Thursday, February 18, 2010

Pakistan Civil War News Updates -- February 18, 2010

Bomb At Pakistan Mosque Kills Dozens -- New York Times

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A bomb blast in the Khyber tribal area has killed at least 30 people and wounded more than 70 others, residents and security officials in the region said Thursday.

The blast struck a meeting of the militants in the Aka Khel area of the Khyber tribal region, near the Afghan border. Local residents and security officials said a local militant commander, Azam Khan, was killed in the explosion. Mr. Khan, who ran the local FM radio station, was delivering a sermon on the radio when the blast occurred.

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More News On Pakistan

Bomb kills 29 in Pakistan as US envoy visits -- AP
Blast Kills 25 in NW Pakistan -- Voice of America
Dozens killed in two blasts in NW Pakistan -- Xinhuanet
30 killed in suicide attack on Pakistani mosque -- Press Trust India
Bomb blast kills 29 in northwestern Pakistan as US envoy meets leaders in capital -- Canadian Press

Pakistan confirms arrest of Taliban shadow governor, key commander -- Xinhuanet
Pakistan: Al-Qaida-linked militants arrested -- AP
Pakistan arrests 2 senior Afghan Taliban: official -- Reuters

Holbrooke in Pakistan after Taliban arrests -- Yahoo News/Reuters
U.S., Pakistan confirm capture of Afghan Taliban's deputy commander -- Washington Post
Pakistan Confirms Baradar's Capture -- Wall Street Journal
Analysts: Taliban Commander Arrest Signals Change in Pakistani Mindset -- Voice of America
INTERVIEW-Pakistan says Taliban arrest not due to US pressure -- Reuters
US drone strike 'kills three' militants in Pakistan -- AFP
Miramshah drone attack kills four militants: officials -- Dawn

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