Killing of Taliban chief `good news` for Pakistan: Analysts

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 19:04

As the Pakistan government and some politicians condemned the US drone strike that killed Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud, security analysts welcomed it saying the slain militant leader was responsible for a string of devastating attacks.

Pakistan Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud dies: 10 facts

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 17:06

A US drone strike killed Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud, who was thought to be in his mid-30s.

Pakistan peace talks at risk after Mehsud`s death

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 16:38

The death of Pakistani Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone attack derailed the government`s plan to hold peace talks with Taliban militants.

Security beefed up across Pakistan after Hakimullah Mehsud`s killing

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 14:32

Security has been beefed up across the country in the wake of the killing of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Hakimullah Mehsud in a CIA-operated drone strike in the restive North Waziristan tribal region.

Mehsud killing seen as major victory by US media

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 12:56

The reported death of Pakistan Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone strike has been described as a "victory" by the US media, but analysts also cautioned that it could further strain US-Pakistan relations.

Who will lead Pakistan Taliban after Hakimullah Mehsud?

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 08:59

After the funeral of Hakimullah Mehsud, who was killed by a US drone on Friday, the Pakistani Taliban first announced then deferred the appointment of Khan Said Mehsud alias Sajna as their new chief after several militant commanders opposed the move.

Pakistani Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud killed in US drone strike

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 22:29

Three militants, including a key Taliban commander Hakimullah Mehsud, were killed in a US drone attack at Pakistan`s North Waziristan region on Friday.

Pak, Afghan Taliban vow to continue their `struggle`

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 13:06

Amid efforts by the concerned governments to hold peace talks with them, the Pakistani and Afghan Taliban have said they would continue their "struggle" till "the Western inspired systems" of governance is overthrown.

US captures senior commander of Pakistani Taliban

Last Updated: Saturday, October 12, 2013, 08:50

US forces in Afghanistan have captured senior Pakistani Taliban commander Latif Mehsud in a military operation and detained him under a law authorising use of force against al Qaeda following the 2001 attacks.

Pakistan Taliban says ready for `serious` talks with govt

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 11:16

Reiterating its demand to stop US drone strikes in Pakistan, the militant outfit Pakistan Taliban has warned that it would keep on attacking “America and its friends”.

Taliban deny talks for 50 militants` release

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 10:08

Pakistani Taliban have denied claims that their chief Hakimullah Mehsud contacted an ex-lawmaker of Pakistan for seeking release of 50 militants being held in various prisons.

Pakistani Taliban seeks release of 50 prisoners

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 00:00

Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Hakimullah Mehsud has demanded the release of 50 prisoners, including those from banned anti-Shia groups, in response to the government`s offer of talks, a media report said on Thursday.