NATO urges Pakistan to combat cross-border Afghan attacks

                   
spacewar.com     May 16, 2008            

by Staff Writers Brussels (AFP) May 14, 2008 NATO urged Pakistan Wednesday to improve security on its border with Afghanistan following a rise in cross-border attacks by Taliban fighters and Al-Qaeda militants. "The number of attacks is up significantly from the same period last year," the... [read full story]                

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Militants kill 1 Pakistani soldier, troops to reopen roads in restive tribal area

iht.com     May 13, 2008          

Suspected Islamic militants attacked a military post in a tribal region of Pakistan's northwest early Tuesday, killing one soldier and wounding another. The army, meanwhile, said troops would reopen roads to allow movement of civilians displaced by military operations against fighters in another...                

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Pakistani soldier killed in militant attack

people.com.cn     May 13, 2008          

A Pakistani soldier was killed and another injured as suspected militants attacked security check post in the country's northwestern tribal region on Tuesday, local media reported. The security forces returned fire when suspected militants fired mortars and used automatic weapons to hit check...                

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Militant peace talks in Pakistan produces prisoner exchange

iht.com     May 14, 2008          

The Pakistan army says that prisoners have been exchanged as part of peace talks with Taliban militants. Military spokesman Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas said tribal elders mediating in the talks on Wednesday secured the release of seven security personnel, including two army officers. In return, Abbas...                

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Pakistan swaps prisoners with Taliban militants

wtop.com     May 14, 2008          

By MUNIR AHMAD Associated Press Writer ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistani authorities and Taliban militants exchanged dozens of prisoners Wednesday, officials said in the latest breakthrough in a peace process that is stirring growing alarm in the West. In return, Abbas said authorities...                

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Pakistani authorities exchange prisoners with Taliban militants in peace talk breakthrough

iht.com     May 14, 2008          

Pakistani authorities and Taliban militants exchanged dozens of prisoners Wednesday, officials said in the latest breakthrough in a peace process that is stirring growing alarm in the West. In return, Abbas said authorities released 30 people detained in Waziristan, a key militant stronghold...                

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Pakistan swaps prisoners with Taliban militants

nwsource.com     May 14, 2008          

By MUNIR AHMAD ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Pakistani authorities and Taliban militants exchanged dozens of prisoners Wednesday, officials said in the latest breakthrough in a peace process that is stirring growing alarm in the West. In return, Abbas said authorities released 30...                

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Pakistan swaps prisoners with Taliban militants

ibtimes.com     May 14, 2008          

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistani authorities and Taliban militants exchanged dozens of prisoners Wednesday, officials said in the latest breakthrough in a peace process that is stirring growing alarm in the West. Pakistan army spokesman Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas said tribal elders mediating in...                

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NATO missile attack kills 15 in Pakistan's tribal region

earthtimes.org     May 14, 2008          

Islamabad - At least 15 people were killed on Wednesday when two missiles allegedly fired by NATO forces in Afghanistan targeted a suspected militant hideout in Pakistan's tribal region, officials said. The guided missiles hit the house of a local T...                

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NATO attacks Pak terror base, 15 killed

msn.com     May 15, 2008          

Islamabad: At least 15 people were killed Wednesday when two missiles allegedly fired by NATO forces based in Afghanistan hit a suspected militant hideout in Pakistan's tribal region, officials said. "The guided missiles hit the house of local Taliban commander Maulvi Abdullah in the Damadola...                

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Pakistan, Taliban swap prisoners

nwsource.com     May 15, 2008          

By MUNIR AHMAD The Associated Press ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistani authorities and Taliban militants exchanged dozens of prisoners Wednesday, officials said in the latest breakthrough in a peace process that is stirring growing alarm in the West. Pakistan's new civilian government has offered to...                

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