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Pakistani Taliban Kill Six Soldiers in Checkpoint Attack

Pakistani Taliban militants stormed a security checkpoint in Pakistan's northwestern border area with Afghanistan, killing six soldiers.

Pakistani Taliban Claim Deadly Suicide Attack in Islamabad

The Pakistani Taliban claimed a suicide bombing that killed at least 12 people in Islamabad on Tuesday, a rare attack by the militant group on the country's capital.

Pakistani Taliban Claim Attacks That Killed 23 in Northwest

The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for deadly attacks in several northwestern districts that killed 20 security officials and three civilians.

Pakistan Militant-Linked Violence Soars in Third Quarter: Report

Violence in Pakistan has surged over the past three months due to a spike in militant attacks and intensified counter-terrorism operations, an Islamabad-based think tank said Monday.

Air Raid Kills 23 in Pakistan Border Region: Police, Security Sources

Pakistan security sources said aerial bombing in a border region killed at least 23 civilians in an area where militancy has been rising.

11 Dead in Drone Strikes Against Taliban in Pakistan

Eleven people were killed in drone strikes in northern Pakistan launched by the army against the Taliban, who had killed seven soldiers a day earlier.

Three Pakistan Soldiers, 19 Militants Killed in NW Clashes: Military

Three soldiers and 19 militants were killed in the latest clashes in Pakistan's restive northwestern region, the military said.

Pakistani Soldier Killed in Border Clash With Afghanistan Forces: Security Source

At least one Pakistani paramilitary soldier was killed and seven others wounded in cross-border exchanges of fire with Afghan forces.

Attacks in Northwest Pakistan Leave 20 Dead in 24 Hours

A suicide attack in northwest Pakistan killed 12 soldiers, following a separate clash that left eight dead at the border with Afghanistan.

Pakistan Test-Fires New ‘SMASH’ Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile

The Pakistan Navy has successfully test-launched a locally developed ship-launched ballistic missile that engages targets with precision.

Four Pakistan Soldiers Killed in Clash With Militants: Military

Four Pakistani soldiers and five militants were killed in a clash in the country's northwest, the military said in a statement.

Eight Killed in Western Pakistan Suicide Bombing: Police

A suicide bomber detonated at a checkpoint in western Pakistan, killing eight people and wounding five more, officials said.

Seven Pakistan Soldiers Killed in Bombing: Army

Seven Pakistani soldiers were killed when their vehicle was bombed in a northwest region bordering Afghanistan, according to the military.

Afghanistan Retaliates Against Pakistan After Air Strikes Kill Eight

Eight civilians were killed in "reckless" air strikes by Pakistan's military in the border regions of Afghanistan, prompting Afghan forces to retaliate.

7 Soldiers Killed in Attack on Pakistan Security Post: Army

Seven Pakistani soldiers and six assailants were killed in an attack on a security post close to the border with Afghanistan, according to the military.

10 Killed in Militant Attack on Pakistan Police Station

Dozens of militants waged an hours-long gun attack on a police station in northern Pakistan, killing at least 10 officers, a senior commander said.

Pakistan Taliban Blast Kills Five Police Protecting Polio Teams

A roadside bomb killed five police officers protecting polio vaccination workers in Pakistan, in an attack claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan group.

Pakistan Minister Proposes Drone Bases to US for Counterterrorism 

A Pakistani provincial minister has proposed drone bases to the US for counter-terrorism operations in the country.

Nine Attackers Killed in Raid on Pakistan Air Base

Pakistan's military killed nine armed men who attacked an air force training base, with a group affiliated with the Pakistan Taliban claiming responsibility.

5 Civilians Killed in Blast Targeting Pakistan Police

A bomb blast targeting a Pakistan police van in northwestern Pakistan killed five civilians and wounded 21 people, officials said. 

More Than 50 Killed, Dozens Wounded in Pakistan Blasts

More than 50 people were killed and dozens more wounded in Pakistan's Balochistan province by a suicide bombing.

Troops Clash With ‘Hundreds’ of Pakistan Taliban Near Afghan Border

Pakistan troops repelled a cross-border raid from Afghanistan by "hundreds" of Pakistan Taliban militants, a senior official said.

Suicide Bomber Kills Nine Soldiers in West Pakistan

Nine soldiers were killed in a restive western region of Pakistan after a suicide bomber rammed his motorbike into their military convoy and detonated.

Six Soldiers, Four Militants Killed in Pakistan Clash

Six soldiers and four militants were killed in a fierce gun battle in Pakistan's rugged South Waziristan, near the Afghan border, the military.