Pakistan

Taliban threatens to carry out two attacks per week in Pakistan

Taliban threatens to carry out two attacks per week in PakistanPeshawar, Apr 6: The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has claimed responsibility for the suicide attack on the Frontier Constabulary camp in Islamabad, and promised that they would carry out two suicide attacks per week unless the United States stops drone attacks in tribal areas.

“We claim responsibility for the Islamabad suicide attack. It was in retaliation for a drone attack in Orakzai,” said TTP commander Hakimullah, Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud’s deputy.

Pak Taliban declares economic support under BISP to women as ‘haram’

Pak Taliban declares economic support under BISP to women as ‘haram’Khar, Apr 6 : The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Bajaur Agency has declared that the money provided by the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to women as "haram and un-Islamic".

The TTP also warned the women against getting the BISP support money or having Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) made.

Swat girl denies flogging incident due to social pressure, militants’ fear

Swat girl denies flogging incident due to social pressure, militants’ fearPeshawar, Apr 6 : The girl who was reportedly flogged in Swat has denied the incident, and termed the happening as baseless and not based on facts due to social pressure and Taliban militants' fear.

A team of two high officials comprising Commissioner Malakand Syed Mohammad Javed and a senior judge reportedly visited Kala village situated in the far-off area of tehsil Kabal and recorded the statement of the girl.

Pakistan should fulfill its obligations to fight terrorism: Mukherjee

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee New Delhi, Apr 5 : External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday said that India would welcome any effort by the international community which ensured that Pakistan fulfills its obligations to fight terrorism.

"As a responsible state, Pakistan should fulfill its obligations. Any effort by the international community to ensure that they fulfill their international obligations to fight against terrorism are welcome," Mukherjee told reporters here.

ROUNDUP: Suicide bombing at mosque kills 22 in eastern Pakistan

ROUNDUP: Suicide bombing at mosque kills 22 in eastern PakistanIslamabad  - At least 22 people were killed and dozens more injured as an explosion ripped through a Shiite mosque Sunday in Pakistan's eastern province of Punjab, government officials said.

A suicide bomber blew himself up at the main entrance of the mosque in Chakwal district, some 90 kilometres south-west of capital Islamabad, when the security guards challenged him.

"At least 22 people are killed and more than 50 are injured, many of them critically," said provincial law minister Rana Sanaullah.

No ICL players would be considered for national squad: Pak selectors

Pakistan Cricket Board Karachi, Apr. 5 : Pakistan selectors have made it clear that players who have joined the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL), would not be considered for the national squad even if they terminate their contract with the league.

“We wanted clarifications on whether we could consider the ICL players who have made themselves available for national selection. But we have been told by the cricket board they can’t be considered at this stage,” The Dawn quoted one of the selector, as saying.

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