Sunday, November 1, 2009

Pakistan Civil War News Updates -- November 1, 2009

Pakistani soldiers in South Waziristan, where they are taking part in an offensive against Taliban militants in the tribal belt. Photo: AFP

Pakistan Zeroes In On Major Taliban Bases -- Reuters

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani forces are zeroing in on two major Taliban bases in South Waziristan region as their offensive pushes deeper into militant bastion on the Afghan border, the military said on Sunday.

The army launched a major assault in South Waziristan on Sept. 17 to seize control of the lawless land after a string of attacks by militants, including a stunning assault on the army headquarters that killed more than 150 people.

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More News On Pakistan

Pakistani troops report gains -- L.A. Times/AP
9 militants killed in Pakistan tribal area operation -- China View
Pakistan security forces kill at least 7 militants -- Yahoo News/AP
Pakistan road blast kills seven -- BBC
At least 7 militants killed in fighting with Pakistan security forces, officials say -- Canadian Press
Street battles as 33 militants killed: Pakistan army -- AFP
Pakistani troops advance on Uzbek stronghold in South Waziristan -- Long War Journal
Fighting spreads in Pakistan's northwest -- Long War Journal
Pakistan military operation at critical stage -- Gulf News
Pakistan's capital now resembles besieged city -- Yahoo News/AP
Pakistan foreign minister says offensive 'successful' -- AFP
Pakistan Foreign Minister: Offensive 'Very Successful' -- Voice of America
Pakistan Doubles Down Against the Taliban -- Time Magazine
Up to 250,000 flee Pakistan offensive: official -- Sify News
HRW warns of Pakistan 'catastrophe' -- AFP
Clinton in Pakistan encounters widespread distrust of U.S. -- L.A. Times
Frank views irk Pakistan -- The Age
US-Pakistan 'trust deficit' -- BBC

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