Maulvi Umer reported killed in Bajaur operation

BAJAUR AGENCY: Maulvi Umer, an important leader of banned outfit Tehreek-i-Taliban is reported to have been killed as a result of air strikes carried out by the security forces in Bajaur Agency, FATA on Saturday.According to sources, the Tehreek-i-Taliban leader killed in Bajaur Action could be Maulvi Umer.The Tehreek’s key leader was killed in an air strike in Badano area, sources added.The air strikes launched by the security forc ... Full Story

Over 1500 militants killed in Bajaur operation: IG FC

KHAR: More than 1500 militants have been killed whereas 950 miscreants including foreigners have been arrested during Bajaur operation, IG FC Major General Tariq Khan said.Addressing a press conference in agency headquarters, Major General Tariq said that 42 jawans of Army were martyred and 174 injured during the operation. Among 950 militants included Uzbek, Tajik, Noristani, Afghani and Hazara . Afghan army officials were arrested whereas eleven ... Full Story

Pakistan’s stronger economy guaranties world peace’: White House

WASHINGTON: Spokesperson White House Dana Perino, during a routine press briefing, urged that the stronger economic situation in Pakistan could lead us to a safer world and was necessary for the sustainable peace in the world.Responding to a question she stressed, “We've been long concerned about Pakistan's economy, and the concerns there about instability that could come from that. And we know that they have been talking to the IMF, and we're work ... Full Story

Pak-India talks on anti-terrorism mechanism begins today

NEW DELHI: Pakistan and India will hold composite talks to devise a joint strategy against terrorism here on Friday. President Asif Ali Zardari and Indian Premier Manmohan Singh in a meeting held in New York on the sidelines of UN General Assembly Session had decided to discuss a joint anti-terrorism mechanism on October 24 in the Indian capital. A Pakistani delegation headed by Foreign Office’s Additional Secretary for South Asia Aizaz Ah ... Full Story