Pakistani Army claims victory over Taliban in Swat, Waziristan

RAWALPINDI - The Pakistan military Tuesday formally announced its victory against the Taliban in Swat and Waziristan in the country’s restive northwest and stressed on the need for the civilian government to take control of these areas.

‘Global war on terror claims 30,000 Pakistani casualties’

RAWALPINDI - Over 30,000 Pakistani civilians and armed forces personnel have been killed or injured since the global war on terror began in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, while over 17,000 terrorists have been killed or captured, the country’s military said Thursday.

Supreme Court case gives Pakistan’s transgender community hope for greater rights

Pakistan’s ‘third gender’ seek greater rights

Pakistan to NATO: Take us into confidence on Afghan operations

RAWALPINDI - Pakistan Thursday urged the US-led NATO forces to take it into confidence before launching operations in areas adjacent to its borders in Afghanistan.

‘Tighten Af-Pak-NATO intelligence grid’

RAWALPINDI - A high-powered commission Saturday urged the tightening of the intelligence system between Afghanistan, the NATO forces in the country and Pakistan for effectively controlling the movement of terrorists along the Pakistan-Afghan border.

Pakistan gives military wish list to US

RAWALPINDI - Pakistan Thursday handed over its military wish list to the US, demanding the latest weapons and helicopters to enable effective action against terrorists in the country’s tribal areas.

Major successes against militants in 2009: Pakistan Army

RAWALPINDI - The Pakistan Army said Thursday it had achieved major successes in the war against terrorism in 2009 by killing more than 2,600 terrorists including foreigners.