Swat braces for fresh operation
Published: May 05, 2009SWAT/PESHAWAR - Clashes flared late Monday between security forces and militants in Swat as the Valley braced for another possible military operation.Militants attacked two police stations and a power grid in Mingora, the main town in the scenic Swat Valley, which was devastated by a nearly two-year Taliban uprising.In the wake of increasing violence and occupation of important installations by Taliban militants in
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America wants operation on fast track: Mullen
WASHINGTON - Admiral Mike Mullen, the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Monday he was comfortable that Pakistan’s nuclear weapons were secure, but he was “gravely concerned” about the progress the Taliban had made inside both Read full story »
SC may review 17th Amendment: CJP
ISLAMABAD (Agencies) - Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that the Supreme Court can review the 17th Amendment.The Chief Justice made these observations during the hearing of a petition in Islamabad. CJ Iftikhar Read full story »
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