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October - 1 October - 3
United States air strikes on three villages in North Waziristan in FATA killed at least 20 people on October 1 and October 3, reports Daily Times. Intelligence officials said a pilot less drone aircraft launched an attack on the Mohammad Khel village
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United States air strikes on three villages in North Waziristan in FATA killed at least 20 people on October 1 and October 3, reports Daily Times. Intelligence officials said a pilot less drone aircraft launched an attack on the Mohammad Khel village, 30-kilometres west of Miranshah, at around 9:30pm (PST) on October 3. An unnamed intelligence official said at least 12 people had been killed in the attack, including some foreigners, although Taliban sources in the area later told Reuters that eight persons were killed and seven others wounded.
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October - 2 
Taliban have claimed that they are holding the abducted Polish engineer, according to Dawn. "He is with us. We have kidnapped him," Mohammad, a spokesman for the Taliban active in the Darra Adam Khel region told reporters in Peshawar by telephone on
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Taliban have claimed that they are holding the abducted Polish engineer, according to Dawn. "He is with us. We have kidnapped him," Mohammad, a spokesman for the Taliban active in the Darra Adam Khel region told reporters in Peshawar by telephone on October 2. The Pole, identified as Piotr Stanczak, was abducted by gunmen on September 28 and his two drivers and a security guard shot dead in northern Attock district.
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October - 2 
Troops backed by artillery killed 25 Taliban militants in the Bajaur Agency in FATA on October 2, according to Dawn. Gun battles erupted overnight and continued until late night after militants attacked security check posts in four villages, an unnam
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Troops backed by artillery killed 25 Taliban militants in the Bajaur Agency in FATA on October 2, according to Dawn. Gun battles erupted overnight and continued until late night after militants attacked security check posts in four villages, an unnamed security official told AFP, adding, "there were fierce clashes and we have reports of 25 militants being killed" in the villages of Rashakai, Tang Khata, Bai Cheena and Khazana.
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October - 3 
Taliban militants on October 3 abducted a trooper in the Bara tehsil (revenue division) of Khyber Agency in the FATA. Subedar Daulat Khan was on his way home from Bara along with his family members when he was abducted by masked men, who forced him t
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Taliban militants on October 3 abducted a trooper in the Bara tehsil (revenue division) of Khyber Agency in the FATA. Subedar Daulat Khan was on his way home from Bara along with his family members when he was abducted by masked men, who forced him to stop his car.
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October - 4 
The residents of Mamoond have also decided to form a lashkar to combat the Taliban. The decision was taken during a meeting of tribal elders. Another meeting of tribal leaders would be held on October (5) to devise a strategy against Taliban.
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The residents of Mamoond have also decided to form a lashkar to combat the Taliban. The decision was taken during a meeting of tribal elders. Another meeting of tribal leaders would be held on October (5) to devise a strategy against Taliban.
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October - 4 
Volunteers of the Salarzai tribe set ablaze eight Taliban houses in the Aundai area of Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 4, locals said, according to Daily Times. Taliban militants attacked the lashkar (army) and three Taliban militants were kille
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Volunteers of the Salarzai tribe set ablaze eight Taliban houses in the Aundai area of Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 4, locals said, according to Daily Times. Taliban militants attacked the lashkar (army) and three Taliban militants were killed in the exchange of fire.
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October - 6 
A press release by the FATA Secretariat’s media cell said tribal elders from the Khyber, Bajaur, Mohmand and Orakzai agencies and the Frontier Regions had assured the government of support against the Taliban in separate jirgas. The Salarzai, Mamoond
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A press release by the FATA Secretariat’s media cell said tribal elders from the Khyber, Bajaur, Mohmand and Orakzai agencies and the Frontier Regions had assured the government of support against the Taliban in separate jirgas. The Salarzai, Mamoond and Utman Khel tribes of Bajaur Agency, Mullagori, Zakha Khel and Adam Khel Afridis of Khyber Agency and the Kohat Frontier Region, and the Ali Khel tribe of Orakzai Agency had formed lashkars against the Taliban, the statement said. The Koki Khel tribe in Khyber Agency however declined to form a militia against the Taliban. Its head, Attaullah Jan Koki Khel, told a jirga raising militias was ‘American policy’.
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October - 6 
A suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowd of people at the house of Rashid Akbar Niwani, a Shia Member of National Assembly from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), in Bhakkar, 260-km southwest of Islamabad in Punjab, killing 25 people and wo
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A suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowd of people at the house of Rashid Akbar Niwani, a Shia Member of National Assembly from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), in Bhakkar, 260-km southwest of Islamabad in Punjab, killing 25 people and wounding 60 others, including Niwani, reports Daily Times. "It was a suicide attack, the head of the bomber has been recovered," senior police officer Khadim Hussain told AFP, adding, "The bomber walked up to the MP’s house and detonated himself in the midst of a crowd of party workers, supporters and relatives." Local hospital chief, Chaudhry Ahsanul Haq, said that Niwani had suffered leg injuries. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. Officials said the Niwani might have been targeted because he is Shia and lives in an area where there have been frequent sectarian attacks blamed on al Qaeda and Taliban-linked Sunni groups. Nawani has spoken out in parliament several times recently against growing sectarian violence between Sunnis and Shias. Bhakkar is in an area where sectarian tensions have run high. The attack is the third targeting a politician in the country in less than a week.
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October - 6 
Darra Taliban have claimed responsibility for the Walibagh suicide attack on the chief of Awami National Party, Asfandyar Wali Khan, reports Dawn. Militants’ spokesman Mohammad said that Taliban would not spare Wali Khan till he ordered the NWFP gove
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Darra Taliban have claimed responsibility for the Walibagh suicide attack on the chief of Awami National Party, Asfandyar Wali Khan, reports Dawn. Militants’ spokesman Mohammad said that Taliban would not spare Wali Khan till he ordered the NWFP government to resign.
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October - 6 
Officials in Khyber Agency told APP that 30 elders representing Shinwari tribes participated in a jirga (council) and decided to raise a 300-strong ‘Qaumi Lashkar’ (national militia) against the Taliban. But elder Haji Gulab Shinwari denied an armed
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Officials in Khyber Agency told APP that 30 elders representing Shinwari tribes participated in a jirga (council) and decided to raise a 300-strong ‘Qaumi Lashkar’ (national militia) against the Taliban. But elder Haji Gulab Shinwari denied an armed group had been formed, insisting a committee would ‘handle law and order’. APP said the jirga made it compulsory for each tribe to contribute at least 10 volunteers to the militia. A jirga of the Khyber Zakha Khel tribe also decided to set up a militia against Taliban. "For now, a 20-member committee will monitor the situation and take timely decisions," said Shakir Khan Afridi, an elder. Local volunteers had earlier helped restore the government’s writ in the Salarzai, Otmankhel, Barang and Khar areas.
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October - 6 
SFs conducted a ‘successful’ search operation in the Damghar and adjoining areas in Swat, the Swat Media Cell said in a statement. They searched all the villages but no arrests were made as Taliban had already fled.
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SFs conducted a ‘successful’ search operation in the Damghar and adjoining areas in Swat, the Swat Media Cell said in a statement. They searched all the villages but no arrests were made as Taliban had already fled.
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October - 6 
The news agency also quoted a private TV channel as saying Taliban released four more of the 25 trainee police officials they abducted last month from Hangu. The agency quoted NWFP Police Inspector General Malik Naveed as saying negotiations were hel
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The news agency also quoted a private TV channel as saying Taliban released four more of the 25 trainee police officials they abducted last month from Hangu. The agency quoted NWFP Police Inspector General Malik Naveed as saying negotiations were held with Taliban for the release of police officials and action was also taken against them.
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October - 6 
The NNI news agency quoted Hangu District Police Officer Sajjad Khan as saying that Hangu police had arrested five suspected Taliban. Khan told reporters the arrested Taliban were Afghans.
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The NNI news agency quoted Hangu District Police Officer Sajjad Khan as saying that Hangu police had arrested five suspected Taliban. Khan told reporters the arrested Taliban were Afghans.
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October - 6 
Two more tribes in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) formed militias on to take action against Taliban and several others assured the government of their support in its efforts to restore peace in the Tribal Areas, according to Daily Tim
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Two more tribes in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) formed militias on to take action against Taliban and several others assured the government of their support in its efforts to restore peace in the Tribal Areas, according to Daily Times. Hundreds of armed men from Mamoond tribe of the Bajaur Agency on October 6 burned the houses of several Taliban including a commander. Elders of the tribe said their men would continue action against the Taliban until peace was restored in the agency.
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October - 7 
Daily Times reports that local Taliban militants blew up two private girls’ colleges in the Sangota area of Swat in the NWFP on October 7. Before bombing Excelsior Public Girls College and Sangota Public Girls College, the Taliban militants abducted
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Daily Times reports that local Taliban militants blew up two private girls’ colleges in the Sangota area of Swat in the NWFP on October 7. Before bombing Excelsior Public Girls College and Sangota Public Girls College, the Taliban militants abducted two policemen and two security guards deployed there for security.
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October - 7 
The security forces arrested 10 key Taliban militants during a search operation in Matta and shifted them to an unknown place, Online reported.
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The security forces arrested 10 key Taliban militants during a search operation in Matta and shifted them to an unknown place, Online reported.
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October - 8 
Another incident, the Taliban militants blew up the house of Union Council Nazim Jamshid Ali in the Kabal tehsil. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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Another incident, the Taliban militants blew up the house of Union Council Nazim Jamshid Ali in the Kabal tehsil. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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October - 8 
At least 20 Taliban militants, including eight foreigners, were killed on October 8 when helicopter gun ships hit their hideouts in the Badaan area of Mamoond tehsil (revenue division) in the Bajaur Agency of FATA, Frontier Corps sources said, accord
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At least 20 Taliban militants, including eight foreigners, were killed on October 8 when helicopter gun ships hit their hideouts in the Badaan area of Mamoond tehsil (revenue division) in the Bajaur Agency of FATA, Frontier Corps sources said, according to Daily Times. The official sources said that on observing Taliban movement in Bandano and Maulvi Faqir Muhammad’s village, the combat aviation carried out a ‘highly successful’ action in which eight foreigners and 12 local Taliban militants were killed. The sources said the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) spokesman Maulvi Omar’s house was also destroyed in the action.
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October - 8 
Five Taliban militants were killed and 27 arrested by the security forces (SFs) during an operation in the Darra Adam Khel area of NWFP on October 8, security officials said, according to APP, reports Daily Times. They said that the SFs pounded suspe
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Five Taliban militants were killed and 27 arrested by the security forces (SFs) during an operation in the Darra Adam Khel area of NWFP on October 8, security officials said, according to APP, reports Daily Times. They said that the SFs pounded suspected Taliban hideouts in Tor Chapar, Akhurwal and Peerwal Khel areas, killing five and arresting 27 others.
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October - 8 
Political administration officials said the Taliban militants blew up three houses with explosives in the Tauheed area of Khar.
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Political administration officials said the Taliban militants blew up three houses with explosives in the Tauheed area of Khar.
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October - 8 
The SFs arrested 22 Taliban militants, including several important commanders in an operation at Gul Jabba in the Kabal tehsil (revenue division) of Swat, according to a Media Information Centre Swat press release. A large quantity of arms and ammuni
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The SFs arrested 22 Taliban militants, including several important commanders in an operation at Gul Jabba in the Kabal tehsil (revenue division) of Swat, according to a Media Information Centre Swat press release. A large quantity of arms and ammunition was also recovered from their possession. Several Taliban hideouts were also destroyed in the operation, it said.
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October - 8 
The Taliban attacked the Pewar village on October 8-night. The SFs and a local lashkar retaliated and killed one of the attackers in the clash.
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The Taliban attacked the Pewar village on October 8-night. The SFs and a local lashkar retaliated and killed one of the attackers in the clash.
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October - 8 
The Taliban militants cut off the water supply to the security forces’ camp in the Pacific, Totano Bandai areas of the same tehsil.
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The Taliban militants cut off the water supply to the security forces’ camp in the Pacific, Totano Bandai areas of the same tehsil.
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October - 8 
The Utmankhel and Mandal tribes of Bajaur Agency have convened jirgas (councils) on October 9 (today) to make decisions regarding law and order in the agency. Elders of the two tribes have announced support for the security forces’ strict action agai
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The Utmankhel and Mandal tribes of Bajaur Agency have convened jirgas (councils) on October 9 (today) to make decisions regarding law and order in the agency. Elders of the two tribes have announced support for the security forces’ strict action against the Taliban. In the jirgas, the tribesmen will also form local peace committees to monitor the activities of the Taliban. The committees will take action against the Taliban through armed tribal lashkars (army).
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October - 8 
Three SF personnel were injured when the SFs clashed with the Taliban militants in the Sheen Dhand area of Kohat district.
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Three SF personnel were injured when the SFs clashed with the Taliban militants in the Sheen Dhand area of Kohat district.
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October - 9 
At least 21 Taliban militants were killed in air strikes on their hideouts in the Ghat Peochar and Landai Sarshur areas of Swat district in the NWFP, a military spokesman said on October 9. "Twenty-one Taliban were killed in bombing by jet aircraft o
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At least 21 Taliban militants were killed in air strikes on their hideouts in the Ghat Peochar and Landai Sarshur areas of Swat district in the NWFP, a military spokesman said on October 9. "Twenty-one Taliban were killed in bombing by jet aircraft on Ghat Peochar," Col Nadeem told Daily Times. He added that several suspected Taliban hideouts were also destroyed in the strikes. However, Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan denied the military’s claims, adding, the jets fired around 20 bombs, with one of them hitting a primary school. Khan said that three bombs hit several houses, but no loss of life was reported.
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October - 9 
At least eight persons, include seven Taliban militants and a local tribesman, were killed when the local Toori tribesmen and security forces (SFs) clashed with the Taliban militants in the Kurram Agency of FATA on October 9, reports Daily Times. The
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At least eight persons, include seven Taliban militants and a local tribesman, were killed when the local Toori tribesmen and security forces (SFs) clashed with the Taliban militants in the Kurram Agency of FATA on October 9, reports Daily Times. The clashes began when the Taliban attacked the Ali Zai village in the Lower Kurram Agency. The SFs and a lashkar (army) of the Toori tribe retaliated, killing six Taliban. A tribesman was also killed in the clash.
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October - 9 
Security officials found a letter from the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) at the explosion site, signed by its commander Waliur Rehman on a Jaish-e-Islami letter pad. Written in Pashto language, the letter seeks permission from an undisclosed author
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Security officials found a letter from the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) at the explosion site, signed by its commander Waliur Rehman on a Jaish-e-Islami letter pad. Written in Pashto language, the letter seeks permission from an undisclosed authority to launch an attack on the Anti-Terror Squad saying the plan of action had been finalised.
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October - 9 
The News reports that five persons, including three suspected militants and two women, were killed and several others sustained injuries in continued shelling by gunship helicopters on suspected positions of Taliban militants in the Mamond sub-divisi
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The News reports that five persons, including three suspected militants and two women, were killed and several others sustained injuries in continued shelling by gunship helicopters on suspected positions of Taliban militants in the Mamond sub-division of the Bajaur Agency in FATA on October 9. Military authorities said gunship choppers pounded militant positions in the Damadola, Mataro Shah, Tanay and Omari areas of the sub-division. Three militants were killed when gunship helicopters reportedly fired at two vehicles near Damadola. Tribal sources said two women were also killed when an artillery shell hit a house in Omari village of the Mamond area.
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October - 10 
According to Daily Times, security forces killed five suspected Taliban militants when they shelled their hideouts at Malam Jabba in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP).
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According to Daily Times, security forces killed five suspected Taliban militants when they shelled their hideouts at Malam Jabba in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP).
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October - 10 
Four Taliban militants were killed when security forces neutralised their hideouts in the Rashakai, Tang Khata, Khazana and Kauser areas of Bajaur. The forces’ jets also bombed Taliban hideouts in Mamoond tehsil (revenue division) but no casualties w
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Four Taliban militants were killed when security forces neutralised their hideouts in the Rashakai, Tang Khata, Khazana and Kauser areas of Bajaur. The forces’ jets also bombed Taliban hideouts in Mamoond tehsil (revenue division) but no casualties were reported. Lashkars from Mamoond and Mandal tribes also continued their operation and set ablaze several Taliban houses.
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October - 10 
Relations between the Ali Khel and Mamuzai tribes have worsened following a suicide attack targeting an anti-Taliban jirga (council) of the Ali Khel tribe on October 10.The Ali Khel tribe is against the Taliban, while the Mamuzai tribe does not openl
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Relations between the Ali Khel and Mamuzai tribes have worsened following a suicide attack targeting an anti-Taliban jirga (council) of the Ali Khel tribe on October 10.The Ali Khel tribe is against the Taliban, while the Mamuzai tribe does not openly oppose the Taliban in the area, local sources said.
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October - 10 
Security forces arrested four Taliban militants while raiding hideouts in the Akhoordil area of Dara Adam Khel. The Taliban opened fire on police officials during the arrest, injuring four children.
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Security forces arrested four Taliban militants while raiding hideouts in the Akhoordil area of Dara Adam Khel. The Taliban opened fire on police officials during the arrest, injuring four children.
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October - 10 
The Taliban blew up two girls’ schools in Ali Grama and Sirsenai areas of Kabal tehsil on October 10.
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The Taliban blew up two girls’ schools in Ali Grama and Sirsenai areas of Kabal tehsil on October 10.
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October - 10 
Three policemen and a soldier were injured when local Taliban militants attacked their convoy in the same tehsil with a remote-controlled bomb, officials said. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan, however, claimed 10 soldiers were killed in the attack. He
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Three policemen and a soldier were injured when local Taliban militants attacked their convoy in the same tehsil with a remote-controlled bomb, officials said. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan, however, claimed 10 soldiers were killed in the attack. He said two Taliban militants, including a nephew of the Taliban commander Fazlullah, were killed in the ensuing battle with security forces.
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October - 11 
A suspected United States (US) missile strike killed four people while the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) claimed it had killed five Taliban militants inside Pakistan on October 11, according to Daily Times. “Two missiles struck a com
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A suspected United States (US) missile strike killed four people while the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) claimed it had killed five Taliban militants inside Pakistan on October 11, according to Daily Times. “Two missiles struck a compound just outside Miranshah [late on Saturday]. Four people were killed...,” a security official told AFP.
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October - 11 
Daily Times reports that the Taliban militants killed a nazim, an employee of a local union council, in the Char Bagh tehsil (revenue division) of the NWFP on October 11.
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Daily Times reports that the Taliban militants killed a nazim, an employee of a local union council, in the Char Bagh tehsil (revenue division) of the NWFP on October 11.
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October - 11 
The ISAF said in a statement that its troops in Afghanistan had killed five Taliban inside Pakistan, adding the Pakistani military had confirmed the killing of five Taliban. The ISAF statement said its troops located three Taliban militants preparing
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The ISAF said in a statement that its troops in Afghanistan had killed five Taliban inside Pakistan, adding the Pakistani military had confirmed the killing of five Taliban. The ISAF statement said its troops located three Taliban militants preparing for a rocket attack, and killed them on the Pakistani side of the border. Within an hour of the first attack, another group of the Taliban militants was found preparing an attack on a nearby Pakistan security post, the statement said, adding they were killed by artillery fire.
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October - 11 
The security forces continued shelling Taliban positions in the Rashakay, Tang Khatta, Khazana and Chinar areas. Officials claimed several Taliban militants had been killed and their hideouts destroyed during the shelling.
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The security forces continued shelling Taliban positions in the Rashakay, Tang Khatta, Khazana and Chinar areas. Officials claimed several Taliban militants had been killed and their hideouts destroyed during the shelling.
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October - 11 
The Taliban also blew up two power plants in the Saidu Sharif and Mingora areas.
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The Taliban also blew up two power plants in the Saidu Sharif and Mingora areas.
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October - 11 
The Taliban militants released 11 government officials in the Orakzai Agency on October 10. The freed officials included Frontier Constabulary personnel, police cadets and Kohat tunnel employees.
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The Taliban militants released 11 government officials in the Orakzai Agency on October 10. The freed officials included Frontier Constabulary personnel, police cadets and Kohat tunnel employees.
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October - 11 
Three policemen and a soldier were injured when local Taliban militants attacked their convoy in the same tehsil with a remote-controlled bomb, officials said. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan, however, claimed 10 soldiers were killed in the attack. He
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Three policemen and a soldier were injured when local Taliban militants attacked their convoy in the same tehsil with a remote-controlled bomb, officials said. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan, however, claimed 10 soldiers were killed in the attack. He said two Taliban militants, including a nephew of the Taliban commander Fazlullah, were killed in the ensuing battle with security forces.
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October - 11 
Tribesmen in the Charmang area of Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 11 accelerated their action against the local Taliban after the recovery of the beheaded dead bodies of four tribal elders in the area, Daily Times reported. They were beheaded on
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Tribesmen in the Charmang area of Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 11 accelerated their action against the local Taliban after the recovery of the beheaded dead bodies of four tribal elders in the area, Daily Times reported. They were beheaded on October 10. The victims were volunteers in an anti-Taliban tribal lashkar (army).
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October - 11 
Tribesmen on October 11 exchanged fire with the Taliban militants and demolished their houses in retaliation of the suicide attack, residents and officials told Reuters. “Everyone is angry and upset here. The tribesmen attacked houses of Taliban in K
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Tribesmen on October 11 exchanged fire with the Taliban militants and demolished their houses in retaliation of the suicide attack, residents and officials told Reuters. “Everyone is angry and upset here. The tribesmen attacked houses of Taliban in Khadezai after the bombing. Two houses have been demolished,” said Noorzad Orakzai, a resident of the Khadezai area. Tribesmen expressed their determination to combat Taliban and al Qaeda. “We are sad over yesterday’s attack, but God willing we will defeat these terrorists,” Hazrat Noor, a tribal elder, said.
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October - 12 
20 Taliban militants and three lashkar (army) men were killed and several others injured when fierce fighting erupted between volunteers of the armed tribal force and the Taliban militants in the Charmang area of Nawagai tehsil (revenue division) in
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20 Taliban militants and three lashkar (army) men were killed and several others injured when fierce fighting erupted between volunteers of the armed tribal force and the Taliban militants in the Charmang area of Nawagai tehsil (revenue division) in the Khar sub-division of Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 12, The News reports. Sources said that firing between the militants positioned on the hilltops and armed men of the tribal lashkar continued throughout the day in Charmang, Kotki and Chinar areas of Nawagai. Both the parties targeted each other’s positions with heavy weapons in these areas that left 20 militants and three lashkar men dead and many others injured. Gunship helicopters and jets also shelled Rashkai and Loisam areas of Khar sub-division and Charmang, Kotki and Chinar areas of Nawagai tehsil, destroying several hideouts of militants. Also, the security forces pounded positions of militants in these areas with artillery shells.
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October - 12 
Daily Times reports that a missile strike killed at least four people at Miranshah in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA, residents said. Two missiles from suspected US drones struck a compound just outside Miranshah. The targeted compound was the r
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Daily Times reports that a missile strike killed at least four people at Miranshah in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA, residents said. Two missiles from suspected US drones struck a compound just outside Miranshah. The targeted compound was the residence of Taliban commander, Omar Daraz, a security official said. Residents said they could see three drones overhead as they sifted through the remains of the destroyed compound searching for further casualties.
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October - 12 
Daily Times reports that British officials covered up evidence that a Taliban commander killed by special forces in Helmand in Afghanistan last year was in fact a Pakistani military officer, according to a report published in Sunday Times. Citing uni
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Daily Times reports that British officials covered up evidence that a Taliban commander killed by special forces in Helmand in Afghanistan last year was in fact a Pakistani military officer, according to a report published in Sunday Times. Citing unidentified Afghan officials, reporter Christina Lamb said British soldiers discovered a Pakistani military ID on his body.
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October - 12 
One person was killed and a security force (SF) personnel wounded during an encounter when the militants attacked a security post at Khwazakhela in the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on October 12, reports Daily Times. The SF personnel neutralis
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One person was killed and a security force (SF) personnel wounded during an encounter when the militants attacked a security post at Khwazakhela in the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on October 12, reports Daily Times. The SF personnel neutralised the militant hideouts. Several houses were also partially damaged in the incident. Meanwhile, a spokesman for the Taliban, Muslim Khan, claimed that they had stopped the movement of the SF personnel in the Gashkor area.
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October - 12 
Security forces said they have killed 27 Taliban militants in an air strike in the Orakzai Agency of FATA on October 12, according to Daily Times. “In a highly successful action in Orakzai Agency, a combat aviation strike killed 27 Taliban,” said a s
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Security forces said they have killed 27 Taliban militants in an air strike in the Orakzai Agency of FATA on October 12, according to Daily Times. “In a highly successful action in Orakzai Agency, a combat aviation strike killed 27 Taliban,” said a statement from the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters. The statement said those killed included two important Taliban commanders. Credible sources confirmed that 12 persons among those killed were would-be suicide bombers, said the statement.
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October - 12 
The security forces (SFs) arrested four would-be suicide bombers from the Gul Bahar hotel at Zhob bus stand in Balochistan on October 12, according to Daily Times. They reportedly entered Zhob through Wana in FATA. However, Dawn reports that six susp
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The security forces (SFs) arrested four would-be suicide bombers from the Gul Bahar hotel at Zhob bus stand in Balochistan on October 12, according to Daily Times. They reportedly entered Zhob through Wana in FATA. However, Dawn reports that six suspected militants were arrested. A senior government official said that they were all Pakistani nationals who had recently come from South Waziristan. The report added that they might have links with Pakistani Taliban in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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October - 13 
Daily Times reports that five Taliban militants were killed and 15 others arrested during a security forces’ operation in the Darra Adam Khel area of NWFP on October 13, official sources said, according to NNI.
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Daily Times reports that five Taliban militants were killed and 15 others arrested during a security forces’ operation in the Darra Adam Khel area of NWFP on October 13, official sources said, according to NNI.
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October - 13 
Four tribesmen were killed in clashes between the Taliban militants and a tribal lashkar in the Kotkai village near Charmang area, Reuters quoted another government official as saying. He said several Taliban militants were also killed, but was unsur
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Four tribesmen were killed in clashes between the Taliban militants and a tribal lashkar in the Kotkai village near Charmang area, Reuters quoted another government official as saying. He said several Taliban militants were also killed, but was unsure of the number.
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October - 13 
In an intensified operation against the Taliban militants in Swat in the NWFP, the security forces killed at least 25 militants in parts of Khwazakhela tehsil (revenue division) on October 13. The ISPR spokesman Major Farooq Pirzada confirmed to Dail
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In an intensified operation against the Taliban militants in Swat in the NWFP, the security forces killed at least 25 militants in parts of Khwazakhela tehsil (revenue division) on October 13. The ISPR spokesman Major Farooq Pirzada confirmed to Daily Times the death of 25 Taliban militants in the two-day clash. He also said that two security officials were also killed and three others injured in the clashes.
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October - 13 
Local Taliban set free three abducted cadets of the Police Training College (PTC) Hangu on October 13, sources said. The PTC sources confirmed the cadets’ release. Around 30 PTC cadets were abducted from Khyber Agency in FATA a month back when they w
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Local Taliban set free three abducted cadets of the Police Training College (PTC) Hangu on October 13, sources said. The PTC sources confirmed the cadets’ release. Around 30 PTC cadets were abducted from Khyber Agency in FATA a month back when they were on their way to Hangu.
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October - 13 
Troops and helicopter gun ships killed at least 24 Taliban militants in the Bajaur Agency of the FATA, officials said on October 13, according to Daily Times. "Helicopter gun ships and artillery pounded Taliban hideouts, killing at least 24 Taliban a
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Troops and helicopter gun ships killed at least 24 Taliban militants in the Bajaur Agency of the FATA, officials said on October 13, according to Daily Times. "Helicopter gun ships and artillery pounded Taliban hideouts, killing at least 24 Taliban and wounding 10 others," a security official told AFP. The military offensive began on October 12-afternoon and continued into the early hours of October 13, he said, adding four Taliban militants and two locals were also killed in an exchange of fire between a tribal lashkar (militia) and the Taliban.
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October - 14 
10 persons, including five civilians and four Taliban militants, were killed in the ongoing operation in the Khwazakhela area of Swat in the NWFP on October 14, according to The News. The security forces (SFs) shelled suspected positions of militants
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10 persons, including five civilians and four Taliban militants, were killed in the ongoing operation in the Khwazakhela area of Swat in the NWFP on October 14, according to The News. The security forces (SFs) shelled suspected positions of militants from helicopters and artillery in the Alamganj and Gashkor areas killing five civilians. Two persons, identified as Hassan Khan and Wali Muhammad, were killed in Alamganj when their house was hit by a mortar shell while another person sustained serious injuries. An unidentified woman and her daughter, besides another civilian, were killed in the Gashkor village in the shelling that also destroyed a mosque.
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October - 14 
A Polish engineer abducted two weeks ago in Pakistan by suspected Taliban militants appeared in a video address urging the release of jailed Taliban fighters, reports Daily Times. "I’m in the hands of the Pakistani Taliban ... I demand that all those
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A Polish engineer abducted two weeks ago in Pakistan by suspected Taliban militants appeared in a video address urging the release of jailed Taliban fighters, reports Daily Times. "I’m in the hands of the Pakistani Taliban ... I demand that all those watching and listening to me, including Poles, put pressure on the (Pakistani) government to free those (Taliban) who are jailed. In this way, I will also be freed," engineer Piotr Stanczak said in a video aired by Poland’s TVN24 news channel on October 14. According to TVN24, the video was made approximately four days ago.
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October - 14 
AFP reported that at least 28 Taliban militants and a tribesman were killed in the latest clashes in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 14, according to Daily Times. Security officials told AFP that jets and helicopters killed 16 Taliban in Bajaur,
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AFP reported that at least 28 Taliban militants and a tribesman were killed in the latest clashes in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 14, according to Daily Times. Security officials told AFP that jets and helicopters killed 16 Taliban in Bajaur, while artillery and mortars overnight killed 10 others. The security forces (SFs) targeted suspected Taliban hideouts in various areas of Bajaur Agency, killing 14 Taliban and wounding several others. The SFs used jet aircraft, helicopter gun ships and heavy artillery to destroy Taliban hideouts in the Rashkai, Tang Khatta, Tangi, Chinar and Kotki areas of the agency. Sources said the SFs bombed suspected Taliban hideouts twice in Charmang, Chinar and Kotki.
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October - 14 
Clashes between the two sides were reported in which four Taliban fighters, including two commanders, Abdul Wakeel and Sher Muhammad, were killed. However, a spokesman for the ISPR refused to give any details about the operation.
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Clashes between the two sides were reported in which four Taliban fighters, including two commanders, Abdul Wakeel and Sher Muhammad, were killed. However, a spokesman for the ISPR refused to give any details about the operation.
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October - 14 
Daily Times reports that the beheaded body of Frontier Corps personnel, identified as Raj Wali, was found in the Sirchinai area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division). He had been abducted by Taliban three days ago. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan accepted
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Daily Times reports that the beheaded body of Frontier Corps personnel, identified as Raj Wali, was found in the Sirchinai area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division). He had been abducted by Taliban three days ago. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan accepted responsibility for his murder.
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October - 14 
Fighting between Taliban militants and the Charmang tribal lashkar (militia) continued and both sides used heavy artillery. The lashkar set ablaze a number of Taliban houses.
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Fighting between Taliban militants and the Charmang tribal lashkar (militia) continued and both sides used heavy artillery. The lashkar set ablaze a number of Taliban houses.
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October - 14 
Online reported the Bajaur political administration arrested 100 people of the Mamoond tribe for not taking action against Taliban militants.
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Online reported the Bajaur political administration arrested 100 people of the Mamoond tribe for not taking action against Taliban militants.
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October - 14 
Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski declared he was prepared to negotiate, but cast doubt on the real intentions of the Taliban. He said he was also prepared to make important concessions, but stressed the Taliban’s demands were not focused on Poland.
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Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski declared he was prepared to negotiate, but cast doubt on the real intentions of the Taliban. He said he was also prepared to make important concessions, but stressed the Taliban’s demands were not focused on Poland.
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October - 14 
The political administration continued its crackdown on Taliban and Afghan refugees, arresting 16 people, including some refugees.
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The political administration continued its crackdown on Taliban and Afghan refugees, arresting 16 people, including some refugees.
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October - 14 
Two more Taliban militants and a tribesman were killed in a separate incident in the same agency.
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Two more Taliban militants and a tribesman were killed in a separate incident in the same agency.
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October - 15 
A tribal lashkar (militia) in Charmang refused to co-operate with the SFs in operating against Taliban. Online quoted a private TV channel as saying the lashkar took the stance that the government did not co-operate with them. The lashkar had torched
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A tribal lashkar (militia) in Charmang refused to co-operate with the SFs in operating against Taliban. Online quoted a private TV channel as saying the lashkar took the stance that the government did not co-operate with them. The lashkar had torched eight Taliban hideouts over the last five days.
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October - 15 
By clamping curfew in Khar, headquarters of Bajaur Agency, the SFs have started preparations for decisive action against Taliban, Online reported. AFP quoted a security official as saying a curfew was imposed in Khar as part of the ongoing military o
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By clamping curfew in Khar, headquarters of Bajaur Agency, the SFs have started preparations for decisive action against Taliban, Online reported. AFP quoted a security official as saying a curfew was imposed in Khar as part of the ongoing military operation. All shops and offices were closed, the roads were empty, and all residents were ordered to remain indoors. AP quoted government official, Jamil Khan, as saying fresh troops were flowing into Khar along with tanks and artillery. Khan said artillery attacks overnight killed four Taliban in the Charmang area. The SFs and political administration of Bajaur Agency destroyed the houses of two important Taliban commanders in Khar and Yousaf Abad. They used dynamite to blow up the house of Commander Iqbal at Khar and the house of Commander Liaqat Yousaf at Yousaf Abad.
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October - 15 
Four people, including a female politician of the Awami National Party (ANP), were killed by suspected Taliban militants in Swat in the NWFP on October 15, according to Daily Times. Masked gunmen stormed into the house of the ANP local councillor and
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Four people, including a female politician of the Awami National Party (ANP), were killed by suspected Taliban militants in Swat in the NWFP on October 15, according to Daily Times. Masked gunmen stormed into the house of the ANP local councillor and shot her and her husband dead while they slept, police official Abdul Malik told AFP.
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October - 15 
Security forces (SFs) pounded Taliban hideouts in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 15 killing at least 16 Taliban militants, officials said, according to Daily Times. "Troops fired artillery and mortars onto hideouts of Taliban in Loyesam, Rashak
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Security forces (SFs) pounded Taliban hideouts in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 15 killing at least 16 Taliban militants, officials said, according to Daily Times. "Troops fired artillery and mortars onto hideouts of Taliban in Loyesam, Rashakai, Chinar and Babra areas, killing 10 and wounding eight others," a security official told AFP. Six other Taliban militants were killed by helicopter gun ships in the same area, he added. APP said several Taliban hideouts were also destroyed.
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October - 15 
The annual budget of the local Taliban is more than PKR 4 billion, Dawn News quoted unidentified NWFP officials as saying on October 15, according to Daily Times. According to the channel, the officials said that a Khasadar force soldier is paid a mo
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The annual budget of the local Taliban is more than PKR 4 billion, Dawn News quoted unidentified NWFP officials as saying on October 15, according to Daily Times. According to the channel, the officials said that a Khasadar force soldier is paid a monthly salary of PKR 3,000, while a Taliban mercenary gets PKR 6,000 a month. Local Taliban commanders receive as much as PKR 20,000 a month, the channel said. Taliban fighters had almost taken over Bajaur Agency before the government launched a security operation there, the channel quoted the officials. It reported the officials as saying that the Taliban militants had killed more than 600 pro-government tribal leaders until now. The official stressed the need for short-term and long-term steps to counter tribal insurgencies and to carry out development projects in the region.
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October - 15 
The News reports that the staffs of the Crimes Investigation Department (CID) have arrested two criminals who were allegedly supplying automatic weapons to various militant outfits, including Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and the Taliban. Senior Superinten
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The News reports that the staffs of the Crimes Investigation Department (CID) have arrested two criminals who were allegedly supplying automatic weapons to various militant outfits, including Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and the Taliban. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Mohammad Fayyaz Khan of the CID, Sindh, said that the Police arrested the two persons, identified as Omer Hayat and Amjad, along with 6,000 Sub-Machine Gun rounds and two foreign-made pistols from their possession. During the investigation it was discovered that the two arms suppliers were the associates of Noor Sharif (an arms supplier from Dara Adam Khel recently caught by the CID). SSP Khan said that the accused had links with various militant outfits, including the LeJ and the Taliban.
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October - 15 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Maulvi Umar has said that Pakistani Taliban are ready to lay down their arms and hold talks with the government if the latter ceases fire, reports Daily Times. "We are sensible people and understand the
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Maulvi Umar has said that Pakistani Taliban are ready to lay down their arms and hold talks with the government if the latter ceases fire, reports Daily Times. "We are sensible people and understand the survival and integrity of our country. If the government relinquishes use of power, we are also ready to stop our actions and hold talks with the government," Umar told BBC Urdu from an undisclosed location on October 15. He said that local Taliban were also ready to cooperate with the government in its efforts to drive out foreigners from the tribal areas and stop militants’ infiltration into Afghanistan. When asked whether the TTP would guarantee that Pakistani Taliban would not cross into Afghanistan and take part in militancy, he replied in affirmative, saying they did not need to go to Afghanistan as Afghan Taliban were powerful. However, if Afghan Taliban seeks assistance from Pakistani Taliban, the decision will be made in consultation with the people, he added.
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October - 16 
Daily Times reports that a suspected US drone fired two missiles on October 16 into South Waziristan, killing five people, including at least one foreigner, security officials said. "Two missiles were fired, completely destroying the house. Reports c
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Daily Times reports that a suspected US drone fired two missiles on October 16 into South Waziristan, killing five people, including at least one foreigner, security officials said. "Two missiles were fired, completely destroying the house. Reports confirm five dead," an unnamed security official told AFP. There was no immediate confirmation of the strike from the Pakistani military or from the US-led coalition in neighbouring Afghanistan. Two Pakistani intelligence officials told the Associated Press that reports from informants and field agents suggested that one foreign member of the Taliban died in the attack and that another foreigner was injured. Asked if any Al Qaeda leaders had been hit, the officials said that while Arabs had been living in the house, the identities of the victims were not yet clear. They said the Taliban had frequented the house in a remote, forested area, since its owner fled the tribal region last year. Another intelligence agency official told Reuters five militants had been killed. "Guests were staying there," said a second official. The term is commonly used to refer to foreign militants. Witnesses told NNI the area is controlled by Pakistani Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud.
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October - 16 
Helicopter gun ships targeted suspected Taliban hideouts Bama Khela, Sum Butt and Bodigram areas in the Khwaza Khela tehsil (revenue division).
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Helicopter gun ships targeted suspected Taliban hideouts Bama Khela, Sum Butt and Bodigram areas in the Khwaza Khela tehsil (revenue division).
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October - 16 
Prison guards seized grenades and handguns from Taliban militants after they revolted in the Timergara district jail in the Lower Dir of NWFP on October 16, reports Daily Times. Four policemen made hostage were rescued, said Lower Dir police chief Fi
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Prison guards seized grenades and handguns from Taliban militants after they revolted in the Timergara district jail in the Lower Dir of NWFP on October 16, reports Daily Times. Four policemen made hostage were rescued, said Lower Dir police chief Fida Hussain Shah, adding, that nine hand grenades, 37 pistols and 14 mobile phones were also seized. "Had we not opened fire they would have broken out," prison official Mumtaz Burney told AP, adding an investigation was under way to find out how the weapons were smuggled into the prison.
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October - 16 
Taliban militants on October 16 fired at a military helicopter in the Muhammad Gat area of Safi tehsil (revenue division) in the Mohmand Agency of FATA, but there were no casualties, Daily Times reported. The attack followed a gun battle in the Sagai
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Taliban militants on October 16 fired at a military helicopter in the Muhammad Gat area of Safi tehsil (revenue division) in the Mohmand Agency of FATA, but there were no casualties, Daily Times reported. The attack followed a gun battle in the Sagai area. The Taliban fled after troops stationed at the security forces base camp in Muhammad Gat retaliated.
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October - 17 
At least 60 Taliban militants were killed when fighter jets bombarded a Taliban training camp and suspected hideouts in the Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat district in NWFP on October 17, security officials said, according to Daily Times. “Se
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At least 60 Taliban militants were killed when fighter jets bombarded a Taliban training camp and suspected hideouts in the Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat district in NWFP on October 17, security officials said, according to Daily Times. “Security forces destroyed a training camp and hideouts of the Taliban in Peochar in Swat valley, killing 60 of them and injuring scores of others,” an unnamed senior security official told AFP. Another security official said fighter jets bombed a huge training camp and cave hideouts of the Taliban deep in the mountains, inflicting heavy casualties, adding, sources from the area confirmed that 60 Taliban militants were killed in the air strike and the number could increase once bodies were retrieved from the caves and other targeted areas.
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October - 17 
Daily Times reports the security forces launched an offensive against the Taliban militants in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 17, killing 12 militants. Backed by helicopter gun ships, artillery and jet fighters, the troops launched the operatio
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Daily Times reports the security forces launched an offensive against the Taliban militants in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 17, killing 12 militants. Backed by helicopter gun ships, artillery and jet fighters, the troops launched the operation in the Loyesam area, an unnamed paramilitary official said.
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October - 18 
13 Taliban militants were killed in attacks by the security forces (SFs) on Taliban positions in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 18, according to Daily Times. The SFs continued targeting Taliban posts with heavy artillery and fighter jets in the
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13 Taliban militants were killed in attacks by the security forces (SFs) on Taliban positions in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 18, according to Daily Times. The SFs continued targeting Taliban posts with heavy artillery and fighter jets in the Zor Bandar, Loyesam, Charmang, Kohi and Babara areas of the agency, killing 13 and destroying several Taliban hideouts.
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October - 18 
The SFs reportedly completed preparations for a massive operation against Taliban in the Charmang and Mamoond areas. The troops have also started advancing towards the Loyesam, Zor Bandar and Tangi areas of Khar tehsil (revenue division) of Bajaur.
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The SFs reportedly completed preparations for a massive operation against Taliban in the Charmang and Mamoond areas. The troops have also started advancing towards the Loyesam, Zor Bandar and Tangi areas of Khar tehsil (revenue division) of Bajaur.
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October - 19 
27 Taliban militants, including two commanders, were killed as fighter jets bombed a Taliban hideout in the Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat in the NWFP on October 19, officials said, according to Daily Times. The commanders killed in the air
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27 Taliban militants, including two commanders, were killed as fighter jets bombed a Taliban hideout in the Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat in the NWFP on October 19, officials said, according to Daily Times. The commanders killed in the air strike in were closely associated with pro-Taliban cleric Fazlullah, an unnamed security official said, adding, “An ammunition dump at their hideout also exploded,” Residents said nearby houses were also destroyed. Taliban spokesman, Muslim Khan, however alleged that 35 civilians had been killed and only two Taliban militants injured. Dawn, meanwhile, put Taliban death toll at 25 but said locals also pulled out bodies of 22 civilians from the rubble.
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October - 19 
ARY One World reported that Taliban militants blew up Provincial Minister Ayub Khan’s rest house in the Ashari area of Swat.
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ARY One World reported that Taliban militants blew up Provincial Minister Ayub Khan’s rest house in the Ashari area of Swat.
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October - 19 
Four tribes joined hands to fight Taliban and al Qaeda in their areas in Orakzai Agency of FATA, reports Daily Times. The Ali Khel, Mullah Khel, Mushti and Shekhan tribes demolished Taliban hideouts and ‘asked them to leave’. Citing officials, the ch
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Four tribes joined hands to fight Taliban and al Qaeda in their areas in Orakzai Agency of FATA, reports Daily Times. The Ali Khel, Mullah Khel, Mushti and Shekhan tribes demolished Taliban hideouts and ‘asked them to leave’. Citing officials, the channel said the Taliban left to take refuge in the Mamozai area where their headquarters are located. Elders of Mamozai tribe held a secret meeting, it said, to plan a strategy against them.
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October - 19 
Security official Fazl Rabi said three Taliban militants were killed in other parts of Bajaur when they tried to attack security posts.
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Security official Fazl Rabi said three Taliban militants were killed in other parts of Bajaur when they tried to attack security posts.
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October - 19 
Seven Taliban militants were killed when jets bombed suspected Taliban hideouts in the Loyesam, Zorbandar, Sar Lara and Enzara areas of Khar tehsil (revenue division) and Sawai, Tangai, Dabara and Zarnawoo areas of Mohaman tehsil in the Bajaur Agency
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Seven Taliban militants were killed when jets bombed suspected Taliban hideouts in the Loyesam, Zorbandar, Sar Lara and Enzara areas of Khar tehsil (revenue division) and Sawai, Tangai, Dabara and Zarnawoo areas of Mohaman tehsil in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 19, according to Daily Times.
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October - 19 
Three Taliban militants and a soldier were killed in an attack by the Taliban on a security forces convoy in the Kabal tehsil (revenue division), a spokesman for the Swat Media Information Centre said. “A soldier was martyred and three Taliban were k
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Three Taliban militants and a soldier were killed in an attack by the Taliban on a security forces convoy in the Kabal tehsil (revenue division), a spokesman for the Swat Media Information Centre said. “A soldier was martyred and three Taliban were killed after a convoy was hit by a roadside bomb and a clash followed,” an official said.
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October - 20 
15 Taliban militants were killed as security forces used heavy artillery, fighter jets and helicopter gun ships to target suspected Taliban hide-outs in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 20, Daily Times reported. After the attacks in the Chinar, C
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15 Taliban militants were killed as security forces used heavy artillery, fighter jets and helicopter gun ships to target suspected Taliban hide-outs in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 20, Daily Times reported. After the attacks in the Chinar, Charmang, Kohi, Babra, Zorbandar, Hashim and Loyesam areas of the tribal region, helicopters dropped pamphlets asking tribesmen to support the Government against Taliban. Government troops now control Salarzai and Utman Khel tehsils (revenue divisions) and parts of Khar.
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October - 20 
About 300 elders from the Salarzai tribe vowed to resist Taliban in their areas during a grand jirga (council) held in Bajaur. The elders said they would fight Taliban for Pakistan’s sake and would not allow them to re-enter their land. They asked th
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About 300 elders from the Salarzai tribe vowed to resist Taliban in their areas during a grand jirga (council) held in Bajaur. The elders said they would fight Taliban for Pakistan’s sake and would not allow them to re-enter their land. They asked the Government to launch development and welfare projects in the area to win more tribesmen over.
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October - 20 
Daily Times reports that seven Taliban militants were killed and another 10 wounded in a clash with security forces (SFs) in the Shah Dherai area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division) in the Swat area of NWFP on October 20, military officials said. A mi
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Daily Times reports that seven Taliban militants were killed and another 10 wounded in a clash with security forces (SFs) in the Shah Dherai area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division) in the Swat area of NWFP on October 20, military officials said. A military spokesman in Mingora said the clash followed an attack by Taliban militants on a security checkpoint in the Totano Bandai area of Kabal. The Taliban militants fired seven rockets at the check post but there were no casualties. Troops later used artillery to target Taliban positions in the area.
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October - 20 
The SFs arrested five hardcore Taliban militants, including two commanders, from the Peerwal and Kakakhel areas of Darra Adam Khel, a Frontier Constabulary spokesman said. He said the SFs also seized two trucks laden with heavy weapons and ammunition
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The SFs arrested five hardcore Taliban militants, including two commanders, from the Peerwal and Kakakhel areas of Darra Adam Khel, a Frontier Constabulary spokesman said. He said the SFs also seized two trucks laden with heavy weapons and ammunition from the house of another commander during the raids.
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October - 20 
The US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Richard Boucher, on October 20 said that Pakistan must not begin talks with the Taliban as negotiations had failed in the past and praised the government for the its military op
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The US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Richard Boucher, on October 20 said that Pakistan must not begin talks with the Taliban as negotiations had failed in the past and praised the government for the its military operations in the tribal areas, reports The Hindu. Boucher met President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani, and also the NWFP’s political leadership.
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October - 21 
A Salarzai grand jirga (council) held at a government school in Pusht decided it would expel anyone harbouring Taliban militants from the agency, burn their houses and fine them PKR 2 million. Elders of the Banda and Ghundai tribes backed the decisio
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A Salarzai grand jirga (council) held at a government school in Pusht decided it would expel anyone harbouring Taliban militants from the agency, burn their houses and fine them PKR 2 million. Elders of the Banda and Ghundai tribes backed the decision.
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October - 21 
Five Taliban militants, including a local commander identified as ‘Chota Mufti’, were killed as clashes erupted between the security forces (SFs) and the militants following a police convoy hitting an improvised bomb on its way from Kabal to Totano i
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Five Taliban militants, including a local commander identified as ‘Chota Mufti’, were killed as clashes erupted between the security forces (SFs) and the militants following a police convoy hitting an improvised bomb on its way from Kabal to Totano in the NWFP. Two vehicles were damaged in the incident.
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October - 21 
In Kabal, the SFs intercepted an explosives-laden vehicle and destroyed it before it could hit its target – troops engaged in a battle with Taliban in the Sersani area, a military statement said.
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In Kabal, the SFs intercepted an explosives-laden vehicle and destroyed it before it could hit its target – troops engaged in a battle with Taliban in the Sersani area, a military statement said.
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October - 21 
Taliban militants set ablaze a World Food Programme (WFP) godown in the Kanju area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division), destroying 70,000 canisters of cooking oil and damaging two houses and a mosque.
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Taliban militants set ablaze a World Food Programme (WFP) godown in the Kanju area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division), destroying 70,000 canisters of cooking oil and damaging two houses and a mosque.
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October - 22 
At least 15 Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel and five Taliban militants were found dead in the Kabal tehsil (revenue division) of Swat in the NWFP on October 22, according to Daily Times. The FC personnel had gone missing after a fight with Talib
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At least 15 Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel and five Taliban militants were found dead in the Kabal tehsil (revenue division) of Swat in the NWFP on October 22, according to Daily Times. The FC personnel had gone missing after a fight with Taliban that broke out on October 21 after a roadside bomb targeted a paramilitary convoy in the Sarsenai area. "After the exchange of fire that lasted for several hours, more than 20 troops went missing but today we found 15 dead bodies at the site," Noor Rehman, a police officer in Kabal, said. Taliban spokesman, Muslim Khan, said 15 FC personnel and five Taliban militants were killed in the fighting. Swat police chief, Dilawar Bangash, said an injured Taliban commander, identified as Sardar Ali, had been arrested.
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October - 22 
Daily Times reports that security forces backed by helicopter gun ships and jet fighters targeted suspected Taliban hideouts in the Nawagai and Mamond tehsils (revenue divisions) of Bajaur Agency in FATA on October 22, killing more than 12 Taliban mi
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Daily Times reports that security forces backed by helicopter gun ships and jet fighters targeted suspected Taliban hideouts in the Nawagai and Mamond tehsils (revenue divisions) of Bajaur Agency in FATA on October 22, killing more than 12 Taliban militants and injuring 10. Several Taliban dens in the Charmang, Chinar and Zorbandar areas of the agency were also destroyed.
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October - 22 
Helicopter gunships and fighter jets on October 22 pounded Taliban hideouts in the Bajaur Agency of FATA, killing 11 Taliban militants and wounding 10 others, officials said, according to Daily Times. Security officials said important Taliban positio
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Helicopter gunships and fighter jets on October 22 pounded Taliban hideouts in the Bajaur Agency of FATA, killing 11 Taliban militants and wounding 10 others, officials said, according to Daily Times. Security officials said important Taliban positions were destroyed in the attacks in the Chinar, Charmang, Kohi, Babara and Hashim areas of Nowagai tehsil (revenue division).
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October - 23 
A Salarzai tribal militia set ablaze houses of Taliban militants, including Commander Qari Gulrez. The tribe has also banned the entry of relatives of Taliban militants in the areas it controls and has said it would expel, fine, and burn houses of th
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A Salarzai tribal militia set ablaze houses of Taliban militants, including Commander Qari Gulrez. The tribe has also banned the entry of relatives of Taliban militants in the areas it controls and has said it would expel, fine, and burn houses of those who sheltered Taliban.
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October - 23 
Also in Khyber Agency, Taliban took control of a check post at Sahi Pull in the Jamrud tehsil (revenue division) and abducted five persons, including a policeman.
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Also in Khyber Agency, Taliban took control of a check post at Sahi Pull in the Jamrud tehsil (revenue division) and abducted five persons, including a policeman.
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October - 23 
An association of traders banned the entry of women in the busy Mingora bazaar after threats from Taliban militants.
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An association of traders banned the entry of women in the busy Mingora bazaar after threats from Taliban militants.
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October - 23 
At least four Taliban militants were killed in a clash with the security forces (SFs) in Khyber Agency on October 22, APP said, according to Daily Times. One Frontier Constabulary soldier was also injured. The SFs also arrested seven Taliban militant
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At least four Taliban militants were killed in a clash with the security forces (SFs) in Khyber Agency on October 22, APP said, according to Daily Times. One Frontier Constabulary soldier was also injured. The SFs also arrested seven Taliban militants from the Shah Kas area, APP said, including a Taliban commander it did not identify.
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October - 23 
Daily Times reports that Taliban militants beheaded a Police head constable, Bakht Ali, in the Charbagh tehsil (revenue division) near Mingora in the Swat area of NWFP on October 23. Bakht Ali was abducted on October 22. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan
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Daily Times reports that Taliban militants beheaded a Police head constable, Bakht Ali, in the Charbagh tehsil (revenue division) near Mingora in the Swat area of NWFP on October 23. Bakht Ali was abducted on October 22. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan confirmed the beheading.
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October - 23 
Frontier Corps Inspector General Maj Gen Tariq Khan has alleged that Taliban militants are infiltrating from Afghanistan into Pakistan to help those battling security forces in Bajaur Agency. In an interview with BBC Urdu, Khan said he also raised th
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Frontier Corps Inspector General Maj Gen Tariq Khan has alleged that Taliban militants are infiltrating from Afghanistan into Pakistan to help those battling security forces in Bajaur Agency. In an interview with BBC Urdu, Khan said he also raised the infiltration issue with NATO, US and Afghan authorities in Afghanistan after which the infiltration had reduced ‘to an extent’. He said about 200 Taliban militants from Afghanistan entered Bajaur every two or three days to fight the security forces in the initial days of the military operation. He claimed that Taliban militants in Bajaur were fighting Pakistani security forces under the leadership of Afghan commander, Qari Ziaur Rehman. He said that Chechen, Uzbek, Afghan and Turkmen terrorists were present in Bajaur and were receiving assistance from ‘foreign countries’. He did not name the countries. He said that security forces had captured about 40-km area in Bajaur including Khar, Tank, Khata, Rashkai and Loyesam and claimed that the agency would be cleared of Taliban by the end of November. The military operation in Bajaur had been given more importance than those in other Tribal Areas because ‘it is an important area in strategic terms and provides easy access to Afghanistan, Mohmand Agency, Dir, Swat and settled areas of the NWFP’. It could be considered the centre of the battle, he added.
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October - 23 
Security forces carried out ground and air strikes in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 23, killing at least 35 Taliban militants, Frontier Constabulary (FC) sources told APP, reported Daily Times. Jet fighters continued targeting suspected Taliba
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Security forces carried out ground and air strikes in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 23, killing at least 35 Taliban militants, Frontier Constabulary (FC) sources told APP, reported Daily Times. Jet fighters continued targeting suspected Taliban hideouts in the Loyesam and Charmang areas, killing eight associates of Taliban commander Maulvi Omer in an attack on a hideout in Badan. Omar’s house had been destroyed in an earlier operation. Ground forces also pounded Taliban positions with artillery.
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October - 23 
Suspected US drones fired missiles on October 23 into a madrassa (seminary) set up by veteran pro-Taliban commander, Jalaluddin Haqqani, killing eight people and wounding six others, near Miranshah in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA, security off
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Suspected US drones fired missiles on October 23 into a madrassa (seminary) set up by veteran pro-Taliban commander, Jalaluddin Haqqani, killing eight people and wounding six others, near Miranshah in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA, security officials said, according to Daily Times. "At 2:25am, two spy drones fired three missiles at the madrassa of Mullah Mansoor," an unnamed security official said. "Eight militants were sleeping in the courtyard. All of them were killed. They were local militants," a villager standing at the scene of the strike told Reuters. Security officials said the Madrassa Sirajul Uloom – three kilometres from Miranshah near Danday Darpa Khel on the Miranshah-Afghanistan road – was set up by Haqqani during the 1980s ‘jihad’ against Soviet forces in Afghanistan. It was currently run by one of Haqqani’s commanders, Mullah Mansoor, and was recently used as a guesthouse for ‘international and local students travelling from other areas’, they told AFP. The earlier missile strike on September 8 targeting another house owned by Haqqani killed 23 people, including members of Haqqani’s extended family, security officials said.
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October - 23 
Taliban militants killed at least eight pro-government Ferozkhel tribal elders in an ambush in the Orakzai Agency of FATA on October 23, reported Daily Times. The victims were returning from a jirga (council) to discuss strategies for combating Talib
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Taliban militants killed at least eight pro-government Ferozkhel tribal elders in an ambush in the Orakzai Agency of FATA on October 23, reported Daily Times. The victims were returning from a jirga (council) to discuss strategies for combating Taliban in the agency when their vehicle was stopped in the Babraki Ziarat area on the Oblana-Kohat road, local official Ahmed Khan said. "Armed Taliban stopped their vehicle, ordered the tribesmen to come out and shot them dead one by one," he said. 16 Taliban militants had been made hostage and two killed in recent clashes with the Ferozkhel tribal militia. Taliban so far have not accepted responsibility for the attack.
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October - 23 
The political administration destroyed the house of an unidentified Taliban commander in the Sidiqabad locality.
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The political administration destroyed the house of an unidentified Taliban commander in the Sidiqabad locality.
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October - 24 
Security forces (SFs) on October 24 targeted suspected Taliban hideouts in various areas of Bajaur Agency in the FATA, killing 12 Taliban militants and wounding many others, reports Daily Times. Sources said the SFs backed by tanks and helicopter gun
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Security forces (SFs) on October 24 targeted suspected Taliban hideouts in various areas of Bajaur Agency in the FATA, killing 12 Taliban militants and wounding many others, reports Daily Times. Sources said the SFs backed by tanks and helicopter gun ships pounded Taliban positions in the Charmang, Chinar, Kohi and Banda areas of Nawagai tehsil (revenue division) and Zobandar and Anzrai areas in the Khar tehsil. The SFs also advanced in the Zoband and Luijor areas of Khar tehsil and strengthened their positions, the sources said, adding, the forces destroyed a number of underground bunkers of the Taliban in these areas. Jet aircraft also bombed Taliban hideouts in the Shinkot area of the agency.
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October - 24 
Taliban militants beheaded two men in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA after accusing them of spying for neighbouring Afghanistan, local officials said on October 24, according to Daily Times. The bodies of the men were found dumped near a road in
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Taliban militants beheaded two men in the North Waziristan Agency of FATA after accusing them of spying for neighbouring Afghanistan, local officials said on October 24, according to Daily Times. The bodies of the men were found dumped near a road in Azam Warsak on October 24, a security official said. Their killers left a note in Pashto language claiming that the slain men, who were abducted five days ago, had confessed to being spies, said a local administration official. “During interrogation they told us that they had come after taking money from Afghanistan for espionage. They also disclosed the names of some of their colleagues,” the official quoted the note as saying.
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October - 26 
50 suspected Taliban militants were arrested in Kooza Bandai.
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50 suspected Taliban militants were arrested in Kooza Bandai.
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October - 26 
At least seven persons were killed when the suspected US drones fired missiles into an alleged Taliban compound near Wana at South Waziristan in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 26, reports Daily Times. “Initial reports say
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At least seven persons were killed when the suspected US drones fired missiles into an alleged Taliban compound near Wana at South Waziristan in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 26, reports Daily Times. “Initial reports say at least seven people were killed in the missile strike, which destroyed the premises,” one senior security official told AFP. There was no immediate confirmation of the strike from the military or from the US-led coalition in Afghanistan. The attack was the 12th such incident in the past 10 weeks, all of which were blamed on US-led coalition forces or Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) drones based in Afghanistan.
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October - 26 
Daily Times reported that Taliban militants attacked a security post on the outskirts of Khar, headquarters Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 26. Troops retaliated, killing six Taliban.
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Daily Times reported that Taliban militants attacked a security post on the outskirts of Khar, headquarters Bajaur Agency in the FATA on October 26. Troops retaliated, killing six Taliban.
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October - 26 
Elders from Salarzai tribes on October 25 said that there should be no dialogue with the Taliban, as they are extremists killing innocent people. Addressing a press conference, the Salarzai elders claimed that some political parties were criticising
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Elders from Salarzai tribes on October 25 said that there should be no dialogue with the Taliban, as they are extremists killing innocent people. Addressing a press conference, the Salarzai elders claimed that some political parties were criticising tribal lashkars (militias) without any justification, while it was only because of these armed tribesmen that the Taliban had fled the agency. Major (r) Malik Karim Khan, defended the decision to raise tribal lashkars, as ‘the Taliban are killing innocent people’. He said a tribal lashkar had become a necessity for the Salarzai tribes to defend themselves.
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October - 26 
Five more militants were killed when troops attacked a suspected Taliban base in the Charmang district, another security official said.
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Five more militants were killed when troops attacked a suspected Taliban base in the Charmang district, another security official said.
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October - 26 
Political authorities in Mohmand Agency have rejected a grand tribal jirga’s (council) offer to mediate between the authorities and the local Taliban militants for attaining peace in the area. According to the channel, the authorities said that secur
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Political authorities in Mohmand Agency have rejected a grand tribal jirga’s (council) offer to mediate between the authorities and the local Taliban militants for attaining peace in the area. According to the channel, the authorities said that security operations would continue until the area was cleared of the Taliban.
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October - 26 
Tribesmen killed 20 Taliban militants in clashes that followed a botched attempt to abduct an elder in Swat in the NWFP on October 26, reports Daily Times. Police said a group of pro-Mullah Fazlullah Taliban were trying to hustle Pir Samiullah – chi
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Tribesmen killed 20 Taliban militants in clashes that followed a botched attempt to abduct an elder in Swat in the NWFP on October 26, reports Daily Times. Police said a group of pro-Mullah Fazlullah Taliban were trying to hustle Pir Samiullah – chief of a lashkar (militia) – from his home in the Mandaldag area of Matta tehsil (revenue division) to a getaway car when dozens of local tribesmen confronted them and snatched him back. Dilawar Bangash, the Swat police chief, said hundreds of Taliban later returned, captured three members of the militia and beheaded one of them on a road before a large crowd. “This is a lesson for anyone who tries to oppose us,” they told the people according to accounts gathered later by police.
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October - 26 
Three civilians were killed as Taliban militants targeted a barbershop in the Sambat area of Swat.
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Three civilians were killed as Taliban militants targeted a barbershop in the Sambat area of Swat.
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October - 26 
Totani Bandai, Taliban militants attacked a military check post injuring a soldier.
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Totani Bandai, Taliban militants attacked a military check post injuring a soldier.
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October - 26 
The lashkar was gathering men from the surrounding area who engaged the Taliban in an hours-long gun battle. Bangash said 20 Taliban militants, six militiamen and four bystanders were killed in the shooting and another police official said several tr
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The lashkar was gathering men from the surrounding area who engaged the Taliban in an hours-long gun battle. Bangash said 20 Taliban militants, six militiamen and four bystanders were killed in the shooting and another police official said several tribesmen were reported missing. Among the killed Taliban were four commanders, including Shamsher, a bomb making expert, and two close aides of Fazlullah. Muslim Khan, a Taliban spokesman contacted by telephone, confirmed a clash but said only three Taliban militants died. He claimed that 12 tribesmen were killed and another 62 abducted.
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October - 27 
A soldier was killed when Taliban militants attacked a Frontier Corps check post at Tutano Bandai area in Matta.
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A soldier was killed when Taliban militants attacked a Frontier Corps check post at Tutano Bandai area in Matta.
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October - 27 
At least ten Taliban militants were killed in a clash with troops in Sarsanai village of Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on October 27, reports Daily Times. “A fire fight began after Taliban
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At least ten Taliban militants were killed in a clash with troops in Sarsanai village of Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on October 27, reports Daily Times. “A fire fight began after Taliban refused to lay down arms and leave the area. Resultantly, 10 Taliban were killed,” said military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas. Three Taliban militants were arrested in a subsequent search operation in the same village.
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October - 28 
Dawn reports that four Taliban militants were killed in fighting with the security forces in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 28, according to Daily Times.
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Dawn reports that four Taliban militants were killed in fighting with the security forces in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on October 28, according to Daily Times.
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October - 28 
Dawn reports that security forces (SFs) on October 28 injured three Taliban militants and arrested five others after an hour-long gun battle in the Mohmand Agency of FATA. Major Farooq told the media at the Mohmand Rifles’ headquarters in Ghalanai th
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Dawn reports that security forces (SFs) on October 28 injured three Taliban militants and arrested five others after an hour-long gun battle in the Mohmand Agency of FATA. Major Farooq told the media at the Mohmand Rifles’ headquarters in Ghalanai that they had information that a group of militants was heading towards security camps in Khanch and Yousufkhel areas to carry out an assault on the posts. The SFs launched a search operation and after an hour-long gun battle, four militants were arrested, who were identified as Usman, Mohamamd Zaman, Bilal and Mosa Khan, he added. He said the accused militants were Pakistani nationals, adding that five others militants managed to escape. He claimed that three militants were also wounded in the clash, while three Kalashnikov rifles, hand-grenades, cell phones and thousands of cartridges were seized from their possession.
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October - 28 
Local Taliban in the Orakzai Agency of FATA have agreed to lay down arms, demolish training camps and expel foreign fighters, including Uzbeks and Arabs, from their respective areas, according to Daily Times. A Mamozai tribal elder told Dawn that loc
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Local Taliban in the Orakzai Agency of FATA have agreed to lay down arms, demolish training camps and expel foreign fighters, including Uzbeks and Arabs, from their respective areas, according to Daily Times. A Mamozai tribal elder told Dawn that local Taliban could stay in the area if they gave assurance of good conduct.
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October - 28 
The militants released two elders, Azizullah and Khurshaid Iqbal. Both the persons along with 60 others were captured by the Taliban militants in Barthana during a jirga (council) convened to stop the militants from using their village for militant a
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The militants released two elders, Azizullah and Khurshaid Iqbal. Both the persons along with 60 others were captured by the Taliban militants in Barthana during a jirga (council) convened to stop the militants from using their village for militant activities.
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October - 28 
The SFs shelled the hideouts of Taliban militants in the Sar Banda area of Matta tehsil (revenue division), a breeding ground for the militants, and wounded two important commanders, Abn-e-Aqil and his father. During the shelling, their bunker was al
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The SFs shelled the hideouts of Taliban militants in the Sar Banda area of Matta tehsil (revenue division), a breeding ground for the militants, and wounded two important commanders, Abn-e-Aqil and his father. During the shelling, their bunker was also destroyed. Aqil is the brother of top Taliban commander, Abn-e-Amin. The ISPR-run Swat Media Centre confirmed the injury of the two commanders.
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October - 28 
The Taliban, separately, rejected a Pakistan-Afghanistan mini-jirga (council) call for dialogue on October 28. A spokesperson of the Taliban termed it as ‘worthless’. "This jirga was founded by the Americans. It has no power, no respect," Zabihullah
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The Taliban, separately, rejected a Pakistan-Afghanistan mini-jirga (council) call for dialogue on October 28. A spokesperson of the Taliban termed it as ‘worthless’. "This jirga was founded by the Americans. It has no power, no respect," Zabihullah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesman, said by satellite telephone from an undisclosed location. "We will not hold any dialogue while foreign troops commanded by the Americans are in our country," he said.
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October - 28 
The United States (US) is actively considering talks with Taliban in a major policy shift that would have been unthinkable a few months ago, discloses a report in the Wall Street Journal on October 28, according to Daily Times. According to ‘senior W
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The United States (US) is actively considering talks with Taliban in a major policy shift that would have been unthinkable a few months ago, discloses a report in the Wall Street Journal on October 28, according to Daily Times. According to ‘senior White House and military officials’, engaging some levels of the Taliban, while excluding top leaders, could help reverse a downward spiral in Afghanistan and Pakistan. AFP reported a US official as saying talks could take place if the Taliban "give up their arms, renounce violence, pledge allegiance to the Afghanistan constitution and become part of the political process instead of getting in the way of the political process".
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October - 29 
400 volunteers had reportedly started patrolling in Aurakzai Agency to prevent Taliban activities.
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400 volunteers had reportedly started patrolling in Aurakzai Agency to prevent Taliban activities.
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October - 29 
A suspected Taliban militant was killed and another sustained injuries in firing by the FC personnel in the Safi tehsil. Officials said FC personnel stopped a vehicle at Darwazgai check post for breaking the curfew and ordered the three men sitting i
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A suspected Taliban militant was killed and another sustained injuries in firing by the FC personnel in the Safi tehsil. Officials said FC personnel stopped a vehicle at Darwazgai check post for breaking the curfew and ordered the three men sitting in it to raise their hands. The FC personnel opened fire when they refused to comply, killing one while injuring another. One Taliban militant managed to escape.
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October - 29 
APP reported that Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel killed five Taliban militants in the Lakaro tehsil (revenue division) of Mohmand Agency in the FATA on October 29, according to Daily Times.
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APP reported that Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel killed five Taliban militants in the Lakaro tehsil (revenue division) of Mohmand Agency in the FATA on October 29, according to Daily Times.
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October - 29 
Local Taliban in the Mamoond tehsil (revenue division) of Bajaur Agency in the FATA surrendered to a jirga (council) on October 29 and assured it they would not provide shelter to foreigners, reported Daily Times. The Taliban also announced to halt a
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Local Taliban in the Mamoond tehsil (revenue division) of Bajaur Agency in the FATA surrendered to a jirga (council) on October 29 and assured it they would not provide shelter to foreigners, reported Daily Times. The Taliban also announced to halt actions against the government and said anyone found sheltering foreigners would be fined PKR 1 million. The tribal elders decided to torch the houses sheltering foreigners, confiscate properties of those providing shelter, and expel them from the area.
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October - 29 
Unidentified militants abducted five pro-government triabl chiefs from the Anbar tehsil.
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Unidentified militants abducted five pro-government triabl chiefs from the Anbar tehsil.
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October - 30 
Security forces in Mohmand Agency of FATA killed five Taliban militants and captured an explosives expert known to have links with Afghan insurgents, a senior military officer said on October 30, AFP reported, according to Daily Times. One Taliban wa
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Security forces in Mohmand Agency of FATA killed five Taliban militants and captured an explosives expert known to have links with Afghan insurgents, a senior military officer said on October 30, AFP reported, according to Daily Times. One Taliban was killed and another was wounded in a shootout with troops, who chased their vehicle when they refused to stop at a check post, Colonel Muhammad Saifullah said. Four other Taliban arrived in a jeep to rescue the injured, but security forces attacked the vehicle, killing all of them, he said. The alleged explosives expert was identified as Pakistani Taliban commander Imran alias Mansoor.
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October - 30 
The Media Centre also said that the SFs entered Sirsenai village where, during a house-to-house search, an exchange of fire took place with the Taliban, resulting in the death of three militants. One militant was also arrested and a large quantity of
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The Media Centre also said that the SFs entered Sirsenai village where, during a house-to-house search, an exchange of fire took place with the Taliban, resulting in the death of three militants. One militant was also arrested and a large quantity of explosives and CDs recovered from some houses.
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October - 30 
The security forces (SFs) continued operation against the Taliban militants in the Agency and pounded suspected hideouts in Mamoond, Nawagai and Khar tehsils, officials said, APP reported. The SFs have strengthened their position in Loyesam and surro
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The security forces (SFs) continued operation against the Taliban militants in the Agency and pounded suspected hideouts in Mamoond, Nawagai and Khar tehsils, officials said, APP reported. The SFs have strengthened their position in Loyesam and surrounding areas of Khar.
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October - 30 
The security forces (SFs) on October 30 killed 10 more Taliban militants and injured two others during operations in various areas of Kabal tehsil (revenue division) of Swat in the NWFP, reports The News. The SFs took action in Akhun Killay, Kotlai,
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The security forces (SFs) on October 30 killed 10 more Taliban militants and injured two others during operations in various areas of Kabal tehsil (revenue division) of Swat in the NWFP, reports The News. The SFs took action in Akhun Killay, Kotlai, Dagai, Saidu Sharif Airport and Kanju, using gunship helicopters and artillery to pound suspected positions of the militants. According to the ISPR-run Swat Media Centre, seven militants were killed and an ammunition dump destroyed in an attack on the insurgents’ positions in Kotlai area of Kabal.
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October - 30 
The Taliban militants beheaded a police constable who they abducted two days ago from Charbagh tehsil, reports Daily Times.
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The Taliban militants beheaded a police constable who they abducted two days ago from Charbagh tehsil, reports Daily Times.
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October - 31 
According to Daily Times, four persons were killed and three others sustained injuries during an attack by the Taliban militants in Daboori area of upper Orakzai Agency in FATA on October 31. The retaliatory fire killed a militant and injured another
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According to Daily Times, four persons were killed and three others sustained injuries during an attack by the Taliban militants in Daboori area of upper Orakzai Agency in FATA on October 31. The retaliatory fire killed a militant and injured another.
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October - 31 
At least 12 suspected Taliban militants were killed when two missiles were fired by a suspected US drone at a hideout near Wana in the South Waziristan of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 31, reports Daily Times. An unnamed senio
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At least 12 suspected Taliban militants were killed when two missiles were fired by a suspected US drone at a hideout near Wana in the South Waziristan of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on October 31, reports Daily Times. An unnamed senior security official said that top Taliban commander Mullah Nazir was also wounded in the strike.
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