MINGORA: After suspension of dialogue between the government and Tehrek-e-Taliban Pakistan in tribal areas and NWFP, the local Taliban have once again become active in Swat. They have set ablaze a music center in Matta …

WASHINGTON: Officials of the Bush administration are expressing increasing alarm that a deal being negotiated between the new Pakistani government and armed tribes in the country’s unruly border area will lead to further unraveling of …

KABUL: The Taliban’s assassination attempt on Afghanistan’s president has sent shockwaves around the world. German media commentators say that the attack has once again exposed the government’s vulnerability and could further damage the president’s credibility. …

PESHAWAR: Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan has called off peace agreement, which was in progress, with the government. This was announced by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan on Moday. The government has failed to implement promises made under the peace …

ISLAMABAD: Afghan President Hamid Karzai has supported Pakistan’s move to make peace with the local Taliban who do not pose any threat. In an interview, he said that he is confident of the new Pakistan …

WASHINGTON: A high-level U.S. diplomat has met with tribal leaders from Pakistan and Afghanistan as part of the effort to end attacks from militants operating along the rugged border between the two countries. The meeting …