Syed Athar Ali

Singapore Asia Security

India, Pakistan glacier talks yield no progress

India and Pakistan Tuesday concluded a 12th round of talks over a disputed Himalayan glacier where troops have clashed intermittently since 1984 without reporting any progress.
 

US sorry over 'mistreatment' of Pakistan military delegation

The United States has apologised to Pakistan over "mistreatment" of a Pakistani military delegation at a US airport this week, the Pakistani defence ministry said Friday.
 

Pak in 'heavy' Swat clashes, civilian fears grow

Pakistan reported heavy clashes Monday on the outskirts of a key Taliban stronghold as troops closed in on militants in the Swat valley, where residents spoke of fear and deprivation.
 

Pakistan reports 'heavy' Swat clashes

Pakistan reported heavy clashes Monday on the outskirts of a key Taliban stronghold as troops closed in on militants in the Swat valley, where residents spoke of fear and deprivation.
 

Pakistan eye key town; humanitarian concerns grow

Pakistan closed in on the Taliban in the Swat district Monday, encircling a key town and thrusting into a strategic valley, as residents spoke of deprivations in the conflict zone.
 

Pakistan closing in on another key town: officials

Pakistani troops on Monday pressed their offensive against the Taliban in the northwest Swat district, closing in on a key town after pushing into a strategic valley, officials said.
 

Pakistan: closing in on another key NW town

Pakistani troops pressed their offensive against the Taliban in the northwest Swat district, closing in on a key town after pushing into a strategic valley, officials said.
 

Pakistan: closing in on another key NW town

Pakistani troops pressed their offensive against the Taliban in the northwest Swat district, closing in on a key town after pushing into a strategic valley, officials said.
 

Pakistani army retakes largest town in Swat Valley

The Taliban have fled the Pakistani army's advance on the main town in the Swat Valley, delivering the military a strategic prize in its offensive against militants in the country's northwest, commanders said.
 

Troops hunt Taliban as Pakistan says victory near

Pakistan's defence secretary said Sunday that a month-long offensive to crush Taliban fighters in northwest Swat could end within days, as fierce fighting spilled into a nearby tribal area.
 

Troops hunt Taliban as Pakistan says victory near

Pakistan's defence secretary said Sunday that a month-long offensive to crush Taliban fighters in northwest Swat could end within days, as fierce fighting spilled into a nearby tribal area.
 

Troops hunt Taliban as Pakistan says victory near

Pakistan's defence secretary said Sunday that a month-long offensive to crush Taliban fighters in the northwest could end within days, as fierce fighting spilled into a nearby tribal area.
 

Troops hunt Taliban as Pakistan says victory near

Pakistan's defence secretary said Sunday that a month-long offensive to crush Taliban fighters in the northwest could end within days, as fierce fighting spilled into a nearby tribal area.
 

Troops hunt Taliban as Pakistan says victory near

Pakistan's defence secretary said Sunday that a month-long offensive to crush Taliban fighters in the northwest could end within days, as fierce fighting spilled into a nearby tribal area.
 

Troops hunt Taliban as Pakistan says victory nears

Pakistan's defence secretary said Sunday that a month-long offensive to crush Taliban fighters in the northwest could end within days, as security forces hunted down the militant leadership.
 

Troops hunt Taliban as Pakistan says victory nears

Pakistan's defence secretary said Sunday that a month-long offensive to crush Taliban fighters in the northwest could end within days, as security forces hunted down the militant leadership.
 

Troops hunt Taliban as Pakistan says victory nears

Pakistan's defence secretary said Sunday that a month-long offensive to crush Taliban fighters in the northwest could end within days, as security forces hunted down the militant leadership.