Source: AFP
Taliban rebels decapitated four pro-government tribal elders in a Pakistan border region where the army is fighting Al-Qaeda and extremist militants, officials said Saturday.
It was the second killing this week in Bajaur of tribal elders, who have established an armed force to support the government’s military campaign against Al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters in the […]

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Source: Ohmy
By Muhammad Aslam Khan

95 militants killed in clashes in Kurram Agency on Sunday

Taliban militants in Pakistan have accepted a truce offer from the government in deference of the holy month of Ramadan.
Last month, the same offer of a truce during Ramadan by the Taliban was vehemently rejected by the government.
The self-appointed spokesman of […]

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Source: Boston.com

Pakistan yesterday announced a suspension of military operations against Islamist militants for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, after a 24-hour assault in which it said nearly 40 militants were killed.
Violence has intensified in Pakistan in recent weeks, with the military battling militants in three parts of the northwest. The militants have responded with […]

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Source: Australian News.Net

Clouds of uncertainty loomed large over the Champions Trophy in Pakistan as New Zealand Cricket Players’ Association (NZCPA) joined voices with its Australian counterpart in strongly objecting to the holding of the event in September, the month of Ramadan, due to concerns over safety and security of players.
NZCPA said death threats were made […]

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