‘My name is Ameenullah Watanpal. I have just arrived from Kandahar,’ announced the young enthusiastic poet, about 24, after he was invited to the stage to read his poem to the Afghan Adabi Baheer’s weekly gathering at a local school. Afghan Adabi Baheer, or the Writers’ Association of Afghanistan, has been a platform for Afghan […]
Lahore suicide attack kills 24, injures 250
A suicide bomber hit a police rescue emergency office in Lahore, capital of Punjab province of Pakistan, Wednesday morning, killing at least 24 persons, most of whom are policemen. More than 250 are wounded in the attack, according to the officials. The city police officials said that the attackers first opened fire on the first barrier […]
Blasts In Pakistan And Afghanistan Kill 14
At least 14 people were killed in two bomb blasts in violence-hit Pakistan and Afghanistan during a visit of Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon, on Thursday. According to police officials in Dera Ghazi Khan, a central city of Pakistan, the bomb went off near a bus stop as worshippers were streaming toward […]
Militants Action In Peshawar, 9 Killed
Police officials said that at least 9 militants were killed in an encounter with security forces on Wednesday in Peshawar, capital of North West Frontier Province of Pakistan, confirming fears that the militants have strong presence in the city. Police sources said that armed militants were trying to kidnap a person in Bazi Khel area […]
First Post-Obama Attack In Waziristan Kills 10
By Abudlhadi Hairan PESHAWAR– At least 18 people were killed in a suspected American missile attack in the North Waziristan agency of Pakistan on Friday. It was believed to be the first attack that took place since President Barack Obama took office. Pakistani officials had previously expressed hope that once Obama became president he would […]
Top Commander Among Several Militants Killed in Pakistan
Peshawar: Pakistani security forces in a continuous assault killed at least 24 militants including a top commander on Wednesday in the restive Mohmand Agencty tribal area. Local officials said that security forces backed by gun ship helicopters targets several hideouts of the outlaws and arrested 15 of them besides those who were killed. […]
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