Pakistan

Report: Saudi Arabia to Obtain Pakistani Nukes as Last Resort

Evidence the Gulf state has a 'Plan B' in the event of Iranian nuclear proliferation, which could mark the start of a nuclear arms race.

Taliban Meets to Choose New Leader

Taliban's ruling council meets to choose a new leader after a U.S. drone killed the former leader Hakimullah Mehsud.

Head of Taliban Killed in U.S. Drone Strike

Hakimullah Mehsud, the head of the Pakistani Taliban, has been killed in a drone strike in North Waziristan.

U.S. Forces Capture Senior Taliban Commander

Latif Mehsud, senior commander for the Taliban, captured in a military operation.

Explosion in Pakistan: 'An Attack on Humanity'

Explosion ripped through a market in the north western Pakistani city of Peshawar, said to have been Taliban-related.

Pakistan Earthquake: Death Toll Passes 200

At least 200 people are reported to have died so far after quake hits impoverished Balochistan province.

Earthquake in Pakistan Kills 45, Creates New Island

A powerful earthquake in Pakistan has killed dozens of people and created a small new island.

Pakistan: Angry Protests over Church Attack

Angry protests across Pakistan continue Tuesday over attack that killed 85 worshipers leaving Mass, Sunday.

Pakistan: 75 Dead in Attack on Church

A double bombing at a historic church in Pakistan kills at least 75 in deadliest attack in years.

Expert: Don't Ignore the Pakistani Nuclear Threat

The nuclear threat from Pakistan is even more dangerous than the one from Iran, warns head of Muslim Canadian Congress.

Pro-Al Qaeda Leader Killed in Pakistan

Ghulam Jan Wazir is the third pro-Al Qaeda warlord killed by a bomb attack in the last two years.

American Jihadi calls for more Attacks on US Diplomats

Adam Gadahn calls for rich Islamists to provide "bounties" for US diplomats, cites Al Qaeda bounty on US ambassador to Yemen.

Pakistani Cleric 'Gives Away Babies' in Honor of Ramadan

In the battle for TV ratings during Ramadan, one Pakistani cleric stands accused of going "too far"

Pakistan Requires Male Escorts for Women Shoppers

Islamic clerics and tribal elders in Pakistan rule women cannot shop without being escorted by a male relative during Ramadan.

Bin Laden Report: US Assassination "Act of War"

Leaked 336-page report levels scathing criticism at Pakistani, US gov'ts; reveals previously unknown details of Bin Laden's time in hiding.

US Citizen Among Victims of Pakistan Hotel Terror Shooting

An American citizen was among one of ten foreign tourists to be shot and killed when gunmen burst into a hotel in northern Pakistan.

Gunman Bursts Into Pakistan Hotel, Killing 9 Foreigners

Gunmen bursts into a hotel in northern Pakistan early Sunday, killing nine foreigners.

The Price of Justice for a Pakistani Girl

Report: Top Taliban Leader Killed in Pakistan Drone Strike

The Pakistan Taliban's second-in-command was killed in a drone strike Wednesday in the country's tribal region.

NY Times Bureau Chief Expelled From Pakistan

Pakistan’s Interior Ministry has ordered the expulsion of the The New York Times Islamabad bureau chief on the eve of national elections.

Pakistan's Musharraf Under House Arrest

A Pakistani court put ex-military leader Pervez Musharraf under house arrest for two days after he surrendered to a magistrate over charges.

Taliban: 'Wherever We Find Americans We Kill Them'

Pakistani Taliban: 'Wherever we find Americans we kill them, but we don't have any connection with the Boston explosions."

Pearl: 'I Represent Three Generations of Victims of Hatred'

Parents of slain Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl light a flame at Yom Hazikaron ceremony in Jerusalem.

Blast Kills 10 Near US Consulate in Pakistan

Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for a blast that killed 10 people and injured 31 others near US Consulate in Peshawar on Friday.

Pakistan Arrests Terrorist Linked to Daniel Pearl Murder

Pakistan arrests former leader of a banned terrorist outfit who was allegedly involved in the 2002 murder of US journalist Daniel Pearl.

Miami Imam Convicted in Aiding Pakistani Taliban

The imam of a mosque in Miami was found guilty on Monday of funneling thousands of dollars to the Pakistani Taliban.

'Empty' Worries Over Nuclear War in Southeast Asia

Residents of Kashmir have been warned to prepare for a possible nuclear war, but a local official dismissed the advisory as "routine."

Toronto Rally Calls 'Massacre of Shia Muslims' a 'Zionist Plot'

The "B'nai Brith Canada" organization filed a complaint to police about a protest which blamed sectarian violence in Pakistan on Israel

Pakistan Claims it Test-Fired Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile

Pakistan on Wednesday said it has successfully test-fired a medium-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.

Human Rights Violators to Join UN Rights Council; US May Lose

Human rights groups warn that many countries up for seats on UN Human Rights Council are unfit under UN membership criteria.

For Pakistani Flag Industry, Obama Victory May Be Encouraging

For those selling U.S. flags to burn at protests in Pakistan, Obama's victory may provide encouraging news.

US Targets Suicide Operations Chief of 'Sopranos of Afghanistan'

The Obama administration announced that it placed sanctions on Qari Zakir, the chief of suicide operations for Pakistan's Haqqani Network.

Former Neo-Nazi: Joining Taliban was a 'Terrible Mistake'

A former neo-Nazi who joined Taliban and attacked an American base near Afghan-Pakistan border said in court he “made a terrible mistake”.

Suspects Arrested in Taliban Shooting of Pakistani Schoolgirl

The main suspect in the shooting of Malala Yousufzai, the teenage activist who spoke out against the Taliban, has been arrested.

Taliban Threatens Second Schoolgirl

After shooting 14-year-old Malala Yousefzai, Taliban terrorists go on to threaten schoolgirl Hina Khan.

Toulouse Terrorist's Al Qaeda Mentor Killed in Pakistan

An Al Qaeda recruiter who allegedly mentored Toulouse terrorist Mohammed Merah was killed in Pakistan, the SITE jihadist monitor reports.

'Concert Against Hate' Pays Tribute to Acts of Courage

Thousands gathered at the Kennedy Center for an evening of music and testimonials about acts of courage in confronting extremism.

14-Year-Old Taliban Victim's Bullet Surgery 'Successful'

The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for shooting a 14-year-old activist, known for speaking out against the Taliban.

Pakistan Distances Itself from Bounty on Anti-Islam Filmmaker

Pakistani government distanced itself from government minister who offered a cash reward to anyone who kills the maker of anti-Islam film.

Pakistani FM Thanks Clinton for Denouncing Anti-Islam Film

Pakistan's foreign minister on Friday thanked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for criticizing the anti-Islam film.

Pakistani Minister Places Bounty on Maker of Anti-Islam Film

Pakistan's Railways Minister places a $100,000 bounty on the head of the maker of an anti-Islam film that has sparked violence.

Pakistan: 15 Dead in Protests Over Film, Cartoons

At least 15 people dead in Pakistan as fresh protests erupt across the Muslim world against film and cartoons mocking Islam.

1 Killed in Pakistani Protests over Mohammed Video

Western missions went on high alert across the Islamic world fearing further escalation.

Pakistani Man Killed by Burning US Flag

A Pakistani man has died of injuries sustained during a violent protest while burning a United States flag.

Al-Qaeda Releases Another Video of U.S. Hostage Weinstein

In the second video in two days, Warren Weinstein asks his wife to contact American Jewish communities to secure his release.

Pakistani Mullah 'Framed' Christian Girl in Blasphemy Case

Pakistani police arrested an imam on suspicion of framing a young Christian girl, who faces a death sentence for allegedly burning Koran.

Video: Suicide Bomber Rams US Consulate in Pakistan

A suicide bomber rammed his vehicles not the U.S. Consulate in Pakistan, killing two non-Americans and himself.

Terrorists Plotted to Attack Indian Nuke Plants

The Indian government has arrested more than a dozen terrorists in a sting operation from groups planning attacks on nuclear facilities.

Death Penalty Appeal Rejected for Mumbai Terrorist

India's Supreme Court upheld the death sentence for the sole surviving terrorist who killed 166 people in Mumbai in 2008, including 6 Jews.

Is Al Qaeda's Jewish Kidnap Victim Alive in Pakistan?

It's been one year since a Jewish American contractor was kidnapped by Al Qaeda terrorists in Lahore, Pakistan. Where is Warren Weinstein?

US-Pakistani Ties Deteriorate

No Reopening Of Supply Routes To Afghanistan Via Pakistan

US relations with Pakistan continue to deteriorate as US negotiation team calls it quits.

Panetta Defends Drone Strikes in Pakistan

US Secretary of Defense says drone strikes in Pakistan won't be halted despite Islamabad's protests

U.S. Confirms Death of Al Qaeda's No. 2

White House confirms the death of Al-Qaeda's second-in-command, Abu Yahya al-Libi.

US May Have Killed Al Qaeda No. 2 Terrorist

A U.S. drone strike in Pakistan targeted Al Qaeda’s top strategist. Eight terrorists were killed. He may have been one of them.

Pakistan Restores Twitter After Block Over Blasphemous Cartoons

Pakistan restored access to Twitter after blocking the site over posts involving caricatures of the prophet Muhammad.

Jew, Kidnapped by Al Qaeda, Pleads for His Life

Elderly American Jew Kidnapped by Al Qaeda, begs Obama for his life.

Saudi Arabia Grants Osama bin-Laden Family Entry

Saudi Arabia has decided to allow the infamous terrorist’s family into the kingdom on humanitarian grounds.

CIA Memo Reveals Admiral, Not Obama, In Charge of Bin Laden Raid

The memo, written by Leon Panetta noted that, "the timing, operational decision making and control are in Admiral McRaven's hands."

Bin Laden Planned Attacks Inside Pakistan

As the United States attempts to reset its tattered relations with Pakistan, the CIA decided to share a horde of Bin Laden's secrets

Bin Laden's Family Deported from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia

Nearly a year after Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed in, the members of his family were deported from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia.