Hakimullah Mehsud`s death brings little joy in Pakistan

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 10:40

At the time of Friday`s strike targeting Hakimullah Mehsud, the Pakistani government was engaged in efforts to negotiate a peace deal with militants.

US attacked on Taliban chief to foil peace process: Pakistan Interior Minister

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 20:44

Pakistan`s Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday alleged that the US drone strike was carried out on Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud to sabotage peace talks.

Block NATO supplies to Afghanistan: Imran Khan to Pak govt

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 15:13

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan has urged the government to block NATO supplies to Afghanistan, following the killing of the Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud.

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.

Pakistan finalising team for Taliban talks

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 18:00

Pakistan is finalising the team which will hold talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, a media report said Friday.

PML-N says on same page with Army on talks with militants

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 16:09

Pakistan`s ruling PML-N party said it was "on the same page" with the opposition and the Army on the issue of holding talks with militants.

Suspected Taliban member killed in Karachi

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 10:52

A suspected activist of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan was killed today in clashes between militants and the security forces in this southern port city.

London-bound Karzai to push Pakistan on Taliban commander

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 17:18

Afghan President Hamid Karzai will push Pakistan to reveal the location of key Taliban commander Mullah Baradar during trilateral talks to be held in Britain on Tuesday, officials in Kabul said.

Afghanistan to ask Pakistan about Taliban chief`s whereabouts

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 21:39

Afghanistan will demand an explanation from Pakistan on the whereabouts of a former Taliban second-in-command when the leaders of both countries meet next week to discuss how to end years of insurgency, an Afghan official said on Saturday.

Anti-polio drive launched in Pakistan amid Taliban threat

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 16:18

A three-day special anti-polio campaign was on Wednesday launched in Khyber-Pakthunkhwa province of northwest Pakistan amidst a Taliban ban on vaccinations that threatens to derail global efforts to root out the disease.

Malala meets Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 09:52

After finding international fame since being shot by the Taliban last year, education campaigner Malala Yousafzai has been meeting eminent personalities.