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Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:52 PM

Published 11/03/2009 by rediff.com


Special: Why is Pakistan burning?

On November 2, a suicide bomber exploded his motorcycle outside a posh hotel on Rawalpindi's Mall Road, killing 34 people.

On October 28, a powerful car bomb ripped through a crowded Peshawar market, killing 105 people, many of them women and children.

Pakistan has been reeling...

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Taliban: 'We're prepared for long war' in Pakistan
Pakistani Taliban claims it's ready for a long war with governmentThe Taliban have denied Pakistan has won a series of victories in its offensive, saying the militants ... - [11/03/2009 - Metro.co.uk]
Pakistan's military claims Taliban stronghold
Pakistan's military launched an offensive against the Taliban three weeks ago.STORY HIGHLIGHTSPakistani forces secure Sararogha, clearing the town of weapons and ... - [11/03/2009 - CNN]
35 die in Pakistan suicide bombing
A suicide bombing in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi has killed thirty-five people and injured many others. Police said two bombers on a motorbike blew themselves ... - [11/03/2009 - Radio Television Hong Kong]
Pakistan Dispatch: State of the Nation - [11/01/2009 - Abu Muqawama]
Suicide bomber kills 34 Pakistanis in Rawalpindi - [11/02/2009 - The Long War Journal]
Pakistan bombing - [11/02/2009 - UPI]
Toll in Pakistan grows as U.N. curbs its efforts - [11/03/2009 - Philadelphia Inquirer]
Pakistan: Blast in Rawalpindi kills many - [11/03/2009 - ADN Kronos International]
30 killed in Pakistan suicide blast - [11/03/2009 - Ireland On-Line]
Pak: Terror strikes as army gains ground - [11/03/2009 - NDTV]
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...mouth the TTP'. "We are fighting the holy jihad in accordance with Islamic Shariah and consider the killing of a single Muslim as unjustifiable. The Taliban only target the army, police, secret agencies and state ministers" claims a leaflet being...
Special: Why is Pakistan burning? [rediff.com - 11/03/2009]
...and bleeding. "We want an Islamic state. If we get that, then we will go to the borders and help fight the Indians TTP chief Hakimullah recently stated brazenly."
Special: Why is Pakistan burning? [rediff.com - 11/03/2009]

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