Tag: Taliban
Differences emerge over govt’s talks strategy
Military sources say govt has freed 32 Taliban prisoners but has not even once sought a list of armymen in Taliban custody
It appears that...
Taliban condemn terrorism!
In a statement that left citizens across Pakistan flabbergasted, banned terror outfit, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) condemned the bombings in Rawalpindi’s Sabzi Mandi and...
Islamabad bombing deplorable: Prof Ibrahim
ISLAMABAD
Taliban committee member Professor Ibrahim on Wednesday said that the Islamabad fruit market explosion was highly shocking and deplorable and added that the ceasefire...
Taliban accuse govt of ‘reneging’ on deal
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Shahidullah Shahid on Tuesday said the government’s claim of releasing non-combatant Taliban prisoners was contrary to facts.
In a statement, Shahid...
Taliban talks venue to be decided soon
Government committee to take up polio vaccination issue with Taliban
While negotiators from both government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are yet to agree on a...
Caught between Taliban, good and bad
ISLAMABAD
The dialogue committees of the government and the banned terrorist outfit, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Saturday made a major headway in the peace...
Bilawal assails Nawaz for Taliban talks, privatisation
Young PPP leader says PML-N govt pushing ‘nation into dark ages’ by pursuing talks with terrorists
Says govt planning to sell out national assets in...
Price of a voter card in Afghanistan? Taliban offer $5
The Taliban have launched a violent campaign to disrupt this weekend’s presidential election in Afghanistan, but in a restive eastern corner of the country...
Judge seeks security over Taliban threats
RAWALPINDI
An anti-terrorism court judge, hearing a number of high-profile cases has sought security, citing threats from the Taliban and other banned terrorist outfits.
Judge Atiqur...
16 ‘good Taliban’ walk free, others putting boots on
Govt officials say release of 16 ‘non-combatant’ prisoners an attempt to seek extension in ceasefire from Taliban
Sources say Taliban freed were found not involved...
Musharraf imposed Taliban on Pakistan: Rashid
ISLAMABAD
Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid said on Thursday that former president Pervez Musharraf imposed the Taliban on Pakistan.
He said the PML-N was not divided...
Nisar on Taliban talks: Everything going ahead as planned!
Interior ministry says previous govts served foreign interests by waging war against terrorists
Says govt has stated its position on removing Musharraf’s name from ECL
Minister...
Taliban men of words: Prof Ibrahim
PESHAWAR
Professor Ibrahim, a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) committee member, on Saturday said the Taliban stood by ceasefire and they have not fired a single bullet...
LHC not convinced yet for Taliban’s political office
Lahore High Court (LHC) has sought further arguments from the petitioner on the maintainability of his petition on talks with Taliban and opening of...
Foreigners escape Taliban siege in Kabul, one Afghan child killed
Taliban gunmen stormed a Kabul guesthouse used by a US-based aid group and held four foreigners hostage for several hours on Friday, just eight...
Taliban demand freedom for jailed mates
Taliban refuse releasing Shahbaz Taseer, Haider Gillani, offer Prof Ajmal’s release in exchange for two of their men, want 400 prisoners released, demand decrease...
Skipper knows what Taliban say not!
PTI chief says TTP does not want to enforce Sharia but is actually on same page with his party over Pakistan’s disassociation from US...