Clashes kill seven militants in South Waziristan
Troops took control of the Makeen bazaar and clashes were ongoing in Ladha and Sararogha, DawnNews reported.
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WFP resumes food distribution in Bajaur
The World Food Program has reopened its distribution centers in Bajaur Agency after a month long closure. -
All out support assured for Waziristan’s displaced
‘Waziristan’s people are our brothers. We are well aware that Mehsuds and Wazirs are patriotic Pakistanis,’ said Gilani. -
Fata peace linked with Afghan situation: Fazlur Rehman
‘The South Waziristan action can only bring brief peace…lasting peace can be ensured if US troops leave Afghanistan.’ -
Pakistan Taliban chief urges troops to fight army
Don’t run away from the fighting, cowards will go to hell, Hakimullah said in a speech over a wireless radio network. -
Aid agencies for safe access to South Waziristan IDPs
Several UN bodies jointly called on the military to grant access and provide security for relief efforts.
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Taliban commander arrested in Karachi: police
A suspected TTP commander arrested, weapons recovered after police conducted a raid in Sohrab Goth area. -
UN demands safety for Pakistanis in conflict zone
'The civilians have no place in this conflict. Their safety and their safe exit from the areas of conflict must be assured.' -
Militants blow up girls’ school in Khyber
The school had 26 rooms in all, including a science laboratory and the explosion completely destroyed eight rooms. -
Militants kill two women teachers in Bajaur
The women were dragged out of their vehicle while coming back from school and then sprayed with bullets. -
Sararogha secured; 21 militants killed
Sararogha has been the venue of TTP shura meetings and press conferences held by its leaders.
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Educating the Frontier
The most horrifying aspect of the militancy has been the targeting of schools and educational institutions. -
Dealing with trauma
It is just as important to provide psychological counseling as it is to provide medical care to terror victims. -
Reason for hope
Bombings have become an almost everyday occurrence, but the Army finally seems ready to meet the challenge. -
Most Pakistanis back war against militants: poll
Public opinion divided as 51 per cent of people support the government offensive. -
The roots of terrorism
We need to seriously execute a crash programme to build a tolerant, pluralist society: I.A. Rehman.
INTERACTIVE
A surge in terrorist attacks has left more than 300 people dead as Pakistan presses a major offensive against the Taliban.
BATTLE FOR WAZIRISTAN
We will wage a tough, protracted fight in South Waziristan, Taliban spokesman Azam Tariq says.
NUCLEAR ASSETS
Heavy conventional guarding, a blanket of secrecy and deliberate deception used to protect nuclear installations.
BACKTRACK?
Before the army operation in Swat, the govt had agreed, under a peace deal with militants, to establish the university.
THE FINAL BATTLE
If Waziristan is lost, a protracted war would ensue, the consequences of which would be disastrous for Pakistan.
TRANSNATIONAL TERROR
They are the largest group among foreign militants backing Taliban fighters in Pakistan.


