Country Profile for PAKISTAN

Alert for Pakistan

 

Protests held in Kashmir over killing of independence leader - 17 May 2013:

Protests have taken place in Pakistani-administered Kashmir over the killing of a Sardar Arif Shahid, the most prominent pro-independence leader in the region.  Mr Shahid, who led the All Parties National Alliance (APNA), was shot dead near his home in Rawalpindi on Monday.

Election violence leaves 11 dead in Karachi - 11 May 2013:

At least 11 people have been killed and 35 others wounded after a bomb exploded near the office of the Awami National Party in Karachi.  The suspected target of the attack, party candidate Amanullah Mehsud, escaped unharmed.  Last week another ANP candidate and his son were shot dead in the city. 

Gunmen abduct ex-PM's son at election rally - 9 May 2013:

Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the son of former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani from an election rally in the city of Multan.  Another person was killed when the gunmen opened fire at the rally, and comes amid a series of pre-election attacks which have left more than 100 people dead across Pakistan.

Suicide bomber kill 25 at political rally - 7 May 2013:

At least 25 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack at an election rally in north-west Pakistan.  The blast occurred at a gathering of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam religious party in the tribal Kurram region.  The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack.

Election candidate targeted in bomb attack - 7 May 2013:

At least five people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack aimed at an Islamist party candidate in north-west Pakistan.  The blast occurred in the town of Hangu where Sayed Janan was campaigning for the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) party.  Mr Janan reportedly survived the attack.

Afghan - Pakistan border clashes - 6 May 2013:

Afghan and Pakistani troops have clashed along the two countries shared border.  The incident occurred a few days after an Afghan border police guard was killed and two Pakistani troops wounded during violence in the Goshta distric of Nangarhar province.

Bhutto case prosecutor shot dead in Islamabad - 3 May 2013:

The lead prosecutor in the Benazir Bhutto murder case has been shot dead in the capital Islamabad.  Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali was ambushed as he was driving from his home to a court hearing in Rawalpindi.

Election candidate shot dead in Karachi - 3 May 2013:

An Awami National Party leader and his son have been shot dead outside a mosque in the southern city of Karachi.  Sadiq Zaman Khattak was due to stand for office at next weeks general elections.

Peshawar suicide blast leaves eight dead - 29 April 2013:

At least eight people have been killed and more that 40 others wounded in a suicide bomb attack in the north-western city of Peshawar.  The attacker, who rammed his motorcycle into a bus, appeared to target Sahibzada Anees, a senior local official.

Taliban militants target election office in Kohat - 28 April 2013:

At least eight people have been killed and 23 others wounded in a series of bomb attacks in the north-western city of Kohat.  The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the blasts, which occurred outside the election office of an independent candidate. 

Suicide bomb attack kills five in Quetta - 24 April 2013:

At least five people have been killed and more than 40 others wounded after a suicide bomb exploded in the city of Quetta.  The blast occurred at a Frontier Corps check point near Alamdar Road, an area with a large Shia Hazara population.

Perez Musharraf arrested in Islamabad - 19 April 2013:

Pakistan's former president Perez Musharraf has been arrested in Islamabad, a day after fleeing a court in the city with his security team.  Mr Musharraf, who ruled the country for almost ten years, claims the charges against him are politically motivated.

Suicide bomb attack at Peshawar rally kills 17 - 16 April 2013:

At least 17 people have been killed and dozens more wounded in a suicide bomb attack on a political rally in the city of  Peshawar.  The blast occurred during a political rally for the Awami National Party (ANP) in the Yakatoot neighbourhood.  Aslam Durrani, the news editor of the Daily Pakistan, was among the victims of the attack.

Taliban militants killed in Khyber region clashes - 11 April 2013:

At least 15 suspected Taliban militants and a Pakistani soldier have been killed during further clashes in the the north-west Khyber tribal region.  Military operations in the Tirah Valley have been ongoing for several days, leaving more than 100 militants dead.

Security forces clash with militants in Khyber tribal region - 8 April 2013:

At least 30 militants and 23 soldiers have been killed during heavy fighting in the Khyber tribal region of Pakistan.  The troops, including members of the Special Services Group commandos, launched a decisive operation against the pro-Taliban rebels in the Tirah Valley region on Sunday.

Former President Musharraf returns to Pakistan - 24 March 2013:

Former Pakistani President Perez Musharraf has returned to Pakistan following four years of self-imposed exile.  Mr Musharraf has recently received death threats from Taliban militants, while there are also a number of outstanding criminal charges against him.  He is planning to stand for office at the general elections scheduled for May.

US drone strike kills four near Afghan border - 22 March 2013:

At least four suspected Islamic militants have been killed by a US drone strike near the border with Afghanistan.  The missile reportedly hit a moving vehicle in Datta Khel Bazar in the North Waziristan tribal region.

Refugee camp hit by bomb attack - 21 March 2013:

At least 12 people have been killed after a car bomb exploded at a refugee camp in north-west Pakistan.  The blast occurred at the administration office of the Jalozai camp, close to the city of Peshawar.

Suicide bombers attack court in Peshawar - 18 March 2013:

At least four people have been killed after two suicide bombers attacked a judicial compound in the restive city of Peshawar.  A local information minister said the attackers were attempting to storm a prison to release a group of militants.

Czech tourists kidnapped in Baluchistan province - 14 March 2013:

Two female Czech tourists and a police officer have been kidnapped by gunmen from the south-western province of Baluchistan.  The group were travelling from Iran to Quetta when they were seized by a group of around 10 gunmen in the Chaghi district.

Hundreds arrests in Lahore over anti-Christina riots - 10 March 2013:

At least 150 people have been arrested after Muslim protesters set fire to dozens of Christian houses in the city of Lahore.  The unrest was sparked by an allegation of blasphemy, with Christians fleeing their homes before the mobs carried out the arson attacks on Saturday.

Peshawar mosque bomb kills five - 09 March 2013:

At least five people have been killed and dozens more wounded after a bomb exploded inside a mosque in Peshawar.  The device had been planted at the front of the Chishtia Hanafia Ganj Ali Khan mosque near the city's Meena bazaar.

Bomb kills 45 in Shia district of Karachi - 04 March 2013:

At least 45 people have been killed and around 150 others wounded after a bomb ripped through a Shia neighbourhood in the city of Karachi.  The device had been planted outside a mosque, and exploded as worshippers left following evening prayers.

Five killed in Peshawar blast - 18 February 2013:

Four soldiers and a civilian have been killed in an attack on the home of a local government official.  Muttahirzeb Khan, who is the government's representative to the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), was meeting tribal elders when the attack began.

Dozens killed in Quetta market blast - 16 February 2013:

At least 79 people have been killed after a bomb exploded at a vegetable market in the restive city of Quetta.  More than 200 were wounded in the blast, which appears to have targeted the minority Hazara Shia population.  The Sunni militant group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, responsible for previous sectarian attacks in the city, have taken responsibility for the latest incident.

Indian army kill Pakistani soldier in Kashmir - 15 February 2013:

The Indian army has killed a Pakistani soldier in the disputed region of Kashmir.  The army said the soldier was killed when he crossed the border into Indian territory in the Nowshera sector.  Two Indian troops were also wounded in the exchange.

Militant violence kills 22 in north-west - 14 February 2013:

At least 22 people have been killed in a series of militant attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in north-west Pakistan.  A suicide car bomb killed 11 people at a check post in the Hangu district, while other attacks were reported in the Bannu district.  Tehrik-e-Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Six killed in Karachi violence - 11 February 2013:

At least six people, including a police officer, have been killed in the latest outbreak of political violence in Karachi.  The officer, an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI), was shot dead by unknown gunmen in the Sherpao colony area of the city, while other attacks were reported in the Safoorah Chowrangi, Abbas and Bin Qasim districts.

Strike called in Karachi over sectarian killings - 08 February 2013:

The Ahl-i-Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) political group has called for a strike over a wave of sectarian killings in Karachi.  Several clerics and seminary students linked to the ASWJ have been killed in the city in recent days.

Storms kill dozens across northern Pakistan - 06 February 2013:

At least 24 people have been killed after days of  heavy rain and storms lashed northern Pakistan.  The worst hit area was the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where landslides and widespread flooding was reported.

Army checkpoint attacked by Taliban - 03 February 2013:

Taliban militants have attacked an army checkpoint in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 23 people.  A Taliban spokesman said the raid on the isolated Lakki Marwat post was in response to a US drone strike in North Waziristan last month which killed two militant commanders.

Hangu mosque blast kills 22 - 01 February 2013:

At least 22 people have been killed and several others wounded in a suicide bomb attack at a Mosque in the north-western town of Hangu.  Police said the blast occurred as worshippers were leaving the mosque in Pat Bazaar following Friday prayers.

Senior clerics among dozen Karachi dead - 31 January 2013:

Two senior clerics have been killed along with 10 others in the restive southern city of Karachi.  Mufti Abdul Majeed Deenpuri and Mufti Muhammad Saleh were shot dead when a gunman opened fire on their car in an apparent sectarian attack.  The other victims died in targeted killings and an IED explosion.

Tirah valley clashes leave 71 dead - 27 January 2013:

At least 71 people have been killed in fighting between two militant groups in the Tirah valley in the Khyber tribal region.  The Tariq faction of Tehrik-e-Taliban clashed with members of Ansar-l-Islam over control of a group of outposts in the region.

Pakistani soldier killed in Kashmir - 16 January 2013:

A Pakistani soldier has been killed by Indian troops in Kashmir, according to a Pakistani army spokesman.  The soldier was reportedly killed at a position called Kundi, in what Pakistan has described as an "unprovoked" attack.

Protesters clash with police in Islamabad - 15 January 2013:

Pakistani police have fired tear gas at protesters during an anti-corruption march in Islamabad.  The rally was led by Tahirul Qadri, who is calling for electoral reform in the country.

Roadside bomb kills 14 Pakistani troops - 13 January 2013:

A roadside bomb has killed at least 14 Pakistani troops in the north-western province of Waziristan.  The attack, which occurred near the village of Dosali, is expected to be the work of local Taliban militants.

Twin blasts kill dozens in Quetta - 10 January 2013:

At least 81 people have been killed and more than 100 others wounded in twin bomb blasts in the southern city of Quetta.  The majority of the victims were killed in the second explosion, which occurred as police and medical staff attended the scene of the first bomb.  The United Baloch Army have claimed responsibility for the attack.

US drones kill seven in tribal area - 08 January 2013:

At least seven suspected militants have been killed in two US drone strikes in the tribal area of north-west Pakistan.  The attacks took place outside the town of Mir Ali in North Waziristan, and follow a series of similar strikes which have killed two senior Taliban leaders.

Leader of Taliban suicide wing killed in drone strike - 07 January 2013:

The leader of the Taliban's suicide wing, known as the "fidai", has been killed in a suicide drone strike in north-west Pakistan.  Maulvi Nazir was killed while he attended a meeting in Angoor Adda, SouthWaziristan.

India and Pakistan clash in Kashmir - 06 January 2013:

Troops from India and Pakistan have clashed in the disputed region of Kashmir, leading to the death of at least one soldier.  Pakistan claim that Indian troops raided a military post in the Haji Pir sector near the Line of Control.  India said that Pakistani shelling had destroyed a civilian house on its side of the border.

Militant leader killed in US drone strike - 03 January 2013:

A senior militant leader has been killed by a US drone strike in the north-west region of South Waziristan.  Mullah Nazir, who headed one of the three major Taliban groups in the region, was killed along with his deputy Ratta Khan as they waited to change vehicles.

Bomb blast kills 19 Shia pilgrims in south-west - 30 December 2012:

At least 19 people have been killed by a bomb attack on a bus carrying Shia pilgrims in the south-western province of Baluchistan.  A further 20 people were wounded in the blast, which government sources claim was caused by a suicide bomber.

Taliban execute security personnel - 30 December 2012:

Pakistani Taliban militants have executed 21 paramilitary men who were kidnapped during attacks last week.  The bodies of the victims were found in the Frontier Region of Peshawar.  The Darra Adam Khel faction of the Taliban claimed responsibility for last weeks attacks.

Gunmen shoot dead health workers in Karachi - 18 December 2012:

Five female health workers have been shot dead by unknown gunmen in coordinated attacks across Pakistan.  Four of the women were killed within 20 minutes of each other in the southern city of Karachi, while the other victim was killed in Peshawar.  The women were all working in a UN-backed polio vaccination program, which the Taliban have publicly threatened.

Market bomb kills 16 in Khyber region - 17 December 2012:

At least 16 people have been killed by a market bombing in a Khyber tribal region of north-west Pakistan.  The blast occurred close to the offices of the tribal administration in the town of Jamrud.

Militants kill six in police station raid - 10 December 2012:

At least six people have been killed after suspected Taliban militants attacked a police station in the north-west town of Kaki.  Two of the militants detonated suicide vests after storming into the police station, causing the deaths of three police officers and three civilians.

Gunmen shoot dead prominent cleric in Karachi - 03 December 2012:

Gunmen have shot dead a prominent Islamic cleric in the restive city of Karachi, sparking angry street protests.  Maulana Mohammad Ismail was on his way to the Sunni Jamia Ahsanul Uloom seminary when he was attacked by unknown gunmen.

Shia worshippers targeted in north-west Pakistan - 25 November 2012:

Five people were killed and dozens and more wounded when a bomb exploded near a Shia Muslim procession in the north-west city of Dera Ismail Khan.  The Taliban took responsibility for the blast, which is the latest in a series of attacks against Shia groups.

Taliban target Shia procession in Rawalpindi - 22 November 2012:

A Taliban suicide bomber has killed at least 23 people at a Shia procession in the city of Rawalpindi.  The blast occurred close to a mosque in the city centre, and left a further 62 people injured.

Quetta blast kills five - 21 November 2012:

A bomb blast in the northern city of Quetta has killed three soldiers and two civilians.  The device, which had been planted on a motorcycle, exploded near a security vehicle which was escorting school children.

Karachi death toll approaches 40 - 13 November 2012:

Three days of targeted killings in the volatile city of Karachi has left almost 40 people dead.  Two of the victims were local journalists, identified as Syed Tariq Husseain and Aslam Raja, who were shot dead near Saifee College.

Two killed in Karachi bombing - 08 November 2012:

At least two soldiers have been killed after a suicide bomber attacked a paramilitary base in the southern city of Karachi.  High security at the Ranger camp meant that the assailant, who was driving a truck packed with explosives, was unable to get past the exterior gate.  No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Peshawar suicide blast kills six - 07 November 2012:

At least six people have been killed, including a senior police officer, in a suicide bomb attack in the northern city of Peshawar.  A police official told the AFP that the bomber appeared to target the car of senior investigator Hilal Haider.

Politician killed in Buner bomb attack - 03 November 2012:

A local politician has been killed in a bomb attack in the northern city of Bunar.  Fateh Khan, a vocal anti-Taliban campaigner, died along with three of his guards in a suspected suicide bomb blast.

Bomb kills three at Nowshera Sufi shrine - 29 October 2012:

At least three people have been killed and 20 others wounded after a bomb exploded at a Sufi shrine in the north-west city of Nowshera.  The explosion occurred outside the main gate if the Kaka Saheb shrine while people were celebrating the second day of the Eid-ul-Adha festival.

Shia Hazaras shot dead in Quetta - 16 October 2012:

Four members of the minority Shia Hazara community have been shot dead by gunmen in the the city of Quetta.  The victims were killed when gunmen on motorbikes opened fire on them at a tyre shop located in the Sirki Road neighbourhood.

Militants attack police in Mattani - 15 October 2012:

A group of heavily-armed militants have attacked a police station in the Mattani area of north-west Pakistan.  At least five police officers were killed in the incident, including a senior officer.  The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack. 

Market bomb kills 15 in north-west - 13 October 2012:

At least 15 people have been killed and around 30 others wounded after a car bomb exploded in north-western Pakistan.  The blast occurred in the town of Darra Adam Khel near the city of Peshawar.

Pakistani journalist shot dead in Khudzur - 02 October 2012:

A prominent Pakistani journalist was shot dead by unknown gunmen while driving home in the town of Khuzdar in Balochistan.  Abdul Haq Baluch, who worker as a reporter fro the ARY TV channel, was killed around 100 yards from the local press club.

Violent film protests spread to Karachi and Peshawar - 21 September 2012:

At least 19 people have been killed after protests against an anti-Islam film spread to Karachi and Peshawar.  Fourteen people died in the southern port city of Karachi, while a further five were killed in Peshawar in north-west Pakistan.

Clashes between police and protesters in Islamabad - 20 September 2012:

Police have clashed with protesters during a rally against a video which mocks the Prophet Muhammad in Islamabad.  Live rounds and tear gas was fired into the crowd of around 1,000 people outside the US embassy in the city.

Bomb kills nine in Peshawar - 19 September 2012:

At least nine people have been killed after a bomb exploded in the north-western city of Peshawar.  Local officials have said that a van belonging to the Pakistan Air Force was the target of the attack.

Karachi blasts kill seven - 19 September 2012:

Seven people have been killed and more than 20 others wounded after two bombs exploded in the crowded Hyderi Market in the port city of Karachi.  Local police said that the attack "clearly targeted" members of the Bohra community.

Roadside bombing kills 14 in Lower Dir - 16 September 2012:

At least 14 people have been killed by a roadside bomb in the Lower Dir region of north-west Pakistan.  The Tehreek-e-Taliban claimed responsibility for the attacks, which it said were intended to punish local tribesmen for cooperating with the government.

Protesters storm US consulate in Karachi - 16 September 2012:

At least one person has been killed after a group of protesters stormed the US consulate in the southern port city of Karachi.  The demonstrators were angry at the release of a video in the US which mocks the Prophet Muhammad.

Car bomb kills 10 in north-west Pakistan - 10 September 2012:

At least 10 people have been killed and more than 40 others wounded after a car bomb exploded in north-west Pakistan.  The blast occurred in the town of Parachinar in the Kurram tribal area.

Three killed in Peshawar bombing - 03 September 2012:

At least three people have been killed after a bomb exploded in the north-western city of Peshawar.  A suicide bomber detonated the device outside of the US consulate building, killing himself and two others.

Violence claims 14 lives in Karachi - 29 August 2012:

At least 14 people have been killed during two outbreaks of politically motivated violence in Karachi, according to local reports.  Police claim to have arrested six suspects, adding that a large number of weapons had been recovered.

Suicide bomb kills five in Quetta - 18 August 2012:

At least five people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in the restive city of Quetta.  The victims, who were all local security personnel, were killed at a checkpoint on the outskirts of the city.

Militants kill 22 in north-west bus attack - 16 August 2012:

At least 22 people have been shot dead by suspected militants in north-western Pakistan.  Officials said that around 15 armed men in Army uniforms forced the victims from a passenger bus before opening fire on them, after learning that they were Shi'ites.

Clashes in north-west leave 25 dead - 14 August 2012:

At least 20 militants and five soldiers have been killed in clashes in north-western Pakistan.  The fighting occurred in the Ghaljo area in the Orakzai tribal region.

Four killed in Quetta car bomb - 06 August 2012:

Four people have been killed and a dozen others injured after a car bomb exploded in the volatile city of Quetta.  The blast destroyed a double-story building, and most of the victims were members of the same family.  It has been reported that the car exploded before reaching its intended target.

Seven killed in Bajaur market bomb - 26 July 2012:

At least seven people has been killed after a bomb exploded in a busy market in the north-western region of Bajaur.  No group have claimed responsibility for the attack; however, the Pakistani and Afghan Taliban are both known to operate in the area. 

Dozens wounded in Islamabad protests - 24 July 2012:

Dozens of people have been severely wounded after police used tear gas to disperse a group of protesters in Islamabad.  The protesters were demonstrating against a 12-hour long power cut in the city.

Blast outside Chinese Consulate in Karachi wounds three - 23 July 2012:

Three people have been wounded after a bomb exploded outside the Chinese Consulate in Karachi.  The device was planted on a motorcycle in the car park of the Pakistan Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management.

Suicide bomb kills nine in Kurram - 21 July 2012:

A suicide bomb attack has killed at least nine people in the north-western region of Kurram, in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).  The blast went off at the entrance to an anti-Taliban commander's compound, which is reportedly used by local militias. 

Militants kill nine police in Lahore ambush - 12 July 2012:

Nine trainee police officers have been shot dead by militants during an ambush in the eastern city of Lahore.  Around 10 masked gunmen, reportedly members of the Pakistani Taliban, stormed a building in the Rasool Park area where the trainees where staying.

Gunmen in deadly army campsite attack - 09 July 2012:

At least seven people have died after unknown gunmen attacked an army campsite in the central Punjab province.  The soldiers were searching for the body of an army helicopter pilot when the assailants opened fire from a nearby bridge.  No group has taken responsibility for the attack.

Five killed in rail station blast - 27 June 2012:

At least five people have been killed by a bomb attack at a railway station in western Pakistan.  Another 20 people were wounded in the blast, which occurred in the town of Sibi around 23:30 local time.

Pakistan Taliban attack Karachi TV station - 26 June 2012:

Pakistani Taliban militants have attacked a private TV station in the southern port city of Karachi.  Two people were injured when gunmen on motorbikes opened fire the Aaj's main headquarters.

Taliban attacks in Pakistan leave 23 dead - 25 June 2012:

At least 23 people have been killed after Taliban militants from Afghanistan attacked Pakistani military posts in the Upper Dir district.  Eight Pakistani soldiers and 15 Taliban fighters were reportedly killed in the clashes.

Gunmen kill seven in Quetta - 23 June 2012:

Gunmen on motorbikes have shot dead seven people in the city of Quetta.  Four other people were wounded in the attack on a laundry shop in the city.

Senior al-Qaeda leader captured in Pakistan - 20 June 2012:

A senior al-Qaeda leader has been captured in an operation close to the Pakistan-Iran border.  Pakistani officials said that Naamen Meziche, a French national of Algerian descent, had links to al-Qaeda cells across Europe.

Shia bus bombed in Quetta city - 18 June 2012:

At least four people have been killed after a bomb blast hit a university bus in Quetta city.  Most of the passengers on the bus were Shia Hazaras, and the incident is being reported as a sectarian attack by Sunni militants. 

Six killed by motorbike bomb in Balochistan - 11 June 2012:

At least six people have been killed and 40 others wounded after a bomb planted on a motorbike exploded in Balochistan province.  The blast hit a passenger bus on the main highway to Iran, close to the town of Dreengar.

Peshawar bus bomb kills 18 - 08 June 2012:

At least 18 people have been killed by a bomb attack on a bus carrying government employees in the city of Peshawar.  A further 34 people are reported to have been wounded by the blast.  No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Death toll in Karachi reaches 740 - 05 June 2012:

Sectarian and politically-linked violence has claimed at least 740 lives so far in 2012 according to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP).  The group also said that 1,715 people were killed in violence in 2011.

Senior al-Qaeda leader killed in drone strike - 05 June 2012:

A senior al-Qaeda leader has been killed in a drone strike in north-west Pakistan.  Abu Yahya al-Libi, a Libyan-born scholar, was killed along with 14 other suspected militants in the tribal area.  He was believed to be al-Qaeda's second in command after Ayman al-Zawahiri.

Two soldiers killed in Quetta car bombing - 14 May 2012:

Two soldiers have been killed and at least 10 others wounded after a car bomb exploded in the south-western city of Quetta.  The device had been hidden in a car and was remotely detonated as a military convoy passed by.

Eight wounded in fourth day of Peshawar bombings - 14 May 2012:

At least eight people have been wounded after a bomb exploded in Peshawar for the fourth consecutive day.  The remote-controlled device exploded near a police checkpoint in the city, and the attack is being linked to Islamic militants from the neighbouring Khyber tribal region.

Taliban suicide attack kills 20 in Bajur - 04 May 2012:

At least 20 people have been killed by a suicide bomb attack in the north-western Bajur Agency region.  The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that Fazal Rabi, a local security officer, was the intended target.

Bombing in Balochistan kills two - 01 May 2012:

At least two people have been killed by a bomb attack in the the south-western province of Balochistan.  The explosives had been planted in a car in the city of Quetta and detonated remotely.  Passing Pakistan Frontier Corps are believed to have been the targets of the attack.

UK aid worker found dead in Pakistan - 29 April 2012:

The body of a British aid worker has been found in Quetta, four months after he was kidnapped in the city.  Khalil Dale, who worked for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), was found with a note which said that he had been killed by the Taliban.

Bomb blast kills three at Lahore station - 24 April 2012:

At least three people have been killed by a bomb blast at a railway station in Lahore.  Lashkar-e-Balochistan, a previously unknown group, has taken responsibility for the attack.

Pakistani Taliban free 400 prisoners in Bannu - 15 April 2012:

Around 400 inmates have escaped from a prison in Bannu after it was attacked by members of the Pakistani Taliban.  A spokesman for the Tehreek-e-Taliban group claimed responsibility for the attack.

Two killed in Balochistan shooting - 29 March 2012:

At least two people have been shot dead in the south-western province of Balochistan.  The attack took place in Hazara Town on the outskirts of Quetta.

Political violence leaves 10 dead in Karachi - 28 March 2012:

At least 10 people have been killed and 15 others wounded following a night of politically motivated violence in Karachi.  The unrest was sparked by the killing of a MQM worker and his brother by suspected Lyari gunmen.  Elsewhere in the city police have used water cannons to disperse nurses protesting for a rise in their salaries.

Bomb kills 14 at Peshawar funeral - 11 March 2012:

At least 14 people have been killed and 30 others wounded in a suicide bomb attack at a funeral in the north-west city of Peshawar.  The Taliban are suspected of carrying out the attack.

Militants clash with security forces in Khyber district - 02 March 2012:

At least 10 soldiers and 23 militants have been killed following clashes in the north-western Khyber  Agency.  The fighting began when suspected members of the Lashkar-e-Islam group attacked an army checkpoint in the Tirah Valley. 

Bus ambushed in northern Kohistan district - 28 February 2012:

At least 18 people have been killed in an attack on a bus in the northern district of Kohistan.  Armed men opened fire on the bus as it travelled between the city of Rawalpindi and the town of Gilgit.

Two killed by motorcycle bomb in Nowshera - 27 February 2012:

Two people have been killed after a bomb strapped to a motorcycle exploded at a public meeting in the town of Nowshera.  A further 24 people were injured in the blast, including nine police officers.

Bus stop bombing kills 12 in Peshawar - 23 February 2012:

At least 12 people have been killed after a bomb exploded at a bus stop in the north-western city of Peshawar.  No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Suicide bomb kills 26 in north-west tribal region - 18 February 2012:

A suicide bomb attack has killed at least 26 people and wounded a further 50 in the north-west of Pakistan.  The bomber struck in the town of Parachinar in the tribal region of Kurram.

Pakistani soldiers killed in clashes with Baloch rebels - 01 February 2012:

At least 15 Pakistani soldiers are reported to have been killed and a further 12 wounded following clashes with a group of Baloch rebels.  Senior military officials claim that around two dozen gunmen attacked the Frontier Corps at two checkpoints in the town of Margut.

Militants attack army base in Abbottabad - 27 January 2012:

A group of militants have fired RPGs at the Pakistan Military Academy in the northern city of Abbottabad.  The outer wall of the compound was damaged but no casualties have been reported.

Iranian guards shoot dead six Pakistanis - 27 - January 2012:

At least six Pakistanis are reported to have been killed by Iranian guards after they have crossed the border into Iran.  Pakistani officials claim that the attacks took place close the south-western province of Balochistan.

Kenyan aid worker kidnapped on Sindh - 23 January 2012:

A Kenyan aid worker has been kidnapped from Sindh province along with his Pakistani driver.  No ransom demand has yet been reported.

Militants killed in Chamalang clashes - 17 January 2012:

At least 10 militants have been killed during clashes with paramilitary troops in the city of Chamalang.  The fighting broke out in the Behlol area when Frontier Corps were attacked by a group of armed rebels.

Shias killed by bomb attack in Khanpur - 15 January 2012:

At least 17 people have been killed in a bomb attack which targeted a Shia procession in the central city of Khanpur.  A further 20 people were wounded in the blast, which was reportedly caused by a remotely detonated device.

Explosion in Khyber region kills 26 - 10 January 2012:

At least 26 people have been killed following an explosion in the north-west region of Khyber.  It has been reported that a car packed with explosives caused the blast in Jamrud.

Taliban kill kidnapped troops - 05 January 2012:

The Pakistani Taliban have killed 15 paramilitary soldiers in the Spin Tal area of North Waziristan.  The troops had been kidnapped from the Tank area of South Waziristan on December 22.  A Taliban spokesman has said that the killings were in retaliation to military operations against them in the Khyber tribal region.

Red Cross aid worker kidnapped in Quetta - 05 January 2012:

A Red Cross aid worker has been kidnapped by a group of armed men in the south-western city of Quetta.  Initial reports suggest that the victim is a British national, although this has not yet been confirmed.

Suicide car bomb kills six in Bannu - 24 December 2011:

A suicide car bomb attack has killed six people and wounded 12 others in the north-west city of Bannu.  The attack took place at the offices of the paramilitary Frontier Corps in the city, and five of the dead were soldiers.

Pakistani troops killed in Balochistan - 21 November 2011:

Fourteen Pakistani soldiers have been killed in an ambush in the south-western province of Balochistan.  Baloch rebels are believed to have carried out the attack. 

Five soldiers killed in Taliban ambush - 06 November 2011:

Taliban militants have killed five Pakistani soldiers after ambushing their convoy in the north-western tribal area.  The attack took place near the town of Razmak, close to the border with Afghanistan.

Quetta bus attack leaves 13 dead - 04 October 2011:

Armed men have killed at least 13 people in an attack on a bus near Quetta in Balochistan province.  Most of the victims were Shia Muslims and police claim that the attack was motivated by sectarian grievances.

Bomb attack kills eight in Karachi - 19 September 2011:

A bomb attack on the home of a senior police officer in Karachi has killed eight people.  The police officer and his family survived the attack and most of the dead were police guards stationed outside of the main house.  The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack.

Suicide bomber attacks funeral in Lower Dir - 15 September 2011:

At least 20 people have been killed after a suicide bomb attack on a funeral in Lower Dir, north-western Pakistan.  The attack is believed to have targeted local tribal elders and members of an anti-Taliban militia.

Gunmen ambush school bus near Peshawar - 13 September 2011:

At least three children have been killed after gunmen ambushed a school bus in the town of Matani, 20km south of Peshawar.  A teacher and the bus driver are also reported to have been killed in the attack.

UK bound plane grounded in Turkey over bomb threat - 07 September 2011:

A passenger plane bound for the UK from Pakistan has been forced to land in Turkey after the airline received a bomb threat by email.  The Boeing 777 was carrying 378 people and was headed from Lahore to Manchester.

Suicide bombers target Quetta's military chief - 07 September 2011:

At least 18 people have been killed by a suicide bomb attack on the residence of a Frontier Corps chief in Quetta.  The Frontier Corps had carried out operations against al-Qaeda militants earlier this week and this attack is likely to be an act of retaliation.

Pakistani boys kidnapped by Taliban - 03 September 2011:

A group of around 30 young Pakistani boys have been kidnapped by the Afghan Taliban after mistakenly crossing over the border.  A Taliban spokesman claims that the group have been taken "as punishment for their parents and tribal elder who are helping the government fighters".

Car bomb kills 11 in Quetta - 31 August 2011:

A car bomb has exploded outside a mosque in the south-west city of Quetta, killing at least 11 people and injuring a dozen more.   The blast occurred as worshippers were leaving the mosque after Eid prayers, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.

Taliban border raids kill 25 - 27 August 2011:

At least 25 Pakistani soldiers have been killed after around 200 Taliban fighters crossed into the northern Chitral district from Afghanistan.  Pakistan's military said in a statement that its troops had killed around 20 of the attackers, with the rest fleeing back over the border.

Hotel bombing in kills nine in north-west - 25 August 2011:

A bombing at a hotel in north-western Pakistan has killed at least nine people and injured 14 others.  Police said that the bomb had been planted in a bicycle and left in the grounds of the hotel in the town of Nowshera.  No group has yet taken responsibility for the attack.

Suicide attack on mosque kill 40 in north-west - 19 August 2011:

At least 40 people have been killed in a suspected suicide bomb attack on a mosque in the north-west Khyber tribal district.  Hundreds of people had gathered for Friday prayers at the mosque in the village of Ghundi.

Escalating violence in Karachi leaves 31 dead - 18 August 2011:

24 hours of politically motivated violence has so far claimed 31 lives in Karachi, although the death toll is expected to increase.  On Wednesday ex-MP Waja Karim Dad was killed along with 13 others after the MQM political party announced that is is to rejoin Pakistan's coalition government.

Bomb blast kills 11 in Baluchistan province - 14 August 2011:

A bombing at a hotel has killed at least 11 people and wounded almost 20 others in the south-western province of Baluchistan.  No one has taken responsibility for the attack in Dera Allah Yar, although police suspect ethnic Baluch separatists.

US citizen kidnapped in Lahore - 13 August 2011:

A US citizen has been kidnapped from his house in the city of Lahore.  Pakistani police said that eight militants attacked the house in the early hours of Saturday morning.  No group have yet taken responsibility for the attack.

Multiple bombings kill seven in Peshawar - 11 August 2011:

At least seven people have been killed and more than 30 wounded following multiple explosions in the north-western city of Peshawar.  A remote controlled device was detonated in the Lahori Gate area of the city before a female suicide bomber detonated her explosives close to the site of the blast. 

Drone attack kills 23 in north-western Pakistan - 10 August 2011:

A US drone strike has killed 23 suspected Taliban militants in Pakistan's North Waziristan tribal region.  Pakistani officials have claimed that 14 of the dead were Afghan fighters belonging to the Haqqani network of Islamic militants.

Overnight violence leaves five dead in Karachi - 09 August 2011:

The latest round of violence in Karachi has claimed five lives and left two others wounded.  The military has voiced concerns over the escalating levels of violence in the city which has killed 800 people so far this year.

Latest wave of violence in Karachi leaves 17 dead - 01 August 2011:

At least 17 people have been killed in the latest wave of political and ethnic violence to hit the commercial city of Karachi.  Despite government attempts to quell the violence around 200 people were killed in the city last month.

Gunmen kill 11 Shias in Quetta attack - 30 July 2011:

At least 11 Shia Muslims have been killed after unknown gunmen opened fire on their minibus in the city of Quetta in Baluchistan province.  The attack comes a day after seven Shias were shot dead in the city and police believe that both incidents were sectarian attacks.

Further political violence in Karachi leaves 20 dead - 23 July 2011:

At least 20 people have been killed and dozens more injured in renewed politically motivated violence in Karachi.  A series of battles have been taking place across the city between members of the MQM party and its breakaway faction MQM-H.

Aid workers kidnapped by gunmen in south-west Pakistan - 19 July 2011:

Eight Pakistani aid workers have been kidnapped in the Surkhab area of south-west Pakistan.  The group are believed to have been delivering aid to an Afghan refugee camp when they were attacked.

Pakistani Taliban release police execution video - 18 July 2011:

The Pakistani Taliban have released footage which appears to show the execution of 16 police officers in the volatile north-west of the country.  The militants claim that the group had been captured in a cross-border raid into Afghanistan. 

Six killed in Battagram bombing - 11 July 2011:

At least six people have been killed in a bomb blast in the Battagram district on north-west Pakistan.  Three of the dead included security personnel and local media reports that the attacker was a suicide bomber.

Karachi death toll reaches 98 as army shuts down city - 08 July 2011:

Security forces in Karachi have received 'shoot on sight' orders following further politically motivated violence in the city.  At least 98 people have been killed in the violence since Tuesday and more than 1,000 security forces have been deployed to quell the unrest.

Pakistani Taliban attack border checkpoints - 06 July 2011:

At least 33 border police officers have been killed after Pakistani Taliban militants launched a sustained attack on a number of checkpoints in north-eastern Afghanistan.  The Nuristan provincial governor said that around 40 rebels were also killed in the clashes, along with five civilians.

Surge of political violence sweeps through Karachi - 06 July 2011:

At least 17 people are reported to have been killed in a renewed wave of political violence in Karachi.  Five bodies were found in a minibus in the Gulsan-i-iqbal area while a dozen more were killed in a series of drive-by shootings.

Pakistan launches military offensive in Kurram region - 04 July 2011:

The Pakistan army has launched an air and ground offensive against militant groups in the north-west Kurram region of Pakistan.  More than 1,000 people are reported to have fled the area, with many more to follow as fighting in the region intensifies.

Swiss nationals kidnapped in Balochistan - 03 July 2011:

Two Swiss nationals have been kidnapped in the Lorali district of Balochistan province in the north-west of the country.  The couple were reportedly tourists who had travelled from neighbouring India.  No groups have claimed responsibility for the kidnapping.

Militants carry out cross-border attack - 16 June 2011:

A group of around 250 armed militants from Afghanistan have attacked a village in Pakistan's tribal belt.  At least five civilians were killed in the raid on the village of Mamoond in Bajaur district.

Peshawar bombing leaves 32 people dead - 12 June 2011:

At least 32 people have been killed after two bombs exploded at a supermarket in Peshawar.  More than 80 people were injured in the blasts, the second of which is reported to have been caused by a suicide bomber in a motorcycle.

Militants attack security checkpoint in Waziristan - 09 June 2011:

Around 150 Pakistani Taliban militants have attacked a security checkpoint in Waziristan in north-western Pakistan.  At least eight soldiers were killed in the raid along with 12 Taliban militants.

US drone strikes kill 19 in north-west Pakistan - 06 June 2011:

At least 19 people have been killed by US drone attacks in the tribal area along the north-western border with Afghanistan.  The drone strikes took place near Wana in the South Waziristan region of the country.

Six killed in Matani bomb attack - 05 June 2011:

At least six people have been killed in a bomb attack in the town of Matani, 20km outside Peshawar.  The device had been planted in a vehicle next to a busy market.  

Senior al-Qaeda militant killed in US drone strike - 04 June 2011:

Pakistani intelligence sources have said that Iiyas Kashmiri, a senior al-Qaeda leader, has been killed in a US drone strike.  Eight other militants are also reported to have been killed in the attack on a location in South Waziristan.

Militants attack police checkpoint in restive north-west - 01 June 2011:

A group of around 150 militants have attacked a police checkpoint in Upper Dir in the north-west of Pakistan.  At least seven people have been killed in the attack and dozens more injured.

Pakistani airstrikes target Taliban bases - 31 May 2011:

Pakistani airstrikes have targeted a number of Taliban bases in the north-western Orakzai region, killing at least 17 militants.  The operations are believed to be part of Pakistani military offensive against al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters in North Waziristan.

Eight killed in marketplace blast - 28 May 2011:

At least eight people have been killed and 10 others wounded after a bomb exploded in a marketplace in north-western Pakistan.  The device had been planted in a restaurant in the town of Salarzai before being detonated remotely.

Suicide car bomb kills 25 in Hangu - 26 May 2011:

At least 25 people have been killed in a suicide car bomb attack in the city of Hangu in north-west Pakistan.  The Pakistani Taliban immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, claiming it was "a small attack in vengeance of the murder of Bin Laden".

Suicide blast targets Peshawar police station - 25 May 2011:

At least five people have been killed after a suicide bomb attack on a police station in Peshawar.  The Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack.

Gunmen attack Karachi naval base - 22 May 2011:

Armed gunmen have killed at least four people in an attack on a military base in the city of Karachi.  Around a dozen militants are reported to have been involved in the attack on the Mehran base, a key naval aviation facility.

NATO tankers destroyed by Pakistani Taliban - 21 May 2011:

At least 15 people have been killed after members of the Pakistani Taliban destroyed a NATO fuel truck on route to Afghanistan.  The incident occurred in the Landi Kotal area of the Khyber tribal agency. 

Pakistani Taliban target US consulate vehicles - 20 May 2011:

At least one person has been killed and more than 10 others injured after the Pakistani Taliban used a roadside bomb to attack a US consulate convoy in the city of Peshawar.

Militants attack security post in Peshawar - 18 May 2011:

At least 17 people have been killed after a large group of militants have attacked a security post on the outskirts of the north-western city of Peshawar.  The militants were heavily armed, using rockets and mortars in a four hour battle with security forces.

Gunmen kill Saudi national in Karachi - 16 May 2011:

A Saudi citizen has been killed in Karachi after gunmen opened fire on the car he was travelling in.  The deceased was an employee of the Saudi consulate in the city and the attack comes two days after grenades were thrown at the consulate building.

Taliban attacks leave 80 dead in Pakistan - 13 May 2011:

At least 80 people have been killed and more than 120 injured after the Taliban carried out twin bomb attacks in north-western Pakistan.  The Taliban have claimed that the suicide bomb attacks on a paramilitary training centre were the "first revenge" for the killing of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Journalist killed by car bomb - 10 May 2011:

A Pakistani journalist has been killed by a remote-controlled car bomb in the northwestern city of Peshawar.  Local police claim that the incident was a targeted killing and that the journalist, Nasrullah Afridi, had received a number of death threats from a local militant group.

Sectarian attacks leave six dead - 07 May 2011:

At least six people have been killed and more than 15 others injured after an attack by the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi religious group in Quetta.  Members of the group fired rockets and automatic weapons on local Shia residents before fleeing.

Twenty five fighters killed by Afghan security forces - 03 May 2011:

Up to twenty five foreign fighters have been killed by Afghan security forces after they had crossed into the country from neighbouring Pakistan.  The fighters, who were killed in the Barg-e-Matal district of Nuristan, are reproted to include Arabs, Chechens and Pakistanis.

Osama Bin Laden killed in Pakistan - 02 May 2011:

Osama Bin Laden, founder of the al-Qaeda terrorist organisation, has been killed by US security forces in Pakistan.  The US president, Barack Obama, has said that Bin Laden  was shot dead at a compound near Islamabad.

Navy officials targeted in new bus attack - 28 April 2011:

Four naval officers and a civilian have been killed in a bomb attack on a bus in Karachi.  The attack comes two days after four people were killed in similar attacks in the city.  The Pakistani Taliban are believed to be responsible for the latest wave of violence.

Multiple bus attacks leave 19 dead - 26 April 2011:

At least 19 people have been killed in three separate attacks on buses in Karachi and Baluchistan.  Two bombs exploded near buses carrying naval and security officials in the southern city of Karachi, killing four people.  Earlier a bus was set alight in the Baluchistan province, burning 15 people to death. 

Further targeted shootings leave 10 dead in Karachi - 15 April 2011:

At least 10 people have been killed in another series of targeted killings in the city of Karachi.  The MQM political party are believed to be responsible for the attacks.

Militants attack NATO convoy bound for Afghanistan - 06 April 2011:

Gunmen on motorcycles have attacked two NATO oil tankers in south-western Pakistan.  The convoy, which was bound for neighbouring Afghanistan, was set on fire in the attack near the town of Dadar in Bolan district.

Six killed by suicide bombing at Pakistani bus station - 04 April 2011:

At least six people have been killed by a suicide bomb attack at a bus station in north-west Pakistan.  The attack took place in the town of Jandol in the district of Lower Dir, and is the sixth bombing in the country in as many days.

Suicide attack on Sufi shrine kills 41 - 03 April 2011:

At least 41 people have been killed after a suicide attack near the Sakhi Sarwar shrine in Punjab.  The Taliban have taken responsibility for the attack, which is the third of its kind against Sufi shrines this year.

Roadside bomb kills 10 in north-west Pakistan - 31 March 2011:

A roadside bomb has killed at least 10 people in Charsadda town in north-west Pakistan.  The bomb hit a convoy carrying Maulana Fazlur Rehman, head of the Jamiat Ulema Islam party, although he survived the attack.

Suicide bomber kills 13 at police checkpoint - 30 March 2011:

A suicide bomber has killed at least 13 people at a police checkpoint near Swabi town in north-west Pakistan.  A further 12 people are reported to have been seriously injured in the incident.

Pakistani soldiers killed by militant ambush - 28 March 2011:

At least 11 Pakistani soldiers have been killed in an ambush by armed militants close to the border with Afghanistan.  No group has taken responsibility for the attack, however the Taliban and al-Qaeda are known to operate in the region and both have carried out similar attacks in the past. 

Police targeted in suicide attack - 24 March 2011:

At least five people have been killed and dozens more injured in a suicide attack on a police station in north-west Pakistan.  The police have said that the dead included one officer and four civilians.  The Taliban are believed to be responsible for the attack.

Fresh wave of political violence in Karachi - 21 March 2011:

At least 16 people have been killed in a fresh wave of politically motivated violence in the southern city of Karachi.  There are heightened tensions in the city between the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and the Awami National Party (ANP).

Drone kills 35 in North Waziristan - 17 March 2011:

A US drone has killed at least 35 people, suspected to be Taliban fighters, in North Waziristan.  According to Pakistani intelligence officials two missiles targeted a residential compound in the area where around three dozen Taliban fighters were meeting.

At least 18 kill by politically motivated violence in Karachi - 13 March 2011:

A series of targeted killings has claimed at least 18 lives over the last 24-hours in the latest bout of politically motivated violence in Karachi.  On 8 March at least ten people were killed in targeted killings in the city.

Suicide bomber kills dozens in funeral blast - 09 March 2011:

At least 37 people have been killed and more than 40 injured after a suicide bomber attacked a funeral procession in Matani, 20km west of Peshawar.  The Pakistani Taliban are believed to be responsible for the attack.

Car bomb kills 23 in Faisaalbad - 08 March 2011:

A large car bomb has exploded near an intelligence agency office in the city of Faisalabad in the Punjab province of Pakistan.  The explosion killed at least 23 people and injured more than 150 others.

Government minister assassinated in Islamabad - 02 March 2011:

The Federal Minister for Minority Affairs, Shahbaz Bhatti, has been assassinated in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad.  The minister had been a vocal opponent of the country's blasphemy laws, which include imposing the death penalty for anyone insulting Islam.  The Tehreek-i-Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack.

Militants attack NATO tankers - 25 February 2011:

Militants in north-west Pakistan have blown up 11 NATO fuel tankers and shot dead at least four people.  Around a dozen rebels attacked the fuel terminal outside of the city of Peshawar in the restless tribal area of the country.

School boy suicide bomber kills 30 army cadets - 10 February 2011:

A teenage suicide bomber dressed in school uniform killed at least 30 army soldiers and cadets in a military base in Mardan in north-west Pakistan.  More than 40 people were injured in the incident which was carried out by the Pakistani Taliban.

Twin attacks kill five in Peshawar - 31 January 2011:

Two suicide bomb attacks have killed five people in Peshawar in north-western Pakistan.  Amongst the dead was Rasheed Khan, a deputy superintendent, along with two other police officers.  The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Suicide bomb kills 15 in Lahore - 25 January 2011:

At least 15 people have been killed and 50 more wounded by a suicide bomb near a Shia Muslim procession in the city of Lahore.  Police have reported that the attacker was as young as 16 years old.

Outbreak of violence leaves 40 dead in Karachi - 19 January 2011:

Heightened political tensions have led to a series of targeted killings in Karachi, leaving at least 40 people dead.  Security forces have responded by imposing a curfew in the city and arresting hundreds of people.

Attack on police station leaves at least 17 dead - 12 January 2011: 

A suicide bomber has killed at least 17 people in the town of Miryan in northwest Pakistan.  The attack targeted a police station and left 13 more injured.  The Taliban immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.

Punjab Governor assassinated - 05 January 2011:

The governor of Punjab, Salman Taseer, was shot and killed in Islamabad on 4 January, 2011.  It is reported that his personal bodyguard shot him whilst in a popular shopping area in Islamabad. 

Reports of shooting in Islamabad - 04 January 2011:

Initial reports are that shots have been fired in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad in a shopping area frequented by tourists. 

Suicide bombing leaves at least 42 people dead - 25 December 2010:

At least 42 people have died and some 70 others injured after a suicide bomber attacked a crowd of people receiving food aid in northwest Pakistan.  No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Taliban clash with army in northwestern Pakistan - 24 December 2010:

Taliban insurgents have clashed with the Pakistani army in the north-west of the country, leaving 11 soldiers and 24 militants dead.

Swedish national kidnapped in Quetta - 11 December 2010:

A Swedish businessman has been kidnapped in the Pakistan city of Quetta.  It is reported that the 25-year old was kidnapped on 7 November and that his captors are demanding $60,000 for his release.

Suicide bomber targets hospital in Hangu - 10 December 2010:

A suicide bomber has killed 11 people and injured at least 16 more after driving an explosives-laden vehicle into a hospital in Hangu.  Investigators suspect that the bombing was a sectarian attack carried out by Sunni militant groups.

Suicide bombing in Kohat leaves 17 dead - 09 December 2010:

A suicide bomb in Kohat has left at least 17 people dead and many more injured.  The attack took place at a busy market in the city and although no group has taken responsibility for it the Tehreek-i-Taliban extremist group are believed to be behind it. 

Suicide bomb kills dozens - 06 December 2010:

At least 50 people have been killed by a suicide bomb attack in the north-west of Pakistan.  The attack took place at a government facility in the Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) close to the border with Afghanistan.

Car bomb kills 18 in Karachi - 12 November 2010:

A car bomb has detonated in the southern city of Karachi, killing 18 people and leaving dozens more injured.  The insurgent group, the Tehreek-i-Taliban has taken responsibility for the attack.

Attack on mosque kills 45 - 05 October 2010:

A suicide bomb attack in north-western Pakistan has killed 45 people and left almost 100 injured.  The attack took place at a mosque in the Darra Adam Khel region, about 45km south of Peshawar.  No group has yet taken responsibility for the attacks, however the Pakistani Taliban have carried out a number of similar suicide bombings in the region and they are suspected to be behind this latest incident.

Suicide blasts in Karachi - 07 September 2010:

Two suspected suicide bombers blew themselves up at one of Karachi's most popular shrines, leaving at least 8 people dead and more than 60 injured. 

Pakistan Data Sheet

 

Population: 180.4 million

Major Religion/s: : Islam

International dialling code: +92

International dialling prefix: 00

Emergency services: Police 15, Medical 115, Fire 16

Drives: Left

Voltage: 220V

Climate: Arid, hot summers and cold winters

Other Major Cities: Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan

Borders: Afghansitan, China, India, Iran

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