Author Archives: Pazir Gul
31st May, 2013
Death of Waliur Rehman confirmed: Taliban retract offer for talks
MIRAMSHAH, May 30: The banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan has confirmed the killing of their front-rank leader Waliur Rehman in Wednesday’s US drone attack and, at the same time, withdrawn its offer for peace talks.
MIRAMSHAH, May 30: The banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan has confirmed the killing of their front-rank leader Waliur Rehman in Wednesday’s US drone attack and, at the same time, withdrawn its offer for peace talks.
30th May, 2013
Top Taliban leader killed by US drone
MIRAMSHAH, May 29: A front-rank leader of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan was killed in a US drone attack in the volatile North Waziristan tribal region on Wednesday, security and tribal administration officials said.
MIRAMSHAH, May 29: A front-rank leader of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan was killed in a US drone attack in the volatile North Waziristan tribal region on Wednesday, security and tribal administration officials said.
22nd April, 2013
Four soldiers die in blast
MIRAMSHAH, April 21: Four security personnel were killed and six others wounded in a blast in Frontier Region Bannu, adjacent to North Waziristan Agency, on Sunday.
MIRAMSHAH, April 21: Four security personnel were killed and six others wounded in a blast in Frontier Region Bannu, adjacent to North Waziristan Agency, on Sunday.
19th April, 2013
Four die in air strikes
MIRAMSHAH, April 18: Four people died when gunship helicopters pounded residential areas and suspected militant positions in Mirali sub-division of North Waziristan Agency, residents said
MIRAMSHAH, April 18: Four people died when gunship helicopters pounded residential areas and suspected militant positions in Mirali sub-division of North Waziristan Agency, residents said
17th April, 2013
Seven soldiers die in North Waziristan explosion
MIRAMSHAH, April 16: A powerful bomb struck a Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) vehicle bringing back soldiers to barracks after the routine work on Tuesday in Sedgai area of North Waziristan, killing seven soldiers
MIRAMSHAH, April 16: A powerful bomb struck a Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) vehicle bringing back soldiers to barracks after the routine work on Tuesday in Sedgai area of North Waziristan, killing seven soldiers
16th April, 2013
Taliban stop students from going to schools
The local Taliban Shura issued a ‘decree’ barring boys and girls from going to schools near the Cantonment area until security forces removed the barricades.
The local Taliban Shura issued a ‘decree’ barring boys and girls from going to schools near the Cantonment area until security forces removed the barricades.
13th April, 2013
TTP denies involvement in attacks on polio vaccinators
MIRAMSHAH, April 12: The Pakistani Taliban on Friday denied any involvement in attacks on polio workers, which have left 21 people dead since December, but confirmed that they opposed the vaccination
MIRAMSHAH, April 12: The Pakistani Taliban on Friday denied any involvement in attacks on polio workers, which have left 21 people dead since December, but confirmed that they opposed the vaccination
16th February, 2013
TTP terms APC an election stunt
MIRAMSHAH, Feb 15: The outlawed Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) rejected on Friday the declaration adopted at an all-party conference on terrorism organised by the Awami National Party and termed it a ‘part of
MIRAMSHAH, Feb 15: The outlawed Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) rejected on Friday the declaration adopted at an all-party conference on terrorism organised by the Awami National Party and termed it a ‘part of
18th January, 2013
Five killed in Mirali shelling
MIRAMSHAH, Jan 17: Five people, two women and two children among them, were killed and nine others injured when helicopter gunships shelled targets in Mirali area of North Waziristan on Thursday.
MIRAMSHAH, Jan 17: Five people, two women and two children among them, were killed and nine others injured when helicopter gunships shelled targets in Mirali area of North Waziristan on Thursday.
14th January, 2013
Bomb kills 14 soldiers in North Waziristan
MIRAMSHAH, Jan 13: At least 14 soldiers were killed and 21 injured, most of them critically, when an explosive device hit a military convoy in North Waziristan Agency on Sunday.
MIRAMSHAH, Jan 13: At least 14 soldiers were killed and 21 injured, most of them critically, when an explosive device hit a military convoy in North Waziristan Agency on Sunday.
31st December, 2012
Two soldiers killed in N. Waziristan explosion
Two soldiers were killed and two others wounded in a roadside bomb explosion in Gherlamai area of North Waziristan on Sunday.
Two soldiers were killed and two others wounded in a roadside bomb explosion in Gherlamai area of North Waziristan on Sunday.
18th December, 2012
North Waziristan tribes lose perks for not supporting anti-polio drive
MIRAMSHAH, Dec 17: The political administration of North Waziristan Agency has suspended all perks and privilege of Othmanzai Dawar and Wazir tribes for not cooperating with the authorities in the anti-polio drive
MIRAMSHAH, Dec 17: The political administration of North Waziristan Agency has suspended all perks and privilege of Othmanzai Dawar and Wazir tribes for not cooperating with the authorities in the anti-polio drive
18th December, 2012
North Waziristan tribes lose perks for not supporting anti-polio drive
MIRAMSHAH, Dec 17: The political administration of North Waziristan Agency has suspended all perks and privilege of Othmanzai Dawar and Wazir tribes for not cooperating with the authorities in the anti-polio drive in their areas.
MIRAMSHAH, Dec 17: The political administration of North Waziristan Agency has suspended all perks and privilege of Othmanzai Dawar and Wazir tribes for not cooperating with the authorities in the anti-polio drive in their areas.
23rd November, 2012
Taliban, elders join hands against ‘criminals’ in N. Waziristan
MIRAMSHAH, Nov 22: The local Taliban and elders of Uthmanzai tribe have formed a joint lashkar to take action against those elements, who are involved in target killings, kidnappings and attacks on security forces.
MIRAMSHAH, Nov 22: The local Taliban and elders of Uthmanzai tribe have formed a joint lashkar to take action against those elements, who are involved in target killings, kidnappings and attacks on security forces.
25th October, 2012
Eid in North Waziristan tomorrow
People in North Waziristan will celebrate Eidul Azha on Friday, one day earlier than the rest of the country, following Saudi Arabia.
People in North Waziristan will celebrate Eidul Azha on Friday, one day earlier than the rest of the country, following Saudi Arabia.
24th October, 2012
Shelling kills 3 in Miramshah
MIRAMSHAH, Oct 23: Heavy shelling by security forces left three civilians dead and 25 others, including women and children, wounded in Miramshah on Monday night.
MIRAMSHAH, Oct 23: Heavy shelling by security forces left three civilians dead and 25 others, including women and children, wounded in Miramshah on Monday night.
12th October, 2012
Tribal elder, two guards killed
MIRAMSHAH, Oct 11: A pro-government tribal elder and his two bodyguards were gunned down and his nephew was injured when armed men sprayed bullets on their vehicle near Miramshah, in North Waziristan Agency, on Thursday.
MIRAMSHAH, Oct 11: A pro-government tribal elder and his two bodyguards were gunned down and his nephew was injured when armed men sprayed bullets on their vehicle near Miramshah, in North Waziristan Agency, on Thursday.
23rd September, 2012
Three killed in US drone attack
MIRAMSHAH, Sept 22: A US drone fired two missiles at a suspected militant vehicle in Datakhel area of North Waziristan on Saturday, killing three people and injuring two others.
MIRAMSHAH, Sept 22: A US drone fired two missiles at a suspected militant vehicle in Datakhel area of North Waziristan on Saturday, killing three people and injuring two others.
26th August, 2012
Fear of operation in N. Waziristan Tribals advised to take refuge in Afghanistan
The administration announced that there would be a curfew in the area from 5am to 6pm on Sunday to provide protection to a security forces’ convoy.
The administration announced that there would be a curfew in the area from 5am to 6pm on Sunday to provide protection to a security forces’ convoy.
25th August, 2012
38 killed this month: US drones bludgeon 18 in three hideouts
MIRAMSHAH, Aug 24: Eighteen people died and another six were injured when missiles fired by US drones slammed into suspected militants’ hideouts in Shawal area of North Waziristan Agency on Friday, sources said
MIRAMSHAH, Aug 24: Eighteen people died and another six were injured when missiles fired by US drones slammed into suspected militants’ hideouts in Shawal area of North Waziristan Agency on Friday, sources said
