Pakistan: Troops 'end attack on Mehran naval air base'

The security forces in Pakistan have fought a lengthy battle with militants who storm a naval base in the city of Karachi overnight. 12 people were reported to have been killed. Security sources said that after around twelve hours during which numerous explosions and sporadic...

First drone attack since American terrorism in Lahore kills six

In first such attack since an American terrorist, Raymond Davis, gunned two Pakistanis in Lahore on January 27, a US drone attack in the wee hours of Monday killed at least six persons in Pakistan's South Waziristan tribal district."PESHAWAR: A US drone attack late Sunday...

Human Rights Watch: Systematic Killing of Teachers in Pakistan.

" Militants are systematically targeting and killing teachers in Pakistan's south-western province of Balochistan, says Human Rights Watch. At least 22 teachers were killed in the province between January 2008 and October 2010, says a report released by the organisation. ...

3 killed in fierce clashes in tehsil Safi area of Mohmand, FATA

Three persons including a Khasadar were killed and 3 others were injured on Wednesday after fierce firing among security forces and Taliban in Qandharo area of Tehsil Safi, Mohmand Agency, sources told. The sources said that clash triggered when security forces launched...

Mumbai attacker appeals against death penalty

"There is tight security in Mumbai where a court has begun hearing an appeal by the sole surviving gunman of the 2008 attacks on the Indian city. Mohammad Ajmal Amir Qasab, a Pakistani national, is contesting the death sentence passed in May. Due to security...