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Faisal Shahzad case intensifies scrutiny of links between Pakistan militant groups
Officials aren't saying which militants, if any, Faisal Shahzad may have met in Pakistan, but focus is intensifying on how interlinked Pakistan militants groups may be. Pakistan and US officials differ in their assessments.
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Pakistan Taliban bombing spree could spur backlash
The Pakistan Taliban may have sought to scare the military from launching an offensive against their base in South Waziristan. But the attacks, which killed 112 people in the past week, could harden the Army's resolve.
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Pakistan Taliban's new leader shows he's in charge
In a brash response to the government's claim he was dead, Pakistan Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud appeared in a video broadcast Monday.
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Pakistanis fighting the Taliban press for military backup
Villagers in northwestern Dir have 250 militants under siege, but say they need help from security forces to prevail. The military has a poor record of aiding these volunteer militias.
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Pakistan Army's challenge: holding onto gains against militants
As the government prepares for a major operation in South Waziristan, it's eyeing lessons learned from previous campaigns that were cut short in the face of weak public support.
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With rival's death, Pakistani Taliban leader sheds key threat
Qari Zainuddin, who had been challenging militant chief and fellow tribesman Baitullah Mehsud, was shot dead Tuesday.
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Pakistan puts Taliban leader in crosshairs
As the Army begins attacking South Waziristan, it has targeted hideouts of Baitullah Mehsud. Killing or even dislodging the militant chief could deal a severe blow to the movement, analysts say.
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Pakistan's offensive opens new forum for militants: refugee camps
Religious charities with extremist ties or sympathies are winning favor among displaced people for their speedy aid work.
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Pakistan: Massive hotel bomb further erodes security
A suicide attack on Peshawar's Pearl Continental, popular among foreigners, killed at least five people and wounded 70.
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'Pakistan has awakened': Locals fight back against Taliban
A new militia is targeting militants in revenge for a mosque bombing Friday. Some say it could be a turning of the tide in public sentiment, driven by recent Army successes.
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Pakistani Taliban under pressure from tribal rival
A escalating feud could distract Baitullah Mehsud and his 10,000-plus men from fighting Western forces in Afghanistan.
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Bombing of packed Pakistan mosque likely to further inflame region
At least 50 were killed in the suicide attack on the Sunni mosque in Khyber Agency.
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Pakistani vigilantes take on Taliban
Residents of Peshawar, the main city outside militants' stronghold in the tribal areas, are forming armed patrols to defend their villages – sometimes with official backing.
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Pakistan accepts Islamic law in Swat Valley
Militants signed a cease-fire with provincial authorities Monday after they agreed to impose sharia.
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In Pakistan, Swat Valley police give up in face of Taliban attacks
Taliban struck a police station Wednesday. Many police are resigning because of death threats.
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Pakistani militants attack key NATO supply line
As part of their own 'surge,' they destroyed more than 160 Humvees and trucks bound for Afghanistan.
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Pakistani Taliban suspected in Marriott Hotel blast
Saturday's massive truck bombing, which killed at least 50 people, is seen as a warning to the Pakistani government over its cooperation with the US.
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Reported U.S. attack upsets Pakistan
US forces may have sent in ground troops for the first time Wednesday. Were they targeting a top Taliban or Al Qaeda figure?
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Islamic stronghold in Pakistan goes secular
Residents in the northwest signaled their frustration with Islamic parties' poor governance.
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After Pakistan election, Musharraf has few good options
Pakistan's president lost his final base of support in Monday's parliamentary election.
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