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Don't cross the red line: Taliban warn Pakistan

Don't cross the red line: Taliban warn Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Following Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Barmal district of Paktika province, which left 46 dead and six injured, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan on Wednesday summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistani Embassy in Kabul.

Widow of Pak cop objects to his portrayal in 'Dhurandhar'

Widow of Pak cop objects to his portrayal in 'Dhurandhar'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

In the movie, veteran star Sanjay Dutt portrays Chaudhary Aslam. The police officer was assassinated by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Taliban's Mohmand chapter who claimed responsibility for carrying out a bomb attack on his car on the Lyari Expressway on January 9, 2014, in which two other police officers, his driver, and guard were also killed.

Taliban vow retaliation as Pak airstrike kills 46 in Afghanistan

Taliban vow retaliation as Pak airstrike kills 46 in Afghanistan

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

A series of Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Barmal district of Paktika province has resulted in the death of 46 people, with six people left injured so far, with the majority of victims being women and children, as reported by Khaama Press, citing reports from Taliban authorities.

12 civilians, 6 terrorists killed in attack on Pak Army Cantonment

12 civilians, 6 terrorists killed in attack on Pak Army Cantonment

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

At least 12 persons, including four children, were killed and 30 injured as two explosive-laden vehicles rammed into the boundary wall of the main cantonment in Bannu in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday while the army personnel neutralised at least six terrorists.

Pak Army chief visits Balochistan as clashes kill 18 security personnel

Pak Army chief visits Balochistan as clashes kill 18 security personnel

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Gen Syed Asim Munir visited Balochistan on Saturday amid clashes in the restive province in which 18 security personnel and 23 terrorists have been killed in the last 24 hours. The army chief was given a comprehensive brief on the prevailing security situation in the province and offered prayers at the funeral of the slain soldiers. He also visited the injured soldiers in the Combined Military Hospital Quetta. The military said the terrorists were killed in different areas of troubled Balochistan in the last 24 hours. Terror attacks have increased since the banned militant Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan group broke a fragile ceasefire agreement with the government.

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'We need to be very vigilant as we are passing through some fraught times.'

Afghanistan joins CPEC amid strengthening India-Kabul ties

Afghanistan joins CPEC amid strengthening India-Kabul ties

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The announcement on expansion of CPEC was made following a meeting among Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar and Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Beijing, according to a Pakistani readout.

Pakistan: Baitullah Mehsud's key aide held

Pakistan: Baitullah Mehsud's key aide held

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

Acting on an intelligence tip-off, security agencies have nabbed the Punjab chief of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Khalilullah, along with a trained suicide bomber.

Taliban suicide bomber kills 4 in Pakistan

Taliban suicide bomber kills 4 in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

The attack targeted a Frontier Corps (FC) checkpost on the Mastung road in Quetta, the provincial capital, Deputy Inspector General of Quetta police Azhar Akram said.

Are Baloch rebels out of Pakistan's control now?

Are Baloch rebels out of Pakistan's control now?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from hit-and-run attacks to carrying out sophisticated operations with tactical precision. The group's tactics and targets have become increasingly audacious, targeting security forces, Chinese nationals, and innocent civilians. Experts attribute the BLA's evolution to various factors, including the leadership of Bashir Zeb, the group's growing intelligence network, and its exploitation of the grievances of the Baloch people. The BLA's actions are a cause for concern, as the group's sophisticated attacks pose a major challenge to security forces.

Taliban trying to overthrow Pak govt: Gates

Taliban trying to overthrow Pak govt: Gates

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Taliban is not only trying to overthrow the government in Islamabad, but is also launching attack against other countries, including the US, Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday.

Taliban takes responsibility for Rawalpindi attack

Taliban takes responsibility for Rawalpindi attack

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Tehreek-e-Taliban has claimed responsibility for the brazen attack on the Pakistan Army's Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Saturday, which left four of its militants and eight soldiers dead.

Militants blow up primary school in Pakistan

Militants blow up primary school in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Militants blew up a primary school for boys early this morning in Pakistan's volatile Bajaur Agency bordering Afghanistan.

Air strikes kill 15 militants in Pakistan

Air strikes kill 15 militants in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

At least 15 militants were killed on Tuesday when Pakistani fighter jets pounded targets in the country's northwestern tribal region, a day after a brazen Taliban assault on Karachi airport.

Fissure in Taliban leadership deepens: Report

Fissure in Taliban leadership deepens: Report

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

The fissures in the Taliban leadership has deepened as a top dissident commander vowed to target Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Baitullah Mehsud, days after a noted tribal militant was gunned down for speaking out against the feared warlord. Turkistan Bhittani, a dissident Taliban militant commander, has spoken out against the leadership of Baitullah.

Taliban terrorist who shot Malala escapes Pak prison

Taliban terrorist who shot Malala escapes Pak prison

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Ehsanullah Ehsan said that he will release a detailed statement later in which he will mention the agreement he made with the Pakistani security authorities.

What prompts Chinese workers to consider leaving Pakistan?

What prompts Chinese workers to consider leaving Pakistan?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The recent incident has eroded trust and Chinese social media reflects growing anxiety, with calls for stricter security measures to protect Chinese lives.

Taliban welcomes Gilani's overtures, wants direct talks with govt

Taliban welcomes Gilani's overtures, wants direct talks with govt

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has welcomed the Pakistan government's offer for peace talks with all insurgent groups. Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani had said recently that his administration was ready to hold negotiations with all militant groups, including the Haqqani network.

Pak: State provides extra cover for Saeed

Pak: State provides extra cover for Saeed

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Pakistan's Punjab province' home department has directed concerned agencies to provide extra security cover to the banned Jamaat-ud-Daawa chief Hafeez Muhammed Saeed, following intelligence reports that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan is planning to target him.

Baitullah assassinated Bhutto: Gilani

Baitullah assassinated Bhutto: Gilani

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Speaking at a function organised the Pakistani community in London, Gilani said he has confirm reports that Mehsud had assassinated Bhutto.

Pak Taliban on comeback trail in non-tribal areas

Pak Taliban on comeback trail in non-tribal areas

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants have found sanctuary in Afghanistan's eastern provinces, which are under the Haqqani network's control, reports B Raman

Have US Predators finally killed Hakimullah Mehsud?

Have US Predators finally killed Hakimullah Mehsud?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

A year ago, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan commander Hakimullah Mehsud was reported to have been killed in a US drone strike. But the most-wanted fugitive emerged unscathed. On January 12, reports emerged of his killing in a US Predator drone strike. But is it true? Amir Mir reports from Islamabad.

Taliban beheads 12 Pakistani soliders

Taliban beheads 12 Pakistani soliders

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has reportedly released a video apparently showing the severed heads of a dozen Pakistani soldiers.

Al Qaeda planning terror strike on Delhi's CWG?

Al Qaeda planning terror strike on Delhi's CWG?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Al Qaeda and a North Waziristan-based terror group 'Brigade 313' have reportedly prepared a plan to launch an attack on the 19th Commonwealth Games, which are due to be held in New Delhi from October 3 to October 14.

Taliban abducting VIPs to raise terror fund

Taliban abducting VIPs to raise terror fund

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

The Taliban in northwest Pakistan have changed their strategy and adopted a new approach of target killings and kidnapping for ransom with a psychiatrist teaching youngsters brainwashed by militants. Among the latest victims of this conspiracy is a relative of a senior Pakistani politician.

Pak admits to Shahzad's links in South Waziristan

Pak admits to Shahzad's links in South Waziristan

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Pakistan, probably for the first time, has admitted that the failed Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad had links in South Waziristan, the strong hold of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.

Times Square bomber's accomplice held in Pak

Times Square bomber's accomplice held in Pak

Rediff.com14 May 2010

A man who allegedly helped terror suspect Faisal Shahzad travel to Pakistan's tribal belt to attend bomb-making camps was arrested on Thursday.The arrested suspect has admitted to being an accomplice of Shahzad, who was arrested at New York's JFK airport for plotting a terror attack on Times Square. He also has links with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.The latest arrest confirms the fears of the US administration that the Pakistani Taliban plotted the failed bomb plot.

If needed, we can use nuclear weapons: Pakistan defence minister

If needed, we can use nuclear weapons: Pakistan defence minister

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that India was waging a proxy war against his nation trough terrorism.

Taliban, Islamic State claim responsibility for Pak hospital suicide attack

Taliban, Islamic State claim responsibility for Pak hospital suicide attack

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

At least 75 people were killed and 115 others injured in the attack.

Blast in Quetta; Babar Azam, Afridi moved to safety

Blast in Quetta; Babar Azam, Afridi moved to safety

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

A senior police officer said that rescue work had been completed at the site and the injured had been taken to hospital.

US brands Pak Taliban a 'terrorist organisation'

US brands Pak Taliban a 'terrorist organisation'

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan is a terrorist organisation, even if it has not been officially designated yet, a top United States official has told his lawmakers. The US now says that the Pakistani Taliban was responsible for the failed Times Square bomb attempt on May 1, in which a Pakistani-American, Faisal Shahzad, 30, has been arrested by federal authorities.

Pakistani Taliban ready to hold talks with govt

Pakistani Taliban ready to hold talks with govt

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Reacting to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani's invitation for a dialogue, the Pakistani Taliban have said they are prepared to hold talks with the new government provided it 'severed diplomatic relations with the United States' and enforced Sharia in tribal areas. The Taliban leaders said the militants were ready for talks with the government, and their men are observing a ceasefire with the government but would not surrender their weapons.

'Taliban using maulvis to brainwash Pak youth'

'Taliban using maulvis to brainwash Pak youth'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

The arrest of four militants, including two young suicide bombers, in Karachi has once again highlighted the dangerous trend of how the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan is using local maulvis and handlers to poison the mind of innocent youngsters and send them to the tribal Waziristan mountainous region to become suicide bombers.

Top Taliban commander captured in Karachi

Top Taliban commander captured in Karachi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

An operational head of the Tehreek-e -Taliban Pakistan, who is on the most wanted list of terrorists in the country, was captured from the outskirts of Karacghi, police said on Thursday. Acting on a tip-off from other arrested TTP men, police arrested Irfan Khan from his hideout in Sohrab Goth near Karachi.

China concerned over safety of its citizens in Pakistan

China concerned over safety of its citizens in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Qin, who recently succeeded Wang Yi, had a phone call at the request of Bilawal on January 9, a Chinese Foreign Ministry statement in Beijing said on Tuesday.

US embassy sounds red alert for Americans in Pak

US embassy sounds red alert for Americans in Pak

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The United States embassy in Pakistan has warned about a possible terrorist attack against American citizens at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad and prohibited American staff from visiting the five-star facility, an official statement said.

'For Pakistan Army, Imran Is A No-Go'

'For Pakistan Army, Imran Is A No-Go'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'Will Imran compromise with the army? We are all human beings. We all compromise.'

Pak Taliban militants seize police station from within, kill 2, take hostages

Pak Taliban militants seize police station from within, kill 2, take hostages

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

At least two policemen were killed and many others injured when Pakistani Taliban militants seized a counter-terrorism centre and took some people hostage in the Bannu district of Pakistan's troubled Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Chinese investigators in Pak to probe suicide attack on its citizens

Chinese investigators in Pak to probe suicide attack on its citizens

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The visit comes two days after Pakistan officials shared with the Chinese embassy the preliminary findings of their investigation into the attack.

Pak doctor who helped US track, kill Laden shifted out of Peshawar jail

Pak doctor who helped US track, kill Laden shifted out of Peshawar jail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Afridi had ran a fake vaccination drive in Abbottabad city to help CIA agents track the former Al Qaeda chief, who was later killed by US Navy Seals in a controversial raid on May 2, 2011.