police say four people have been killed in an explosion targeting Afghanistan's energy minister outside a school in the country's west. A Taliban official is claiming responsibility.
'Most Wanted' Taliban commander killed in US drone attackSeptember 17th, 2009 PESHAWAR - The United States has confirmed the death of top Taliban commander Ilyas Kaashmiri in a drone attack conducted earlier this month. According to US intelligence sources, Kaashmiri was killed in a missile attack carried out by unmanned aircrafts in South Waziristan on September 7.
Top Taliban commander claims he has replaced MehsudAugust 20th, 2009 PESHAWAR - A top Taliban commander, Maulvi Faqir Muhammad, has claimed that he has taken charge of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), but rejected reports about Baitullah Mehsud's death. uhammad claimed that Taliban elders had held a meeting recently in which it was decided to make him the 'acting' leader of the group.
A glance at possible successors to Pakistan's Taliban chief Baitullah MehsudAugust 7th, 2009 Possible successors to Pakistan's Taliban chiefA look at three possible successors to Pakistan Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud, who is believed to have died in a U.S. missile strike Wednesday.
Two policemen killed in Pakistan blastJuly 2nd, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Two policemen were killed and several others injured in a bomb attack on their vehicles in northwestern Pakistan Thursday morning, the Dawn reported. The roadside bombing occurred on the outskirts of Peshawar, the capital city of militancy-hit North West Frontier Province.
Orakzai Taliban claims responsibility for recent Pak suicide attacksJune 15th, 2009 PESHAWAR - The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan's (TTP) Orakzai Agency chapter has claimed responsibility for the series of suicide attacks that have rocked the country in the recent past. Taking responsibility for the attacks, including the devastating strike on Peshawar's Pearl Continental Hotel, the Orakzai TTP chief Maulana Saeed Khan said foreigners were the prime target.
Every Pak Taliban outfit wants to claims responsibilty for recent suicide attacksJune 15th, 2009 PESHAWAR - The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan's (TTP) Orakzai Agency chapter has claimed responsibility for the series of suicide attacks that have rocked the country in the recent past. Taking responsibility for the attacks, including the devastating strike on Peshawar's Pearl Continental Hotel, the Orakzai TTP chief Maulana Saeed Khan said foreigners were the prime target.
Pak Taliban claims responsibility for Lahore, Nowshera mosques attackJune 13th, 2009 PESHAWAR - The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for Friday's serial suicide attacks on two mosques in Nowshera and Lahore. It had also took responsibility for the Pearl Continental Hotel bombing in Peshawar, saying more such attacks would be carried out in future against all those who oppose their decree.
US commander says Taliban beheadings led to US air strikes that locals say killed civiliansMay 6th, 2009 US commander: Taliban beheading led to air strikesKABUL — Amid a U.S. apology for civilian deaths in Afghanistan, the commander of U.S.
Taliban threatens to carry out two attacks per week in PakistanApril 6th, 2009 PESHAWAR - The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has claimed responsibility for the suicide attack on the Frontier Constabulary camp in Islamabad, and promised that they would carry out two suicide attacks per week unless the United States stops drone attacks in tribal areas. "We claim responsibility for the Islamabad suicide attack.
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