Pakistani police have arrested several suspects in the shooting of a 14-year-old girl internationally recognized for documenting atrocities committed by the Taliban. Officials say the arrests took place in the northwestern Swat Valley, where Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head and neck Tuesday by Taliban gunmen as she left school. Few other details were […]
Pakistani Child Activist in ‘Satisfactory’ Condition
Posted October 12th, 2012 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
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Pakistani Child Activist in ‘Satisfactory’ Condition
Posted October 12th, 2012 at 4:35 am (UTC-5)
A Pakistani military spokesman say the 14-year-old schoolgirl who was shot this week by the Taliban is in “satisfactory” condition. Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa said Friday the next few days will be critical in the recovery of Malala Yousafzai who remains unconscious and on a ventilator. She was shot in the head and neck […]
Suspected US Drone Strike Kills 16 in Pakistan
Posted October 11th, 2012 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say a U.S. drone strike has killed at least 16 suspected militants in the country’s northwest, near the Afghan border. Officials say missiles targeted militants loyal to Hafiz Gul Bahadurit in a compound in Orakzai tribal agency that borders North Waziristan. It was the second strike in the region in as many days. […]
Suspected US Drone Strike Kills 10 in Pakistan
Posted October 11th, 2012 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say a U.S. drone strike has killed at least 10 suspected militants in the country’s northwest, near the Afghan border. Officials say missiles targeted militants loyal to Hafiz Gul Bahadurit in a compound in Orakzai tribal agency that borders North Waziristan. It was the second strike in the region in as many days. […]
Suspected US Drone Strike Kills 10 in Pakistan
Posted October 11th, 2012 at 11:00 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani officials say a U.S. drone strike has killed at least 10 suspected militants in the country’s northwest, near the Afghan border. Missiles hit a compound in an area of Orakzai tribal agency that borders North Waziristan Thursday. It was the second such strike in the region in as many days. Officials say at least […]
Pakistani Interior Minister: Taliban Gunman Who Shot 14-Year-Old Girl Identified
Posted October 10th, 2012 at 3:55 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s interior minister, Rehman Malik, says the Taliban gunman who gravely wounded a 14-year-old girl for speaking out for education for women has been identified and will soon be arrested. Malik says Malala Yousufzai is out of danger after doctors removed the bullet, but is still unable to travel overseas for more treatment. He said […]
Pakistani Girl Remains in Critical Condition
Posted October 10th, 2012 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
Doctors in Pakistan have successfully removed a bullet from a 14-year-old girl shot by the Taliban for speaking out against the militant group and promoting education for women. Officials say Malala Yousufzai is in stable but critical condition after gunmen shot her in the head and neck Tuesday on her way home from school in […]
Suspected US Drone Strike Kills Five in Pakistan Tribal Region
Posted October 10th, 2012 at 8:20 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U.S. drone strike has killed five people in the country’s northwest, near the border with Afghanistan. Intelligence officials say the drone fired four missiles early Wednesday on a suspected militant compound in the North Waziristan tribal agency. The identities of those killed is not yet known, but the region […]
Doctors Remove Bullet from Pakistan Girl Activist
Posted October 10th, 2012 at 8:10 am (UTC-5)
Doctors in Pakistan have successfully removed a bullet from a 14-year-old girl shot by the Taliban for speaking out against the militant group and promoting education for women. Officials say Malala Yousufzai is in stable but critical condition after gunmen shot her in the head and neck Tuesday on her way home from school in […]
Suspected US Drone Strike Kills Five in Pakistan Tribal Region
Posted October 10th, 2012 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U.S. drone strike has killed five people in a Pakistani tribal region near the border with Afghanistan. Intelligence officials say the drone fired four missiles early Wednesday on a suspected militant compound in North Waziristan. The identities of those killed is not yet known, but the region is a […]
