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  • August 2008

    • Bhutto Widower Moves Closer to Presidency

      Associated Press  |  Aug 20, 08 7:40 AM CDT

      Bhutto Widower Moves Closer to Presidency

      (AP) - A major opposition party has backed Asif Ali Zardari, Benazir Bhutto's widower and the leader of the Pakistan People's Party, to succeed Pervez Musharraf as president, reports the AP. Zardari's support from the MQM, a party once loyal to Musharraf, will strengthen his hand in a struggle with coalition partner Nawaz Sharif over the presidency, as well as the issue of restoring the judges Musharraf purged. More »

    • Pakistan Hospital Bomb Kills 23

      Guardian (UK)  |  Aug 19, 08 7:20 AM CDT

      Pakistan Hospital Bomb Kills 23

      (Newser) - Twenty-three people died today and another 20 were wounded in a suspected suicide bomb attack in a Pakistani hospital. The blast took place in the North West Frontier Province, the highly volatile region bordering Afghanistan. The explosion took place as Shia Muslims were mourning the death of a leader, who had been shot and whose corpse had been transported to the hospital. More »

    • Musharraf's Exit Leaves Alarming Power Vacuum

      New York Times  |  Aug 19, 08 4:46 AM CDT

      Musharraf's Exit Leaves Alarming Power Vacuum

      (Newser) - Pervez Musharraf was once Washington's most important ally in the Muslim world, but the general-turned-civilian president of Pakistan had become an increasingly unreliable partner in the combat against Taliban and al-Qaeda insurgents, writes the New York Times . Now that Musharraf has resigned, the US will have to work with Pakistan's squabbling, distracted coalition government, which has shown even less interest in fighting the rebels. More »

    • Musharraf Gone, but Pakistan's Woes Remain

      Guardian (UK)  |  Aug 18, 08 12:15 PM CDT

      Musharraf Gone, but Pakistan's Woes Remain

      (Newser) - A “hanging out to dry” by his former colleagues in Pakistan’s army was the last straw for Pervez Musharraf, Jason Burke writes in the Guardian , but indications that the military will likely stay out of politics is one of the few hopeful signs of the president's departure. A poor economy and Islamic militancy remain—and the civilian leadership doesn’t seem up to the task. More »

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      Pakistan  • Pervez Musharraf  • election

    • Playing Both Ends Against Middle Doomed Musharraf

      New York Times  |  Aug 18, 08 8:05 AM CDT

      Playing Both Ends Against Middle Doomed Musharraf

      (Newser) - In the wake of 9/11, Pervez Musharraf transformed himself into America’s most steadfast ally in the war against terrorism. Or so it appeared. In truth, Pakistan never cut its ties with the Taliban, which grew under his watch, writes the New York Times’ Jane Perlez. For years, the administration sent billions in aid anyway, but by the time Musharraf resigned today, even Washington believed the double game had to end. More »

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      Pakistan  • Pervez Musharraf

    • Musharraf : I Will Resign

      New York Times  |  Aug 18, 08 3:22 AM CDT

      Musharraf : I Will Resign

      (Newser) - Embattled Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf announced today in a televised address that he's resigning, reports the New York Times . He said charges that he violated the country's constitution were false, but he will step down for the sake of Pakistan. “Whether I win or lose the impeachment, the nation will lose,” he said. It was unclear who the next president is likely to be, but the loss of a long-time ally is making Washington uneasy. More »

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      Pakistan  • Pervez Musharraf

    • Pakistani Salon Hires Fire, Acid Attack Victims

      Associated Press  |  Aug 17, 08 4:28 PM CDT

      Pakistani Salon Hires Fire, Acid Attack Victims

      (Newser) - Pakistani women disfigured by acid and fire attacks have found a second life—as beauticians, the AP reports. The head of a well-known Pakistani salon chain discovered 5 years ago how commonly women are maimed by crazed or spurned lovers. With the aid of an Italian surgical nonprofit, she has helped many heal and put them to work. More »

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      Pakistan  • domestic violence  • domestic abuse  • burns  • salon

    • At 20, al-Qaeda Is in Decline

      Washington Post  |  Aug 17, 08 3:46 PM CDT

      At 20, al-Qaeda Is in Decline

      (Newser) - Two decades after its founding, al-Qaeda's golden years are over, argues Peter Bergen in the Washington Post. Osama bin Laden's plan has largely backfired: 9/11 neither resulted in US withdrawal from the Middle East, or in the defeat of "impious" Middle Eastern regimes. But while al-Qaeda discredited itself in Iraq and jihadists are less centralized than in 2001, the organization still poses a threat to the West. More »

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      Pakistan  • Afghanistan  • al-Qaeda  • terrorism  • Osama bin Laden  • Islamic terrorism  • terror attacks  • Islamist extremists

    • Musharraf Will Quit Tomorrow, Flee: Mag

      Newsweek  |  Aug 17, 08 3:27 PM CDT

      Musharraf Will Quit Tomorrow, Flee: Mag

      (Newser) - Pakistan President Musharraf will likely resign tomorrow, a former Musharraf aide told Newsweek, and flee to Saudi Arabia for three months of exile. Pakistan's top military commanders are aware of the news, but Musharraf's camp officially denies the story. "Your source is a liar. The information you have is absolutely untrue," a spokesman told the magazine. More »

    • Musharraf to Quit Within 72 Hours

      New York Times  |  Aug 14, 08 1:08 PM CDT

      Musharraf to Quit Within 72 Hours

      (Newser) - Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf will resign within the next few days, the New York Times reports, avoiding impeachment from Parliament. Political pressure became insurmountable for Musharraf, having lost most of his key governmental allies and support from the military. Details as to the manner in which Musharraf will step down, and whether he will remain in Pakistan, remain unclear. More »

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      Pakistan  • Pervez Musharraf  • impeachment

    • Taliban Bomb Kills 14 in Pakistan

      Associated Press  |  Aug 12, 08 10:49 AM CDT

      Taliban Bomb Kills 14 in Pakistan

      (AP) - A roadside bomb destroyed an air force truck on a bridge today in Pakistan's volatile northwest and killed as many as 14 people. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, calling it "an open war" and retaliation for recent military operations in the region. "If this kind of operations continue against us... we will continue this," a Taliban spokesman said. More »

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      Pakistan  • Taliban

    • Al-Qaeda No. 2 Puts Out English Recording

      ABC News  |  Aug 11, 08 12:42 PM CDT

      Al-Qaeda No. 2 Puts Out English Recording

      (Newser) - The deputy leader of al-Qaeda issued his first English-language message yesterday, in which he called on Pakistanis to support jihad, reports ABC News. The statement by Ayman al-Zawahiri, which berates the Pakistani and American governments, was broadcast on a Pakistani television station. Zawahiri has been wanted by the US since 1998 in connection with the bombings of American embassies in east Africa. More »

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      Pakistan  • al-Qaeda  • terrorism  • Ayman al Zawahiri  • Omar bin Laden

    • Coalition Moves to Impeach Musharraf

      Times (UK)  |  Aug 7, 08 6:43 AM CDT

      Coalition Moves to Impeach Musharraf

      (Newser) - Pakistan's opposition leaders reached an early-morning deal to impeach embattled president Pervez Musharraf unless he voluntarily steps down, reports the Times of London. A list of charges is being drawn up, and will give the president options to defend himself before Parliament. Musharraf vowed to fight his ouster, saying, "I will defeat those who try to push me to the wall." More »

    • Musharraf Will, Won't, Will Attend Olympic Kick-Off

      BBC  |  Aug 6, 08 1:08 PM CDT

      Musharraf Will, Won't, Will Attend Olympic Kick-Off

      (Newser) - Pervez Musharraf will be in Beijing tomorrow for the Olympics' opening ceremony, the foreign ministry said today, reversing an earlier announcement that he had canceled the trip. The president is battling possible impeachment at home, the BBC reports, and opposition leaders met yesterday, reportedly to discuss an ouster. The cancellation was seen as a drastic move, as China is one of Pakistan's closest alies. More »

    • Pakistani Suicide Bombers Tipping Afghan War

      Wall Street Journal  |  Aug 1, 08 11:30 AM CDT

      Pakistani Suicide Bombers Tipping Afghan War

      (Newser) - One says he wanted to kill himself anyway. Another says he was duped. Both were captured in failed suicide bombings in Afghanistan, where such attacks were unheard of until the last 2 years, denounced by village elders as cowardly and un-Islamic. Now, these bombings are at all-time highs as the Taliban recruits poor, uneducated men and boys in Pakistani religious schools. The Wall Street Journal looks at how the trend is helping turn the tide against NATO forces. More »

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      Pakistan  • Afghanistan  • al-Qaeda  • terrorism  • Taliban  • suicide bombing  • suicide bomber

    • Pakistan Aided Kabul Embassy Attack: US

      New York Times  |  Aug 1, 08 5:33 AM CDT

      Pakistan Aided Kabul Embassy Attack: US

      (Newser) - American intelligence has determined that members of Pakistan's powerful spy agency helped to plan July's bombing of the Indian embassy in Kabul, reports the New York Times . US authorities based their findings on intercepted messages between the attackers and Pakistani intelligence officers. American officials also obtained new evidence that the Pakistanis have provided information to militants, helping them to escape ahead of US air strikes. More »

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      Pakistan  • Afghanistan  • India  • bombing  • Kabul  • foreign intelligence  • Pakistan intelligence services

  • July 2008

    • CIA Confronts Pakistan Over Militant Ties

      New York Times  |  Jul 30, 08 2:11 AM CDT

      CIA Confronts Pakistan Over Militant Ties

      (Newser) - The CIA has confronted Pakistani officials with evidence of links between the nation's spy agency and Islamic insurgents, the New York Times reports. A top CIA official flew to Pakistan for a tense secret meeting earlier this month with information about ties to al-Qaeda-affiliated militants in the border region believed to be responsible for deadly attacks in Afghanistan. More »

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      Pakistan  • al-Qaeda  • Taliban  • CIA  • Pakistan militants  • Inter Service Intelligence

    • Indian Bombings Kill 29

      Reuters  |  Jul 26, 08 2:50 PM CDT

      Indian Bombings Kill 29

      (Newser) - A series of small explosions rocked an Indian city for the second straight day today, Reuters reports. At least 29 people were killed and 88 injured in a wave of blasts in Ahmedabad, which has a history of Hindu-Muslim tensions. Yesterday, at least one person was killed in a similar series of bombings in the technology hub of Bangalore. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks. More »

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      Pakistan  • India  • bombing  • Islamic militants  • Bangalore  • Hindu

    • Pakistan Spends US Anti-Terror Aid on Jets

      New York Times  |  Jul 24, 08 2:58 AM CDT

      Pakistan Spends US Anti-Terror Aid on Jets

      (Newser) - A plan to spend US funds earmarked for anti-terrorism aid to upgrade Pakistan's F-16 jets is angering lawmakers who complain that it's a misuse of the money, the New York Times reports. The Bush administration says the $230 million will boost the jets' ability to strike at insurgents. Critics say Pakistan uses the aircraft to maintain its military rivalry with India rather than to fight terrorism. More »

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      Pakistan  • al-Qaeda  • counterterrorism  • tribal areas  • fighter jet  • Pakistan military

    • Obama Declares Afghanistan 'Precarious and Urgent'

      USA Today  |  Jul 20, 08 1:41 PM CDT

      Obama Declares Afghanistan 'Precarious and Urgent'

      (Newser) - Calling the situation in Afghanistan "precarious and urgent," Barack Obama today urged the Bush administration to make Afghanistan—rather than Iraq—"the central front in our battle against terrorism." In his first interview since arriving in the country yesterday, the Democratic candidate told Lara Logan on Face the Nation that an additional two brigades were needed to combat insurgents and the drug trade that finances them, USA Today reports.  More »

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      Barack Obama  • Iraq war  • Pakistan  • Afghanistan  • al-Qaeda  • Taliban  • US military  • Hamid Karzai  • Afghanistan war  • Kabul

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