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December - 1 
A Police constable, identified as Tasawwur, was shot dead and another constable, identified as Qurban Ali, was injured in a drive-by shooting in Khamisa Goth in New Karachi Town on December 1, reports The News. Both of them were stationed at Hyderi P
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A Police constable, identified as Tasawwur, was shot dead and another constable, identified as Qurban Ali, was injured in a drive-by shooting in Khamisa Goth in New Karachi Town on December 1, reports The News. Both of them were stationed at Hyderi Police Station and were deployed for intelligence on criminals operating out of the New Karachi Industrial Area.
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December - 1 
According to sources, Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan discussed the resumption of dialogue with the TTP with the outgoing Army chief General (retired) Ashfaq Pervez Kayani. “The US does not want peace in Pakistan,” Nisar had sai
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According to sources, Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan discussed the resumption of dialogue with the TTP with the outgoing Army chief General (retired) Ashfaq Pervez Kayani. “The US does not want peace in Pakistan,” Nisar had said in the aftermath of the November 1, 2013 drone attack that killed TTP leader Hakimullah Mehsud. According to a senior Interior Ministry official, Nisar is likely to announce the government’s new strategy regarding talks with the TTP by the end of this month. Before a formal announcement can be made, however, the Government wants an assurance from the US that the drone campaign in Pakistan’s tribal areas would come to a halt, Ministry officials said. They added that the interior minister wants a categorical policy statement from Washington before he sends a delegation of Ulema to the Taliban.
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December - 1 
An unidentified dead body was found in a gunny bag in Mauripur area of Kiamari Town on December 1, reported The News. Docks Police said that the victim had been kidnapped, tortured and killed.
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An unidentified dead body was found in a gunny bag in Mauripur area of Kiamari Town on December 1, reported The News. Docks Police said that the victim had been kidnapped, tortured and killed.
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An unidentified man was shot dead in Gul Mohammed Lane of Lyari Town on December 1, reported The News.
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An unidentified man was shot dead in Gul Mohammed Lane of Lyari Town on December 1, reported The News.
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Another unidentified man was shot dead in Gulistan Colony of Lyari Town on December 1, reports The News.
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Another unidentified man was shot dead in Gulistan Colony of Lyari Town on December 1, reports The News.
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Doctor Munaf Tareen was recovered on December 1 from Uthal area of Lasbela District, reported Dawn. A senior leader of Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Dr Haqdad Tareen said that the abductors had dropped Dr Munaf Tareen at a deserted place in Utha
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Doctor Munaf Tareen was recovered on December 1 from Uthal area of Lasbela District, reported Dawn. A senior leader of Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Dr Haqdad Tareen said that the abductors had dropped Dr Munaf Tareen at a deserted place in Uthal area of Lasbela District. "Yes he is safe and sound", Dr Tareen said. The kidnapped doctor was shifted from Uthal to Karachi after his recovery. Dr Tareen was abducted on September 17, 2013 from Pishin Stop in Pishin District. There was no claim of responsibility for the doctor's kidnapping. Sources said that Dr Tareen's recovery is a result of ransom payment as the kidnappers had demanded a ransom of PKR 50million
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Doctor Shakil Afridi, who helped the Central Investigation Agency (CIA) find slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, on December 1 demanded better conditions in prison and complained of being falsely implicated in a treason case, reported The Express
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Doctor Shakil Afridi, who helped the Central Investigation Agency (CIA) find slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, on December 1 demanded better conditions in prison and complained of being falsely implicated in a treason case, reported The Express Tribune quoting his lawyer Samiullah Afridi. He was initially sentenced to 33 years in jail and given a fine, but a court in Peshawar overturned his sentence in August, 2013 and ordered a retrial. “I am perhaps the first Pakistani who has been denied access to his lawyer. What kind of justice is this?” he asked in a letter.
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Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid on December 1 dropped a hint that the homework to resume dialogue with militants has been completed, reports The Express Tribune. “Yes, we’re [almost] at the conclusive stage to resume
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Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid on December 1 dropped a hint that the homework to resume dialogue with militants has been completed, reports The Express Tribune. “Yes, we’re [almost] at the conclusive stage to resume talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP),” said Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid, adding, “The Government has always had a firm belief in reopening peace talks [with the Taliban]”. He also said that the Government would remove any hurdles existing before talks with the Taliban and would press ahead with the initiative without causing any loss to the state.
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Lashkar-e-Toiba founder and Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed while speaking at a protest rally on The Mall in Lahore District on December 1 said that the sectarian clashes and terrorism in Balochistan were occurring because of India,
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Lashkar-e-Toiba founder and Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed while speaking at a protest rally on The Mall in Lahore District on December 1 said that the sectarian clashes and terrorism in Balochistan were occurring because of India, the US and Israel, reports The Express Tribune . He criticised Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for visiting Afghanistan and said the PM had been issuing some controversial statements. “His pro-India polices are not acceptable,” he said. Saeed said he had heard that the Jacobabad airbase was being given to the US. “I appeal the Taliban to issue a statement saying they would fight for Pakistan’s defence if drone attacks are not stopped,” he said. He accused that India wanted to build a wall in Kashmir. He said it was to this end that it had staged the “Bombay drama” and accused him of terrorism. He said the Government should play its role to stop the construction of the wall. Otherwise, he said, private citizens would go and destroy it. Meanwhile, the Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) leaders said that the Government should play its role in stopping drone strikes in the country and stop the construction of a concrete wall along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. Speaking at the same protest rally Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) leader Maulana Sami-ul-Haq said United States (US) presence in the country should end. He said the Chief Justice of Pakistan should take suo motu action to end drone attacks. Haq said the need of the hour was for the people to unite and the army, judiciary and the politicians to act in unison. He praised Imran Khan for protesting against NATO supply. “If the armed forces fail to protect the country, the people of Pakistan will do it,” he said.
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Police rescued two abductees, identified as Ishaq and Anees, and arrested two abductors along with a huge cache of arms during a raid in Tari Banda area of Hangu District on December 1, reports Daily Times. They were abducted from Karak District some
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Police rescued two abductees, identified as Ishaq and Anees, and arrested two abductors along with a huge cache of arms during a raid in Tari Banda area of Hangu District on December 1, reports Daily Times. They were abducted from Karak District some 40 days ago.
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The Federal Minister for Information Pervaiz Rashid said on December 1 that the protest against NATO supplies by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its allies will create problems for Pakistan on international level, reports The Express Tribune. “It
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The Federal Minister for Information Pervaiz Rashid said on December 1 that the protest against NATO supplies by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its allies will create problems for Pakistan on international level, reports The Express Tribune. “It is everyone’s right to protest, but blocking the supply line through street power would earn a bad name for the nation,” Rashid said. Lashing out at Imran Khan and his party, the Federal Minister said if protests against Nato supplies was a good move, why the PTI Government and leadership in KP did not participate in the protest. He said protests on the roads would turn the workers of PTI towards violence.
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The News reported that despite the order of the Supreme Court, the 19 Frontier Corps (FC) officials who were summoned did not show up before the Crime Investigation Department (CID) Deputy Inspector General in Quetta on December 1. The court was to
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The News reported that despite the order of the Supreme Court, the 19 Frontier Corps (FC) officials who were summoned did not show up before the Crime Investigation Department (CID) Deputy Inspector General in Quetta on December 1. The court was told by FC Law Officer Major Nadeem that the officials in question were now in the Army. The CJ replied that the court knew that; if they were Army officials, GHQ should be asked to present them before the CID. These officials had neither turned up before the CID nor submitted any reply. The Balochistan Government has now decided to seek more time from the court in the case of 35 missing persons. It is expected that the provincial Government would file a formal plea in this connection on December 2, 2013.
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December - 1 
Two brothers belonging to the Shia community, identified as Mudabar Raza (35) and Haider Raza (33), were shot dead in a sectarian attack on the New M.A Jinnah Road in Jamshed Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 1, reported Th
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Two brothers belonging to the Shia community, identified as Mudabar Raza (35) and Haider Raza (33), were shot dead in a sectarian attack on the New M.A Jinnah Road in Jamshed Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 1, reported The News. Haider worked for the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and the brothers were also sympathisers of a political party.
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December - 2 
A Frontier Corps official, identified as Dilawar Khan, was killed when unidentified militants opened fire at a security camp in Speen Wam tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December
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A Frontier Corps official, identified as Dilawar Khan, was killed when unidentified militants opened fire at a security camp in Speen Wam tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 2, reported The Express Tribune.
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December - 2 
A leader of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) Maulana Deedar Ali Jalbani and his security guard Sarfaraz Ali were shot dead in a targeted attack near NED University within the jurisdiction of Mobina Town Police Station on December 3 reports Daily T
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A leader of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) Maulana Deedar Ali Jalbani and his security guard Sarfaraz Ali were shot dead in a targeted attack near NED University within the jurisdiction of Mobina Town Police Station on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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December - 2 
A roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in Dirdoni, Ghulam tehsil of NWA on December 2, reports The Express Tribune. However, no casualties were reported.
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A roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in Dirdoni, Ghulam tehsil of NWA on December 2, reports The Express Tribune. However, no casualties were reported.
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December - 2 
A worker of Awami National Party (ANP), identified as Din Muhammad Wazir, was killed and three others were injured in Janjal Goth near Super Highway in Gadap Town on December 2, reports The News.
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A worker of Awami National Party (ANP), identified as Din Muhammad Wazir, was killed and three others were injured in Janjal Goth near Super Highway in Gadap Town on December 2, reports The News.
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December - 2 
An Intelligence assessment sent to South Block, New Delhi by the Indian Mission in Pakistan reveals that the 2008 Mumbai terror attack (also known as 26/11) mastermind Hafiz Muhammed Saeed, with the backing of Nawaz Sharif's Government, has intensifi
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An Intelligence assessment sent to South Block, New Delhi by the Indian Mission in Pakistan reveals that the 2008 Mumbai terror attack (also known as 26/11) mastermind Hafiz Muhammed Saeed, with the backing of Nawaz Sharif's Government, has intensified his anti-India propaganda and operations to influence Islamabad's policy towards its larger neighbour, reports Mail Online India. The memo says that Pakistan's notorious intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), "listens" to Saeed and "follows his diktats". Since the ISI is the cutting edge of Pakistan's India policy, and Saeed has, thus, manoeuvred himself into a position from where he can leave his ideological imprint on it. According to the report, the big change is that Saeed, who was running his propaganda machine from the Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) headquarters in Muridke tehsil (revenue unit) of Shaikhupur District in Punjab, is now using Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi as the base of his operations. The JuD is the 'spiritual mentor' of terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), which had carried out the Mumbai terror attacks, and is opposed to India and the United States (US). The internal assessment on Saeed's activities notes that "JuD Amir Hafiz Muhammad Saeed has been playing a crucial role in promoting the anti-India agenda smoothly with the assistance and support of the Pakistan government. There seems to be an underlying arrangement between the government and the JuD to provide Saeed some space for promoting his agenda of fanning anti- India sentiment in Pakistanis."
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December - 2 
At least three people, including a private guard, were injured in firing and hand grenade attack by unidentified militants on the building of Express Media Group in located near Qayyumabad flyover in Korangi Town on December 2, reported Dawn. Senior
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At least three people, including a private guard, were injured in firing and hand grenade attack by unidentified militants on the building of Express Media Group in located near Qayyumabad flyover in Korangi Town on December 2, reported Dawn. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nasir Aftab said, “Offices of the local Express newspaper and television channel were apparently the target of the cracker attack, which wounded at least three people.” According to details, around eight to ten armed militants tried to enter the building, located near Qayyumabad Flyover. Upon resistance from the private guards, they opened fire and hurled two hand grenades before fleeing away from the site. The grenade explosions partially damaged nearby parked vehicles also.
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December - 2 
Balochistan Frontier Corps (FC) official was killed and another sustained injuries in a landmine explosion in Lehri area of Sibi District on December 2, reports Dawn. The spokesman for FC Balochistan Khan Wasey said that the forces were conducting a
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Balochistan Frontier Corps (FC) official was killed and another sustained injuries in a landmine explosion in Lehri area of Sibi District on December 2, reports Dawn. The spokesman for FC Balochistan Khan Wasey said that the forces were conducting a search operation to arrest the militants who had attacked a FC check post in Lehri tehsil (revenue unit) of Sibi when they hit a landmine. Militants on motorcycles opened fire at FC check post in the same area in the morning. However, there were no casualties. Later, the FC launched a search operation after the attack. The militants sped away on their motorcycles and the FC personnel became victim of landmine explosion.
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December - 2 
Intelligence authorities arrested a “most wanted” terrorist, identified as Abbas Afridi, during a raid at Jinnah Terminal on December 2, reported The News. According to sources, the intelligence authorities arrested Afridi from Karachi Airport when h
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Intelligence authorities arrested a “most wanted” terrorist, identified as Abbas Afridi, during a raid at Jinnah Terminal on December 2, reported The News. According to sources, the intelligence authorities arrested Afridi from Karachi Airport when he arrived here through a domestic flight. He was travelling under a fictitious name, sources added. The sources further said that Afridi is said to be a head of a group of terrorists in Katti Pahari area of Orangi Town and the adjoining areas.
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December - 2 
On December 2 cases were registered against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) workers for breaking the seal of a NATO container bound for Afghanistan during the sit-in at Hayatabad toll plaza in Peshawar, reported The News. Th
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On December 2 cases were registered against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) workers for breaking the seal of a NATO container bound for Afghanistan during the sit-in at Hayatabad toll plaza in Peshawar, reported The News. The driver of the NATO container protested against the PTI and JeI workers breaking the seal and stated that the Afghanistan bound container was carrying cooking oil. JeI leader, Kashif Azam and PTI camp in charge Malik Raees are named in the FIR. Meanwhile, a container, dispatched for officials in Kabul Province of Afghanistan, was sent back by protesters from Hayatabad Toll Plaza on December 2, reports The Express Tribune. The United States (US) Embassy in Islamabad said they received the information and were looking into the matter. The container was stopped before crossing the sit-in camp near a terminal and documents were produced for the PTI, JeI and Awami Jamhoori Ittehad Pakistan (AJIP) activists at the toll plaza. All of them were allowed to move on after the documents produced proved they were carrying ordinary goods.
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December - 2 
Pakistan has turned down Afghan President Hamid Karzai's request to allow Afghan Taliban to set up an office in the country, according to a media report on December 2, reports The Times of India. "Our role (in the Afghan peace process) will remain t
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Pakistan has turned down Afghan President Hamid Karzai's request to allow Afghan Taliban to set up an office in the country, according to a media report on December 2, reports The Times of India. "Our role (in the Afghan peace process) will remain that of a facilitator and not a leader...allowing the Taliban to open an office in Pakistan will be contrary to our principled position," Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was quoted as saying by an unnamed aide. Instead, Pakistan and Afghanistan will explore options on an "urgent basis" to open a political office for the Afghan Taliban in Turkey or Saudi Arabia, the aide, who accompanied Sharif on an official visit to Kabul on November 30, 2013, said. The aide indicated an "important development" regarding the Afghan Taliban office is expected in the next few weeks but did not give details.
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December - 2 
Pakistan’s outgoing High Commissioner to India Salman Bashir announced on December 2 that after a series of violent clashes, peace has been restored at Line of Control (LoC), reports The Express Tribune. Bashir, who is expected to be replaced by dipl
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Pakistan’s outgoing High Commissioner to India Salman Bashir announced on December 2 that after a series of violent clashes, peace has been restored at Line of Control (LoC), reports The Express Tribune. Bashir, who is expected to be replaced by diplomat Syed Ibne Abbas, expressed hope that Pakistan and India ties will further improve in future and that he could see the “light at the end of the tunnel” in diplomatic relations and predicted the improvement would survive next year’s Indian elections. “The improvement in relations with India is very emphatically a state policy. We believe it’s in our interest and we believe it’s in the interest of the region,” said the High Commissioner. “Our Prime Minister is on record as having very emphatically stated that improvement of relations with India is a priority. “An improvement in relations with Pakistan is also something that is of importance to India and the Indian leadership,” he added.
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December - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 2 defused a roadside bomb on Bannu-Miranshah Road in Khadi, reported The Express Tribune.
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 2 defused a roadside bomb on Bannu-Miranshah Road in Khadi, reported The Express Tribune.
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December - 2 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Chief Mullah Fazlullah along with 15 aides arrived in North Waziristan Agency, reported The News. Sources said there were reports that newly appointed TTP chief has reached in North Waziristan Agency from Afghanistan
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Chief Mullah Fazlullah along with 15 aides arrived in North Waziristan Agency, reported The News. Sources said there were reports that newly appointed TTP chief has reached in North Waziristan Agency from Afghanistan along with his 15 aides. They further said Mullah Fazlullah will preside over the meeting of Taliban Shura (council) in few days.
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December - 2 
The Acting Defence Secretary, Major General (retired) Raja Arif Nazir, informed the country’s highest court on December 2 about the death of two of the 35 detainees the court had ordered to be produced, reports Dawn. He said that Sardar Ali had died
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The Acting Defence Secretary, Major General (retired) Raja Arif Nazir, informed the country’s highest court on December 2 about the death of two of the 35 detainees the court had ordered to be produced, reports Dawn. He said that Sardar Ali had died on December 29, 2012 and Nadir Khan on July 1, 2013 at the Lakki Marwat Internment Centre inside the Malakand Garrison. They died of natural causes and the bodies had been handed over to their families in accordance with the procedure, he said, adding that the whereabouts of the other 33 were being ascertained. But the court said the death of the two detainees was evidence suggesting that the rest were also in the custody of intelligence agencies. The revelation has given an entirely new, and more disturbing, dimension to the issue of missing persons as for the first time the Government has accepted that some of those reported missing for years were not only in the custody of armed forces, at least a couple of them have died in detention under unexplained circumstances. The Supreme Court said it was a “custodial killing” for which the Agencies concerned would be held responsible. The internees, along with one Yasin Shah, were to be produced before a three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Jawwad S. Khawaja and Justice Amir Hani Muslim. It ordered Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who was present in the court, to ensure production of the 33 persons on December 3, 2013 positively without any excuse. Otherwise, it warned, the law would take its own course. The
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December - 2 
The US Embassy spokesperson in Islamabad said that they were aware the protests had affected one of the primary commercial transit routes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and this time cargo traffic had suffered too.
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The US Embassy spokesperson in Islamabad said that they were aware the protests had affected one of the primary commercial transit routes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and this time cargo traffic had suffered too.
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December - 3 
A dead body, identified as Amjad Khan, was found in an empty plot in Sector 7-A of Baldia Twon on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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A dead body, identified as Amjad Khan, was found in an empty plot in Sector 7-A of Baldia Twon on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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December - 3 
A scout of Payam-e-Wilayat, identified as Syed Zakir Hussain, was shot dead near Singer Chowrangi within the jurisdiction of Sharafi Goth Police Station on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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A scout of Payam-e-Wilayat, identified as Syed Zakir Hussain, was shot dead near Singer Chowrangi within the jurisdiction of Sharafi Goth Police Station on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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December - 3 
A worker of a political party, identified as Muhamamd Amir (40), was killed in Khuramabad area of Landhi Town on December 2, reported The News.
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A worker of a political party, identified as Muhamamd Amir (40), was killed in Khuramabad area of Landhi Town on December 2, reported The News.
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December - 3 
At least 11 persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on December 3 reports Daily Times. Four suspected cadres of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed and another was injured by u
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At least 11 persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on December 3 reports Daily Times. Four suspected cadres of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed and another was injured by unidentified assailants near Sarina Shopping Centre within the precincts of Shahrah-e-Noorjahan Police Station.
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December - 3 
Law enforcers claimed to have recovered around 33 anti-aircraft shells and arrested an alleged Afghan origin terrorist while 98 suspects were taken into custody during targeted raids in the Karachi on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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Law enforcers claimed to have recovered around 33 anti-aircraft shells and arrested an alleged Afghan origin terrorist while 98 suspects were taken into custody during targeted raids in the Karachi on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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December - 3 
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on December 3 linked Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) to Taliban and al Qaeda militants and claimed several activists of the party have been killed in US drone strikes, reported Dawn. “Several active workers o
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Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on December 3 linked Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) to Taliban and al Qaeda militants and claimed several activists of the party have been killed in US drone strikes, reported Dawn. “Several active workers of JeI and its student wing, Islami Jama’at Tulaba (IJT) have been killed in drone attacks in Waziristan,” said Hussain while speaking to the MQM’s general workers meeting over the telephone from London. Altaf Hussain, in his fiery speech, also revealed that a large number of Taliban and al Qaeda operatives have relocated to upscale areas of Karachi. Cautioning the general masses of the 'development', he said his party, along with the armed forces, was ready to defend every corner of the country. Meanwhile, calling Hussain’s statements as unfounded and provocative, JeI Secretary General Liaqat Baloch said the Jama’at was a peaceful religio-political party.
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December - 3 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI chief Imran Khan on December 3 said his party was considering blocking NATO supply routes in other provinces as well, reports The Express Tribune. “PTI may block NATO supply routes in Punjab and Balochistan as supply is
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI chief Imran Khan on December 3 said his party was considering blocking NATO supply routes in other provinces as well, reports The Express Tribune. “PTI may block NATO supply routes in Punjab and Balochistan as supply is being carried out via Chaman border,” said Imran, while talking to The Express Tribune. Earlier, addressing a protest camp at Hayatabad Toll Plaza, Imran poignantly questioned why the federal government failed to implement the resolutions passed in both Provincial and National Assemblies against United States (US) drone strikes in Pakistan. “National and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa assemblies had unanimously passed resolutions terming drone strikes a blatant violation of international law and Pakistan’s sovereignty,” he said, adding that the supply route would remain closed until the US stopped drone attacks. Claiming that the US was creating hurdles in the peace process, the PTI chief said ‘the so-called ally’ did not want to bring peace to the region. He clarified that the protest sit-ins to block the NATO supply routes did not mean waging a war against the US. It was only to give a message to the world that US was violating international law. “They [Americans] fire missiles but Pakistani people and law enforcing agencies have to bear the consequences,” he said, adding that the K-P was on the verge of destruction, as six million tribesmen had to leave homes for safer places.
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December - 3 
The Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan on December 3 came up with a clear statement that it does not have the officials summoned by the Supreme Court to appear before the Crime Investigation Department (CID) Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the investi
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The Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan on December 3 came up with a clear statement that it does not have the officials summoned by the Supreme Court to appear before the Crime Investigation Department (CID) Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the investigation of enforced disappearance cases, reports The Express Tribune. The deadline given to FC was December 2, 2013 and not a single FC official appeared before the Police. FC issued a statement and explained about the 19 personnel the Supreme Court is looking for. A spokesperson for FC Balochistan stated that seven out of 19 FC personnel who were summoned by court had never been the part of this force. “There are three Pakistan Army officers among 19 who had returned back to Army and now no more affiliated with FC and they do not fall in the jurisdiction of FC,” he said.
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December - 3 
The new head of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Maulana Fazlullah alias Mullah Radio, has returned to the country’s tribal areas after several years based in Afghanistan, TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid said on December 3, reports Daily Time
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The new head of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Maulana Fazlullah alias Mullah Radio, has returned to the country’s tribal areas after several years based in Afghanistan, TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid said on December 3, reports Daily Times. Fazlullah has been based mainly in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan since 2009, when a military operation ended his followers’ brutal two-year rule of Swat valley. TTP spokesman Shahidullah Shahid said Fazlullah was now “commanding the Taliban movement at an unknown location in the tribal areas”. Shahid’s comments came after some Pakistani TV channels reported that Fazlullah had reached North Waziristan Agency. “It is not true that Maulana Fazlullah is in Waziristan, he is in the tribal areas but at unknown location,” Shahid said. Fazlullah has a USD 500,000 Government bounty on his head.
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December - 3 
The United States (US) military has halted ground shipments of cargo leaving Afghanistan via its key Pakistan supply route to ensure the safety of drivers following protests in Pakistan over American drone strikes, Pentagon spokesman Mark Wright said
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The United States (US) military has halted ground shipments of cargo leaving Afghanistan via its key Pakistan supply route to ensure the safety of drivers following protests in Pakistan over American drone strikes, Pentagon spokesman Mark Wright said on December 3, reports Daily Times. “We are aware protests have affected one of the primary commercial transit routes between Pakistan and Afghanistan,” Mark Wright said, adding, “We have voluntarily halted US shipments of retrograde cargo...to ensure the safety of the drivers contracted to move our equipment.” The affected route, which runs from Torkham Gate at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border to Karachi, has been crucial for the United States as it winds down its combat mission in landlocked Afghanistan and moves equipment out of the country. The route accounts for the vast majority of ground traffic of US military cargo through Pakistan and has been targeted by protesters in Pakistan angered by US drone strikes.
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December - 3 
Three members of the Tableeghi Jamaat were shot dead and two others were injured in a targeted attacked in North Nazimabad on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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Three members of the Tableeghi Jamaat were shot dead and two others were injured in a targeted attacked in North Nazimabad on December 3 reports Daily Times.
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December - 3 
Two African citizens escaped from the captivity of kidnappers resulting in a Police raid on a house in Gwadar District and subsequent rescue of three more abducted Africans and arrest of three abductors, identified as Abdul Hameed, Naveed and Mohamma
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Two African citizens escaped from the captivity of kidnappers resulting in a Police raid on a house in Gwadar District and subsequent rescue of three more abducted Africans and arrest of three abductors, identified as Abdul Hameed, Naveed and Mohammad Anwar, on December 3, reports Dawn. Police raided the house after two of the Africans reached a police station after escaping from captivity. Police said the five African nationals who hailed from Ghana and Tanzania were identified as Moffat Banda, Nicolas Olland, Amiri Abdu, Saif Shaban and Kelvin and were kidnapped a few months ago.
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December - 3 
Two persons, including a cadre of Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) identified as Mufti Ahmed and Dr Usman, were shot dead when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on a clinic in Federal B Area of Gulberg Town in Karachi, the provincial capital o
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Two persons, including a cadre of Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) identified as Mufti Ahmed and Dr Usman, were shot dead when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on a clinic in Federal B Area of Gulberg Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 3, reported The News. ASWJ spokesman said that Mufti was their activist. The Police said that the accused targeted Mufti Ahmed however; doctor was also killed in the firing.
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December - 3 
Unidentified militants on December 3 abducted a doctor, identified as Dr Amjad Taqween, at gun point from Hayatabad Phase VII in Peshawar and took him to an unidentified location, reported Daily Times. The abduction led doctors and medical staff at L
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Unidentified militants on December 3 abducted a doctor, identified as Dr Amjad Taqween, at gun point from Hayatabad Phase VII in Peshawar and took him to an unidentified location, reported Daily Times. The abduction led doctors and medical staff at Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) to boycott their outdoor patient department (OPD) duties on December 4, reports The Express Tribune. Dr Taqweem has a clinic in Karachi Market and is politically affiliated with Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI).
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December - 4 
At least five alleged Lyari gangsters, identified as Noor Mohammad Baloch, Khalid Baloch and Wajid Baloch, associated with Uzair Baloch group, and Saddam and Mushtaq Baloch, associated with Baba Ladla group, were killed during two encounters with law
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At least five alleged Lyari gangsters, identified as Noor Mohammad Baloch, Khalid Baloch and Wajid Baloch, associated with Uzair Baloch group, and Saddam and Mushtaq Baloch, associated with Baba Ladla group, were killed during two encounters with law enforcers in Rangi Wara, Singu Lane and Ali Hotel areas of Lyari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 4
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December - 4 
Deputy Spokesperson of the US State Department Marie Harf said on December 4 said the US favours using Pakistani overland routes for retrograde movement of equipment out of Afghanistan and voiced the hope that the current situation in Khyber Pakhtunk
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Deputy Spokesperson of the US State Department Marie Harf said on December 4 said the US favours using Pakistani overland routes for retrograde movement of equipment out of Afghanistan and voiced the hope that the current situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with regard to Torkham route, would not have a long-term impact, reports Dawn. “We favour shipping cargo via Pakistan because of the cost. And hopefully I don't anticipate that there will be any long-term impact to our retrograde movement because of the current situation,” she said.
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December - 4 
Four Frontier Corps (FC) officials, identified as Rafiq, Zabitullah, Rasool Khan and Javaid, were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by unidentified militants along a roadside in Malik Shagha exploded in Ghundai area of Jamrud
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Four Frontier Corps (FC) officials, identified as Rafiq, Zabitullah, Rasool Khan and Javaid, were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by unidentified militants along a roadside in Malik Shagha exploded in Ghundai area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports The Express Tribune.
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December - 4 
Iranian border guards fired four mortar shells in Killi Saki Shah and Lab Dasht areas of Mashkail town in Washuk District on December 4, reported The Express Tribune. However, no casualties were reported. People took to the streets in Mashkail to pro
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Iranian border guards fired four mortar shells in Killi Saki Shah and Lab Dasht areas of Mashkail town in Washuk District on December 4, reported The Express Tribune. However, no casualties were reported. People took to the streets in Mashkail to protest against the Iranian aggression. Local administration confirmed the incident. “The mortar shells exploded in open areas. Four huge explosions shook the whole town. People woke up after the blast and came out from their houses in panic,” said Kabir Reki, a resident of Mashkail.
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December - 4 
Islamabad High Court (IHC) on December 4 dismissed a petition challenging the constitution of a special court for treason trial of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf under Article 6 of the Constitution, reports The Express Tribune. J
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Islamabad High Court (IHC) on December 4 dismissed a petition challenging the constitution of a special court for treason trial of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf under Article 6 of the Constitution, reports The Express Tribune. Justice Noor-ul-Haq N Qureshi was hearing the petition filed by a local lawyer Riaz Hanif Rahi, who is a member of Islamabad High Court Bar Association. The petitioner had claimed that selection of judges for the special court – comprising Justice Faisal Arab, Justice Tahira Safdar and Justice Yawar Ali – was the prerogative of Prime Minister. However, he contended, in the case of Musharraf the judges for the court had been picked up by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. During the course of hearing, Justice Qureshi asked the petitioner as to how he could argue despite the objection raised by the IHC registrar office. The petitioner said every citizen had the right to point out if he noticed anything wrong in the bench. He said the judges appointed for treason trial of Musharraf had refused to take oath under the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO). The petitioner – calling into question the impartiality of the existing judges of the special court – said the judges should have been appointed on the basis of merit. He also contended that Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had also not investigated the matter in a proper manner. “You want to sabotage the trial by filing the petition while you have failed to remove the objection raised by the registrar,’’ observed Justice Qureshi as he first reserved the judgment on the maintainability of the petition, which was later in the evening dismissed by the court. The treason trial of Pervez Musharraf is likely to start next week. Senior lawyer Sharifuddin Pirzada is going to defend Musharraf along with his team comprising Dr Khalid Ranjha, Ilyas Siddiqui, Ahmed Raza Kasuri and Ibrahim Satti. On the prosecution side, the Government has appointed senior lawyer Akram Sheikh.
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December - 4 
Kashmir is a flashpoint that can trigger a fourth war between Pakistan and India anytime, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said, seeking an early settlement of the issue, reports The Times of India. He also said he had a dream of seeing Indian Kashmir fr
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Kashmir is a flashpoint that can trigger a fourth war between Pakistan and India anytime, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said, seeking an early settlement of the issue, reports The Times of India. He also said he had a dream of seeing Indian Kashmir free and hoped to see it happen during his lifetime. "Kashmir is a flashpoint and can trigger a fourth war between the two nuclear powers at anytime," he was quoted as saying in his brief address to the budget session of the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) Council. The statement quoted Sharif as saying that the Kashmir issue should be settled according to the aspirations of the people and the United Nation (UN) resolutions as peace in the region was not possible without it. "The Prime Minister said that he had a dream of seeing held-Kashmir free from the Indian occupation and desired that this dream could turn into reality during his lifetime," the statement said.
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December - 4 
Militants abducted 13 workers of Uch Power Plant from Mangoli area of Naseerabad District on December 4, reported Dawn. An official, who requested anonymity, said the workers were travelling in their company vehicles from Sukkur District in Sindh to
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Militants abducted 13 workers of Uch Power Plant from Mangoli area of Naseerabad District on December 4, reported Dawn. An official, who requested anonymity, said the workers were travelling in their company vehicles from Sukkur District in Sindh to Naseerabad when they were intercepted by the militants. "The militants managed to abduct the workers without any resistance", he said adding that "We are clueless about the whereabouts of workers."
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December - 4 
Pakistan has again lost the battle against polio this year with 72 cases reported in the country so far, surpassing Nigeria which reported 50 cases and Afghanistan where only nine cases surfaced, reported The Express Tribune on December 5 (today) quo
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Pakistan has again lost the battle against polio this year with 72 cases reported in the country so far, surpassing Nigeria which reported 50 cases and Afghanistan where only nine cases surfaced, reported The Express Tribune on December 5 (today) quoting World Health Organisation (WHO) report. According to WHO, last week Pakistan reported six polio cases while Afghanistan and Nigeria did not report any. Comparing the number of polio cases reported last year in Pakistan which were 57 with this year’s 72, it is clear that despite the tall claims made by the Government, the battle is far from over. Considering the current scenario, efforts were made to make the last national anti-polio drive of 2013, held from November 18 to 20, a success. During the campaign, 33.1 million children were vaccinated, while 2.34 million were missed for reasons other than parental refusals. Of these, 622, 354 were reported from Balochistan, 501,870 in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), 477,329 in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) this includes 260,000 from North and South Waziristan Agencies, 126,380 from Punjab, 609,084 from Sindh, 2,895 from Islamabad, 438 from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and 217 from Gilgit-Baltistan. “We’re moving forward but we’re facing challenges,” said WHO Polio Eradication chief Dr Elias Durry. He said for Pakistan the inaccessibility of polio teams in FATA is one of the major hurdles in stopping polio virus transmission in the country. He was of the view that Pakistan still had a chance to fight against polio and achieve the set target but it required commitment and quality anti-polio drives.
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December - 4 
Senator Raza Rabbani and Senator Zahid Khan have received threatening letters, suggestive of serious consequences for demanding a treason trial against former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, reported The Express Tribune on December 5. P
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Senator Raza Rabbani and Senator Zahid Khan have received threatening letters, suggestive of serious consequences for demanding a treason trial against former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, reported The Express Tribune on December 5. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Aitzaz Ahsan made this revelation and speculated that the letters were written by a Musharraf supporter. Both letters were received through National Assembly and Senate secretariats and both were hand written. In April this year, Rabbani and Khan along with other senators had called for Musharraf to be tried under Article 6 of the Constitution for abrogating the Constitution and derailing democracy. Raza Rabbani said that he had received the first letter ten days ago, threatening him that if he didn’t review his stance on Article 6, he could be assassinated or kidnapped. In second letter, the names of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Zahid Khan were also included. The Government assured to initiate serious action on the threatening letters.
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December - 4 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, identified as Fazl-ur-Rehman, was shot dead while his two companions managed to escape during an encounter with the Police near Musharraf Mor in Mauripur area of Kiamari Town on December 4, reported Daily Ti
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, identified as Fazl-ur-Rehman, was shot dead while his two companions managed to escape during an encounter with the Police near Musharraf Mor in Mauripur area of Kiamari Town on December 4, reported Daily Times. Two Policemen, Ejaz and Aqeel were injured, and one Kalashnikov, two pistols were also recovered from Rehman’s possession.
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December - 4 
Two unopposed elected councillors of the National Party (NP), identified as Zafarullah and Abdul Rauf, were abducted by a group of armed militants from a grocery shop in Dasht Kudan Bazaar in Kech District on December 4, reports The Express Tribune.
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Two unopposed elected councillors of the National Party (NP), identified as Zafarullah and Abdul Rauf, were abducted by a group of armed militants from a grocery shop in Dasht Kudan Bazaar in Kech District on December 4, reports The Express Tribune.
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December - 5 
A 10-day old unidentified dead body of a man was found within the limits of Docks Police Station in Kiamari Town on December 5, reports Daily Times.
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A 10-day old unidentified dead body of a man was found within the limits of Docks Police Station in Kiamari Town on December 5, reports Daily Times.
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December - 5 
A levies official, identified as Hawaldar Hayat Gul, was killed and two others, identified as Amanullah and Ameer Nawab, were severely injured when unidentified militants opened fire at their vehicle in Sakhakot Bazaar of Malakand District on Decembe
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A levies official, identified as Hawaldar Hayat Gul, was killed and two others, identified as Amanullah and Ameer Nawab, were severely injured when unidentified militants opened fire at their vehicle in Sakhakot Bazaar of Malakand District on December 5, reported The Express Tribune.
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December - 5 
A man, identified as Abdul Rehman (25), was shot dead and another wounded near mini bus stop within the jurisdiction of Manghopir Police Station, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Abdul Rehman (25), was shot dead and another wounded near mini bus stop within the jurisdiction of Manghopir Police Station, reports Daily Times.
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December - 5 
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said in a press briefing on December 5 that the Government has continued to arrange the passage of NATO supplies so that NATO forces may smoothly withdraw from Afghanistan, reports The Express Tribune. “We h
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A Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said in a press briefing on December 5 that the Government has continued to arrange the passage of NATO supplies so that NATO forces may smoothly withdraw from Afghanistan, reports The Express Tribune. “We have seen reports that the United States (US) has suspended the NATO supplies through Torkham for security of transporters,” said a Foreign Office spokesperson. “The Government has continued the arrangement for passage of NATO supplies in order to facilitate draw down of NATO forces from Afghanistan.” The spokesperson maintained that the Government was fully committed to its anti-drone stance. “The Government of Pakistan has consistently called for an end to drone strikes and has taken up this matter at the highest level with the US and has also taken it up at United Nations (UN). The Government believes that all aspects related to these issues need to be settled peacefully and through talks.”
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December - 5 
A motorcycle bomb exploded on December 5 near a Police checkpost in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District, killing one civilian and wounding 20 others, reported The Express Tribune. Shahid Saleem, a Police official in Chaman said the apparent target
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A motorcycle bomb exploded on December 5 near a Police checkpost in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District, killing one civilian and wounding 20 others, reported The Express Tribune. Shahid Saleem, a Police official in Chaman said the apparent target of the bombing was the Police checkpost but Policemen there were unhurt. Another blast took place with a gap of 90 minutes that injured DSP Chaman Gul Mohammed Awan, SHO Saleem Shahid and two constables. A third bomb was defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS). No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
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December - 5 
A Police constable, identified as Constable Mumtaz Alam, was shot dead after unidentified militants attacked the Mamash Khel Police check post in Bannu District on December 5, reports The Express Tribune. Bannu Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) S
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A Police constable, identified as Constable Mumtaz Alam, was shot dead after unidentified militants attacked the Mamash Khel Police check post in Bannu District on December 5, reports The Express Tribune. Bannu Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sanaullah Khan said unidentified militants attacked the check post with grenades and assault rifles at around 1:00 in the night.
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December - 5 
A Police informer, identified as Abdul Rasool (40), was shot dead in Ahsanabad within the remits of Sohrab Goth Police Station in Gadap Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 5, reports Daily Times. According to Police, Baksh, a
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A Police informer, identified as Abdul Rasool (40), was shot dead in Ahsanabad within the remits of Sohrab Goth Police Station in Gadap Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 5, reports Daily Times. According to Police, Baksh, accompanied three Policemen to a drug den, where culprits opened fire. Following the incident, extra contingent of Police conducted a raid and recovered a pistol, 500 bullets of Kalashnikov, and one and a half kilogrammes heroin, said DSP Sohrab Goth Khalid Khan
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December - 5 
After the United States (US) announced to suspend NATO shipments to and from Afghanistan via Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, JeI’s Peshawar District Chapter on December 5 recommended to the party’s provincial leadership to announce the winding up of the two week
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After the United States (US) announced to suspend NATO shipments to and from Afghanistan via Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, JeI’s Peshawar District Chapter on December 5 recommended to the party’s provincial leadership to announce the winding up of the two weeks long sit-ins in the province, reports Dawn. A participant said that there was no need to continue with sit-ins as the US Government had announced to suspend movement of NATO supply trucks out of Afghanistan via Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said the district chapter of JeI had formally asked the provincial leadership to wind up sit-ins in consultation with other coalition partners in the province as their main objective had been achieved. “Protest camps should be wounded up,” he said.
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December - 5 
An unidentified man was shot dead near Kanzul Imaan Masjid within the precincts of Jamshed Quarter Police Station in Jamshed Town on December 5, reported Daily Times.
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An unidentified man was shot dead near Kanzul Imaan Masjid within the precincts of Jamshed Quarter Police Station in Jamshed Town on December 5, reported Daily Times.
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December - 5 
Another dead body of a man was found from the bushes of Supper Highway within the vicinity of Gadap City Police Station on December 5, reported Daily Times. According to initial medical examination, the body seems to be four to five days old.
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Another dead body of a man was found from the bushes of Supper Highway within the vicinity of Gadap City Police Station on December 5, reported Daily Times. According to initial medical examination, the body seems to be four to five days old.
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December - 5 
At least five militants and a Security Force (SF) were killed in an armed clash during a search operation launched for the recovery of 13 kidnapped employees of Uch Power Plant in Pat Feeder area of Naseerabad District on December 5, reported Dawn.
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At least five militants and a Security Force (SF) were killed in an armed clash during a search operation launched for the recovery of 13 kidnapped employees of Uch Power Plant in Pat Feeder area of Naseerabad District on December 5, reported Dawn. One SF was injured in the clash.
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December - 5 
Baloch separatist parties on December 5 announced a wheel-jam and shutter-down strike on the eve of the local government elections in Balochistan, scheduled for December 7, 2013, reports Dawn. In a joint statement, the Baloch Republican Party (BRP) a
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Baloch separatist parties on December 5 announced a wheel-jam and shutter-down strike on the eve of the local government elections in Balochistan, scheduled for December 7, 2013, reports Dawn. In a joint statement, the Baloch Republican Party (BRP) and Baloch National Movement (BNM) announced the strike to be observed on December 6 and 7 throughout the province. “After thorough consultation, it was decided to observe strike,” spokesmen for both parties said. “The state wants to deceive the world through these elections,” claimed a spokesman for the BRP. The Balochistan Provincial Government has decided to deploy 50,000 Frontier Corps, Police, Levies and Balochistan Constabulary personnel across the province to maintain law and order during the polls. According to Balochistan Election Commissioner Syed Sultan Bayazid, nine districts have been declared sensitive across the province.
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December - 5 
City Police on December 5 arrested 71 accused including 21 absconders and three terrorists from different parts of Karachi during the past 24 hours, in the on-going drive against criminals, reports Daily Times. The Police also recovered 36 pistols, f
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City Police on December 5 arrested 71 accused including 21 absconders and three terrorists from different parts of Karachi during the past 24 hours, in the on-going drive against criminals, reports Daily Times. The Police also recovered 36 pistols, four Kalashnikov, one riffle, one shot-gun and four hand grenades from the accused.
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December - 5 
Even as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its coalition allies sent back three containers suspected to be carrying NATO supplies, at least eight vehicles supplying goods for foreign troops stationed in Afghanistan crossed over between November 2
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Even as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its coalition allies sent back three containers suspected to be carrying NATO supplies, at least eight vehicles supplying goods for foreign troops stationed in Afghanistan crossed over between November 27 and December 5, reports The Express Tribune. The eight vehicles which traversed the border at Khyber Agency had been parked at the NATO terminal at Torkham before the PTI sit-ins started on November 23, 2013 and were waiting for customs clearance. Torkham political administration official Mairaj Khan confirmed the containers had reached the terminal on November 22, 2013 and had been awaiting clearance. Khan added six containers were allowed to cross into Afghanistan on November 27, 2013 while the two other containers crossed the border early on December 4, 2103 morning.
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December - 5 
Healthcare activists promoting family planning in Pakistan are facing constant fatwas (religious edicts) from conservative forces, killing of volunteers and kidnapping of the public health activists, apart from the lacklustre support from the Governm
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Healthcare activists promoting family planning in Pakistan are facing constant fatwas (religious edicts) from conservative forces, killing of volunteers and kidnapping of the public health activists, apart from the lacklustre support from the Government, reports The Times of India. "Five of our staff members were killed by the fundamentalists. But the sister of one of the martyrs came up to join and the take the social fight further as a health worker," says Syed Kamal Shah, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rahnuma which is the largest NGO working in the area of reproductive health. The main hurdles of family planning programmes in Pakistan are lack of political will, insufficient public funding, unavailability, stigma, family pressure and religious concerns, he said, adding, "The attitude among the people is changing fast now and there is huge demand. The unmet needs for contraceptives are 33 percent. The people want to buy contraceptives, but availability is the concern". The Government spending is below 25% in Pakistan where now the Provincial Governments were entrusted to handle health subject, making the things further complicated. "The political parties are also not ready to take a stand to support the family planning as in the case of clergies," he added. "The allocation is not coming. There is no national policy for health or education and there is no commitment from the external donors to support the programmes after 2014," Shah said.
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December - 5 
On the 12th day of the protest against drone strikes and NATO supply lines by the PTI and its allies, activists sent three suspected NATO containers back from Hayatabad Toll Plaza on December 5. PTI Peshawar District General Secretary Younas Zaheer t
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On the 12th day of the protest against drone strikes and NATO supply lines by the PTI and its allies, activists sent three suspected NATO containers back from Hayatabad Toll Plaza on December 5. PTI Peshawar District General Secretary Younas Zaheer told The Express Tribune party workers from PK-II and activists from the Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) and Awami Jamhoori Ittehad Pakistan were all present on the 12th day. Also the PTI chairman Imran Khan vowed to continue with demonstrations against drone strikes on December 5 as he led his party among other parliamentarians for a protest outside the Parliament in Islamabad, reported The Express Tribune. “We will continue our protest against drone strikes and…we will not allow NATO supplies to pass through the (Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa) province,” Imran Khan told the gathering.
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December - 5 
Pakistani prosecutors on December 5 sought contempt proceedings against the lawyer of the seven accused charged with involvement in the Mumbai 2008 terror (also known 26/11) attacks for claiming that the evidence in the case was a ‘sham’, reports Nit
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Pakistani prosecutors on December 5 sought contempt proceedings against the lawyer of the seven accused charged with involvement in the Mumbai 2008 terror (also known 26/11) attacks for claiming that the evidence in the case was a ‘sham’, reports Niticentral.com. “We have prayed for contempt proceedings against the defence counsel as he violated the court’s order by holding a Press conference,” Special Public Prosecutor Chaudhry Mohammed Azhar said. “They (defence lawyers) had themselves sought an in-camera trial in the case and they violated this,” he added. The prosecution sought the contempt proceedings during December 5 hearing of the Mumbai case by Anti-Terrorism Court at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. A witness was also cross-examined during the hearing. “One witness was cross-examined and our prayer (for contempt proceedings) will be taken up at the next hearing on December 11, 2013” Azhar said. The new lawyer Raja Rizwan Abbasi of the seven accused, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, told a news conference in Islamabad that the evidence provided by India was a ‘sham’. “The dossiers provided by India are information and not evidence as needed by the court. The evidence provided by India is sham,” Raja Rizwan Abbasi said. Prosecution sources said they would not react publicly to Abbasi’s claims but would take them up legally. Lakhvi, Abdul Wajid, Mazhar Iqbal, Hammad Amin Sadiq, Shahid Jameel Riaz, Jamil Ahmed and Younas Anjum were arrested in July 2009 for their alleged role in the Mumbai attacks. Pakistan has acknowledged that the conspiracy behind the attacks was hatched on its soil. However, it claimed India has not provided enough evidence for action against the accused, a charge vehemently denied by New Delhi.
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December - 5 
PTI provincial spokesman and Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Mohammad Ishtiaq said that the party’s protest would continue until the US ended drone attacks in Pakistan. “Our main concern is drone attacks. Protest will continue until the US stops
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PTI provincial spokesman and Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Mohammad Ishtiaq said that the party’s protest would continue until the US ended drone attacks in Pakistan. “Our main concern is drone attacks. Protest will continue until the US stops drone strikes inside Pakistani territory,” he said, adding that such attacks caused collateral damage.
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December - 5 
Responding to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s statement that in his lifetime Pakistan cannot win a war against India, Foreign Office spokesperson Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry on December 5 said Pakistan and India needed to address the mistrust that ex
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Responding to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s statement that in his lifetime Pakistan cannot win a war against India, Foreign Office spokesperson Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry on December 5 said Pakistan and India needed to address the mistrust that existed between them, reports The Hindu. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that talks, as part of a composite dialogue, could resolve key issues. Pakistan was committed to a meaningful dialogue as that was the best way to resolve issues and misunderstandings and improve bilateral relations, he said at the weekly media briefing. Chaudhry said that Nawaz Sharif was misquoted on the Kashmir statement. “Pakistan has always extended moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people, and we would like to see a peaceful resolution of the issue based on United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions,” he pointed out in response to a question on Sharif’s statement that he wants to see “India-held Kashmir” free in his lifetime. At the same time, he said Pakistan’s leadership had expressed the desire to have peaceful and good neighbourly relations with India. The resolution of the Kashmir issue would help achieve that broader objective, he said. “We have always urged the Indian government to engage with us in meaningful and substantive talks to resolve this long-standing dispute,” he said. While pointing that the Kashmiri leadership should be associated with the dialogue process, he said the Government wished to have improved relations with India. He stressed that all issues between the two countries should be resolved through talks.
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December - 5 
Two unidentified torture marked dead bodies were found near Niazi Chowk within the remits of Kalri Police Station in Lyari Town on December 5, reports Daily Times. As per details, the victims were kidnapped, tortured them and then shot dead before be
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Two unidentified torture marked dead bodies were found near Niazi Chowk within the remits of Kalri Police Station in Lyari Town on December 5, reports Daily Times. As per details, the victims were kidnapped, tortured them and then shot dead before being dumped.
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December - 6 
A Pakistani immigrant, Irfan Khan (40), said on December 6 that he was held for more than 10 months in solitary confinement after being falsely arrested on terrorism charges and has now filed a lawsuit in Federal Court in Miami, saying he was a victi
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A Pakistani immigrant, Irfan Khan (40), said on December 6 that he was held for more than 10 months in solitary confinement after being falsely arrested on terrorism charges and has now filed a lawsuit in Federal Court in Miami, saying he was a victim of “overzealousness” in the United States (US) war on terrorism, reports The Express Tribune. Irfan Khan immigrated to the US from Pakistan in 1994 and is a naturalised US citizen. He is the son of Hafiz Khan (78), a South Florida imam who was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a judge in August for funnelling more than USD 50,000 to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Hafiz Khan was convicted in March on four counts of providing money and support to the group, which the US considers a terrorist organisation. The lawsuit, filed on December 3, 2103 in US District Court, says Irfan Khan was arrested in California in May 2011 on charges that included providing material support for terrorism and the TTP. Subsequently transferred to a prison in Florida, he was also accused of supporting a conspiracy to maim, kidnap or murder persons overseas, according to the lawsuit. All charges against Khan were dropped in June 2012, but only after he had been held for 319 days in solitary confinement, according to the lawsuit. “The conduct the government subjected Irfan to, as a result of his religion, national origin, and its overzealousness in its war on terror was and still is, by all standards, horrendous,” the complaint says. “I couldn’t even imagine myself in this situation,” Khan said, adding, “I was shocked at the time. I’m still shocked. I don’t know why it happened, how it happened, and that’s why we are doing this. To get some answers.” He did not elaborate, but the lawsuit accuses the Government of false arrest, imprisonment and malicious prosecution.
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December - 6 
A private construction company’s employee, identified as Muhammad Qasim (44), was shot dead in Federal B Area near the Gulberg Police Station in Gulberg Town on December 6, reported Daily Times.
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A private construction company’s employee, identified as Muhammad Qasim (44), was shot dead in Federal B Area near the Gulberg Police Station in Gulberg Town on December 6, reported Daily Times.
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December - 6 
A worker of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Aslam Ansari, was shot dead in an alleged target killing near his residence in Landhi Town on December 6, reports Daily Times. The initial investigation also suggested that he was a former
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A worker of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Aslam Ansari, was shot dead in an alleged target killing near his residence in Landhi Town on December 6, reports Daily Times. The initial investigation also suggested that he was a former cadre of the Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) and later joined MQM.
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December - 6 
At least three Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) cadres, identified as two brothers Talib Ahmed and Kashif Ahmed, and third identified as Shahid, were killed and one injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at an eatery near Maskan chowra
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At least three Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) cadres, identified as two brothers Talib Ahmed and Kashif Ahmed, and third identified as Shahid, were killed and one injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at an eatery near Maskan chowrangi in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Gulshan Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 6, reported The Express Tribune. ASWJ claimed that all three killed were its workers and supporters, reports The News.
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December - 6 
Chief polio paramedic, identified as Olas Khan, was abducted by unidentified armed militants when he was at home, which also operated as a clinic within the limits of Badhaber Police Station in Peshawar on December 6, reports The Express Tribune. The
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Chief polio paramedic, identified as Olas Khan, was abducted by unidentified armed militants when he was at home, which also operated as a clinic within the limits of Badhaber Police Station in Peshawar on December 6, reports The Express Tribune. The he was the in-charge of polio vaccination teams in Masho Khel and Sheikhan areas of Peshawar and was posted at a basic health unit in Sheikhan village.
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December - 6 
Coalition partners of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on December 6 decided to end the sit-in against drone attacks and let NATO containers cross the Torkham border to Afghanistan, reported The Express Tribune, quoting a person familiar with the ma
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Coalition partners of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on December 6 decided to end the sit-in against drone attacks and let NATO containers cross the Torkham border to Afghanistan, reported The Express Tribune, quoting a person familiar with the matter told. According to the source, the decision was taken following Pentagon’s statement on December 5, 2013 about suspending the shipment of equipment out of Afghanistan via Torkham border due to security concerns over the blockade organised by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). However, on the 15th day of the sit-in, the protests and checks continued along the NATO supply route to Afghanistan. Documents of more than a dozen containers carrying goods to Afghanistan were verified. All of them were allowed to cross the border after they proved that they were not carrying NATO supplies
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December - 6 
Dawn reported that over 50,000 security personnel have been deployed in Balochistan to maintain peace during local government elections in the province scheduled for December 7, 2013. Colonel Tariq of Southern Command headquarters on December 6 said
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Dawn reported that over 50,000 security personnel have been deployed in Balochistan to maintain peace during local government elections in the province scheduled for December 7, 2013. Colonel Tariq of Southern Command headquarters on December 6 said a security plan had been finalised and the deployment of personnel across the province had been completed. He said the deployment process began on December 1, 2013. He said security arrangements were made after taking into account all security threats, including militants’ warnings. Colonel Tariq said army personnel played an important role in dispatching polling materials to 32 Districts of the province and for the purpose two helicopters were used. Under the plan, he added, 11 security personnel would be available for each ‘very sensitive’ polling station and nine for ‘sensitive’ polling station.
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December - 6 
Express Tribune quoting a performance report of the city Police reported that for the past three months as many as 9, 944 alleged criminals were arrested with a staggering 15, 653 kilograms of explosive material recovered during raids in Karachi. Ins
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Express Tribune quoting a performance report of the city Police reported that for the past three months as many as 9, 944 alleged criminals were arrested with a staggering 15, 653 kilograms of explosive material recovered during raids in Karachi. Inspector General of Sindh Police Shahid Nadeem Baloch submitted the report, which charts data from September 5, 2013 to December 6, 2013. The arrested suspects include 269 wanted criminals, 3,056 absconders, 40 kidnappers, 61 extortionists and 102 terrorists. Various types and amounts of ammunition were also recovered by the Karachi Police.
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December - 6 
Following Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to Gilgit on December 6, the Gilgit-Baltistan Council adopted the controversial Pakistan Protection Bill for speedy trial of the suspects involved in the June 23, 2013 gruesome murder of nine foreigners a
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Following Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to Gilgit on December 6, the Gilgit-Baltistan Council adopted the controversial Pakistan Protection Bill for speedy trial of the suspects involved in the June 23, 2013 gruesome murder of nine foreigners and one Pakistani at the Nanga Parbat base camp, among other criminal activities in Chilas, reports The Express Tribune. The bill was adopted on the direction of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif who chaired the Council meeting that also passed the Council’s budget worth PKR 826.602 million besides 26 other bills on various subjects. This was Prime Minister’s first visit to Gilgit since he assumed office in June, 2013. It is also for the first time that the Prime Minister, being the council’s chairman, chaired its session in the area. Nawaz said that Pakistan Protection Bill would ensure speedy trial of the culprits involved in serious offenses like terrorism and sectarian killings. He asked the Gilgit Baltistan Government to make special courts under the law, appoint special judges, and try the culprits in these courts. According to the new law, judges hearing the case can wear masks to protect their identity. The law also provides for inter-provincial transfer of prisoners. Further, findings of the Joint Investigation Team would also be admissible before the court and the decisions of this court could only be appealed in the Supreme Court.
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December - 6 
Pakistan's former Army Chief General (retired) Ashfaq Pervez Kayani still faces threats from militants and hence was forced to abandon his retirement house, reports The Times of India quoting a media report published on December 6. Security threats
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Pakistan's former Army Chief General (retired) Ashfaq Pervez Kayani still faces threats from militants and hence was forced to abandon his retirement house, reports The Times of India quoting a media report published on December 6. Security threats have forced Kayani to leave his newly built retirement home. He has opted to live near a heavily guarded army house. While he was still in service, Kayani planned to spend his retired life in Islamabad's Defence Housing Authority (DHA) However, security experts felt that the house was a security threat because it was impossible to protect the rear end of the house (where the land sloped down to the river), reported Dawn. Although, the house has close circuit television for monitoring the security of the house but this was deemed insufficient. Consequently, Kayani, months before his retirement, started constructing a new house in the heavily guarded and secure neighbourhood of the army house, the report said quoting a retired army officer living in the same area.
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December - 6 
The Custom Intelligence on December 6 took into custody four suspects accused of stealing goods from NATO containers from Port Qasim, adjacent to Bin Qasim Town, reported The News. Sources said it was unclear whether there were weapons or not, howeve
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The Custom Intelligence on December 6 took into custody four suspects accused of stealing goods from NATO containers from Port Qasim, adjacent to Bin Qasim Town, reported The News. Sources said it was unclear whether there were weapons or not, however, it was first incident in which NATO goods were seized while they were being stolen.
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December - 6 
The Metropolitan Police on December 6 arrested two people from West London in relation to a money laundering case involving the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), reported The Express Tribune. The exact details of those arrested are not known as yet, ho
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The Metropolitan Police on December 6 arrested two people from West London in relation to a money laundering case involving the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), reported The Express Tribune. The exact details of those arrested are not known as yet, however, they are said to be associated with MQM and one of them was reportedly handling the party’s financial matters. The Police raided two houses in the city and arrested the suspects while also seizing a few items from the place. The suspects – aged 40 and 70 – are now held at a Police Station and are being investigated. British authorities had earlier informed Islamabad that its Police found significant evidence against MQM workers in the September 16, 2010 Imran Farooq’s murder case as well as against some MQM leaders in money laundering cases.
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December - 6 
The MQM former Parliamentarian and town nazim (councillor), identified as Osama Qadri, who was picked up on the night of December 5, 2013, was released by the Law-Enforcement Agencies (LEAS) on December 6, reports The Express Tribune. He was picked u
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The MQM former Parliamentarian and town nazim (councillor), identified as Osama Qadri, who was picked up on the night of December 5, 2013, was released by the Law-Enforcement Agencies (LEAS) on December 6, reports The Express Tribune. He was picked up from outside Dolmen City Mall in Clifton area of Saddar Town, where he had gone for the inauguration of Johnny Rockets burger joint. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) East Pir Muhammad said that the MQM leader was picked up by the investigation police for interrogation in a case, which has yet to be
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December - 6 
The provincial head of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), identified as Maulana Shamsur Rehman Muawiya, was shot dead in an incident of target killing on Ravi Road in Lahore District on December 6, reports The Express Tribune. The ASWJ leader had been
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The provincial head of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), identified as Maulana Shamsur Rehman Muawiya, was shot dead in an incident of target killing on Ravi Road in Lahore District on December 6, reports The Express Tribune. The ASWJ leader had been returning home after leading Friday prayers at the Muhammadi Mosque. “As he [Muawiya] reached the Ring Road interchange, the assailants, who arrived on a motorcycle, opened fire at his Toyota Corolla,” said his brother.
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December - 6 
The Upper House of the Parliament was informed on December 6 that over 32% of the education institutions in the tribal areas of Pakistan have been destroyed in militancy, reports The Express Tribune. Minister for States and Frontier Regions (Safro
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The Upper House of the Parliament was informed on December 6 that over 32% of the education institutions in the tribal areas of Pakistan have been destroyed in militancy, reports The Express Tribune. Minister for States and Frontier Regions (Safron), Lieutenant General (retired) Abdul Qadir Baloch informed the National Assembly that over 1,029 educational institutions are non-functional in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). He added that majority of the schools were destroyed in the military operation against militants. “Over 947 educational institutions were completely closed due to [the] worsening law and order situation while 82 schools have been damaged in FATA,” Qadir informed the lawmakers in a written reply. Some 4,664 government schools were operational in 2008 in FATA, according to Bureau of Statistics of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s reports. Member National Assembly (MNA) Qaisar Jamal Afridi of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had raised the question over closure of educational institutions in tribal areas. “Education system in Fata has been completely destroyed—it must be revived now no matter what,” he said. Providing a breakdown, the written reply informed the Parliament that as many as 944 schools were destroyed in military operations, while 31 in sectarian violence, 16 in floods and eight schools were damaged in local disputes. Around PKR1 billion will be needed to reconstruct secondary schools, PKR 650 million for primary schools, PKR 500 million for colleges and PKR 550 million for elementary schools.
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December - 6 
Unidentified armed assailants shot dead a man on National Highway near Kadha Kocha area of Mastung District while he was on his way to Khuzdar in a passenger van on December 6, reports The News.
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Unidentified armed assailants shot dead a man on National Highway near Kadha Kocha area of Mastung District while he was on his way to Khuzdar in a passenger van on December 6, reports The News.
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December - 7 
A dead body of an eight-year-old boy abducted four days ago was found lying in a sugarcane field in Bahawalpur District on December 7, reports The Express Tribune. The victim had been kidnapped on December 2, 2013 on his way from school. The Police s
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A dead body of an eight-year-old boy abducted four days ago was found lying in a sugarcane field in Bahawalpur District on December 7, reports The Express Tribune. The victim had been kidnapped on December 2, 2013 on his way from school. The Police said the boy’s father, Ghulam Soomro, who worked in Saudi Arabia, had returned home on the night of December 5, 2013 after being informed about the kidnapping. Soomro said his family had received a call from an unidentified man who had demanded that he be given PKR 5 million as ransom.
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December - 7 
A dead body of an eight-year-old boy abducted four days ago was found lying in a sugarcane field in Bahawalpur District on December 7, reports The Express Tribune. The victim had been kidnapped on December 2, 2013 on his way from school. The Police s
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A dead body of an eight-year-old boy abducted four days ago was found lying in a sugarcane field in Bahawalpur District on December 7, reports The Express Tribune. The victim had been kidnapped on December 2, 2013 on his way from school. The Police said the boy’s father, Ghulam Soomro, who worked in Saudi Arabia, had returned home on the night of December 5, 2013 after being informed about the kidnapping. Soomro said his family had received a call from an unidentified man who had demanded that he be given PKR 5 million as ransom. Later on December 6 they were informed that the boy’s body had been recovered from a field. He said the kidnappers had burnt the body and it was in a bad condition. He said the autopsy report revealed that the boy had been strangled to death. The kidnappers had then poured acid on the face for it to be difficult to identify the boy. They said the family had recognized the boy from his school
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December - 7 
A man, identified as Ashiq Hussain, and accused of bombing a house was sentenced to life imprisonment in Gilgit on December 7, reports The Express Tribune. The verdict was announced by Anti-Terrorism Court judge Justice Raja Shahbaz Khan. However, an
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A man, identified as Ashiq Hussain, and accused of bombing a house was sentenced to life imprisonment in Gilgit on December 7, reports The Express Tribune. The verdict was announced by Anti-Terrorism Court judge Justice Raja Shahbaz Khan. However, another accused, identified as Muhammad Jaffar, was exonerated over lack of evidence. Both Jaffar and Hussain were accused of attacking the house of contractor Afsar Jan, in 2009. Hussain and Jaffar were arrested under anti-terrorism laws in the days that followed and were subsequently jailed. “The court sentenced Hussain as it considered evidence presented by the prosecutors sufficient to prove his guilt,” said Hussain’s lawyer Sherbaz Ali.
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December - 8 
A man of the Kutchhi Rabita Committee (KRC), identified as Zubair Kutchhi (32), was sitting outside his residence near Jhatpat Market in Lyari Town on December 8, reported The News.
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A man of the Kutchhi Rabita Committee (KRC), identified as Zubair Kutchhi (32), was sitting outside his residence near Jhatpat Market in Lyari Town on December 8, reported The News.
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December - 8 
A Shia man, identified as Syed Iftikhar Abbas Rizvi (42), was shot dead near Babulilm Imambargah in Five Star Chowrangi within the remits of Hyderi Police Station in North Nazimabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 8, repo
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A Shia man, identified as Syed Iftikhar Abbas Rizvi (42), was shot dead near Babulilm Imambargah in Five Star Chowrangi within the remits of Hyderi Police Station in North Nazimabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 8, reported Daily Times.
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December - 8 
An activist of the Awami National Party (ANP), identified as Haji Ali Irshad Khan (45), was shot dead in Orangi Town on December 8, reports The News.
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An activist of the Awami National Party (ANP), identified as Haji Ali Irshad Khan (45), was shot dead in Orangi Town on December 8, reports The News.
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December - 8 
several suspects were arrested in raid across the city by Police and Rangers, reported The News. The law enforcement agencies say that many of these arrested men are terrorist, target killers, extortionists, and kidnappers.
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several suspects were arrested in raid across the city by Police and Rangers, reported The News. The law enforcement agencies say that many of these arrested men are terrorist, target killers, extortionists, and kidnappers.
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December - 8 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Chief Mullah Fazlullah on December 8 moved from North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) to Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reported The News. According to sources Mullah Fazlulla
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Chief Mullah Fazlullah on December 8 moved from North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) to Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reported The News. According to sources Mullah Fazlullah has decided to use Dir District as the headquarters of TTP instead of North Waziristan which has been declared insecure by his aides due to the growing intensity of drone attacks. TTP chief first went to Kunar in Afghanistan and then shifted to an undisclosed location in Dir District of KP. However, the TTP sources have not confirmed the movement of Mullah Fazlullah.
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December - 8 
The Express Tribune quoting a performance report of the city Police reported that for the past three months as many as 9, 944 alleged criminals were arrested with a staggering 15, 653 kilograms of explosive material recovered during raids in Karachi.
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The Express Tribune quoting a performance report of the city Police reported that for the past three months as many as 9, 944 alleged criminals were arrested with a staggering 15, 653 kilograms of explosive material recovered during raids in Karachi. Inspector General of Sindh Police Shahid Nadeem Baloch submitted the report, which charts data from September 5, 2013 to December 6, 2013. The arrested suspects include 269 wanted criminals, 3,056 absconders, 40 kidnappers, 61 extortionists and 102 terrorists. Various types and amounts of ammunition were also recovered by the Karachi Police.
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December - 8 
Two dead bodies, one identified as that of Ashfaq Ahmed (35) and another unidentified, were found from separate areas of Gulistan Cony and Rangi Wara, within the precincts of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town on December 8, reports Daily Times.
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Two dead bodies, one identified as that of Ashfaq Ahmed (35) and another unidentified, were found from separate areas of Gulistan Cony and Rangi Wara, within the precincts of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town on December 8, reports Daily Times. According to Station House Officer (SHO) Sajjad Mangi, both the victims were associated with gangster Baba Ladla.
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December - 8 
Two drivers of NATO containers were injured when armed militants torched two tankers carrying fuel for United States (US) and NATO troops in Haji Shehar area of Bolan District on December 8, reported Dawn. Muhammad Ayub, a levies official said four m
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Two drivers of NATO containers were injured when armed militants torched two tankers carrying fuel for United States (US) and NATO troops in Haji Shehar area of Bolan District on December 8, reported Dawn. Muhammad Ayub, a levies official said four militants on two motorcycles opened fire at tankers in Bolan District. "The tankers caught fire after indiscriminate firing by the militants," he said. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack. The incident came a day after the Chief Minister Balochistan Doctor Malik Baloch announced program that his Government was committed to provide security to NATO and United States (US) supplies passing through the province.
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December - 9 
A dead body of a woman, identified as Fazila Akhtar Dawood (55) was found from a water tank of her house in Block-9 of Gulshan-e-Iqbal area within the vicinity of Aziz Bhatti Police Station on December 9, reports Daily Times.
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A dead body of a woman, identified as Fazila Akhtar Dawood (55) was found from a water tank of her house in Block-9 of Gulshan-e-Iqbal area within the vicinity of Aziz Bhatti Police Station on December 9, reports Daily Times.
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December - 9 
A Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) worker, identified as Mehmood (28), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Orangi Town within the precincts of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station on December 9, reports Daily Times.
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A Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) worker, identified as Mehmood (28), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Orangi Town within the precincts of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station on December 9, reports Daily Times.
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December - 9 
A person, identified as Nadeem (27) was shot dead near Post Office within the remits of Khokrapar Police Station on December 9, reports Daily Times.
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A person, identified as Nadeem (27) was shot dead near Post Office within the remits of Khokrapar Police Station on December 9, reports Daily Times.
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December - 9 
A suspected militant was shot dead in Orangi Town within the jurisdiction of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station on December 9, reports Daily Times. Police said the deceased identified as Muzammil had an affiliation with criminals and suspect that his com
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A suspected militant was shot dead in Orangi Town within the jurisdiction of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station on December 9, reports Daily Times. Police said the deceased identified as Muzammil had an affiliation with criminals and suspect that his companion is behind his killing, while further investigation has been initiated.
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December - 9 
At least seven persons were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on December 9, reports Daily Times. Three persons among a child were killed and three others were injured in a firing
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At least seven persons were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on December 9, reports Daily Times. Three persons among a child were killed and three others were injured in a firing incident at the Jahanabad area of Pak Colony. Police officials said members of a gangster Ghaffar Zikri gang, in collaboration with members of the Baba Ladla gang arrived at the Jahanabad area of Pak Colony - the area under dominance of the outlawed Peoples Aman Committee chief Uzair Jan Baloch, and escaped after throwing cracker and resorted to indiscriminate firing in the area. It was an attempt to recapture the area according to the Police. “They (gangsters) first shouted slogans against Uzair Baloch and in favour of Pappu and Zikri, and later hurled a cracker and resorted to indiscriminate firing,” confirmed Station House Officer (SHO) Bilal Raza.
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December - 9 
Law enforcers during the ongoing drive against criminals arrested around 17 suspects including Lyari gangsters and target killers from Karachi on December 9, reports Daily Times.
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Law enforcers during the ongoing drive against criminals arrested around 17 suspects including Lyari gangsters and target killers from Karachi on December 9, reports Daily Times.
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December - 9 
The United State (US) Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel warned Pakistani leaders on December 9 that if they don’t resolve the protests stalling some military shipments across the border with Afghanistan, it could be difficult to maintain political suppor
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The United State (US) Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel warned Pakistani leaders on December 9 that if they don’t resolve the protests stalling some military shipments across the border with Afghanistan, it could be difficult to maintain political support in Washington for an aid programme that has sent billions of dollars to Islamabad, reports The News. According to source, Hagel received assurances from the Pakistani authorities that they would take ‘immediate action’ to resolve the shipment problem. The officials did not provide details on how that might be done. During the meetings between the US officials and Pakistani leaders, some of the more contentious issues were also raised, including Islamabad’s opposition to ongoing CIA drone strikes and Washington’s frustration with Pakistan’s reluctance to go after the Haqqani terrorist network, which operates along the border and conducts attacks on US and coalition troops in Afghanistan.
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December - 10 
The upcoming by-elections scheduled for December 15, 2013 in PK-67 Kulachi tehsil (revenue unit) may be targeted by terrorists, said Dera Ismail Khan Commissioner Mushtaq Jadoon on December 10, reported The Express Tribune. Jadoon added that after r
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The upcoming by-elections scheduled for December 15, 2013 in PK-67 Kulachi tehsil (revenue unit) may be targeted by terrorists, said Dera Ismail Khan Commissioner Mushtaq Jadoon on December 10, reported The Express Tribune. Jadoon added that after receiving information of potential terrorist acts, the administration had beefed up security to ensure a peaceful election. He said he will soon meet with candidates to devise a code of conduct and added the army will be deployed at sensitive polling stations if need be. Kulachi tehsil is on the border of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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December - 10 
A nuclear war between India and Pakistan would set off a global famine that could kill two billion people and effectively end human civilization, a study said on December 10, reports The News. Even if limited in scope, a conflict with nuclear weapons
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A nuclear war between India and Pakistan would set off a global famine that could kill two billion people and effectively end human civilization, a study said on December 10, reports The News. Even if limited in scope, a conflict with nuclear weapons would wreak havoc in the atmosphere and devastate crop yields, with the effects multiplied as global food markets went into turmoil, the report said.
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December - 10 
After nearly eight years of a myriad of missing persons’ cases filed in the apex and high courts, a long-awaited judgment was passed by the Supreme Court on December 10, officially declaring prolonged and unannounced detention by Security Forces and
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After nearly eight years of a myriad of missing persons’ cases filed in the apex and high courts, a long-awaited judgment was passed by the Supreme Court on December 10, officially declaring prolonged and unannounced detention by Security Forces and intelligence outfits illegal, reports The Express Tribune. The three-judge bench, led by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, ordered Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as well as the Governor and Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa to ensure the recovery of the missing persons in seven days and submit a report before the Supreme Court’s registrar – and only after strict action was initiated against those found responsible for the enforced disappearances. The judgment in the 35 missing persons’ case also highlighted that the stance of army authorities that 35 missing persons were not in their custody proved to be false as they had made three contradictory statements before the court and they only produced seven persons out of the 35, the court observed. It was stressed that no intelligence or security agency, including the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Military Intelligence (MI), Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Frontier Corps, could forcibly detain any person secretly for a longer period without sharing information about his whereabouts. The verdict passed the responsibility to the Civilian Government to ensure the recovery of the missing persons and for action against those who caused them. Since no law exists for the detention of the undeclared interned persons except for in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the rest of the provinces should also come out with proper legislation to discourage the tendency of enforced disappearances, according to the judgment.
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December - 10 
An unidentified dead body of a man was found from Lea Market, within the jurisdiction of Kharadar Police Station in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 10, reported The News. Police suspect that Lyari gangsters were beh
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An unidentified dead body of a man was found from Lea Market, within the jurisdiction of Kharadar Police Station in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 10, reported The News. Police suspect that Lyari gangsters were behind the killing.
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December - 10 
Another unidentified dead body packed in a gunny bag was found from Sector 11-K, North Karachi within the vicinity of New Karachi Police Station in North Nazimabad Town on December 10, reported Daily Times.
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Another unidentified dead body packed in a gunny bag was found from Sector 11-K, North Karachi within the vicinity of New Karachi Police Station in North Nazimabad Town on December 10, reported Daily Times.
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December - 10 
Around 700 ‘missing persons’ have been shifted to the notified internment centres in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) during the last few months, according to a report produced in the Peshawar High Court on Decemb
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Around 700 ‘missing persons’ have been shifted to the notified internment centres in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) during the last few months, according to a report produced in the Peshawar High Court on December 10, reports Dawn. While submitting the 25-page report of the Task Force on Missing Persons to a bench comprising Justice Mian Fasihul Mulk and Justice Musarrat Hilali, Deputy Attorney General (DAG)( Muzamil Khan said 643 people were shifted to internment centres in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and 64 to such centres in tribal areas. He said members of the task force formed by the Interior Minister in July 2013 had visited internment centres to verify the information about internees. Hearing 425 habeas corpus petitions related to enforced disappearance, the bench directed the DAG to match the names of the detainees mentioned in the petitions with those pointed out in the report to know how many ‘missing persons’ had been shifted to the internment centres. It later fixed the next hearing into the cases for January 14, 2014 asking the DAG to provide the report to the court after conducting tally of the names. The bench also ordered the Government to ensure that internees meet relatives on a regular basis
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December - 10 
Garden Police arrested an alleged suspect, identified as Bilal, during a raid conducted in Dhobi Ghat area of Saddar Town on December 10, reports Daily Times. The suspect was involved in the killing of Rangers personnel, Sohail Abbas, in 2010.
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Garden Police arrested an alleged suspect, identified as Bilal, during a raid conducted in Dhobi Ghat area of Saddar Town on December 10, reports Daily Times. The suspect was involved in the killing of Rangers personnel, Sohail Abbas, in 2010.
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December - 10 
Law enforcers claimed to have arrested about 109 criminals in targeted raids across the city, including Landhi Town, Liaquatabad Town and Nazimabad Town on December 10, reports Daily Times. Rangers in their continued targeted operation in the city ar
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Law enforcers claimed to have arrested about 109 criminals in targeted raids across the city, including Landhi Town, Liaquatabad Town and Nazimabad Town on December 10, reports Daily Times. Rangers in their continued targeted operation in the city arrested at least eight professional criminals and recovered weapons including an LMG, sniper rifle and pistols. In addition, Rangers claimed to have seized a huge cache of weapons, including two light machineguns (LMGs), a G-3 rifle, seven sub machineguns (SMGs), 8mm rifle, 7mm rifle, two 303 rifles, a shotgun and a large quantity of mixed ammunitions during a raid in Landhi Town
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December - 10 
Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif said on December 10 that Pakistan was trying to turn a new page with its neighbours and prepared to look at the larger picture, reports Daily Times. Addressing the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) in Islamabad, Nawa
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Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif said on December 10 that Pakistan was trying to turn a new page with its neighbours and prepared to look at the larger picture, reports Daily Times. Addressing the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) in Islamabad, Nawaz also stressed greater connectivity among the Asian countries for their mutual development and prosperity. According to the Prime Minister, the newly elected Parliament was working to address the challenges confronting the country and had forged a national consensus on how to deal with terrorism and poor economy. He said there was need to address the crippling energy crisis and the Government was striving on war-footing to combat the energy deficiency, attract foreign investment, mobilise domestic resources and jump-start economic growth. He expressed the confidence that the regional parliamentary forums such as APA can play an active role to generate joint strategies to effectively deal with the critical issues of energy, growth and environment, which are common to the most of Asia. The PM said the APA provides an excellent opportunity to legislatures across Asia to connect with each other and learn from each other’s experiences. He said that with Parliament giving voice to the aspirations of the country’s people, the Government was working to address the challenges confronting the country. He also said the government was able to forge a national consensus on how to address the threat of terrorism. Nawaz said Pakistan had reached out to both Afghanistan and India.
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December - 10 
Religious scholar and the head of the Dar-ul-Uloom-Haqqania seminary, Maulana Sami-ul-Haq, who is also known as the Father of the Taliban, on October 30, issued a fatwa (religious edict) urging parents to immunise their children against polio and oth
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Religious scholar and the head of the Dar-ul-Uloom-Haqqania seminary, Maulana Sami-ul-Haq, who is also known as the Father of the Taliban, on October 30, issued a fatwa (religious edict) urging parents to immunise their children against polio and other fatal diseases, adding that vaccinations comply with Islamic law, reports Daily Times. The edict by Maulana Samiul Haq comes more than a year after the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) banned polio immunisation following a fake Central Investigation Agency (CIA) vaccination programme meant to help track al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden. According to a statement signed by Haq and dated October 30, 2013, parents should disregard the militants’ warnings. “According to Sharia’h there is no harm in using vaccines which medical experts recommend to save children against deadly diseases,” the statement seen said. “Polio, measles, tetanus, tuberculoses... are fatal and dangerous diseases and the vaccines to save young children and pregnant women are effective and harmless. There is no reality in the doubts and suspicions being spread against these vaccines,” adding, “Parents should give the injections and drops of these vaccines to their children”.
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December - 11 
A man, identified as Zeeshan Ali (28), was shot dead in Data Nagar within the vicinity of Orangi Town Police Station in Orangi Town on December 11, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Zeeshan Ali (28), was shot dead in Data Nagar within the vicinity of Orangi Town Police Station in Orangi Town on December 11, reports Daily Times.
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December - 11 
A tour operator and his driver, identified as Hakim Baloch, were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted under the car with a magnet was detonated on NIPA Bridge in Gulshan-e-Iqbal locality of Gulshan Town on December 11, reports Th
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A tour operator and his driver, identified as Hakim Baloch, were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted under the car with a magnet was detonated on NIPA Bridge in Gulshan-e-Iqbal locality of Gulshan Town on December 11, reports The News.
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December - 11 
An Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) prayer leader of the Shah Faisal Masjid, identified as Qari Mohammad Usman (40), was shot dead near Disco Bakery in Gulshan-e-Iqbal within the precincts of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Police Station in Gulshan Town on December
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An Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) prayer leader of the Shah Faisal Masjid, identified as Qari Mohammad Usman (40), was shot dead near Disco Bakery in Gulshan-e-Iqbal within the precincts of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Police Station in Gulshan Town on December 11, reported Daily Times. Police said that the incident seemed to be a part of ongoing sectarian killings however, further investigation was underway. ASWJ claimed the affiliation of the victim with their organisation.
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December - 11 
An unidentified dead body of a young man was found from Lyari Post Office within the jurisdiction of Kalakot Police Station in Lyari Town on December 11, reported Daily Times. Police said the victim was kidnapped and later his body was thrown after b
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An unidentified dead body of a young man was found from Lyari Post Office within the jurisdiction of Kalakot Police Station in Lyari Town on December 11, reported Daily Times. Police said the victim was kidnapped and later his body was thrown after brutal torture.
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December - 11 
At least one person was killed and four others injured in a firing incident in Liaquat Bazaar area of Quetta on December 11, reports Dawn. Police said the incident forced shopkeepers to shut down their shutters, resulting in Liaquat Bazaar, Sattar Ro
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At least one person was killed and four others injured in a firing incident in Liaquat Bazaar area of Quetta on December 11, reports Dawn. Police said the incident forced shopkeepers to shut down their shutters, resulting in Liaquat Bazaar, Sattar Road and other commercial parts of Quetta to be closed. The protesters pelted stones at vehicles and set fire to a motorcycle in the city. The situation prompted the Balochistan Government to deploy Frontier Corps and a large contingent of Police and Balochistan Constabulary to avert any major untoward incident.
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December - 11 
Five people, including a woman, identified as Humaira (35), and her son, Ahmed Ali (2), were injured when armed gangsters hurled a hand grenade in Gul Mohammad lane of Kalakot in Lyari Town on December 11, reports Daily Times.
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Five people, including a woman, identified as Humaira (35), and her son, Ahmed Ali (2), were injured when armed gangsters hurled a hand grenade in Gul Mohammad lane of Kalakot in Lyari Town on December 11, reports Daily Times.
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December - 11 
Law enforcers on December 11 claimed to arrest 46 suspects involved in target killers and extortionist during separate targeted raids in Karachi, reported Daily Times. District South police claimed to have arrested five suspects belonging to politic
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Law enforcers on December 11 claimed to arrest 46 suspects involved in target killers and extortionist during separate targeted raids in Karachi, reported Daily Times. District South police claimed to have arrested five suspects belonging to political party and an alleged gangster. Another alleged Lyari gangster, Ashiq Hussain Baloch, was arrested from Baloch Colony area in Orangi Town. The Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to arrest an alleged target killer, Naeem Abbas along with a pistol during a raid conducted in Manghopir area of Gadap Town. CID’s Sectarian Cell also arrested two suspects, identified as Zubair and Israr, from Baldia Town. The Special Investigation Unit arrested six suspects, whereas Rangers arrested up 32 criminals.
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December - 11 
Pakistan's Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on December 11 bid farewell to his office after the longest term at the helm of the Supreme Court in the country's history, reports The Times of India. A meeting of the full court was held in honou
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Pakistan's Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on December 11 bid farewell to his office after the longest term at the helm of the Supreme Court in the country's history, reports The Times of India. A meeting of the full court was held in honour of the Chief Justice, who retired after serving in the post for over six years. Speaking on the occasion, Chaudhry said democracy is not possible without independent and transparent elections. The judiciary worked hard for democracy and the apex court played its role in holding polls to local bodies, he said. In an apparent reference to the disqualification of lawmakers with fake degrees, he said it was now not possible for anyone to lie about their educational degrees and assets. He also hailed the media's role in the movement to restore judges deposed in 2007 by former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf. He was appointed in June 2005 but remained dysfunctional from November 2007 to March 2009.
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December - 11 
Samiullah Afridi, the lawyer for Doctor Shakeel Afridi who helped the United States (US) track down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden fled Pakistan after receiving threats from militants, said his relatives on December 11, reported Daily Times. He went
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Samiullah Afridi, the lawyer for Doctor Shakeel Afridi who helped the United States (US) track down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden fled Pakistan after receiving threats from militants, said his relatives on December 11, reported Daily Times. He went abroad after militants threatened to blow up his car and kill his family, a relative said. “We cannot disclose the country he left for due to security threats to his life,” the relative said, asking for anonymity because he was also scared of militants. “Militants warned him to stop pleading the case or else he and his family would face the consequences.” A judgement was expected on December 18, 2013. Samiullah Afridi is the second member of the legal team to flee following militant threats.
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December - 11 
The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Afghan nationals were involved in most of the crimes of heinous nature, especially kidnapping-for-ransom, in Peshawar Division, officials said on December 11, reports Dawn. An official of Home and Tribal Af
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The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Afghan nationals were involved in most of the crimes of heinous nature, especially kidnapping-for-ransom, in Peshawar Division, officials said on December 11, reports Dawn. An official of Home and Tribal Affairs Department said that a meeting of the divisional taskforce expressed concern over the increasing incidents of kidnapping-for-ransom and decided to conduct crackdown on the possible dens of criminal gangs. Home and Tribal Affairs Secretary Syed Akhtar Ali Shah, discussed targeted killings, kidnapping for ransom, extortion, arrest of proclaimed offenders and action against the persons whose profiles were provided by the newly established Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). The official said that the meeting emphasised on carrying out intelligence-led targeted operations in all the four zones of Peshawar simultaneously. During the meeting, Home Department raised the issue of abduction of doctors and asked Police and Intelligence Agencies as to why the groups involved in the kidnappings from Hayatabad were not busted. The officials said that most of the criminal groups belonged to Bara subdivision of Khyber Agency IN Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), which had been declared a conflict zone and political administration was striving to restore writ in the area. The meeting was informed that most of the tribes of Bara were residing as IDPs in various camps elsewhere and no action could be taken against them. The political administration of Khyber Agency assured the meeting that targeted operation would be carried against miscreants in the area.
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December - 11 
The Punjab University (PU) administration, on December 11 (today), searched Hostel No 15 and handed over four illegal occupants to the Police, reported The Express Tribune. On December 10, PU administration had searched Hostel No 15 and 18 and handed
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The Punjab University (PU) administration, on December 11 (today), searched Hostel No 15 and handed over four illegal occupants to the Police, reported The Express Tribune. On December 10, PU administration had searched Hostel No 15 and 18 and handed 15 illegal occupants over to the Police. The University administration, Law Enforcement Agencies and the Punjab Government agreed to conduct an operation to clear university hostels of illegal residents. A joint strategy was drawn up at a meeting to evict any illegal hostel residents amidst reports that suspected terrorists were visiting the hostels or staying there whilst pretending to be students. Administration had also decided to convert Hostel No 16, an Islami Jama’at Talaba (IJT) stronghold, into a hostel for girls, for whom accommodation on campus was short. The IJT went against this decision and took the law into their hands and were arrested for doing so.
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December - 11 
The Supreme Court on December 11 recorded its verdict over the Balochistan missing persons’ case and ordered for the production of missing persons in front of the Director General of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Dawn reported. The apex co
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The Supreme Court on December 11 recorded its verdict over the Balochistan missing persons’ case and ordered for the production of missing persons in front of the Director General of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Dawn reported. The apex court bench held Inspector General (IG) of Frontier Corps (FC) Major General Ijaz Shahid responsible for the production of the missing persons during the hearing of a contempt of court notice against the IG FC for defying the court's order by not appearing for the proceedings of a case relating to missing persons from Balochistan province. Acting IG of the FC, Brigadier Khalid Naseem, appeared in the apex court, whereas the court sought the issuance of the notification pertaining to the posting of Brigadier Khalid Naseem as the acting IGFC and the date at which the missing persons would be produced. The court order said that heirs of the missing persons were facing hardships whereas law enforcement agencies could do nothing about it. The court also segregated the IG FC contempt case from the Balochistan law and order case proceedings and adjourned the next hearing until December 19, 2013.
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December - 11 
The United States (US) and India believe that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif can succeed in improving relations with both New Delhi and Kabul, said US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan, James Dobbins during a congressional hearing on “
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The United States (US) and India believe that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif can succeed in improving relations with both New Delhi and Kabul, said US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan, James Dobbins during a congressional hearing on “Afghanistan 2014: Year of Transition” on December 11, reports Dawn. And the United States wants Sharif to have “a fair chance of being able to do so”, said Dobbins.
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December - 12 
A Crime Investigation Department (CID) man, identified as Iqbal alias Bala (35), was killed while he was on his way near Qalandari Chowk, within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station in Orangi Town on December 12, reports Daily Times.
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A Crime Investigation Department (CID) man, identified as Iqbal alias Bala (35), was killed while he was on his way near Qalandari Chowk, within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station in Orangi Town on December 12, reports Daily Times.
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December - 12 
A Rangers official, identified as Punnu Khan, was killed and five others wounded in a bomb blast in Timber Market of Landhi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 12, reported Daily Times.
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A Rangers official, identified as Punnu Khan, was killed and five others wounded in a bomb blast in Timber Market of Landhi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 12, reported Daily Times.
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December - 12 
An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body of a man was found from Rangiwara area within the remits of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town on December 12, reports Daily Times. According to the initial investigations, the victim had been kidnapped be
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An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body of a man was found from Rangiwara area within the remits of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town on December 12, reports Daily Times. According to the initial investigations, the victim had been kidnapped before being killed.
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December - 12 
Another man, identified as Amir (26), was also shot dead within the limits of Iqbal Market Police Station in Orangi Town on December 12, reported Daily Times.
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Another man, identified as Amir (26), was also shot dead within the limits of Iqbal Market Police Station in Orangi Town on December 12, reported Daily Times.
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December - 12 
At least four soldiers were killed when a roadside bomb struck their vehicle in Spinwam village of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 12, reported Dawn. Ansar-ul-Mujahideen, a little known militant group
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At least four soldiers were killed when a roadside bomb struck their vehicle in Spinwam village of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 12, reported Dawn. Ansar-ul-Mujahideen, a little known militant group linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack. “It is in retaliation to the drone strike in Hangu,” said Abu Baseer, the ‘spokesman’ of the outfit, threatening more attacks.
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December - 12 
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif stressed on December 12 that development and prosperity of Balochistan will contribute towards a peaceful and progressive Pakistan, reports Daily Times. COAS General Raheel Sharif said that the Pakista
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif stressed on December 12 that development and prosperity of Balochistan will contribute towards a peaceful and progressive Pakistan, reports Daily Times. COAS General Raheel Sharif said that the Pakistan Army was committed to playing its role in socio-economic uplift of Balochistan. “As many as 20,000 youth from Balochistan have been recruited in Pakistan Army since 2010 that shows the utmost dedication of armed forces for the rising of geographically largest province of the country,” he said during a passing-out parade of Baloch recruits at the EME Centre in Quetta.
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December - 12 
Congressman Ed Royce, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, brought the Pakistan element into the debate in his opening remarks, claiming Pakistan’s military and security service continue to complicate matters by supporting the Taliban. “Pa
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Congressman Ed Royce, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, brought the Pakistan element into the debate in his opening remarks, claiming Pakistan’s military and security service continue to complicate matters by supporting the Taliban. “Pakistan is a double-dealer, paying lip service to cooperation with the US … while simultaneously undermining our primary objective of bringing Afghanistan under the control of a democratically elected Government,” he said. Congressman Ami Bera, a California Democrat of Indian origin, highlighted Indian concern that once the US withdrew from Afghanistan, “hardened, trained jihadi fighters will start shifting over to the Indian-Pakistan border”. “Probably the greatest contribution India could make and Pakistan can make in Afghanistan is improving their bilateral relationship,” said Mr Dobbins, while responding to Mr Bera’s remarks. This will have two effects: It will greatly increase the access of Afghan trade to India via Pakistan and will reduce the “highly destabilising” competition between the two countries for influence in Afghanistan, he said.
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December - 12 
In compliance with the Supreme Court’s order, the Government on December 12 filed a complaint in a Special Court with five charges for the trial of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf for high treason, reports Daily Times. Interior Se
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In compliance with the Supreme Court’s order, the Government on December 12 filed a complaint in a Special Court with five charges for the trial of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf for high treason, reports Daily Times. Interior Secretary Shahid Khan has submitted the complaint to the Special Court’s Registrar, Abdul Ghani Soomro, against Musharraf for the offence of high treason under Article 6 of the constitution, read with Section 3 of the high treason (Punishment Act 1973) and Section 5 of the criminal law amendment (special court) Act, 1976. The Government has prayed the special court that Musharraf should be summoned for his trial, convicted and punished in accordance with law and the constitution. It is for the first time in the country’s history that the Federal Government has moved a complaint against any person for the offence of high treason under Article 6 of the Constitution. According to the Government’s complaint, Pervez Musharraf has been declared as the lone accused. The Government stated in its complaint, “Criminal acts of subversion of the constitution, constituting high treason, were personal acts of General (retired) Pervez Musharraf for the purposes of his personal aggrandisement and a consequential vendetta.” The Government has charged Musharraf of issuing an unconstitutional and unlawful emergency on November 3, 2007 which, unconstitutionally and unlawfully, held the constitution in abeyance, which constitutes subversion of the constitution and commission of the offence of high treason. Second charge is that Musharraf issued the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) on November 3, 2007 as Army Chief which unconstitutionally and unlawfully empowered the President to amend the constitution from time to time. He has also been accused of suspending the fundamental rights enshrined in Articles 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 19 and 25 of the Constitution.
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December - 12 
More than two and a half years after United States (US) commandos shot dead al Qaeda figurehead Osama bin Laden, the global extremist network is more dangerous than ever, warned American experts and counterterrorism officials on December 12 during Ja
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More than two and a half years after United States (US) commandos shot dead al Qaeda figurehead Osama bin Laden, the global extremist network is more dangerous than ever, warned American experts and counterterrorism officials on December 12 during Jamestown Foundation’s annual conference on terrorism in Washington, reported Daily Times. Thanks notably to a flood of recruits flowing to join al Qaeda-linked forces fighting in Syria’s civil war, the group is back on its feet, and securing territory from which it could once more threaten Europe and the United States. Bin Laden’s former lieutenants in al Qaeda’s historic leadership have been killed by US Special Forces or in drone strikes, or else are isolated and on the run in the tribal badlands on the Afghan-Pakistan border. But armed groups in Syria, Somalia, Yemen, Libya and West Africa have flocked to his banner and al Qaeda is rebuilding its influence and recruiting fighters across the region. “Their leadership has been hit very hard, but this brand is still growing. And it’s growing from an increased number of safe havens,” said retired US Marine Corps General James Mattis, adding, “Al Qaeda is resilient, they adapted. We have to think strategically before we act, not only act tactically.”
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December - 12 
Pakistan's new Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani took his oath of office on December 12 after his predecessor Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry retired, reports The Times of India. President Mamnoon Hussain administered the oath to Justice Jillani.
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Pakistan's new Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani took his oath of office on December 12 after his predecessor Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry retired, reports The Times of India. President Mamnoon Hussain administered the oath to Justice Jillani. Jillani has been a Supreme Court judge since 2004 and, like Chaudhry, was sacked when former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf imposed emergency rule in November 2007.
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December - 12 
President Mamnoon Hussain on December 12 said that the Government wants to resolve issues with Taliban militants through dialogue, "only if the talks fail then we will look into other options", he said, reported The News. To a question he replied th
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President Mamnoon Hussain on December 12 said that the Government wants to resolve issues with Taliban militants through dialogue, "only if the talks fail then we will look into other options", he said, reported The News. To a question he replied that Karachi's business community was happy with the ongoing targeted crackdown on criminal elements especially extortionists. "By the grace of Almighty Allah, Pakistan's economic powerhouse will soon thrive with renewed business activities as it is destined to become peaceful before long", the President said. "With the prime mister keeping tabs on it, the operation will hopefully bear fruit" the President added.
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December - 12 
Prime Minister’s Advisor on Foreign Affairs and National Security, Sartaj Aziz said on December 12 the United States (US) had conducted 50 drone strikes last year and 20 this year which was an indication that Washington was feeling pressure over the
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Prime Minister’s Advisor on Foreign Affairs and National Security, Sartaj Aziz said on December 12 the United States (US) had conducted 50 drone strikes last year and 20 this year which was an indication that Washington was feeling pressure over the issue, reports The News. Aziz also said that US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel had not made any threat to stop military aid to Pakistan, adding, that no pressure had been applied on Afghanistan to sign a security pact with the US.
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December - 12 
The Express Tribune reported that treason trial against Pervez Musharraf will open on December 24, 2013, the day that the former military ruler has been asked to appear before the special court hearing the case. The three-member court issued the summ
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The Express Tribune reported that treason trial against Pervez Musharraf will open on December 24, 2013, the day that the former military ruler has been asked to appear before the special court hearing the case. The three-member court issued the summons after the Federal Government on December 12, 2013, filed an application, requesting that it formally start the trial. The application was filed by Interior Secretary Shahid Ali Khan, the complainant in the case, with the special court registrar, Abdul Ghani Soomro.
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December - 12 
The Foreign Office unveiled the new spokesperson, Tasnim Aslam. Aslam, who served as the spokesperson from 2005 to 2007, is being reassigned from her current post of Additional Secretary (Europe).
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The Foreign Office unveiled the new spokesperson, Tasnim Aslam. Aslam, who served as the spokesperson from 2005 to 2007, is being reassigned from her current post of Additional Secretary (Europe).
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December - 12 
The Pakistan Government on December 12 denied that United States (US) Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel had ‘threatened’ aid cuts over the blocking of NATO supplies through Torkham, reports The Express Tribune. During the weekly press briefing at the For
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The Pakistan Government on December 12 denied that United States (US) Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel had ‘threatened’ aid cuts over the blocking of NATO supplies through Torkham, reports The Express Tribune. During the weekly press briefing at the Foreign Office, the official spokesperson said that the Government has already “stated in clear terms that the reports that he [Hagel] issued any threats are not correct.” “I am not aware from where those reports appeared in the media. These were misleading reports. The statements issued by Pentagon, the State Department and the one by us were all very clear.” The spokesperson said that the drone strikes were raised with Hagel. “The Government has taken a clear stance on this issue and has raised it with the US Government at every level. The US has its own views on it, but we believe that our view point is increasingly getting traction including in the international community.”
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December - 12 
Two bullet-riddled dead bodies of Afghan nationals identified as that of Abdul Majeed (31) and Mohammed Azeem (29), were found near Gusabad area in Satellite Town of Quetta on December 12, reported The Express Tribune. Police officer Imran Shabir sa
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Two bullet-riddled dead bodies of Afghan nationals identified as that of Abdul Majeed (31) and Mohammed Azeem (29), were found near Gusabad area in Satellite Town of Quetta on December 12, reported The Express Tribune. Police officer Imran Shabir said, “They were brothers and Afghan nationals”. Shabir said it was premature to speculate on the motive behind the twin murder, as the investigation had just launched.
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December - 13 
The Sindh Home Department on December 13 approached the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court (SHC) to transfer nine murder cases from Karachi to other provinces, reports Dawn. In a letter addressed to Chief Justice SHC, Justice Maqbool Baqar, the H
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The Sindh Home Department on December 13 approached the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court (SHC) to transfer nine murder cases from Karachi to other provinces, reports Dawn. In a letter addressed to Chief Justice SHC, Justice Maqbool Baqar, the Home Department has requested for the transfer of the nine cases to other provinces under the Protection of Pakistan Ordinance 2013. It stated that cases relating to the murders of Advocate Naimat Ali Randhawa, journalist Wali Khan Babar and two police personnel in Nazimabad be transferred outside of Sindh. The letter moreover requested that four other murder cases from the city's Kharadar, Mobina Town, Sachchal and Gulistan-e-Jauhar neighbourhoods be moved to other provinces.
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December - 13 
A Frontier Corps (FC) convoy was attacked with remote-controlled bomb near Bibi Nani area along Quetta-Sibi section of National Highway on December 13, reported The News. However, no casualties were reported. The FC cordoned off the area and recovere
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A Frontier Corps (FC) convoy was attacked with remote-controlled bomb near Bibi Nani area along Quetta-Sibi section of National Highway on December 13, reported The News. However, no casualties were reported. The FC cordoned off the area and recovered 25 kilogram of bomb and defused it.
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December - 13 
condemning the latest violence, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan announced that he would personally spearhead a vaccination programme in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa next week. “Unless Pakistan shows a serious resolve in carrying out its anti
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condemning the latest violence, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan announced that he would personally spearhead a vaccination programme in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa next week. “Unless Pakistan shows a serious resolve in carrying out its anti-polio programme, it stands in danger of being quarantined internationally – which will impact all Pakistanis travelling abroad, including Pakistani labour,” the PTI chief said in a statement.
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December - 13 
Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on December 13 lodged a complaint against Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) President Talal Bugti for announcing a bounty on his head, reports Dawn. Talal Bugti, had two months ago announced the bounty of
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Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on December 13 lodged a complaint against Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) President Talal Bugti for announcing a bounty on his head, reports Dawn. Talal Bugti, had two months ago announced the bounty of PKR1 billion and 100 acres of farmland. The complaint has been lodged with the Federal Interior Secretary by Musharraf’s lawyer Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif. It called for initiating a criminal case against Talal Bugti. Barrister Saif said that by offering the huge amount as bounty “he (Talal Bugti) invited personnel of the Pakistan Army to assassinate my client who has served as Chief of the Army Staff”. He said it was illegal and unlawful and a serious violation of the right to security of life of “my client under the constitution and also constitutes a criminal offence under the Pakistan Panel Code”.
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December - 13 
Pakistan Rangers Sindh on December 13 arrested 14 accused, including Lyari gang war elements and criminals affiliated with political parties, in different raids and recovered weapons from their possession in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh,
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Pakistan Rangers Sindh on December 13 arrested 14 accused, including Lyari gang war elements and criminals affiliated with political parties, in different raids and recovered weapons from their possession in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reported The News. Ranger’s spokesman said targeted raids were conducted in Lyari Town, Shah Faisal Colony in Shah Faisal Town, Ranchore Line, New Karachi Town, Haji Mureed Goth, Gulshan-e-Ghazi, Pak Colony, Mujahid Colony and Gulberg area.
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December - 13 
The provincial Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) has been asked to exercise extra care in maintaining its canine unit and to appoint an officer in charge, till which time the unit will be directly supervised by BDU Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Shafqat Ma
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The provincial Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) has been asked to exercise extra care in maintaining its canine unit and to appoint an officer in charge, till which time the unit will be directly supervised by BDU Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Shafqat Malik, reports The Express Tribune. Talking to The Express Tribune, a high-ranking police official said the sniffer dogs will be under extra care as they are an asset for the Police force in the ongoing war on terror. The official said BDU, which is a separate unit from the bomb disposal squad, is an integral part of the provincial Police force and is being expanded. He added this is why IGP Nasir Khan Durrani, in fresh policy guidelines, has directed the Special Branch (SB) AIG to conduct a biannual performance audit, including the squad’s overall performance, individual status, statement of rewards and punishments, and state of equipment.
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December - 13 
The Yousufkhel tribe in Landikotal town of Khyber Agency announced its boycott of the anti-polio campaign to press for the release of nine of their elders who were arrested a few days ago.
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The Yousufkhel tribe in Landikotal town of Khyber Agency announced its boycott of the anti-polio campaign to press for the release of nine of their elders who were arrested a few days ago.
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December - 13 
Two Police constables, identified as Ijaz Ali and Iftikhar, escorting polio vaccination teams were shot dead on Swabi-Topi Road in Topi tehsil (revenue unit) of Swabi District on December 13, reports The Express Tribune
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Two Police constables, identified as Ijaz Ali and Iftikhar, escorting polio vaccination teams were shot dead on Swabi-Topi Road in Topi tehsil (revenue unit) of Swabi District on December 13, reports The Express Tribune
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December - 13 
Unidentified armed militants shot dead a polio worker, identified as Yousaf Khan, in Jamrud tehsil (revenue) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 13, reported The Express Tribune. Assistant Political Agent, Jamru
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Unidentified armed militants shot dead a polio worker, identified as Yousaf Khan, in Jamrud tehsil (revenue) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 13, reported The Express Tribune. Assistant Political Agent, Jamrud Subdivision, Jehangir Azam Wazir cited personal enmity as possible motives for the killing. However, a khasadar official, who was on duty in the area, insisted that militants riding on motorcycles appeared at the end of a railway tunnel and shot Yousuf while he was vaccinating children.
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December - 14 
A dead body was found from Malir’s riverbed within the remits of Korangi Industrial Area Police Station in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on December 14, reports Daily Times.
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A dead body was found from Malir’s riverbed within the remits of Korangi Industrial Area Police Station in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on December 14, reports Daily Times.
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December - 14 
An unidentified body of a man was found inside Sitara Hyderi School in Fatima Jinnah Colony within the limits of New Karachi Police Station on December 14, reports Daily Times.
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An unidentified body of a man was found inside Sitara Hyderi School in Fatima Jinnah Colony within the limits of New Karachi Police Station on December 14, reports Daily Times.
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December - 14 
At least six suspected militants were killed in a drone strike in Mach Magai area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) on December 14, reports Daily Times.
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At least six suspected militants were killed in a drone strike in Mach Magai area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) on December 14, reports Daily Times.
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December - 14 
Despite Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate talks between the Afghan High Peace Council and the Afghan Taliban, the group is unwilling to enter into negotiation, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said on December 14, reports T
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Despite Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate talks between the Afghan High Peace Council and the Afghan Taliban, the group is unwilling to enter into negotiation, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said on December 14, reports The Express Tribune. “The Afghan Taliban has a principled stance that they do not recognise the Government in Kabul and the constitution,” Aziz said. “There is a need for increased informal contacts with them [Taliban] as most of their leaders are in Afghanistan and in Qatar, and the Afghan Government can approach them,” he said, adding, “We do not have control over the Afghan Taliban. We have been urging them for a long time to talk to the High Peace Council but they do not accept our requests.” Asked about the possible relocation of the Taliban office from Qatar, he said the venue was not important. He said the new office could come up in ‘Turkey or Saudi Arabia’ but that the important facet was that they agree to talk. He confirmed that High Peace Council’s members met former Taliban chief strategist Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Pakistan last month. “They [Afghan council] met him but later said he [Baradar] was not feeling well so they were unable to hold detailed talks. I think Mullah Baradar had no permission from his leadership to talk,” Aziz said.
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December - 14 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Police claimed to have arrested a key Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, identified as Abu Hamza, and recovered two hand grenades, handguns and bullets from his possession during a raid in West W
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Police claimed to have arrested a key Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, identified as Abu Hamza, and recovered two hand grenades, handguns and bullets from his possession during a raid in West Wharf area December 14, reports Dawn. Chaudhry Muhammad Arif, an officer of CID’s investigation unit said the suspect had also worked for al Qaeda’s Takfiri group before joining the TTP. The CID Police have taken a physical remand of the suspect from an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) till December 21, 2013.
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December - 15 
A Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader from Bajaur Agency, identified as Gul Karim Khan, escaped a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack along roadside in Tangi area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of Fe
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A Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader from Bajaur Agency, identified as Gul Karim Khan, escaped a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack along roadside in Tangi area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 15, reports Daily Times.
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December - 15 
A Shia leader associated with Tehreek Nifaz-e-Fiqa-e-Jafria (TNFJ) Nasir Abbas was shot dead near FC College in Lahore on December 15, reports Daily Times. He was the Vice President of Tahafuz-e-Azadari Council Punjab Chapter.
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A Shia leader associated with Tehreek Nifaz-e-Fiqa-e-Jafria (TNFJ) Nasir Abbas was shot dead near FC College in Lahore on December 15, reports Daily Times. He was the Vice President of Tahafuz-e-Azadari Council Punjab Chapter.
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December - 15 
Coalition parties in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on December 15 vowed to continue the sit-in protest against NATO supplies till the drone strikes are permanently stopped, reports Dawn. The announcement was made by leaders of all the three part
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Coalition parties in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on December 15 vowed to continue the sit-in protest against NATO supplies till the drone strikes are permanently stopped, reports Dawn. The announcement was made by leaders of all the three parties in the government during a rally at Ring Road in Hayatabad area of Peshawar.
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December - 15 
Four people, including children, were wounded when a house owned by a cadre of Uzair Baloch's People’s Amn Committee (PAC) was reportedly set on fire during armed clashes between two rival groups in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Si
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Four people, including children, were wounded when a house owned by a cadre of Uzair Baloch's People’s Amn Committee (PAC) was reportedly set on fire during armed clashes between two rival groups in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 15, reports Daily Times. The house belonged to Shahidul Rehman Baloch alias Shahid MCB and was attacked with RPGs and hand grenades. According to details, gangster, Baba Ladla, and PAC, clashes continued, in order to gain control of Lyari areas, including Kalri, Ahmed Shah Bukhari road, Eido Lane, Phol Pattti Lane, Rangiwara, Panjgori and other adjoining areas.
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December - 15 
In an interview with British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) the Karachi Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Police Shahid Hayat Khan on December 15 said that members of the political and religious parties have been involved in violent acts in diffe
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In an interview with British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) the Karachi Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Police Shahid Hayat Khan on December 15 said that members of the political and religious parties have been involved in violent acts in different areas of the city, reported Daily Times. He said that the Police have prepared a list of those involved in violent incidents and action would be taken against them. He said a list of target killers and other terrorism suspects wanted by Police is being provided to the relevant agencies and it would subsequently be provided to the Government as well. The Karachi police chief added that the government will be requested to announce prize money to enable their arrest and speak to the political parties for their handover. "We're going to all areas and there is no political pressure on the Police in the ongoing operation," he said. Khan did not name the suspects on the list of wanted persons. The Police Chief said Karachi is the centre of commercial and industrial activities and it is easier for the extortionists to raise money and thus they try to take control of the city through acts of violence and terrorism.
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December - 16 
A former MQM activist, identified as Azmatullah Niazi (32), was shot dead in the Musafirkhana area of Eidgah in Lyari Town on December 16, reported The News.
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A former MQM activist, identified as Azmatullah Niazi (32), was shot dead in the Musafirkhana area of Eidgah in Lyari Town on December 16, reported The News.
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December - 16 
A girl, identified as Humaira (3), was injured in an explosion in Mohammadi Colony, within the precincts of Docks Police Station in Liaquatabad Town on December 16, reports Daily Times. Police said that the assailants aimed to target a godown of a fi
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A girl, identified as Humaira (3), was injured in an explosion in Mohammadi Colony, within the precincts of Docks Police Station in Liaquatabad Town on December 16, reports Daily Times. Police said that the assailants aimed to target a godown of a fishery trader over unpaid extortion money; however, the grenade hit an empty house, causing injury to the girl.
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December - 16 
A Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist, identified as Mohammad Junaid (35), was killed on Chakiwara Road, near Mohammadi Hotel in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 16, reports The News.
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A Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist, identified as Mohammad Junaid (35), was killed on Chakiwara Road, near Mohammadi Hotel in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 16, reports The News.
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December - 16 
A physician, identified Dr Arshad Khan (57), was shot dead by unidentified militants in Gulberg area of Peshawar on December 16, reports The Express Tribune.
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A physician, identified Dr Arshad Khan (57), was shot dead by unidentified militants in Gulberg area of Peshawar on December 16, reports The Express Tribune.
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December - 16 
An Additional District and Sessions Judge on December 16 dismissed the after-arrest bail petition of Dr Masood Ahmed accused of preaching Ahmedi beliefs and distributing books containing derogatory remarks against some prophets, reported The Express
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An Additional District and Sessions Judge on December 16 dismissed the after-arrest bail petition of Dr Masood Ahmed accused of preaching Ahmedi beliefs and distributing books containing derogatory remarks against some prophets, reported The Express Tribune. Dr Masood Ahmed said he had been implicated in a false case for ulterior motives. Advocate Ghulam Mustafa Chaudhry, counsel for the complainant, said Dr Ahmed had been nominated in an FIR with a specific role and the complainant had audio and video evidence to back his allegations. Chaudhry said Dr Ahmed had preached Ahmedi beliefs to a patient and given him books containing blasphemous material. The FIR registered under Section 298/C at the Old Anarkali Police Station on behalf of Maulana Muhammad Ehsan states that when he and some friends visited Dr Ahmed’s clinic a few days back the doctor preached Ahmedi beliefs and gave them some books containing derogatory remarks against some prophets.
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December - 16 
An unidentified man was found dead in Hashmi Mohallah area of Iqbal Market in Orangi Town on December 16, reports The News.
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An unidentified man was found dead in Hashmi Mohallah area of Iqbal Market in Orangi Town on December 16, reports The News.
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December - 16 
Anti Terrorism Court on December 16 released 13 Islami Jama’at Talaba (IJT) members from the Punjab University who had been accused of setting a bus on fire, reports The Express Tribune. The students had been booked under Section 7 of the Anti Terror
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Anti Terrorism Court on December 16 released 13 Islami Jama’at Talaba (IJT) members from the Punjab University who had been accused of setting a bus on fire, reports The Express Tribune. The students had been booked under Section 7 of the Anti Terrorism Act (ATA) on several charges including attempted murder, interfering in state business, and torturing and detaining two professors. The court had sent the students to stand in an identification parade. The bus conductor, driver and supervisor, who were supposed to identify them, failed to pick them. Jail authorities produced the students including Zeeshan, Imran, Bilal, Umair before ATC court where they were discharged from the case.
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December - 16 
Four officials of the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) were killed on December 16 in a remote-controlled blast near a BDS vehicle in Badhabar area of Peshawar, reports Daily Times. A Badhabar Police Station official said the BDS officials were on their way
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Four officials of the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) were killed on December 16 in a remote-controlled blast near a BDS vehicle in Badhabar area of Peshawar, reports Daily Times. A Badhabar Police Station official said the BDS officials were on their way to defuse a bomb when the bomb exploded.
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December - 16 
Sindh Rangers on December 16 arrested eight criminals, including Lyari gangsters, in different raids conducted in Korangi Number-2, Pak Colony, Liaqatabad, Nazimabad, Lyari, Ranchore Line, Landhi Number-4 and Saadi Town and recovered weapons from the
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Sindh Rangers on December 16 arrested eight criminals, including Lyari gangsters, in different raids conducted in Korangi Number-2, Pak Colony, Liaqatabad, Nazimabad, Lyari, Ranchore Line, Landhi Number-4 and Saadi Town and recovered weapons from their possession, reports The News.
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December - 16 
The Pakistan army, which is alleged to have huge business interests, must acquire a TV channel to counter the growing penetration of Indian TV and news channels in the country, a senior army officer Major General Muhammad Azam Asif suggested on Decem
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The Pakistan army, which is alleged to have huge business interests, must acquire a TV channel to counter the growing penetration of Indian TV and news channels in the country, a senior army officer Major General Muhammad Azam Asif suggested on December 16, reports The Times of India. The unusual recommendation has been made in one of the strategy papers written for the prestigious 'Green Book' of the Pakistan army that provides rare insights into its ongoing internal debates. While slamming the Pakistani media for not countering the penetration of Indian television and newspapers effectively, Major General Muhammad Azam Asif, who commands an infantry division in the Pakistan army, has recommended that the army must acquire a television channel as well as a radio station in order to counter the "Indian propaganda".
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December - 16 
Unidentified dead body of man was found at Afghan Basti in Gadap Town on December 16, reported The News.
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Unidentified dead body of man was found at Afghan Basti in Gadap Town on December 16, reported The News.
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December - 17 
A landmine explosion killed at least two tribesmen and wounded two others in Pewaar area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 17, reports Dawn. . “A vehicle hit a landmine in Pewaar leaving two persons dead and
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A landmine explosion killed at least two tribesmen and wounded two others in Pewaar area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 17, reports Dawn. . “A vehicle hit a landmine in Pewaar leaving two persons dead and two others wounded,” a local intelligence official said.
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December - 17 
A law officer of the Interior Ministry on December 17 told the Lahore High Court (LHC) that the six Pakistani citizens repatriated from Bagram prison in Afghanistan were being interrogated by an investigation team, reports The Express Tribune. The mi
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A law officer of the Interior Ministry on December 17 told the Lahore High Court (LHC) that the six Pakistani citizens repatriated from Bagram prison in Afghanistan were being interrogated by an investigation team, reports The Express Tribune. The ministry official claimed that the repatriated prisoners were being kept at a safe location in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). He said on arrival, their medical examination had been conducted. The counsel said the prisoners would be produced before the court after interrogation was completed. The court adjourned the hearing of the case till January 24, 2014 and directed the petitioner’s counsel to file a rejoinder. On a previous hearing, the petitioner’s counsel had stated that the prisoners were being humiliated and kept in unhygienic conditions. Justice Project Pakistan, a non-profit law firm, had filed the petition for the release and return of 25 Pakistani citizens detained at the Bagram jail by the United States (US). It said Pakistani citizens had been detained at Bagram jail without any charge or trial since 2003.
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December - 17 
A militant belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), identified as Dwanollah alias Misbahullah, was killed and an alleged ‘commander’, identified as Ameer Hamza, was arrested during an encounter with law enforcers foiling an attack on a poli
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A militant belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), identified as Dwanollah alias Misbahullah, was killed and an alleged ‘commander’, identified as Ameer Hamza, was arrested during an encounter with law enforcers foiling an attack on a polio team in Sohrab Goth area of Gadap Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 17, reported The Express Tribune. A team of around 80 polio workers was busy administering vaccines in Ahsanabad locality when two militants opened fire on them. However, no team member was hurt. “Hamza was the TTP commander for Jangal Goth in Sohrab Goth,” said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Imran Shaukat. “The Government will take a decision on whether or not the campaign will continue,” said a spokesperson for the World Health Organisation (WHO).However, District East Deputy Commissioner Samiuddin Siddiqui said that the relevant authorities have decided to continue the campaign. “We will continue the campaign not only in Sohrab Goth but in the entire District East,” he said.
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December - 17 
A Policeman was injured when a roadside remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on Kohat Road in Peshawar on December 17, reported Dawn. Police alleged that the mobile van was the target.
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A Policeman was injured when a roadside remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on Kohat Road in Peshawar on December 17, reported Dawn. Police alleged that the mobile van was the target.
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December - 17 
Dismissing the concept of peace talks immediately after Pakistan Government’s announcement of using force as a last resort, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on December 17 said they have information that plans are already under way for a military
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Dismissing the concept of peace talks immediately after Pakistan Government’s announcement of using force as a last resort, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on December 17 said they have information that plans are already under way for a military operation, adding that they were ready for battle, reports Dawn. “Like previous Governments this one is a puppet of the United States (US). It's powerless and dollar-hungry,” said TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid. “They should happily launch a military operation against us. We have seen their military operations in the past and would like them to start this long-awaited operation,” he said defiantly. However, the Government said the Taliban's tough rhetoric did not mean negotiations had failed. “Their public posturing is different from what's going on in the background,” said Tariq Azeem, a senior official in Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's team. “They want to appear tough but back channels show that they are also interested in talks.” The Taliban could not be immediately reached for comment. The Pakistan Government, earlier in the day, ruled out military action against the Taliban as its first preference and promised to persuade the militants to lay down their weapons through peace negotiations. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on National Security (CCNS) where officials confirmed their commitment to talks rather than military action. “The committee reaffirmed (the) Government's commitment to the strategy of negotiations with TTP and considers the use of other options only as a last resort,” the PM’s office said in a statement. “The committee deliberated upon the government's strategy to engage various groups of Pakistani Taliban to address issues of extremism and militancy.” The meeting focused on three key issues, including formulation of national security strategy to safeguard national interests, strategy on internal security and relations with Afghanistan.
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December - 17 
Four persons, including a Sub-Inspector (SI), were killed while 13 others were injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a sectarian attack outside an Imambargah (Shia place of commemoration) in Gracy Line area near airport in Rawalpindi Distr
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Four persons, including a Sub-Inspector (SI), were killed while 13 others were injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a sectarian attack outside an Imambargah (Shia place of commemoration) in Gracy Line area near airport in Rawalpindi District on December 17, reported The News.
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December - 17 
In a crackdown on illegal Subscriber Information Module (SIMs), Police on December 17 recovered thousands of Afghan SIMs allegedly from the possession of two Afghan refugees, identified as Bilal and Abdullah, in Pishtakhara area of Peshawar, reports
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In a crackdown on illegal Subscriber Information Module (SIMs), Police on December 17 recovered thousands of Afghan SIMs allegedly from the possession of two Afghan refugees, identified as Bilal and Abdullah, in Pishtakhara area of Peshawar, reports The Express Tribune. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operation Najeebur Rehman Baghvi claimed that Police had also recovered 17,895 SIMs from their possession. “These people [suspects] have been living in Pakistan for a long time and are involved in the business [of illegal Afghan SIMs] for the past two years and they had created an international gateway for phone calls inflicting millions of rupees in losses to the national exchequer,” he claimed, arguing that their boss was living outside of Pakistan. “Afghan SIMs sold by these people are used in crimes including kidnapping-for-ransom and extortion as well as other crimes,” Baghvi said, adding that the suspects will now be handed over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for further investigation.
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December - 17 
Law enforcement agency’s personnel rescued two abducted persons and arrested one kidnapper, identified as Rehmatullah, from Dhadar area of Kachhi District on December 17, reported The News.
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Law enforcement agency’s personnel rescued two abducted persons and arrested one kidnapper, identified as Rehmatullah, from Dhadar area of Kachhi District on December 17, reported The News.
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December - 17 
Law enforcers claimed to have arrested around 15 suspects including militants belonging to TTP and target killers during separate targeted raids and operations across the city on December 17, reports Daily Times. Steel Town Police claimed to have arr
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Law enforcers claimed to have arrested around 15 suspects including militants belonging to TTP and target killers during separate targeted raids and operations across the city on December 17, reports Daily Times. Steel Town Police claimed to have arrested at least five alleged members of the banned organisation during two separate raids. In the first raid, one suspected TTP militant, identified as Islam Wali, was arrested in a wounded condition after an exchange of fire with the Police in Gulshan-e-Hadeed area. In another raid, in Wali Town area of Steel Town, Police detained four more suspected TTP militants, identified as Naqeeb Zada, Zakirullah, Hameedullah and Imran Shaikh.
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December - 17 
Militants torched a tanker carrying fuel for United States (US) and NATO troops in Wadh tehsil (revenue unit) of Khuzdar District on December 17, reports Dawn. Muhammad Riaz, a levies official said that the militants sped away on their motorcycle aft
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Militants torched a tanker carrying fuel for United States (US) and NATO troops in Wadh tehsil (revenue unit) of Khuzdar District on December 17, reports Dawn. Muhammad Riaz, a levies official said that the militants sped away on their motorcycle after the attack whereas the driver of the tanker managed to escape unhurt. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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December - 17 
One Fareed Khan (45) frustrated with the Government’s inability to help him appealed to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) warlords in Peshawar to rescue his son Furqan Fareed (11) who was kidnapped on November 5, 2013 from Bannu District, reports Dail
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One Fareed Khan (45) frustrated with the Government’s inability to help him appealed to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) warlords in Peshawar to rescue his son Furqan Fareed (11) who was kidnapped on November 5, 2013 from Bannu District, reports Daily Times on December 17 (today). “I knocked on the door of each and every Government official but no one gave me justice to recover my only son,” said Fareed Khan, adding, “Now the Taliban are my last hope. I believe they will recover my son. The Taliban are good Muslims and good human beings. They don’t demand bribes for the provision of justice.” He added, “Now my wife, my three daughters and I publicly appeal to the Pakistani Taliban to recover my son.”
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December - 17 
Police arrested at least five alleged gangsters after an exchange of fire during a raid in Lyari Town. Their identities have not been disclosed, while the suspects were shifted to an undisclosed location for further questioning. Weapons were also rec
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Police arrested at least five alleged gangsters after an exchange of fire during a raid in Lyari Town. Their identities have not been disclosed, while the suspects were shifted to an undisclosed location for further questioning. Weapons were also recovered from their possession
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December - 18 
A member of Police Service of Pakistan Officers’ Association met on December 18 at capital city police officer’s office (CPO) to discuss their reservations on amendments to the Punjab Police proposed cadre by the Home Department, reports The Express
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A member of Police Service of Pakistan Officers’ Association met on December 18 at capital city police officer’s office (CPO) to discuss their reservations on amendments to the Punjab Police proposed cadre by the Home Department, reports The Express Tribune. The meeting came in the wake of reports that the Home Department was set to take direct control of Elite Force and the Special Branch. A Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) blamed unnamed Pakistan Administrative Service (formerly known as the District Management Group) officers for proposing retired army officers be recruited for the Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF). He said that a meeting held at Model Town at the Prime Minister’s residence in November decided that the Counter-Terrorism Department be dissolved. He said the proposal had not been placed before the cabinet. He also said senior police officers were not consulted. He said only unsigned minutes of the meeting were distributed, providing for a new force to curb terrorism in the Punjab. The force would be independent of the Police.
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December - 18 
A Pakistani court on December 18 sentenced Jahangir Khan, the ex-husband of Pushtun singer Ghazala Javed to death for killing her in a shootout that was initially blamed on the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, reports The Times of India.
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A Pakistani court on December 18 sentenced Jahangir Khan, the ex-husband of Pushtun singer Ghazala Javed to death for killing her in a shootout that was initially blamed on the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, reports The Times of India. Additional Sessions Judge Swat (II) Mohammad Tariq Pervaiz Baloch awarded two death sentences to Jahangir Khan for killing his former wife and her father. He was fined PKR 50 million for murdering Javed and PKR 20 million for killing her father. The judge further imposed PKR 1 million fine for injuring Javed's sister, Farhat, in the attack. Khan was opposed to her singing career and wanted her to stop it. He had threatened her with dire consequences for leaving him. On June 18, 2012, Javed, along with her father, was shot dead in Peshawar by unidentified armed assailants on a motorcycle.
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December - 18 
A tribal tribunal on December 18 sent back the case of Dr Shakil Afridi, who was convicted of aiding a militant group and helping the American Central Investigation Agency (CIA) track down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, to the Frontier Crimes Regul
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A tribal tribunal on December 18 sent back the case of Dr Shakil Afridi, who was convicted of aiding a militant group and helping the American Central Investigation Agency (CIA) track down al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, to the Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR) commissioner, reports Daily Times. Chairman Shah Wali Khan and members Pir Fida Muhammad and Akbar Khan of the three-member FATA Tribunal declared authorities’ decision “ambiguous and self-contradictory” directing the commissioner to review the previous decision. The tribunal disposed of the revision petition with the direction for the commissioner to “write a detail, speaking and well reasoned order as required by section 53 of the FCR”. “We have given our anxious consideration to the arguments of both the sides and have carefully gone through the case file. Perusal of the impugned order of the FCR Commissioner reveals that it is an ambiguous and self-contradictory,” the tribunal order read. It said that the commissioner directed that the political agent should try the case himself as per law and rewaj (custom), but it was not clear in the decision as to how the political agent will try the case as it would be under the rewaj/FCR or as sessions judge under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) 1898
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December - 18 
A woman, identified Nasreen (45), was killed and her daughter-in-law, Azra, was injured when a low-intensity explosion took place near Imambargah (Shia place of commemoration) on Khalid Bin Waleed Road in Ferozabad area of Jamshed Town in Karachi, th
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A woman, identified Nasreen (45), was killed and her daughter-in-law, Azra, was injured when a low-intensity explosion took place near Imambargah (Shia place of commemoration) on Khalid Bin Waleed Road in Ferozabad area of Jamshed Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 18, reported Daily Times.
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December - 18 
Afghan negotiators on December 18 disputed remarks by Pakistan’s Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz that Afghan Taliban are unwilling to talk to the Government-backed peace council, reports The Express Tribune. Sartaj Aziz had s
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Afghan negotiators on December 18 disputed remarks by Pakistan’s Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz that Afghan Taliban are unwilling to talk to the Government-backed peace council, reports The Express Tribune. Sartaj Aziz had said that despite Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate talks between the Afghan High Peace Council and the Afghan Taliban, the latter are unwilling to enter into negotiation. However, the Afghan High Peace Council claimed, “many Taliban leaders are in contact with the Council.” “His (Sartaj Aziz) remarks are contrary to the ground realities,” said spokesman for the Peace Council, Maulvi Shehzada Shahid in Kabul. The Afghan Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, also denied claims by the Afghan High Peace Council’s leader and insisted that there is no change in the Taliban policy of not talking to the regime in Kabul. Aziz had also stated that Pakistan has no control over the Afghan Taliban and that Islamabad has been urging them for a long time to talk to the High Peace Council but they do not accept the requests. The peace council’s spokesman, however, said Pakistan’s deep influence on the Afghan Taliban can make the peace process successful as “Taliban leaders live in Pakistan and are in contact with the Pakistani officials.”
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December - 18 
At least five soldiers were killed and 34 others, including 28 soldiers and six Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, were wounded when a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden car into a military checkpoint in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of Miranshah
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At least five soldiers were killed and 34 others, including 28 soldiers and six Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, were wounded when a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden car into a military checkpoint in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 18, reported Dawn. A senior security official said that “a truck laden with explosives was rammed into the checkpoint when security officials were offering evening prayers”. Ansar-ul-Mujahideen, a little-known militant group linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) faction claimed the responsibility for the attack. Abu Baseer, the ‘spokesman’ for the group, said they carried out the attack as an act of revenge for the killing of former TTP leader Hakimullah Mehsud. “We will continue such attacks in future as drones continue to kill our people,” he said.
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December - 18 
Banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has threatened to attack Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan in retaliation for execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah, reports The Independent on December 19. Although security around Bangla
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Banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has threatened to attack Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan in retaliation for execution of JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah, reports The Independent on December 19. Although security around Bangladesh foreign mission in Pakistan has been enhanced manifold and the fresh security directions issued to High Commissioner of Bangladesh, law enforcement agencies still fear a terrorist attack on Bangladesh mission. Law enforcement agencies have submitted a report to interior ministry quoting a security agency that Taliban have expressed annoyance with the Bangladesh Government over the killing of Mollah and could attack the Bangladesh High Commission. The unnamed security agency officials had called for preventive measures in the wake of the threats.
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December - 18 
Chief Minister Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch on December 18 warned that his Government would be the first to resist if Islamabad encroached into the departments devolved under 18th amendment to the provinces, reports Dawn. Speaking at a function
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Chief Minister Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch on December 18 warned that his Government would be the first to resist if Islamabad encroached into the departments devolved under 18th amendment to the provinces, reports Dawn. Speaking at a function regarding the passage of historic 18th amendment, he alleged that the Federal Government was trying to snatch back the powers devolved to the provinces under the 18th Amendment Bill. The Chief Minister said all mainstream political parties in general and nationalists in particular played an important role in the passage of 18th amendment. “We risked our political career while becoming part of the amendment,” Dr Baloch said while referring to insurgency in Balochistan. He cautioned the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to beware about the repercussions with regards to interference in the departments devolved to the provinces. “Rulers are sidetracking regarding implementation of the amendment,” he said, adding that strong provinces can guarantee a developed and prosperous federation. Baloch reiterated that except currency, defense and foreign affairs, rest of the powers should to be devolved to the provinces. He said Pakistan was a multi-ethnic state and all nationalities living in the country have to be given due rights on their resources. “If some countries in the world can declare up to 27 languages as national languages then why we can’t,” he questioned. The chief minister stated that there were two schools of thoughts i.e. centralists and decentralists. “I belong to the decentralist one,” he explained. He said decentralisation of powers to the provinces can ensure the development and stability of the country.
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December - 18 
India's angry response to the arrest and humiliation of an Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade in the United States (US) should be a lesson for Pakistan, said The News International’s diplomatic editor, Mariana Baabar on December 18, reports The Times
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India's angry response to the arrest and humiliation of an Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade in the United States (US) should be a lesson for Pakistan, said The News International’s diplomatic editor, Mariana Baabar on December 18, reports The Times of India. "Pakistanis are watching with envy as India is reacting to the treatment meted out to its deputy consul-general Devyani Khobragade by Washington," said the article. It shows "very clearly how proud nations fight back in every possible manner." "But will Islamabad and Rawalpindi learn any lesson on how to strike back when any of its citizens is insulted in this manner?" Baabar asked. Khobragade, now on a bail of USD 250,000, was arrested and charged with underpaying her domestic Indian servant and filing false information about the wages paid. "But what has shocked everyone is how the young female diplomat was handcuffed, strip-searched in front of her children and thrown behind bars with criminals," the newspaper said. India has taken a string of measures in protest against the humiliating treatment to Khobragade, leading to an unprecedented chill in Indo-US relations.
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December - 18 
Law enforcers claimed to have arrested 25 suspects during the continuing drive against criminal elements in the city on December 18, reports Daily Times. Rangers said they held about 19 hardened criminals including Lyari gangsters and target killers
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Law enforcers claimed to have arrested 25 suspects during the continuing drive against criminal elements in the city on December 18, reports Daily Times. Rangers said they held about 19 hardened criminals including Lyari gangsters and target killers affiliated with a political party, during targeted raids conducted in Dawood Chowrangi, Landhi, Abidabad–Baldia Town, Old Golimar, KPT flats, Bhempura, Haroon Royal City–Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Liaquatabad, Jahanabad, Medina Colony–Baldia Town, Banaras, Muhammadpur – Orangi areas last night.
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December - 18 
Participants of the long march that began from Quetta for the recovery of missing persons reached Thatta District on December 18, reported The News. The long march is led by Voice of Missing Person’s chief Mama Qadeer while the participants included
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Participants of the long march that began from Quetta for the recovery of missing persons reached Thatta District on December 18, reported The News. The long march is led by Voice of Missing Person’s chief Mama Qadeer while the participants included relatives of the missing persons. Mama Qadeer claimed that he has been receiving threats for the last three days, however, he said that he is not afraid of threats. He further said that if anything bad happened to the march, the Sindh and Federal Government would be responsible for it. The participants said that they would submit memorandum in the United Nations (UN) office in Islamabad.
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December - 18 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on December 18 said that Pakistan desired peaceful relations with neighbouring countries, particularly India and Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. “Pakistan’s intentions towards its neighbours are positive and expects
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on December 18 said that Pakistan desired peaceful relations with neighbouring countries, particularly India and Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. “Pakistan’s intentions towards its neighbours are positive and expects similar reciprocity from them,” he said. He welcomed the upcoming meeting of the Director General Military Operations (DGMOs) of Pakistan and India on December 24, 2013. He further said that the country’s defense strategy was being devised keeping in view the contemporary professional requirements, as no battle could be won with outdated technology and discarded strategies. “The new technology and modern expertise have transformed our defense into a great force ... We want that our defense forces should be ever ready for any contingency,” he said. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that the country’s military leadership was fully cognizant of the changing environment and was following an agreed and well-integrated approach. “For this reason, we want to ensure that our forces are alert, active and fully equipped with necessary professional skills,” he added.
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December - 18 
The death toll from the December 17, 2013 Gracy Lane bomb blast in Rawalpindi District increased to 4 as a Police Inspector succumbed to his injuries on December 18, reports The Express Tribune.
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The death toll from the December 17, 2013 Gracy Lane bomb blast in Rawalpindi District increased to 4 as a Police Inspector succumbed to his injuries on December 18, reports The Express Tribune.
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December - 18 
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the second tranche of USD 550 million to Pakistan under the 6.6 billion loan program, reported The News on December 19. According to sources, the approval for the issuance of second tranche of loan was g
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the second tranche of USD 550 million to Pakistan under the 6.6 billion loan program, reported The News on December 19. According to sources, the approval for the issuance of second tranche of loan was granted by the IMF Board of Directors. Pakistan will soon receive the second installment of loan amounting to USD 550 million from the IMF, said the sources at Ministry of Finance. The IMF had approved in September the USD 6.6 billion loan for Pakistan to support its program to stabilize the economy and boost growth while expanding its social safety net to protect the poor.
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December - 18 
The motorway Police or on December 18 foiled a terror bid in Punjab by recovering a huge amount of sophisticated weapons and arresting two accused, identified as Ameen-ur-Rehman and Asim, near Burhan in Attock District, reports The News. The motorway
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The motorway Police or on December 18 foiled a terror bid in Punjab by recovering a huge amount of sophisticated weapons and arresting two accused, identified as Ameen-ur-Rehman and Asim, near Burhan in Attock District, reports The News. The motorway police intercepted a suspicious car which was on its way from Peshawar to Punjab. According to the motorway Police, they recovered weapons included 4 submachine guns along with their 8 magazines and 1620 rounds, 12 light machine guns with 24 magazines and 18 pistols of 30 bore along with 49,500 bullets. Nine Repeaters along with 16 magazines, 1 Mark I rifle and 3,000 bullets of 9 MM were also recovered from the car, the police said.
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December - 18 
Tribesman, Aqeel Khan, carrying water for the levies force was injured in a bomb blast in Charramang area of Bajaur Agency on December 18, reports Daily Times. He routinely provided water to the levies post from a nearby place.
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Tribesman, Aqeel Khan, carrying water for the levies force was injured in a bomb blast in Charramang area of Bajaur Agency on December 18, reports Daily Times. He routinely provided water to the levies post from a nearby place.
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December - 19 
A court Police Constable, identified as Mohammad Siddique, was shot dead in Banaras Colony within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station in SITE Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 19, reports Daily Times.
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A court Police Constable, identified as Mohammad Siddique, was shot dead in Banaras Colony within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station in SITE Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 19, reports Daily Times.
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December - 19 
A man was killed and 21 others, including eight children, were injured when a bomb exploded outside an ice cream shop at Meetha Chowk in Pushtunabad area of Quetta on December 19, reported Daily Times.
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A man was killed and 21 others, including eight children, were injured when a bomb exploded outside an ice cream shop at Meetha Chowk in Pushtunabad area of Quetta on December 19, reported Daily Times.
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December - 19 
A medical dental technician, identified as Zahirudin, was shot dead at his workshop in the remits of Azizabad Police Station on December 19, reported Daily Times.
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A medical dental technician, identified as Zahirudin, was shot dead at his workshop in the remits of Azizabad Police Station on December 19, reported Daily Times.
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December - 19 
At least three people were injured in a hand grenade attack outside a mosque in Peerano Kali area on Kohat Road in Peshawar on December 19, reported The News.
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At least three people were injured in a hand grenade attack outside a mosque in Peerano Kali area on Kohat Road in Peshawar on December 19, reported The News.
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December - 19 
CID arrested two more suspects, Shadab Ahmed Khan and Adnan. Police said the arrested were involved in target killing of four people and were also involved in extortion, and also had an affiliation with a political party.
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CID arrested two more suspects, Shadab Ahmed Khan and Adnan. Police said the arrested were involved in target killing of four people and were also involved in extortion, and also had an affiliation with a political party.
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December - 19 
CID caught two suspects associated with a political party. One of the arrested was identified as Kamran alias Kammo, and had allegedly killed at least six people.
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CID caught two suspects associated with a political party. One of the arrested was identified as Kamran alias Kammo, and had allegedly killed at least six people.
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December - 19 
CID claimed to have arrested an alleged Lyari gangster, identified as Omair alias Mali, who was affiliated with Wasiullah Lakho group during a raid conducted in Singholane in Lyari Town. Mali is allegedly involved in extortion and the killing of six
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CID claimed to have arrested an alleged Lyari gangster, identified as Omair alias Mali, who was affiliated with Wasiullah Lakho group during a raid conducted in Singholane in Lyari Town. Mali is allegedly involved in extortion and the killing of six persons including Frontier Corps personnel.
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December - 19 
In its official reaction, Pakistan immediately took credit for the unanimous resolution against drone strikes. “Pakistan successfully coordinated with like-minded states to include references to the use of drones in the resolution,” said a statement
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In its official reaction, Pakistan immediately took credit for the unanimous resolution against drone strikes. “Pakistan successfully coordinated with like-minded states to include references to the use of drones in the resolution,” said a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry. The statement reiterated Pakistan’s stance that drone strikes have “serious human rights and humanitarian implications”. The issue will also be taken up by the UN Human Rights Council in its March 2014 session, it added.
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December - 19 
Law enforcers on December 19 claimed to have arrested 124 criminals during the continuing targeted operation from different areas of Karachi on December 19, reported Daily Times. Counter terrorism Wing of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) arre
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Law enforcers on December 19 claimed to have arrested 124 criminals during the continuing targeted operation from different areas of Karachi on December 19, reported Daily Times. Counter terrorism Wing of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested two Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants, identified as Mohammad Asif alias Abdullah and Shahadat Hussain, during a raid in Khuda Ki Basti in Surjani Town.
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December - 19 
Pakistan on December 19 appointed diplomat Abdul Basit as its new High Commissioner to India, reports The Times of India. Basit (55) was earlier tipped to take over as Foreign Secretary but the Government recently made several changes in proposed ap
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Pakistan on December 19 appointed diplomat Abdul Basit as its new High Commissioner to India, reports The Times of India. Basit (55) was earlier tipped to take over as Foreign Secretary but the Government recently made several changes in proposed appointments. The Government initially zeroed in on Syed Ibn-e-Abbas as the new envoy to New Delhi but changed its mind as officials felt he was too junior for the crucial posting. Basit will take over in New Delhi from former Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir at a time when Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is pushing for better ties with India. Basit earlier served as a Director General during 2008-09 and as Additional Secretary (Europe) during 2009-12. His last posting was as the envoy to Germany.
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December - 19 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has been threatened by militants after criticising attacks on polio vaccination teams, his party said on December 19, reports The Express Tribune. Imran on December 18, 2013 had declared polio work
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has been threatened by militants after criticising attacks on polio vaccination teams, his party said on December 19, reports The Express Tribune. Imran on December 18, 2013 had declared polio workers as soldiers of Islam and said those attacking them were not doing any justice to humanity, Islam or Pakistanis. “Mr Khan received a threat from Ansarul Mujahideen over his remarks over anti-polio campaign,” Shireen Mazari, a senior member of PTI said.
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December - 19 
The dead body of a doctor, identified as Sabir Saghir Baigh, was found from bushes in New Karachi within the precincts of Bilal Colony Police Station in New Karachi Ton on December 19, reports Daily Times. Police said that doctor was abducted four d
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The dead body of a doctor, identified as Sabir Saghir Baigh, was found from bushes in New Karachi within the precincts of Bilal Colony Police Station in New Karachi Ton on December 19, reports Daily Times. Police said that doctor was abducted four days ago when he was on his way home from his clinic. Later, the family received a ransom call and PKR 0.3 million were paid to the kidnappers, however, they increased the demand and asked for an additional PKR 0.7 million. The family was busy collecting the money when the Police found his dead body.
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December - 19 
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly (GA) on December 19 adopted a unanimous resolution against the use of armed drones in foreign territories in what Pakistan claimed to be a ‘moral victory’ for the country, reports The Express Tribune. The 193
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The United Nations (UN) General Assembly (GA) on December 19 adopted a unanimous resolution against the use of armed drones in foreign territories in what Pakistan claimed to be a ‘moral victory’ for the country, reports The Express Tribune. The 193 member body urged the United States (US) to comply with international laws for its use of unmanned aerial vehicles for taking out ‘high value targets’ in countries. This was the first time that the issue of drones was raised in a UN resolution. The reference to the controversial drone programme was contained in a 28-page UNGA resolution titled ‘Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms while Countering Terrorism.’ The resolution urged member states to ensure that any measure taken or means employed to counter terrorism, including the use of drones, comply with their obligations under international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, Human Rights law and International Humanitarian Law, in particular the principles of distinction and proportionality.
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December - 19 
Troops on December 19 mounted helicopter and mortar attacks on militants in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), where officials said that at least 33 militants and three civilians have been killed, reports Daily Tim
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Troops on December 19 mounted helicopter and mortar attacks on militants in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), where officials said that at least 33 militants and three civilians have been killed, reports Daily Times. A senior military official said 23 militants were killed overnight in fighting with Security Forces in North Waziristan Agency. Later, 10 more militants – most of them Uzbeks – were killed in a fresh search operation in Mir Ali town, the military said. Security forces launched the operation following an intelligence tip-off that terrorists were busy preparing vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), the military said in a statement. Clashes erupted after the militants attacked a convoy of security forces which was returning after rescuing soldiers wounded in December 18, 2013 bombing, the military official said on condition of anonymity.
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December - 19 
Troops on December 19 mounted helicopter and mortar attacks on militants in the tribal areas, where officials said 33 insurgents and three civilians have been killed, reports The Daily Times. The violence in North Waziristan Agency came a day after a
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Troops on December 19 mounted helicopter and mortar attacks on militants in the tribal areas, where officials said 33 insurgents and three civilians have been killed, reports The Daily Times. The violence in North Waziristan Agency came a day after a suicide bombing at a military checkpoint killed five soldiers and wounded 34 others. Ansarul Mujahideen, a little-known militant group linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claimed responsibility for Wednesday’s suicide attack. A senior military official said 23 militants were killed overnight in fighting with security forces in North Waziristan.
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December - 20 
The seat left empty by the murder of the Peoples Amn Committee (PAC) leader, Zafar Baloch, will not be vacant for long as the ‘elders’, fearing that the group might meet the same fate as its late leade
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The seat left empty by the murder of the Peoples Amn Committee (PAC) leader, Zafar Baloch, will not be vacant for long as the ‘elders’, fearing that the group might meet the same fate as its late leader, have announced that Rauf Baloch will take over the rein, reported The Express Tribune on December 20 (today). Known as the political face of PAC, Zafar was shot dead in September 2013 in Lyari Town by unidentified assailants. Like Zafar, Rauf has also been a political activist since his youth. But although he has been throned, it has yet to be decided in what capacity he can exercise his powers. The elders and other party members are aware that Rauf has a dominant personality and while Zafar always stood by Uzair, Rauf is believed to be someone who would think for himself rather than following orders. Other names which were considered to replace Zafar included Habib Jan, Malik Fayyaz, Shahjahan Baloch, Mama Younus Baloch and Shahid Rehman. But the two leading contenders, Habib Jan and Shahjahan, were not a viable choice as the former is abroad and the latter is in jail. “There is a need to replace the empty post with a strong personality which is why Rauf has been chosen but we are still trying to decide what powers to give him,” a source privy to the matter said. While rearranging their internal set up, PAC and its allies are also considering cutting off their old ties with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).” “Our men are being killed or are arrested almost daily but the PPP leaders do not even bother issuing a statement to express their sympathy with us,” said a source in PAC. “We are not bound to anyone. We have a right to join any other party and we can.”
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December - 20 
At least three people were injured when a blast occurred near a girls' college in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District on December 20, reported Dawn. Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off the area as a probe into the incident went underway.
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At least three people were injured when a blast occurred near a girls' college in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District on December 20, reported Dawn. Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off the area as a probe into the incident went underway.
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December - 20 
At least two people were killed and 25 others were injured in a suicide attack targeting a Police officer's car that was parked outside his house in Old Sabzi Mandi area of Jamshed Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 20, repo
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At least two people were killed and 25 others were injured in a suicide attack targeting a Police officer's car that was parked outside his house in Old Sabzi Mandi area of Jamshed Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 20, reported The News. According to reports, Inspector Shafiq Tanoli, Station House Officer (SHO), Mochko Police Station Baldia Town, had just climbed down from his pickup truck when the bomb struck. He sustained serious injuries in the attack. Inspector Tanoli said that it was a suicide attack. In his statement, recorded before Senior Superintendent of Police Farooq Awan, he said that a biker rammed into his vehicle and blew himself up. The initial report prepared by the police confirms it was suicide bombing. Inspector Tanoli was receiving death threats since the day he had arrested a number of militants including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander in a raid on a Mauripur building in Kiamari Town.
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December - 20 
Lahore High Court (LHC) on December 20 restrained Pakistan's federal film censor board from issuing certificates for the exhibition of Indian films in the country, reports The Times of India. During the hearing, Pakistan Film Workers Association sta
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Lahore High Court (LHC) on December 20 restrained Pakistan's federal film censor board from issuing certificates for the exhibition of Indian films in the country, reports The Times of India. During the hearing, Pakistan Film Workers Association stated that the censor board was playing a key role in illegal exhibition of Indian movies in the country. "According to law, no movie can be exhibited in Pakistan if it has been produced in India," members of the Association said. While barring the censor board from exhibiting India movies, the court also summoned reply from the board and Federal Government. "Until further notice, the censor board in Pakistan should stop issuing certificates which permit the exhibition of Indian films in the country," the order issued by LHC judge Justice Khalid Mahmood Khan said. The petition was filed by a TV anchor Mubashir Lucman by challenging the alleged smuggling of Indian films and their exhibition in Pakistani cinemas. He had submitted that the exhibition of all Indian films, dramas and other programmes was in violation of Section 270-A Motion Pictures Ordinance 1979 and Martial Law Order No 81. Other petitioners from the local film industry contended that the damage caused by the screening of Indian films to Pakistan's film industry was irreparable.
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December - 20 
Levies force on December 20 arrested three suspects and recovered one kalashnikov and two stolen motorbikes from their possession in Duki area of Loralai District, reports The News.
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Levies force on December 20 arrested three suspects and recovered one kalashnikov and two stolen motorbikes from their possession in Duki area of Loralai District, reports The News.
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December - 20 
Meanwhile, lawyers for Pervez Musharraf said on December 20 that a treason charge levied against him was politically motivated and that he would face a “show trial”, urging the United Nations (UN) to intervene, reports The Express Tribune. The legal
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Meanwhile, lawyers for Pervez Musharraf said on December 20 that a treason charge levied against him was politically motivated and that he would face a “show trial”, urging the United Nations (UN) to intervene, reports The Express Tribune. The legal team also called on the United States, Britain and Saudi Arabia to denounce Musharraf’s trial to “repay their debt” for his support in the US-led “war on terror” in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. Musharraf overthrew the Government of current Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a military coup in 1999 and ruled until 2008. His lawyers claim Sharif is using the treason case to get revenge. Musharraf’s barrister Steven Kay told a press conference in London said the hearing would be a “stage-managed show trial” with the judges picked by political opponents who are now in power. The trial is an “egregious example of political interference,” he said.
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December - 20 
Police on December 20 finalised a security plan for the Chehlum (40th day) of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the urs of Hazrat Ali Hajveri Data Ganj Bakhsh, Christmas and for the expected arrival of the Turkish Prime Minister, reports Daily Times. The detaile
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Police on December 20 finalised a security plan for the Chehlum (40th day) of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the urs of Hazrat Ali Hajveri Data Ganj Bakhsh, Christmas and for the expected arrival of the Turkish Prime Minister, reports Daily Times. The detailed plan includes installation of CCTV cameras, walkthrough gates and deputation of more than 15,000 Police Officers and other Law Enforcers to avoid any untoward incident in the provincial capital. Police high-ups will reportedly deploy trained snipers on rooftops of buildings located adjacent to important public places, such as mosques, Government installations, churches and public offices across the city. Security will also be augmented at all the entry and exit points of the city.
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December - 20 
Rangers arrested three alleged target killers, who were affiliated with a political party on December 20 in Korangi Town, reports Daily Times. Weapons were also recovered from their possession, while interrogation is underway.
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Rangers arrested three alleged target killers, who were affiliated with a political party on December 20 in Korangi Town, reports Daily Times. Weapons were also recovered from their possession, while interrogation is underway.
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December - 20 
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah on December 20 claimed that crimes in Karachi had reduced by over 30 percent, with special cooperation of the Federal Government, reports Daily Times. Speaking in response to a statement of Opposition Leader Fa
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Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah on December 20 claimed that crimes in Karachi had reduced by over 30 percent, with special cooperation of the Federal Government, reports Daily Times. Speaking in response to a statement of Opposition Leader Faisal Sabzwari regarding law and order, he told the Sindh Assembly that Law Enforcement Agencies had captured 13,500 to 14,000 criminals by December 19, 2013, and maintained that a considerable strength of them were proclaimed offenders. He, however, said he could not specify a period about complete elimination of crimes from the provincial capital, but, "we will certainly stamp out terrorism from here," he said. "We accept that there have been brutal killings which we also condemn those slayings. This law and order issue is a concern for everybody and we should work collectively to cope with this problem," the Chief Minister told the House.
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December - 20 
The Express Tribune reported that hundreds of tribesmen including women and children are stranded for the last four days in Miranshah Bus Stand in Frontier Region (FR) Bannu and different parts of North Waziristan Agency due to ongoing curfew. Sobat
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The Express Tribune reported that hundreds of tribesmen including women and children are stranded for the last four days in Miranshah Bus Stand in Frontier Region (FR) Bannu and different parts of North Waziristan Agency due to ongoing curfew. Sobat Wazir, a tribesman from Miranshah, the agency headquarters, said he along with his family were stuck for the past four days in a hotel at a bus stand due to curfew and now he did not have any more money to pay for the hotel rent. “The room rent of hotels has also gone up due to the crowded lines of people” he said.
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December - 20 
The National Assembly, without the opposition, on December 20 unanimously adopted a resolution appreciating the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the passage of a resolution against drone strikes, reports Daily Times. The resolution, which wa
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The National Assembly, without the opposition, on December 20 unanimously adopted a resolution appreciating the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the passage of a resolution against drone strikes, reports Daily Times. The resolution, which was moved by Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Chaudhry Birjees Tahir, appreciated the diplomatic efforts of the Government to raise the issue of drone attacks in the UN. The resolution stated, “This House appreciates the efforts of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Government in the adoption of a resolution against the use of drone strikes by the UN General Assembly.” It calls upon the United States Government to immediately end drone strikes in Pakistan which, it noted, are against the international law. Though the resolution was passed unanimously, leading opposition parties Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Awami National Party (ANP) were absent as they have been boycotting the proceedings of the House for the last three days in a protest against the use of word tamasha (drama) against the opposition by Federal Minister for Interior Nisar Ali Khan.
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December - 20 
The paramilitary force arrested 14 criminals in targeted raids and snap checking in different areas of the city.
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The paramilitary force arrested 14 criminals in targeted raids and snap checking in different areas of the city.
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December - 20 
The Police on December 20 claimed to have arrested three alleged terrorists during a raid on a house in Harbans Pura in Lahore District, reported The News. According to Police, weapons, explosives, and remote controls were also recovered from their p
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The Police on December 20 claimed to have arrested three alleged terrorists during a raid on a house in Harbans Pura in Lahore District, reported The News. According to Police, weapons, explosives, and remote controls were also recovered from their possession.
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December - 20 
The residents denied the official claims and said that security forces encircled two hotels and that the dead were non-combatants. Meanwhile, the media cell of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) released images of the burnt shops and destroyed building
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The residents denied the official claims and said that security forces encircled two hotels and that the dead were non-combatants. Meanwhile, the media cell of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) released images of the burnt shops and destroyed buildings showing marks of artillery shells. The pictures were sent to various media outlets and the TTP accused security forces of killing innocent civilians in operation.
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December - 20 
The United States (US) Congress on December 20 passed a USD 552 billion Defense Authorisation Bill for 2014, which also calls for stopping reimbursements to Pakistan if ground supply routes to Afghanistan are interrupted, reports Dawn. The bill provi
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The United States (US) Congress on December 20 passed a USD 552 billion Defense Authorisation Bill for 2014, which also calls for stopping reimbursements to Pakistan if ground supply routes to Afghanistan are interrupted, reports Dawn. The bill provides USD 80.7 billon for operations in Afghanistan and USD1.5 billion for reimbursements to Pakistan in 2014, when the US plans to withdraw most of its combat troops from the region. The bill is now at the White House for President Barack Obama to sign it into law. The White House has already indicated that the President will sign the bill. The National Defense Authorisation Act 2014 eases the transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay prison camp to their home countries and introduces new measures for cracking down on sexual assaults in the US military. The Republican-dominated House of Representatives has already approved the bill. The bill includes a one-year extension for reimbursing Pakistan for supporting the US-led war against terrorists but it reduces the amount available for reimbursing Pakistan from USD1.65 billion in 2013 to USD1.5 billion in 2014. The bill seeks a certification from the US defense secretary that Pakistan is taking demonstrable actions against al Qaeda and other militant groups active along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The bill also requires Pakistan to disrupt the conduct of cross-border attacks against US, coalition and Afghan Security Forces in Afghanistan, counter the threat of IEDs and not to persecute religious and ethnic minorities.
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December - 20 
Three passengers were killed after Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on a vehicle during curfew hours near Khajori check post in North Waziristan Agency on December 20, reported Dawn. Troops resorted to retaliatory firing when miscreants fired three
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Three passengers were killed after Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on a vehicle during curfew hours near Khajori check post in North Waziristan Agency on December 20, reported Dawn. Troops resorted to retaliatory firing when miscreants fired three rockets at a security forces’ base near Mir Ali town. Artillery and mortar shells rained on residential compounds in Mirali, Mosaki and Epi village. It is unclear whether the people who have been killed in this week’s clashes are civilian or militant. Indeed, the entire chain of events that has left the whole of North Waziristan under a curfew for four days is shrouded in confusion. Curfew was relaxed for two hours between 11: 00 am and 1: 00 pm in Mir Ali town and the local administration allowed people to remove the dead bodies. Following a rocket attack on a base, security forces resorted to heavy shelling in the area. There is still however no sign of a large-scale military operation against suspected militants in the area. Local people said that Waziristan had been virtually sealed and residents stranded in Bannu and other adjacent areas were not allowed to go home.
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December - 20 
Unidentified militants abducted four Custom Officials, including Deputy Superintendent Chaudhry Iftikhar, near Motorway in Islamabad on December 20, reported The News. The sources said that the Custom authorities had seized a container of smuggled it
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Unidentified militants abducted four Custom Officials, including Deputy Superintendent Chaudhry Iftikhar, near Motorway in Islamabad on December 20, reported The News. The sources said that the Custom authorities had seized a container of smuggled items including clothes and electronic equipment a few days ago.
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December - 21 
India will be raising the issue of massive increase in ceasefire violations, raids on forward Indian Army posts and facilitation of infiltrations attempts of the militants by Pakistan Army during Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) level
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India will be raising the issue of massive increase in ceasefire violations, raids on forward Indian Army posts and facilitation of infiltrations attempts of the militants by Pakistan Army during Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) level talks at Wagah border on Pakistan side opposite Amritsar District of Punjab, reported Daily Excelsior on December 22. This would be the first one-to-one contact between the two DGMOs after a gap of 14 years as they had last met in May 1999 in the aftermath of Kargil conflict. The two DGMOs, however, hold regular telephonic talks on hotline every Tuesday to discuss the issues of emergency nature
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December - 21 
The Federal Government leveled five charges against former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, praying to the Special Court to award the military ruler death penalty or life imprisonment in high treason case, reports The News. According to
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The Federal Government leveled five charges against former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, praying to the Special Court to award the military ruler death penalty or life imprisonment in high treason case, reports The News. According to the documents, the Federal Government in its complaint to the court leveled five charges against Pervez Musharraf. The number one charge is the issuance of the Proclamation of Emergency on November 3, 2007 by Musharraf in his capacity as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), which was unlawful and in blatant violation of the Constitution. The next charge is the issuance of Provisional Constitution Order (PCO) 1 of 2007 by Musharraf as the COAS, whereby he, in blatant violation of his oath as president and a member of the armed forces, unconstitutionally and unlawfully empowered the President to amend the Constitution from time to time. Such authority was not provided in the Constitution to the COAS to confer the power on the president. The third charge is the issuance of the Oath of Office (Judges) Order 2007 on November 3, 2013 as President where all the judges of the Supreme Court, the Federal Sharia’h Court or high courts ceased to hold their offices with immediate effect except those who were given, and did make, the oath in the form set out in the Schedule of the same order. With a special court set to begin his treason trial, Pervez Musharraf’s legal team will hold an important meeting on December 21, 2013 (today) to devise the final strategy for the case, reports Daily Times. One of the legal team’s members revealed that an important meeting of the former military ruler’s lawyers would be held in Islamabad to devise the final plan about their client’s appearance before the special court on December 24, 2013. He also said that it would be decided whether the special court’s summons to Musharraf should be challenged in the Supreme Court or not. Likewise, they will also decide about the appearance of Musharraf before the Special Court.
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December - 21 
Unidentified militants shot dead a polio worker, identified as Galiab Khan, in Ghundi area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 21, reports Dawn. Some official sources also said th
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Unidentified militants shot dead a polio worker, identified as Galiab Khan, in Ghundi area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 21, reports Dawn. Some official sources also said that gunmen threw a pamphlet next to the polio worker, after opening fire on him, with a warning that all those who were part of any polio vaccination campaign or found working for any Non-Governmental Organisation would be targeted in a similar manner. Meanwhile, polio vaccinators backed out from the next immunisation drive in Khyber Agency after his murder, adds The Express Tribune. Volunteers and Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) staff have been gripped by fear after Ghilaf was targeted, said Dr Usman Afridi, who is field supervisory medical officer for the EPI. He said 328 mobile teams – each comprising 2 volunteers – were meant to be part of the polio campaign in the Agency. “But after the incident, the volunteers have quit, saying their lives are at risk,” he said.
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December - 22 
At least six people including three women were wounded in a firing and hand grenade attack in Macchar Colony area within the jurisdiction of Docks Police Station in Kiamari Town on December 22, reports Daily Times.
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At least six people including three women were wounded in a firing and hand grenade attack in Macchar Colony area within the jurisdiction of Docks Police Station in Kiamari Town on December 22, reports Daily Times.
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December - 22 
Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC)'s national jirga (council) on December 22 in a unanimously approved resolution demanded from the Government an immediate halt of the military operation in North Waziristan Agency, to allow Pakistan Air Force to shoot dow
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Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC)'s national jirga (council) on December 22 in a unanimously approved resolution demanded from the Government an immediate halt of the military operation in North Waziristan Agency, to allow Pakistan Air Force to shoot down the United States (US) drone and get out of the US war on terror reports The News. The resolution announced by Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-S (JUI-S) chief Maulana Samiul Huque further stressed on resolving all issues through negotiations, asked the Government to hold talks with the TTP, stop military operation immediately, while those affected during FATA operation should be given compensations.
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December - 22 
Imran Khan will call for sit-ins to block NATO supply routes in Sindh and Balochistan via the Chaman border next year, said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Central Information Secretary Shireen Mazari on December 22, reports The Express Tribune. “He
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Imran Khan will call for sit-ins to block NATO supply routes in Sindh and Balochistan via the Chaman border next year, said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Central Information Secretary Shireen Mazari on December 22, reports The Express Tribune. “He is scheduled to be in Karachi in the first week of January 2014 and will also be visiting Balochistan.” She said the party wanted to wait until the local bodies elections in Balochistan were held. Now that the polls are over, the PTI is set to lead sit-ins against NATO supplies. Mazari expressed concern over the United States (US) Government’s suggestion to block Pakistan’s share in the Coalition Support Fund if Pakistan does not reopen NATO supply routes. “This is a pressure tactic used by the US Government,” she said. “The US is obliged to give us our share. They are trying to force the Federal Government to resume the movement of supplies.”
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December - 22 
Police and Rangers in an alleged encounter killed a key Lyari gangster, identified as Hafiz Dada, in his hideout in Sajjan Goth area of Saeedabad area in Baldia Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 22, reports Daily Times. Two
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Police and Rangers in an alleged encounter killed a key Lyari gangster, identified as Hafiz Dada, in his hideout in Sajjan Goth area of Saeedabad area in Baldia Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 22, reports Daily Times. Two of his accomplices managed to escape under the cover of aerial firing. Superintendent of Police (SP) Malik Muhammad Ehsan said that Dada was affiliated with Uzair Baloch group, and was an expert in firing rockets.
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December - 22 
Punjab Government on December 22 decided to arrest the local leadership of various sects who have been listed as potential trouble makers, and arrested 15 local clerics, reports Dawn. The decision was taken to avoid sectarian clash as the Government
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Punjab Government on December 22 decided to arrest the local leadership of various sects who have been listed as potential trouble makers, and arrested 15 local clerics, reports Dawn. The decision was taken to avoid sectarian clash as the Government has already announced that there would be no change in Chehlum route to be held on December 24, 2013. A senior police official said that the District Administration and Police were trying to convince clerics of Madrassa Taleem-ul Quran to either postpone or cancel their two-day conference (December 23 and 24) which would be held in front of the madrassa on the Chehlum procession’s route. “A list of trouble makers has been prepared and more arrests will be made within 24 hours,” the official said. Another police official revealed that 15 members of religious groups, including those of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), had been arrested so far.
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December - 22 
Rangers claimed to have arrested at least 12 suspects, including a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, during various targeted raids in Landhi Town, New Karachi Town, Old Sabzimandi area in Jamshed Town, Mauripur area in Kiamari Town and Gulis
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Rangers claimed to have arrested at least 12 suspects, including a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, during various targeted raids in Landhi Town, New Karachi Town, Old Sabzimandi area in Jamshed Town, Mauripur area in Kiamari Town and Gulistan-e-Jauhar area in Gulshan Town on December 22, reports Dawn. Rangers personnel also claimed to have recovered a number of weapons and drugs from their possession.
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December - 22 
Two people were injured when an artillery shell hit a house in Manan Kot area near Mir Ali town of North Waziristan Agency on December 22, reported Dawn. Locals said that Security Forces, backed by artillery and helicopter gunships, fired back after
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Two people were injured when an artillery shell hit a house in Manan Kot area near Mir Ali town of North Waziristan Agency on December 22, reported Dawn. Locals said that Security Forces, backed by artillery and helicopter gunships, fired back after terrorists attacked a convoy in Manan Kot. The convoy was coming to Miranshah from Frontier Region (FR) Bannu. Curfew continued to be in place in North Waziristan.
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December - 22 
Two people were killed and three children, identified as Sagheer, (10), Milad Raza (12), and Mohammad Omer (8), were injured as armed gangsters affiliated with Baba Ladla’s group continued aerial firing and hurled rockets in Shah Baig Lane and Baghda
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Two people were killed and three children, identified as Sagheer, (10), Milad Raza (12), and Mohammad Omer (8), were injured as armed gangsters affiliated with Baba Ladla’s group continued aerial firing and hurled rockets in Shah Baig Lane and Baghdadi areas of Lyari Town on December 22, reported Daily Times.
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December - 23 
A curfew imposed after December 18, 2013, suicide bomb attack on a mosque near a checkpost and subsequent clashes between militants and security forces in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered tribal Areas (FATA) was lifted on December 23
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A curfew imposed after December 18, 2013, suicide bomb attack on a mosque near a checkpost and subsequent clashes between militants and security forces in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered tribal Areas (FATA) was lifted on December 23, following successful talks among the Administration, representatives of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) local chapter and members of a grand tribal jirga (meeting) in Miranshah, reports Dawn. According to tribal elders of Mir Ali, the administration and members of the TTP shura (council) announced in Miranshah and adjoining villages that a ceasefire had been declared in accordance with a peace agreement signed in 2006. Major points of the agreement included a ban on cross-border movement of armed groups, expulsion of outsiders and foreigners from Waziristan, protection of state installations, return of troops to barracks and rehabilitation of affected people. The agreement was renewed in 2007. Maulvi Gul Abbas, an elder from Mir Ali, quoted TTP shura spokesman Ahmadullah Ahmadi as saying that all parties, including the administration, Taliban and elders, had agreed to follow the peace deal and to resolve issues in accordance with the agreement. “There will be no curfew in Miranshah, Mir Ali and other parts of North Waziristan and displaced people should start coming back to their homes.”
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December - 23 
According to intelligence sources, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is planning to attack members of the Shia community in response to the November 15, 2013 Ashura clashes in Rawalpindi District, reported Daily Times on December 23 (today). The a
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According to intelligence sources, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is planning to attack members of the Shia community in response to the November 15, 2013 Ashura clashes in Rawalpindi District, reported Daily Times on December 23 (today). The attackers would use vehicles with fake official number plates or motorcycles or rickshaws with applied-for-registration plates. Police have declared 14 processions scheduled in Karachi highly sensitive and 150 sensitive. Similarly, 29 majalis (gathering) are considered highly sensitive and 170 sensitive. Security has been tightened across the city for Chehlum (40th day) of Imam Hussain on December 23 and 24, 2013. In order to avoid untoward incidents, almost 10,000 cops include 1,450 non-gazetted officers, 8,300 constables and 54 policewomen have been stationed. Moreover, military troops would be deployed throughout the province to assist Police and Rangers. The entrances of Imambargahs (Shia place of commemoration) are to be guarded jointly by the police and private security company personnel. Female volunteers would also be deployed at Imambargah entry points to deal with the threat of female suicide bombers. Cellular services would be suspended and pillion riding banned in several cities of Sindh, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Khairpur, Mirpurkhas, Sukkur and Larkana.
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December - 23 
As many as 58 suspects including political workers and target killers were arrested by law enforcers during the ongoing targeted-operation on December 23, reported Daily Times. District East Police detained around 21 criminals in separate raids. The
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As many as 58 suspects including political workers and target killers were arrested by law enforcers during the ongoing targeted-operation on December 23, reported Daily Times. District East Police detained around 21 criminals in separate raids. The officials also recovered a Kalashnikov, eight TT pistols and drugs from their possession.
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December - 23 
Challenging its July 31, 2009 judgement of the Supreme Court, through which it had declared November 3, 2007 emergency and Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) as unconstitutional, Pervez Musharraf on December 23 contended in the apex court that hi
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Challenging its July 31, 2009 judgement of the Supreme Court, through which it had declared November 3, 2007 emergency and Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) as unconstitutional, Pervez Musharraf on December 23 contended in the apex court that his November 3, 2007 acts were necessary for the state, people’s welfare and to get rid of former Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, reports Daily Times. He has said that the then elected Prime Minister had suggested he take the extra-constitutional measures. A special court is initiating the trial of the former military ruler for the offence of high treason on December 24, 2013 (today). Musharraf filed a review petition through his counsel Ibrahim Satti under Article 188 of the constitution, requesting that the July 31, 2009 judgement be suspended.
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December - 23 
District West Police arrested around 19 criminals and recovered weapons including one repeater, four TT pistols and drugs were from their possession.
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District West Police arrested around 19 criminals and recovered weapons including one repeater, four TT pistols and drugs were from their possession.
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December - 23 
Panic gripped locals as United States (US) drones hovered over Doaaband Darsamand and Tal areas of Hangu District on December 23, reported The News. The sources said that three drones were seen flying over these areas.
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Panic gripped locals as United States (US) drones hovered over Doaaband Darsamand and Tal areas of Hangu District on December 23, reported The News. The sources said that three drones were seen flying over these areas.
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December - 23 
Police arrested three Lyari gangsters associated with Wasiullah Lakho group, identified as Farhan alias Indian, Nadeem and Mohammad Irfan, during an exchange of fire in Khajoor Bazaar within the jurisdiction of Kharadaar Police Station in Lyari Town.
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Police arrested three Lyari gangsters associated with Wasiullah Lakho group, identified as Farhan alias Indian, Nadeem and Mohammad Irfan, during an exchange of fire in Khajoor Bazaar within the jurisdiction of Kharadaar Police Station in Lyari Town. SHO Idrees Bangash said that the suspects were involved in target killing, extortion and robbery, and claimed to have recovered two hand grenades and a TT pistol.
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December - 23 
Police on December 23 found three bullet-riddled unidentified dead bodies from Super Highway within the precincts of Gadap City Police Station in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. Police while quoting the initial investig
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Police on December 23 found three bullet-riddled unidentified dead bodies from Super Highway within the precincts of Gadap City Police Station in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. Police while quoting the initial investigation said that the victims were first kidnapped and then dumped after being tortured.
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December - 23 
Residents of North Waziristan Agency claimed on December 23 that dozens of civilians were killed during the December 19-20, 2013 military operation, reports The Express Tribune. Military officials claimed more than 30 militants were killed in the off
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Residents of North Waziristan Agency claimed on December 23 that dozens of civilians were killed during the December 19-20, 2013 military operation, reports The Express Tribune. Military officials claimed more than 30 militants were killed in the offensive. Residents, however, insist that those killed were civilians. “From the first day of the attack to up till now 70 civilians have been killed,” said a tribal elder in Mir Ali on condition of anonymity. “Some truck drivers and shopkeepers, and a hotel were shot at directly, and dozens were killed by gunships, mortars, and artillery shelling on the civilian population,” he added. Resident Muhammed Tayyab said he lost three of his children and wife in the shelling. “On the first day of the attack an artillery shell hit the room where my kids and wife were sleeping,” Tayyab said.
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December - 23 
The law enforcing agencies on December 23 beefed up security for Hazrat Imam Hussain's Chehlum (40th day) processions after intelligence authorities warned them of possible law and order problems, reports The News. Among all the mourning processions
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The law enforcing agencies on December 23 beefed up security for Hazrat Imam Hussain's Chehlum (40th day) processions after intelligence authorities warned them of possible law and order problems, reports The News. Among all the mourning processions planned for Karachi, at least 14 have been declared as highly sensitive, while 150 as sensitive. Additional Chief Secretary Home Department, Mumtaz Ali Shah, said that more than 8000 security personnel including Policemen, Police Commandos, Women Police, and Rangers would be deployed for the security of Karachi processions. Moreover, troops will also be deployed at sensitive positions in order to avoid any untoward incident.
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December - 23 
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on December 23 disposed off an application seeking removal of the the name of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf from the Exit Control List (ECL), reported Dawn. A two-member bench of the SHC, comprising Ju
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The Sindh High Court (SHC) on December 23 disposed off an application seeking removal of the the name of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf from the Exit Control List (ECL), reported Dawn. A two-member bench of the SHC, comprising Justice Sajjad Ali Shah and Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto, heard the arguments of the parties in the case and concluded that the matter did not fall under the legal jurisdiction of the SHC because the High Court had only approved interim bail for Musharraf. The court advised Musharraf's counsel Advocate A.Q. Halepota to refer the matter to the Federal Government or the trial court. The application submitted by Halepota in November 2013 had sought a review of the court’s earlier order restraining Musharraf from leaving the country without permission of the trial courts
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December - 23 
United States (US) prosecutors on December 23 linked slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law Sulaiman Abu Ghaith (47), to the 2001 shoe bomber plot and added two extra charges against him, who faces life behind bars if convicted, reports T
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United States (US) prosecutors on December 23 linked slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law Sulaiman Abu Ghaith (47), to the 2001 shoe bomber plot and added two extra charges against him, who faces life behind bars if convicted, reports The News. Ghaith, whose trial in New York is scheduled to begin on February 3, 2014, was initially charged on one count of conspiracy to kill Americans after his arrest in February, 2012. But a superseding indictment added charges of conspiracy to provide material support and resources to terrorists, and providing material support and resources to terrorists. Abu Ghaith on December 23 entered a not guilty plea to all charges. In a court hearing, prosecutors alleged he was complicit in the December 2001 shoe bomber plot to bring down an airline. He is known for his incendiary statements alongside bin Laden and Ayman al Zawahiri in the immediate aftermath of September 11, 2001 (also known as 9/11) attacks. In a speech cited by US Government prosecutors, Abu Ghaith defended the attacks and warned Americans the "storms shall not stop, especially the airplanes storm.”
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December - 24 
A Police Constable was killed and five others, including a Sub Inspector (SI), were injured in twin blasts in Mansehra District on December 24, reported The Express Tribune. Police said the attacks were caused by remote-controlled blasts by the roads
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A Police Constable was killed and five others, including a Sub Inspector (SI), were injured in twin blasts in Mansehra District on December 24, reported The Express Tribune. Police said the attacks were caused by remote-controlled blasts by the roadside, adding police vans were the prime target. No group claimed responsibility for the attacks. According to details, in the first attack, the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Tariq Khan said that the first bomb exploded near Chakriali on Jail Road, nearly a kilometre away from Police Lines. The device was detonated seconds after a police mobile passed by. However, another vehicle with two passengers came under attack. The passengers and driver, identified as Khurram Shah, Ayam Miskeen and Saqib, who were returning from Mansehra Jail after meeting prisoners, sustained serious injuries.
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December - 24 
At least five militants and one Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, identified as Sobedar Samar Gul, were killed in an exchange of fire in Buleda area of Turbat District on December 24, reported The Express Tribune. The FC claimed to have recovered arms a
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At least five militants and one Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, identified as Sobedar Samar Gul, were killed in an exchange of fire in Buleda area of Turbat District on December 24, reported The Express Tribune. The FC claimed to have recovered arms and ammunition, including a sniper rifle, three Kalashnikovs and two G3s. “Five militants and a FC man were killed in ensuing heavy exchange of fire with militants. Militants have taken away three dead bodies and their two injured companions,” FC spokesperson said. The statement further stated that a group of armed militants disguised as officers attacked the makeshift camp of a construction company, damaging two bulldozers and snatching the weapons of Balochistan Levies personnel. The administration informed FC about the incident, which reached the site and cordoned the area off. The spokesperson also said that militants wanted to stop construction of the road in Buleda.
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December - 24 
Four Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts killed four people including two teenagers and injured 23 others on Chehlum and Orangi Town areas, reports The Daily Times on December 25. The first explosion took place near Capri Cinema on MA Jinnah
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Four Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts killed four people including two teenagers and injured 23 others on Chehlum and Orangi Town areas, reports The Daily Times on December 25. The first explosion took place near Capri Cinema on MA Jinnah Road, a few moments before the Chehlum procession of Imam Hussain (RA) passed by. The bomb was planted on the roadside pole of a signboard. No casualties were reported from the first incidence. However, three back-to-back explosions shook Azakhana-e-Kauser Imambargah and Qasba Colony area of Orangi Town, claiming four lives, including two teenagers, and wounding around 23 people.
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December - 24 
Nearly four hours after the explosion, a Police van was attacked on the same road by another device planted by the roadside. DPO Khurram Rasheed said police personnel were returning from Police Lines when the explosion occurred. Constable Aurangzeb w
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Nearly four hours after the explosion, a Police van was attacked on the same road by another device planted by the roadside. DPO Khurram Rasheed said police personnel were returning from Police Lines when the explosion occurred. Constable Aurangzeb was killed on the spot, while SI Chanan Khan, constable Sajid and passer-by Saleem were injured.
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December - 24 
Police investigators suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants to be behind the series of Chehlum (40th day of muharram) bombings on December 24, 2013 in Orangi Town that killed four people, reports Daily Times. An FIR No 435/13 under Sect
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Police investigators suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants to be behind the series of Chehlum (40th day of muharram) bombings on December 24, 2013 in Orangi Town that killed four people, reports Daily Times. An FIR No 435/13 under Sections 302, 324, 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act and 4/5 of the Explosives Act was lodged against unidentified persons at Mominabad Police Station on behalf of the injured Police Sub-Inspector, Muhammad Shafi. Investigators are investigating the involvement of Zohaib, an alleged terrorist of the TTP who was killed during an exchange of fire with Rangers in Manghopir on the same day. “Yes, the TTP could be been behind the yesterday’s bombings,” said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Javed Odho. “But we cannot share more details as the investigations have just begun.”
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December - 24 
Two bullet-riddled dead bodies, identified as Afsar Khan and Zahid, were found near Mir Hazar Khanzadkhel village within Ghaznikhel Police Station in Lakki Marwat District on December 24, reports Dawn. Meanwhile, Police destroyed hideout of Farman, t
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Two bullet-riddled dead bodies, identified as Afsar Khan and Zahid, were found near Mir Hazar Khanzadkhel village within Ghaznikhel Police Station in Lakki Marwat District on December 24, reports Dawn. Meanwhile, Police destroyed hideout of Farman, the leader of a kidnapping gang in Takhtikhel area of the District. District Police Officer (DPO) Bashar Khan Wazir said that several suspects were arrested in the operation. “The action was launched following abduction of two villagers from Shakh Quli Khan two days back,” he said.
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December - 25 
A group of armed abductors kidnapped eight coal miners from Shahrag area of Harnai District on December 25, reports The Express Tribune. According to Balochistan Tehsildar (revenue officer) of Shahrag Sajjad Gul Kakar, the coal miners were sleeping i
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A group of armed abductors kidnapped eight coal miners from Shahrag area of Harnai District on December 25, reports The Express Tribune. According to Balochistan Tehsildar (revenue officer) of Shahrag Sajjad Gul Kakar, the coal miners were sleeping in their makeshift camp near the coalfield when a group of armed militants besieged their camp and kidnapped eight coal miners at gun point. “Initial investigation suggests that one of the Baloch separatist groups have kidnapped these coalminers,” Kakar said. However, no group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping.
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December - 25 
An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body was found from an empty plot within the jurisdiction of Saeedabad Police Station in Baldia Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 25, reports Daily Times. Preliminary investigation said t
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An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body was found from an empty plot within the jurisdiction of Saeedabad Police Station in Baldia Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 25, reports Daily Times. Preliminary investigation said that unidentified militants after kidnapping tortured the victim and shot him before throwing his body.
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December - 25 
Another unidentified torture-marked dead body of a man was found from the graveyard located in Paposh Nagar in North Nazimabad Town on December 25, reported Daily Times.
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Another unidentified torture-marked dead body of a man was found from the graveyard located in Paposh Nagar in North Nazimabad Town on December 25, reported Daily Times.
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December - 25 
Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel defused a bomb, weighing eight kilograms, on Saeed Ahmed Khan Road in Quetta on December 25, reported Dawn. Police sources said that two mortar bombs were found, wired up together and connected to a detonator, in a
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Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel defused a bomb, weighing eight kilograms, on Saeed Ahmed Khan Road in Quetta on December 25, reported Dawn. Police sources said that two mortar bombs were found, wired up together and connected to a detonator, in a trash bin located on Saeed Ahmed Khan Road in central Quetta. Area residents had informed the security personnel of the presence of explosives after which the BDS was called in. The disposal squad personnel reached the site and defused the bomb. BDS officials later said that the eight kilogram bomb would have caused a great amount of damage had it detonated.
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December - 25 
Counter Terrorism (CT) and Financial Crimes (FC) Unit of Crime Investigation Department (CID) on December 25 claimed to have arrested an eight-member gang of bank robbers from SITE industrial area’s Estate Avenue, who confessed to have looted PKR 26.
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Counter Terrorism (CT) and Financial Crimes (FC) Unit of Crime Investigation Department (CID) on December 25 claimed to have arrested an eight-member gang of bank robbers from SITE industrial area’s Estate Avenue, who confessed to have looted PKR 26.1 million from nine banks in the city, all on Fridays, reports The News. Karachi has so far witnessed some 29 bank robberies till December 25, 2013 and during these heists, the armed robbers managed to take away over PKR 120 million cash, besides snatching dozens of weapons from the bank guards and killing some private security guards as well as police personnel deployed at the bank branches for security. “We have recovered 13 pistols from these robbers, of which five pistols were snatched from the guards of private security firms. Besides, we also seized PKR 0.4 million in cash from them,” said In-charge CT&FC Unit of CID Raja Umer Khattab.
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December - 25 
Dead body of a man, identified as that of Irfan (30), was found within the limits of Khuwaja Ajmair Nagri Police Station in North Karachi Town on December 25, reports Daily Times
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Dead body of a man, identified as that of Irfan (30), was found within the limits of Khuwaja Ajmair Nagri Police Station in North Karachi Town on December 25, reports Daily Times
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December - 25 
Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on December 25 decided to file an Intra-Court Appeal (ICA) in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the dismissal of his plea that he be tried in a military court because he remains subject to the
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Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on December 25 decided to file an Intra-Court Appeal (ICA) in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the dismissal of his plea that he be tried in a military court because he remains subject to the Army Act 1952 even after his retirement, reports Daily Times. Mushrraf said that it was essentially a matter falling within the jurisdiction of military court and the enabling laws stipulated in the Pakistan Army Act, 1952. Musharraf’s counsel, Advocate Chaudhry Faisal Hussain said that Musharraf’s legal team has decided to file an ICA this week against the dismissal of three petitions regarding the formation of the special court for his treason trial as well as appointment of a special prosecutor. He said that they would obtain the IHC’s orders on December 26, 2013 (today) on three petitions for filing of ICAs in this regard. The counsel stated that the legal team was very disappointed that the IHC had rejected their petitions without giving proper reasons. Earlier, Musharraf, through his counsel Dr Khalid Ranjha, argued that the alleged acts were committed by him when he was holding an office in the Pakistan Army and “by virtue of Section 92 of the Pakistan Army Act, 1952 he remains the subject of the Army Act even after the retirement”. “If the trial is allowed to be proceeded as it is with the respondent No 1 (Special Court), it would cause gross prejudice to the petitioner and would be violative of the petitioner’s mandatory constitutional right as enshrined under Article 10-A of the constitution of Pakistan 1973,” he said.
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December - 26 
A leader of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), identified as Mohammad Hashim Khan, was found dead in his hotel room in Miranshah town of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 26, reports Dawn. Officials
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A leader of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), identified as Mohammad Hashim Khan, was found dead in his hotel room in Miranshah town of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 26, reports Dawn. Officials said that Khan hailed from Khost province of Afghanistan and had been staying in the hotel for a long time.
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December - 26 
A local leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), identified as Abdul Hamid, was shot dead near Singer Chowrangi, within the jurisdiction of Awami Colony Police Station in Korangi Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 26,
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A local leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), identified as Abdul Hamid, was shot dead near Singer Chowrangi, within the jurisdiction of Awami Colony Police Station in Korangi Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 26, reported Daily Times
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December - 26 
A man, identified as Imran Salman (25), was shot dead and two others, identified as Sajjad and Salman, were wounded when unidentified armed assailants opened indiscriminate fire near Sahara Fuel pump within the precincts of Chakiwara Police Station i
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A man, identified as Imran Salman (25), was shot dead and two others, identified as Sajjad and Salman, were wounded when unidentified armed assailants opened indiscriminate fire near Sahara Fuel pump within the precincts of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town on December 26, reports Daily Times
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December - 26 
A senior Afghan Taliban ‘commander’, Noorullah Hotak, was shot dead by unidentified militants near Nawey Adda area of Quetta on December 26, 2013, and was buried in Afghanistan on December 27, reports The Express Tribune. Hotak’s body was shifted to
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A senior Afghan Taliban ‘commander’, Noorullah Hotak, was shot dead by unidentified militants near Nawey Adda area of Quetta on December 26, 2013, and was buried in Afghanistan on December 27, reports The Express Tribune. Hotak’s body was shifted to Afghanistan for burial, a Taliban ‘commander’ informed the media. Hotak was reportedly a senior ‘commander’ under the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. No group claimed responsibility for the attack. However, the Taliban have blamed Afghan intelligence for assassination. “We are sure that it was the handiwork of the Afghan Government and its intelligence agents who have carried out such attacks also in the past,” said a Taliban leader requesting anonymity as he was not allowed to speak to the media. Afghan elders in Zabul province also confirmed the killing of the Taliban leader.
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December - 26 
A United States (US) development worker, Warren Weinstein (72), who was abducted in August 2011 from Lahore District of Punjab Province by al Qaeda, appealed to President Barack Obama to intervene and help negotiate his release, in a 13 minute video
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A United States (US) development worker, Warren Weinstein (72), who was abducted in August 2011 from Lahore District of Punjab Province by al Qaeda, appealed to President Barack Obama to intervene and help negotiate his release, in a 13 minute video clip released by al Qaeda’s media wing and posted on several news websites on December 26, reports The Express Tribune. In the video, Weinstein is wearing a gray tracksuit and black beanie hat against a dark background. “I am not in good health. I have a heart condition. I suffer from acute asthma…Needless to say I’ve been suffering deep anxiety every part of every day,” he said, adding, “Mr President, for the majority of my adult life, for over 30 years I’ve served my country…Now when I need my Government it seems that I have been totally abandoned and forgotten.” The video was accompanied by a letter, purportedly handwritten by Weinstein but also not authenticated, that was dated October 3, 2103.
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December - 26 
A United States (US) drone fired two missiles at a compound near Qutab Khel in Miranshah town of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 26 (today), killing at least four suspected militants, reported The Exp
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A United States (US) drone fired two missiles at a compound near Qutab Khel in Miranshah town of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 26 (today), killing at least four suspected militants, reported The Express Tribune. The dead bodies could not be immediately identified. An official of the Security Forces from Miranshah confirmed the strike. According to a local tribesman, two loud explosions were heard on the outskirts of Miranshah. The strike created panic among locals. “We can still hear the sound of drones hovering in the sky” he said, adding that rescue work of pulling out the bodies had started.
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December - 26 
An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body bearing torture marks was found from Ghazi Goth within the limits of Manghopir Police Station in Malir Town on December 26, reported Daily Times. Police while quoting the initial investigation said that uniden
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An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body bearing torture marks was found from Ghazi Goth within the limits of Manghopir Police Station in Malir Town on December 26, reported Daily Times. Police while quoting the initial investigation said that unidentified assailants had kidnapped the victim, shot and tortured him and later dumped his body.
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December - 26 
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on December 26 framed charges against Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Member of National Assembly (MNA) elected from Lyari Town, Shahjahan Baloch, and five others for their alleged involvement in the March 16, 2013, Lyari gan
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Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on December 26 framed charges against Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Member of National Assembly (MNA) elected from Lyari Town, Shahjahan Baloch, and five others for their alleged involvement in the March 16, 2013, Lyari gangster Arshad Pappu murder case, reports The Express Tribune. The ATC indicted Shahjahan, Zubair Baloch, Zakir Dada, Abdul Rehman, Inspector Yousuf Baloch and Javed Baloch, after they were produced in the court. After the suspects pleaded not guilty, the court issued notices to the prosecution witnesses for January 11, 2014.
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December - 26 
Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) chief Munawar Hassan on December 26 warned that the army would suffer a debacle if it continued with the military operation in North Waziristan Agency, reports Dawn. “I want to make it clear to the Government that North Waziris
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Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) chief Munawar Hassan on December 26 warned that the army would suffer a debacle if it continued with the military operation in North Waziristan Agency, reports Dawn. “I want to make it clear to the Government that North Waziristan is not like South Waziristan, Buner and Swat and if it (Government) doesn’t stop military operation there, then the military is bound to suffer a disastrous failure and thus, harming national interest,” Hassan said. Munawar said instead of resorting to military action at the US behest, the government should initiate talks with the Taliban to end militancy in the country. The JeI chief said the Government had launched the North Waziristan offensive to please the United States (US) though it was against national interest. He said no military operation carried in the country since its creation had produced desirable results.
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December - 26 
Lawmakers of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) on December 26 proposed that the Government to try those found involved in fomenting sectarian clashes under the ‘Code of Conduct’ (CoC) law that was enacted in 2012 to curb sectarian violence in the region, reports
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Lawmakers of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) on December 26 proposed that the Government to try those found involved in fomenting sectarian clashes under the ‘Code of Conduct’ (CoC) law that was enacted in 2012 to curb sectarian violence in the region, reports The Express Tribune. “This is our recommendation to the Government to deal with troublemakers,” said Amjad Hussain, an Assembly member from the Pakistan People’s Party. The CoC is a comprehensive law meant exclusively for individuals involved in committing sectarian violence, said Hussain. The parliamentary committee, of which Hussain is a member, directed the Government to nab those who incite violence rather than chasing ordinary criminals. The CoC states that prayer leaders will not be allowed to issue edicts against each other’s sect, especially during Friday and Eid sermons. It further states that clerics will not demand their respective sect’s share in jobs and other government matters. “There are certain sectarian outfits that wish to contest elections next year. They will naturally be in a better position to win if the sectarian issue keeps flaring up,” he said, adding the Committee has also proposed the Government to resist arresting people under the maintenance of public order and instead register a First Information Report (FIR). Meanwhile, security officials have reportedly nominated 20 people, including clerics, for directly or indirectly inciting violence in the region. “Those nominated will be arrested soon,” said a Police Official, requesting anonymity.
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December - 26 
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP-Central) Amir Farooqui, said that the New Karachi Industrial Police on December 26 arrested three suspected target killers, allegedly involved in the killings of 12 people, including two Policemen, as well as 150
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Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP-Central) Amir Farooqui, said that the New Karachi Industrial Police on December 26 arrested three suspected target killers, allegedly involved in the killings of 12 people, including two Policemen, as well as 150 incidents of street crimes, reports Dawn. Police also recovered arms from their possession. Also, Rangers arrested more than 15 suspects including members of a political party during an operation in Liaquatabad Town.
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December - 26 
While addressing a gathering convened to discuss the Right to Service law 2013 in Peshawar, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on December 26 made it clear that NATO supply routes would remain suspended till the unmanned airstrikes are h
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While addressing a gathering convened to discuss the Right to Service law 2013 in Peshawar, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on December 26 made it clear that NATO supply routes would remain suspended till the unmanned airstrikes are halted, reports The Express Tribune. Imran Khan expressed concern over the Federal Government’s attitude on Chuck Hagel’s statement. Hagel had said United States (US) lawmakers could withhold military assistance if the Pakistani Government did not ensure security for NATO supply routes. Khan, however, claimed the assistance was part of the support fund as the Pakistan military was sent to fight in the tribal areas on the request of the US and they cannot stop the aid. The party chairman blamed the US for sabotaging a possible peace initiative with the Taliban. “They don’t want us to bring peace back to our region,” he said, adding, “We took a step forward and they (the US) attacked the Taliban. We are following the resolution of the Parliament whereas the Federal Government is sitting idle.” He added once peace is restored, people will want to invest in the country.
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December - 26 
Without specifically naming the United States (US), the Foreign Office (FO) on December 26 said that the issue of drones would not overshadow the country’s foreign relations despite a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution which called for
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Without specifically naming the United States (US), the Foreign Office (FO) on December 26 said that the issue of drones would not overshadow the country’s foreign relations despite a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution which called for making drone attacks compliant with the international law, reports Dawn. Cooperation with the US on Afghanistan, the FO said, would, however, depend on the future American presence in the neighbouring country. “We are very clear on that. Our foreign policy is not just on drones or our relations with one country. It is a wide spectrum. We have our national interests and we are working on many tracks with the international community to expand our relations and to promote economic development in Pakistan. We do not see the foreign policy or what we seek to achieve from it through the narrow prism of any single issue,” FO spokesperson Tasneem Aslam said. Her comments apparently contrasted the previous FO position that “drone strikes have a negative impact on the mutual desire of both countries (US and Pakistan) to forge a cordial and cooperative relationship”. This position was last stated on November 1, 2013, and wasn’t reflected in subsequent statements on drones though there has been a ritual condemnation of the attacks. The spokesperson’s remarks, which followed the latest drone attack in Miranshah and the first since the UNGA passed a resolution on drones, represented a possible softening of the government’s position on drone strikes.
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December - 27 
A minor girl was killed when unidentified militants lobbed a hand-grenade at a house on Khalid Bin Waleed Road in Ferozabad area of Jamshed Town on December 27, reported Dawn. Police claimed that the attackers were extortionists and wanted to extort
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A minor girl was killed when unidentified militants lobbed a hand-grenade at a house on Khalid Bin Waleed Road in Ferozabad area of Jamshed Town on December 27, reported Dawn. Police claimed that the attackers were extortionists and wanted to extort money from the owner of the house.
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December - 27 
An alleged suspect in the December 20, 2013 attack on former Station House Officer (SHO) of Mauripur Shafiq Tanoli succumbed to his wounds in a hospital on December 27, reports Dawn.
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An alleged suspect in the December 20, 2013 attack on former Station House Officer (SHO) of Mauripur Shafiq Tanoli succumbed to his wounds in a hospital on December 27, reports Dawn.
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December - 27 
In the wake of threat to the polio workers from the terrorists and their refusal to carry out the polio drive, the political administration of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered tribal Areas (FATA) on December 27 decided to deploy Khasadar (trib
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In the wake of threat to the polio workers from the terrorists and their refusal to carry out the polio drive, the political administration of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered tribal Areas (FATA) on December 27 decided to deploy Khasadar (tribal Police) Force personnel to conduct the vaccination campaign, reports Dawn. The region has registered two more polio case in December increasing the number of cases to 19 during 2013, the highest in any District of Pakistan. The Assistant Political Agent Jamrud, Jehangir Azam Wazir said that the political administration had a backup plan in place, in case the polio vaccinators showed their inability to carry out the drive. He added that according to the plan “about 60 tribal Khasadar force personnel have been trained to vaccinate the children next month when the drive kicks off.” The anti-campaign begins in the first week of January, 2014.
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December - 27 
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the sixth death anniversary of his mother Benzair Bhutto on December 27 declared war against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants while announcing the start of his political caree
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Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the sixth death anniversary of his mother Benzair Bhutto on December 27 declared war against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants while announcing the start of his political career, reports Dawn. He also indicated that his two sisters, Asifa and Bakhtawar will also participate in practical politics before the next elections, scheduled to be held in 2018. Besides criticising his political rivals, he criticised the Government’s policy of negotiating with TTP militants. On behalf of his party, he suggested very strict conditions for dialogue, if any, with the TTP. They include surrendering arms, blood money for victims of terrorist attacks and respect for minorities, among others. He said his party would support the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government against any conspiracy to derail democracy in Pakistan. In an obvious reference to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan, Bilawal said the complicated issue of terrorism and extremism was not going to get resolved through sit-ins and long marches. He rejected Khan's perception of a ‘link’ between prevailing terrorism and drone strikes. He said Pakistan was a victim of terrorism before the drone campaign started and that terrorist attacks will continue even if drone strikes came to an end.
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December - 27 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on December 27 warned to his political rivals engaged in anti-drone protests against pushing the country into isolation in the international arena and said his Government desired peace and friendship with other countries,
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on December 27 warned to his political rivals engaged in anti-drone protests against pushing the country into isolation in the international arena and said his Government desired peace and friendship with other countries, reports Dawn. “Our effort is to transform the existing friendly ties into mutually beneficial partnerships. We live in a globalised world where no one can afford isolation at any level,” he said. He cautioned that isolation led a state to alienation from the world community. He did not make any direct reference to the ongoing suspension of NATO supplies through Khyber Pakhtunkhwa because of protests by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) against drone attacks, but his comments were obvious about the subject and people he intended to address. Prime Minister Sharif’s remarks came as the anti-drone protests spread to Balochistan for blocking the second land route used by NATO for shipment to and from Afghanistan.
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December - 27 
Rangers arrested 25 suspects during operations in different areas, including Sharafi Goth, Ibrahim Hyderi, Korangi, Landhi, Old Sabzi Mandi, Baldia Town and Malir. Weapons were also recovered from their possession.
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Rangers arrested 25 suspects during operations in different areas, including Sharafi Goth, Ibrahim Hyderi, Korangi, Landhi, Old Sabzi Mandi, Baldia Town and Malir. Weapons were also recovered from their possession.
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December - 27 
Six Lyari gangsters, identified as Rizwan Baloch, Shahzad, Sajid alias Mithal, Amir Baloch, Gulzar and Dilawar Pathan, were shot dead and their bodies were discovered in Pak Colony area of Old Golimar near Rexer Bridge in SITE Town of Karachi, the pr
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Six Lyari gangsters, identified as Rizwan Baloch, Shahzad, Sajid alias Mithal, Amir Baloch, Gulzar and Dilawar Pathan, were shot dead and their bodies were discovered in Pak Colony area of Old Golimar near Rexer Bridge in SITE Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 27, reported Dawn. They belonged to Lyari's Uzair Baloch group. According to Police, they were abducted on December 26, 2013 and then shot dead. The killings were due to an ongoing rivalry between Lyari's Uzair Baloch and Baba Ladla groups.
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December - 27 
The Taxila Police on December 27 arrested two persons and seized weapons and ammunition from their possession including a 30-bore pistol with five bullets from one accused Aurungzeb and a 30-bore pistol with three bullets from the other accused Fazlu
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The Taxila Police on December 27 arrested two persons and seized weapons and ammunition from their possession including a 30-bore pistol with five bullets from one accused Aurungzeb and a 30-bore pistol with three bullets from the other accused Fazlur Rehman in Rawalpindi District, reported The Express Tribune.
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December - 28 
Additional Sessions Judge Chaudhry Zafar Iqbal on December 28 awarded death sentences to two men, Riaz Ahmed (34), and Ijaz Ahmed (38), found guilty of blasphemy, reports The Express Tribune. Judge Chaudhry Zafar Iqbal also fined the convicts PKR100,
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Additional Sessions Judge Chaudhry Zafar Iqbal on December 28 awarded death sentences to two men, Riaz Ahmed (34), and Ijaz Ahmed (38), found guilty of blasphemy, reports The Express Tribune. Judge Chaudhry Zafar Iqbal also fined the convicts PKR100, 000 each. According to the prosecution, both the residents of Haroonabad, devotees of Chaman Sarkar in Gujrat District, had claimed in 2011 that they had seen God. The complainant Qari Muhammad Ahmed (27) said that the convicts had also invited other people to join them in their union with God through Chaman Sarkar. Malik Ghulam Qasim, the defence lawyer said that he would continue to fight against a law that could be easily misused to victimise innocent people. “I tried my best to defend them,” Qasim said, adding, “We seriously need to reconsider the blasphemy law and its enforcement”.
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December - 28 
At least one person was reportedly killed in a missile strike in Hashim village in Charmang tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 28, reported Dawn, quoting a local administration official. A
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At least one person was reportedly killed in a missile strike in Hashim village in Charmang tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 28, reported Dawn, quoting a local administration official. An official belonging to the political administration of Bajaur Ageny's Khar tehsil headquarters confirmed that rockets fired from Nangarhar province of Afghanistan landed in a residential area of Hashim village. He said that several missiles, fired periodically from across the border, landed in Pakistani territory adding that only one of the missile had reportedly landed in a residential area.
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December - 28 
Gunmen on December 28 attacked a hospital in Matni area of Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and killed a polio worker and injured two other people, reports Daily Times. Polio worker Zahid Gul died on the spot while hospital employee Niqab
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Gunmen on December 28 attacked a hospital in Matni area of Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and killed a polio worker and injured two other people, reports Daily Times. Polio worker Zahid Gul died on the spot while hospital employee Niqab Khan and a woman sustained severe injuries.
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December - 28 
Incident of sectarian attack, at least two people were killed and another one was injured when unidentified militants opened fire at the vehicle of MWM Shia leader Mirza Yousuf in Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Gulshan Town December 28, reports Dawn. The
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Incident of sectarian attack, at least two people were killed and another one was injured when unidentified militants opened fire at the vehicle of MWM Shia leader Mirza Yousuf in Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Gulshan Town December 28, reports Dawn. The killed included one of his personal guards and a Policeman while the injured was an aide of Yousuf.
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December - 29 
A Policeman, identified as Muhammad Saeed (50), was shot dead while he was on duty near Oxford High School at Gulshan Chowrangi in Gulshan Town on December 29, reported The News. He was the 167th Policeman to be killed in the city this year.
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A Policeman, identified as Muhammad Saeed (50), was shot dead while he was on duty near Oxford High School at Gulshan Chowrangi in Gulshan Town on December 29, reported The News. He was the 167th Policeman to be killed in the city this year.
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December - 29 
A polio team administering vaccination to children in Pashtoonabad area of Quetta was attacked by militants, injuring four people including a minor girl in a bomb attack on December 29, reports Dawn.
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A polio team administering vaccination to children in Pashtoonabad area of Quetta was attacked by militants, injuring four people including a minor girl in a bomb attack on December 29, reports Dawn.
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December - 29 
An unidentified dead body of a man was found at Ijtima Gah in Manghopir area of Gadap Town on December 29, reports The News.
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An unidentified dead body of a man was found at Ijtima Gah in Manghopir area of Gadap Town on December 29, reports The News.
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December - 29 
Dead body of a fisherman, identified as that of Saifullah Bengali alias Munna, was found lying in a hilly area of Gulshan-e-Ibrahim in Gulshan Town on December 29, reported The News. Ibrahim Hyderi Station House Officer (SHO) Amanullah Marwat said th
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Dead body of a fisherman, identified as that of Saifullah Bengali alias Munna, was found lying in a hilly area of Gulshan-e-Ibrahim in Gulshan Town on December 29, reported The News. Ibrahim Hyderi Station House Officer (SHO) Amanullah Marwat said that the victim was kidnapped, tortured and then shot dead.
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December - 29 
Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on December 29 denounced treason charges against him as a “vendetta”, and said he had the backing of the country’s army, reports The Express Tribune. He said that the “whole army” was upset with the
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Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on December 29 denounced treason charges against him as a “vendetta”, and said he had the backing of the country’s army, reports The Express Tribune. He said that the “whole army” was upset with the treason allegations, in his first comments to international media since he was put under house arrest in April, 2013. “I would say the whole army is upset. I have led the army from the front,” Musharraf said, adding, “I have no doubt with the feedback that I received that the whole army is…Totally with me on this issue.” The treason charges relate to Musharraf’s imposition of emergency rule in November 2007, and if found guilty he could face the death penalty or life imprisonment. An initial hearing in the case, being heard by a special tribunal, was halted on December 24, 2013 after explosives were found along the route Musharraf was to take to court. The case is due to resume on January 1, 2014 but Musharraf said he had not yet decided whether or not he would attend. “The way this tribunal was formed, which involved the Prime Minister and the Ex-Chief Justice, this itself smacks a little bit of a vendetta,” he said.
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December - 29 
Four unidentified dead bodies were found at a house in Musharraf Colony area of Mauripur in Kiamari Town on December 29, reported The News.
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Four unidentified dead bodies were found at a house in Musharraf Colony area of Mauripur in Kiamari Town on December 29, reported The News.
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December - 29 
Frontier Corps (FC) seized a large quantity of explosive materials, suicide jackets and detonators from two illegal bomb factories from Tuba Achakzai area in Qilla Abdullah District on December 29, reported The Express Tribune. The two factories have
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Frontier Corps (FC) seized a large quantity of explosive materials, suicide jackets and detonators from two illegal bomb factories from Tuba Achakzai area in Qilla Abdullah District on December 29, reported The Express Tribune. The two factories have been shut down following the operation. Inspector General Frontier Corps (IGFC) Major General Ijaz Shahid and Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Nasser Khan Janjua said during a press conference that the FC on a tip off raised a terrorist hideout in the mountainous area of Tuba Achakzai tehsil, near Afghan border. The FC seized 1650 anti-personnel mines, 480 hand grenades, 2524 kilograms of explosive materials, seven suicide jackets, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), remote control devices and other arms and ammunition. In addition, five kilogrammes of ball bearings as well as 17,500 explosive sticks and 23 rockets were seized during the operation. “The maps of Balochistan, Pakistan and world were recovered during the operation,” IG FC said.
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December - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 29 arrested seven suspects during a joint search operation in Mamond tehsil of Bajaur Agency, reported Daily Times. Official sources said that seven rockets and several missiles were also recovered during the operati
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 29 arrested seven suspects during a joint search operation in Mamond tehsil of Bajaur Agency, reported Daily Times. Official sources said that seven rockets and several missiles were also recovered during the operation.
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December - 29 
Three Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) activists of Shia community, identified as Safdar Abbas and Abdul Aleem, and Syed Ali Shah, were shot dead, while a female companion, identified as Sakeena, sustained injuries when unidentified armed assailants
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Three Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) activists of Shia community, identified as Safdar Abbas and Abdul Aleem, and Syed Ali Shah, were shot dead, while a female companion, identified as Sakeena, sustained injuries when unidentified armed assailants opened fire targeting their cab while they were after filing their nomination papers at the Election Commission Office on Dalmia Road in Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Gulshan Town in Karachi, the provincial Capital of Sindh on December 29, reports The News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) East, Pir Mohammad Shah confirmed the victims’ association with the religious organization. Following the attack, tension spread through while members of the Shia community staged demonstrations against the killings.
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December - 29 
Three people, including a waiter at a hotel, identified as Akram, was shot at and injured when two unidentified militants opened fire on him near Qazi Chowk in Ferozabad area of Jamshed Town on December 29, reports The News.
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Three people, including a waiter at a hotel, identified as Akram, was shot at and injured when two unidentified militants opened fire on him near Qazi Chowk in Ferozabad area of Jamshed Town on December 29, reports The News.
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December - 30 
A member of the Kutchhi community, identified as Usman Kutchhi (35), was killed in a targeted attack while he was passing through Dhobi Ghat in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 30, reported The News.
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A member of the Kutchhi community, identified as Usman Kutchhi (35), was killed in a targeted attack while he was passing through Dhobi Ghat in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 30, reported The News.
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December - 30 
A Police mobile van was targeted by a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on December 30, when the vehicle was on its way to Kangra Adda in Shabqadar bazaar of Charsadda District, reports The Express Tribune quoting Police Official Na
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A Police mobile van was targeted by a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on December 30, when the vehicle was on its way to Kangra Adda in Shabqadar bazaar of Charsadda District, reports The Express Tribune quoting Police Official Nasir Khan. Khan said the bomb exploded just as the Police van was passing by, but fortunately no casualties were reported.
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December - 30 
An unidentified dead body of a man was found near the Dhobi Ghat area of Lyari Town on December 30, reports The News.
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An unidentified dead body of a man was found near the Dhobi Ghat area of Lyari Town on December 30, reports The News.
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December - 30 
At least three people, including a woman and two children, were killed and two others were injured when a bomb planted outside a house exploded in Charsadda District on December 30, reported Dawn.
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At least three people, including a woman and two children, were killed and two others were injured when a bomb planted outside a house exploded in Charsadda District on December 30, reported Dawn.
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December - 30 
Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on December 30 said that Pervez Musharraf’s defence in the treason case is also treason, reported The News. In a micro-blogging website, Bilawal tweeted, “Musharraf's defence in the tre
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Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on December 30 said that Pervez Musharraf’s defence in the treason case is also treason, reported The News. In a micro-blogging website, Bilawal tweeted, “Musharraf's defence in the treason case is also treason. Attempts to incite armed forces to come to his aide is desperate & disgusting.”
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December - 30 
Federal Information Minister Pervaiz Rasheed on December 30 said that General Pervez Musharraf should express his views in the court, reports The News. The Information Minister said that it is up to Asif Ali Zardari and Pervez Musharraf to decide whe
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Federal Information Minister Pervaiz Rasheed on December 30 said that General Pervez Musharraf should express his views in the court, reports The News. The Information Minister said that it is up to Asif Ali Zardari and Pervez Musharraf to decide whether the ‘Billa’ exists or not.
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December - 30 
Five packets of explosive material were found near former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf’s Chak Shahzad farm house in Islamabad on December 30, reported The Express Tribune. According to the Police, explosives were recovered from the gr
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Five packets of explosive material were found near former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf’s Chak Shahzad farm house in Islamabad on December 30, reported The Express Tribune. According to the Police, explosives were recovered from the green belt on Park Road. Each packet contained around 400-500 grams of explosive material.
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December - 30 
Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on December 30 said that he leaves his treason trial issue to incumbent Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif, reported The News. "I would say the whole army is upset. Certainly, they
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Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on December 30 said that he leaves his treason trial issue to incumbent Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif, reported The News. "I would say the whole army is upset. Certainly, they wouldn’t like anything happening to their ex-army chief, he said while talking to a foreign News Agency. He also made it clear that army was not his last hope. "Though the Army Chief has the final word but the top brass always goes through due consultations before an important decision is taken. Let’s see what the COAS does in this case”, Musharraf said. He also raised alarm about his security. "I fear for my life from Mullah Fazlullah led Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), Lal Masjid (Red Mosque), and al Qaeda", he said.
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December - 30 
Leader of the opposition in the National Assembly Khurshid Shah on December 30 urged the army to state its position on Pervez Musharraf’ claim as silence can be misconstrued as consent, reports Daily Times. Speaking to media in the Parliament House S
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Leader of the opposition in the National Assembly Khurshid Shah on December 30 urged the army to state its position on Pervez Musharraf’ claim as silence can be misconstrued as consent, reports Daily Times. Speaking to media in the Parliament House Shah said that Pervez Musharraf tried to act smart while claiming to have army’s support in the treason case. “If army is not with Musharraf, it should rebuff his statement,” he demanded.
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December - 30 
Quoting the National Intelligence Estimate Report, The Express Tribune on December 30 (today) reported that the Taliban and other militant groups will have the upper hand in Afghanistan by 2017 even if the United States (US) maintains a small militar
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Quoting the National Intelligence Estimate Report, The Express Tribune on December 30 (today) reported that the Taliban and other militant groups will have the upper hand in Afghanistan by 2017 even if the United States (US) maintains a small military presence in the country. The report includes input from all 16 American Intelligence Agencies and is prepared for US policymakers and lawmakers. In another report also released this year, the US intelligence community predicted that Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) would continue to be the most multifaceted and problematic of the Pakistani militant groups. “The group has the long-term potential to evolve into a permanent and even Hamas/Hezbollah-like presence in Pakistan,” it warned. The reports states that Pakistan is “intently focused” on Afghanistan, anticipating International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) drawdown. The Washington Post, which has seen a copy of the latest estimate, reported that it portrayed a dismal picture of the security situation in Afghanistan. It warns that the situation would deteriorate even more rapidly if the US and the Afghan Government do not sign a security deal for keeping a small international force in Afghanistan after next year’s drawdown of American troops. The report claims that any gains made by the United States and its allies will be lost by 2017 as the Taliban and other groups become increasingly influential in the war-torn country.
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December - 30 
The Government on December 30 resolved to disarm all armed groups in Balochistan, as part of a ‘smart and effective security policy’ outlined by Balochistan’s Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch and Interior Minister Nisar Ali Khan, reports The Expr
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The Government on December 30 resolved to disarm all armed groups in Balochistan, as part of a ‘smart and effective security policy’ outlined by Balochistan’s Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch and Interior Minister Nisar Ali Khan, reports The Express Tribune. The policy was devised as a counter-measure to the previous Government’s move to allow groups to arm themselves as a form of protection against militants. Balochistan Home Secretary Asad Gilani explained that political and separatist groups ‘have been told to either prepare for political dialogue or face a response’. The inability to carry weapons, according to Gilani, would help ‘establish peace in the troubled province’. Senator Mir Hasil Bizenjo said the interior minister and chief minister had agreed that those who were allowed to carry arms to fight against militants will be asked to surrender these weapons. “I am convinced that this step will build peace in Balochistan – the province’s peace could be linked with peace in Afghanistan,” Bizenjo said, adding, “If we go for fresh operations against separatist groups, our Security Forces will hunt down those hiding in the mountains,” he added. Under the new security strategy, the operation will begin against the Balochistan Liberation Army, Balochistan Republican Army, Baloch United Liberation Front and Baloch Liberation Front, officials said. The scope of the operation will then extend to separatist groups such as the Balochistan Bunyad Parast Army, Baloch Musalla Difa Tanzeem, Balochistan National Liberation Army, Baloch Republican Party Azad, Baloch Student Organisation Azad, Balochistan United Army (also known as the United Baloch Army), Balochistan Waja Liberation Army and Lashkar-e-Balochistan. The two-fold strategy includes a dialogue process with selected separatist armed groups and action against other separatist groups who have been involved in sectarian and ethnic killings in the province, according to a senior Frontier Corps official associated with the Balochistan Home Department. Officials added that the FC, assisted by local police and the army, will crack down on separatists and 13 individuals, wanted on charges of targeted and sectarian-motivated killings in the Province. The government has announced PKR14.5 million as bounty for these individuals, according to a report prepared by the Home Department.
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December - 30 
Two Police Officers were killed and another injured in a firing incident outside an Imambargah (Shia place of commemoration) in Race Course area of Rawalpindi District on December 30, reports The Express Tribune. The officers were deployed for the se
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Two Police Officers were killed and another injured in a firing incident outside an Imambargah (Shia place of commemoration) in Race Course area of Rawalpindi District on December 30, reports The Express Tribune. The officers were deployed for the security of the Imambargah.
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December - 31 
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Anti-Violent Crime Cell at Garden Headquarters, identified as Bahauddin Babar, was shot dead in a targeted attack near Metroville in SITE Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 31,
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A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Anti-Violent Crime Cell at Garden Headquarters, identified as Bahauddin Babar, was shot dead in a targeted attack near Metroville in SITE Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 31, reports The News. Babar had served as an SHO at many ‘high-threat zone’ Police Stations in the city. Earlier, he was posted at the CID’s Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC). During his time in the AEC, he had played an active role against terrorists. AEC Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mohammad Aslam Khan said, “I suspect that terrorist groups might be involved in his killing, particularly the Taliban’s Swat Mustafa Jihadi group. The killers will soon be arrested.” Babar’s killing has raised the number of casualties of Police officials to 172 in 2013, making it the worst year in the history of the Karachi Police, adds The Express Tribune.
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December - 31 
A man, identified as Bakht Azeem (36), was shot dead in Gharibabad area of Malir Town on December 31, reported The News.
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A man, identified as Bakht Azeem (36), was shot dead in Gharibabad area of Malir Town on December 31, reported The News.
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December - 31 
A vehicle carrying Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Dr Arshad Vohra was attacked in SITE with a hand-grenade on December 31, reports Dawn. Shots were also fired targeting the MPA's vehicle. However, no casualties wer
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A vehicle carrying Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Dr Arshad Vohra was attacked in SITE with a hand-grenade on December 31, reports Dawn. Shots were also fired targeting the MPA's vehicle. However, no casualties were reported.
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December - 31 
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Gilgit-Baltistan on December 31 accepted the bail plea of five men accused of attacking buses and killing passengers on the Karakoram Highway in June 2012, reported The Express Tribune. The decision was made by Justic
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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Gilgit-Baltistan on December 31 accepted the bail plea of five men accused of attacking buses and killing passengers on the Karakoram Highway in June 2012, reported The Express Tribune. The decision was made by Justice Raja Shahbaz Khan, paving the way for the temporary release of the accused languishing in a jail in Chilas, headquarters of Diamer Valley since 2012. “The Court has granted bail to Maulana Muzammil Shah, Qari Qayyum, Rizwan, Mohamad Yasir and Mahmoodul Hassan,” a lawyer said. The five accused had surrendered to Police in Chilas town through a local jirga (council) after being nominated in the sectarian violence in 2012, resulting in the killing of more than 70 people in separate incidents. The five accused were of the 11 men nominated in an FIR for attacking buses and killing 10 passengers at Gonar Farm area of Diamer Valley in June.
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December - 31 
An unidentified dead body was found in Gulistan Colony of Lyari Town on December 31, reports The News. The victim appeared to be of Baloch origin
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An unidentified dead body was found in Gulistan Colony of Lyari Town on December 31, reports The News. The victim appeared to be of Baloch origin
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December - 31 
At least 132 criminals including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, Lyari gangsters and target killers were arrested up by law enforcers on December 31, reports Daily Times. In the first raid, District East Police claimed to have arrested a
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At least 132 criminals including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, Lyari gangsters and target killers were arrested up by law enforcers on December 31, reports Daily Times. In the first raid, District East Police claimed to have arrested a TTP militant, identified as Noorullah alias Ameer Hamza, for his alleged involvement in the attack on the anti-polio team in Sohrab Goth.
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December - 31 
At least three people were killed and four others were injured in a bomb blast in Garhi Khan Sher area of Budbher in Peshawar on December 31, reports The Express Tribune. Police confirmed that the rickhsaw was carrying an explosive device, indicating
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At least three people were killed and four others were injured in a bomb blast in Garhi Khan Sher area of Budbher in Peshawar on December 31, reports The Express Tribune. Police confirmed that the rickhsaw was carrying an explosive device, indicating that the terrorists were transporting the bomb to another place when it accidentally exploded.
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December - 31 
Karachi Police detained around 85 criminals, including 28 absconders and six target killers. The officials also recovered weapons and drugs from their possession.
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Karachi Police detained around 85 criminals, including 28 absconders and six target killers. The officials also recovered weapons and drugs from their possession.
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December - 31 
Musharraf's legal team also requested the court to adjourn the case for a period of five weeks. It alleged that the Federal Government had failed to put adequate security measures in place for the former President.
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Musharraf's legal team also requested the court to adjourn the case for a period of five weeks. It alleged that the Federal Government had failed to put adequate security measures in place for the former President.
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December - 31 
Pakistan Rangers Sindh arrested 46 criminals during targeted raids conducted in Green Town, Golden Town, Bilal Colony, Bin Qasim, Gharibabad, Malir, Banaras, Qauidabad, Usmanabad, Rashid Minhas and Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
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Pakistan Rangers Sindh arrested 46 criminals during targeted raids conducted in Green Town, Golden Town, Bilal Colony, Bin Qasim, Gharibabad, Malir, Banaras, Qauidabad, Usmanabad, Rashid Minhas and Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
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December - 31 
Pervez Musharraf on December 31 filed a plea in the Special Court hearing the treason case against him to exempt him from appearing before it on account of concerns to his security, reported Dawn. His lawyers cited threats to his security as the rea
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Pervez Musharraf on December 31 filed a plea in the Special Court hearing the treason case against him to exempt him from appearing before it on account of concerns to his security, reported Dawn. His lawyers cited threats to his security as the reason to request the exemption.
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December - 31 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on December 31 delegated Maulana Sami-ul-Haq, chief of his own faction of Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam and chairman of the Pakistan Defence Council, the task to create a feasible environment to initiate a dialogue with the TTP, r
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on December 31 delegated Maulana Sami-ul-Haq, chief of his own faction of Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam and chairman of the Pakistan Defence Council, the task to create a feasible environment to initiate a dialogue with the TTP, reports Dawn. Haq met with the Prime Minister and the two discussed the strategy to revive conditions to initiate peace talks with the Taliban, sources said. Prime Minister Sharif expressed serious interest in reviving the conditions for talks with the Taliban and requested Haq to assist the Government in clearing the way for such dialogue to take place.
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December - 31 
The Express Tribune reported that the killings of 172 Policemen have broken all records of the Karachi Police history. The last three years for Karachi Police proved precarious due to the killings of several Policemen. In 2011, a total of 53 Policeme
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The Express Tribune reported that the killings of 172 Policemen have broken all records of the Karachi Police history. The last three years for Karachi Police proved precarious due to the killings of several Policemen. In 2011, a total of 53 Policemen lost their lives in the line of duty. Compared to this number, in 2012, the killings of Policemen more than doubled with a total of 122 killings. From January to November 2013, as many as 150 Policemen have been shot dead. In eight years, from 1992 to 2010, around 250 Policemen were shot dead in Karachi.
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December - 31 
The Tehreek-e- Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on December 31 ruled out the possibility of talks with the Government, sticking to its stance that it could not contemplate the same until security officials stopped targeting its leaders, reported The Express Tr
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The Tehreek-e- Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on December 31 ruled out the possibility of talks with the Government, sticking to its stance that it could not contemplate the same until security officials stopped targeting its leaders, reported The Express Tribune quoting a senior leader of the outfit. Ehsanullah Ehsan, the group’s former ‘spokesman’ said that the TTP will issue a formal response later. At the same time, Ehsan heaped scorn at the leaders of Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) factions Maulana Samiul Haq and Maulana Fazlur Rehman and accused them of pursuing their political agenda under the pretext of the talks. The TTP leader claimed his group had earlier offered peace talks with the government but the “Pakistani rulers are puppets of the West, they are their slaves and we cannot talk to such people,” addinf, “We have strong evidence that the Government and the Security Forces are behind the killing of our leaders.”
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