Christian murdered for drinking from Muslim cup

A Christian was beaten and stabbed to death by a group of 15 Muslims for drinking tea from a shop that served only Muslims. Pakistani police have not prosecuted the murder.

Source: Assyrian International News Agency

Pakistanis under duress from Taliban rule

Taliban enforces arcane rules in Pakistan’s Swat province: girls banned from education, hairdressers cannot shave beards, women are even killed if they enter markets.

Source: Daily Times (Pakistan)

Taliban to girls: marry militants or face consequences

Taliban are forcing parents to marry their daughters to militants in Pakistan. Also declared that unmarried women are to remain in the house unless accompanied by a male relative. Taliban has burned or destroyed over 100 girls schools, and has killed females who do not heed their warnings. Also has banned female education effective January 15.

Source: Times of India

Pakistani terrorist group admits role in Mumbai attack

Lashkar-e-Taiba leader confesses to planning and supporting last month’s Mumbai terrorist attack. Pakistan’s ISI intelligence agency also supported the attack.

Source: Long War Journal

Pakistan secret agents tell of militant links

Pakistan’s intelligence agency says it has cut ties with the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, which it created, but the captured Mumbai attacker said he recieved training from an ISI officer.

Source: Times Online (UK)

US wants Pakistani intel officers declared terrorists

U.S. requests four former Pakistani intelligence officers to be placed on list of international terrorists.

Source: The News (Pakistan)

Taliban leader killed by SAS was Pakistan officer

British special forces kill Taliban commander that was also a Pakistani military officer. Britain covers up evidence.

Source: The Times (UK)

Suicide bomber hits tribal meeting in Pakistan

Pakistani tribe meets to discuss forming anti-Taliban militia, Taliban suicide bomber strikes – killing 55 and wounding over 100.

Source: The Long War Journal

New Chief for Pakistan's Spy Agency

Pakistan appoints new chief for the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)  months after US questions the reliability of the spy agency in the war against terrorism. More reshuffling of the leadership is expected.

http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSTRE48T0KM20080930

Petraeus: Pakistan Must Deal with Taliban

US commander says Afghanistan needs more troops. Petraeus will take command of Central Command next month.

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