Former Pak Taliban head among 50 killed in military operation

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 13:35

The former interim chief of the Pakistani Taliban was among 50 militants, including 36 foreign fighters, killed in heavy air strikes in the lawless North Waziristan region, military sources said on Wednesday.

Pak making every effort for peace talks with Taliban: Hussain

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 15:36

Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain has said the government is making every effort to have peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban, but warned that action will be taken against the militant group if negotiations fail.

Father to marry off daughter after losing in gambling

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 15:36

In a shocking incident, a gambler has fixed his 13-year-old daughter`s marriage to his neighbour after losing to him during a marathon gambling session at Krishnapur - Buritala village in Malda district.

Malala Yousafzai says she could not imagine hurting assailant even with needle

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 12:08

Pakistan student and education activist Malala Yousafzai has said she has forgiven the terrorist, who shot her on her head last year, and would never want revenge on him as she believed in peace and mercy.

US, Pak discuss security, dialogue with militants

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 19:21

US envoy to Pakistan Richard Olson on Friday met Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and discussed regional security issues and the government`s peace initiative with militant groups including the Taliban.

Pakistani Taliban demand release of prisoners

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 09:02

Pakistani Taliban on Sunday demanded the release of their prisoners and withdrawal of army from the country`s restive tribal regions, which it says could be part of confidence building measures for the possible peace talks, Xinhua reported.

Pak Taliban jihadi force of Rohingya Muslims, Bangladeshi, Indonesian nationals training in Burma

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 21:11

An Urdu-language jihadi internet forum has reportedly published over two dozen HD images of "Rohingya Mujahideen".

Pak hardline party chief vows to mediate in Taliban talks if agenda made clear

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 13:43

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Munawar Hasan has said he is willing to act as a mediator between the government and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan if both parties made serious efforts towards dialogue.

Pak Taliban ready to negotiate with govt if religious and intellectual leaders involved

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 13:10

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has reportedly said that it is ready to hold talks with the government if certain conditions are met.

US seeking more info on presence of Pak Taliban in Syria

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 08:47

United States is seeking more information on the presence of the Pakistani Taliban in Syria, an official has said.

Pak Taliban says govt impotent in fight to end bloodshed

Last Updated: Thursday, July 4, 2013, 17:17

Pakistan Taliban has blamed the government for lacking powers to end the bloodshed in the country.

Four Taliban militants arrested in Karachi

Last Updated: Friday, April 26, 2013, 00:28

Pakistani security agencies arrested 4 members of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban who were planning to carry out bomb attacks in the election campaigning in the city ahead of the General Elections on May 11.