October 2002
Leader of the Illegal Group Lashkar-e-Taiba Released from Prison
Hafiz Saeed, the leader of the banned militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, has been released from prison and is now under house arrest in Lahore. The group…
Hamid Karzai is Not Worried About the Consequences of the US Attack on Iraq for Afghanistan - 2002-10-31
Hamid Karzai, the Afghan transitional president, expressed no concerns about the potential impact of a US attack on Iraq on Afghanistan. He rejected claims that…
General Musharraf's Two-Day Visit to Saudi Arabia - 2002-10-30
Pervez Musharraf, the President of Pakistan, is on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia where he is discussing bilateral and regional matters with Saudi leaders,…
Germany Will Not Support Attack on Iraq - 2002-10-30
Germany's Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer is visiting Washington to announce that Germany will not support a military attack on Iraq. This visit follows Chancellor Schröder's…
Leader of Sipah-e-Sahaba in Pakistan Released
Maulana Azam Tariq, the leader of the militant group Sipah-e-Sahaba, was released from prison in Pakistan after a court ruled his detention illegal. The group…
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar's Brother-in-Law Arrested in Pakistan
Ghayrat Bahar, the brother-in-law of Afghan warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, was arrested in Pakistan with reported involvement from the FBI. Hekmatyar, a former Afghan Prime Minister,…
Approximately 30 New Prisoners Transferred to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba - 2002-10-29
The U.S. military has transferred around 30 new prisoners to Guantanamo Bay, while four others have been sent back home as they are no longer…
Khalilzad Hopes the U.S. Will Not Find Military Force Necessary in Iraq - 2002-10-29
Zalmay Khalilzad, the U.S. envoy to Afghanistan, expressed hope that the U.S. will avoid military action in Iraq, warning that such a conflict could escalate…
58 Pakistani Prisoners Released
The U.S. has released 58 Pakistani prisoners from Guantanamo Bay, marking the first group of such releases. They will be interrogated by Pakistani authorities before…
Afghan Refugees Will Not Be Forced to Leave Pakistan
An agreement has been signed between Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the UNHCR to protect Afghan refugees in Pakistan from forced repatriation. This deal affects 1.5 million…
India Announces Withdrawal of Troops from Border with Pakistan
India has started withdrawing its troops from the border with Pakistan, a process expected to take six weeks. In response, Pakistan will also recall its…
Arrest of Abdul Wahid in Pakistan - 2002-10-23
Abdul Wahid, a suspected Al-Qaeda member, was arrested in Peshawar, Pakistan, along with explosive materials. Pakistani authorities also detained a doctor suspected of treating Taliban…
India and Pakistan Promise to Withdraw Troops
India and Pakistan have both pledged to withdraw their military forces from certain regions, with Pakistan indicating it will reciprocate if India pulls back from…
A Human Rights Group Calls for Addressing Human Rights Violations in Afghanistan Over the Past Two Decades
A UN-affiliated human rights group has urged the formation of an international commission to investigate human rights violations in Afghanistan over the last twenty years.…
Federal Grand Jury in New York Indicts Six American Citizens
A federal grand jury in New York has indicted six American citizens of Yemeni descent for allegedly forming a terrorist cell linked to Al-Qaeda. They…
Pakistan: Notable Surgeon Arrested on Suspicion of Links to Taliban
A prominent surgeon, Amir Aziz, has been arrested in Pakistan on suspicion of having ties to the Taliban. His arrest raises concerns about the treatment…
Investigation into Bomb Explosion in Islamabad - 2002-10-21
A bomb explosion near a military complex in Kamra, Pakistan, resulted in one child's death and 18 injuries. The police are investigating the incident, which…
Violence Escalates in Kashmir - 2002-10-20
Violence in Kashmir has intensified, leading to multiple casualties, including civilians and security personnel. The ongoing conflict involves Indian and Pakistani forces, highlighting the persistent…
Mahathir Mohamad: Muslim Countries Should Use Oil as a Means of Influence
Mahathir Mohamad, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, urged Muslim oil-producing countries to leverage their oil for greater global influence during a press conference in Pakistan.…
Bomb Explosion in Kashmir - 2002-10-19
A bomb explosion in Indian-administered Kashmir resulted in one police officer's death and 15 injuries, attributed to a suspected separatist. Concurrently, cross-border fire between Indian…
Pakistan Withdraws Troops from Indian Border - 2002-10-17
Pakistan and India have agreed to withdraw some troops from their borders, a decision welcomed by the U.S. This move aims to reduce tensions that…
A Series of Explosions in Pakistan - 2002-10-16
A series of explosions in Karachi, Pakistan, injured at least 9 people, including police and security personnel. The attacks are linked to Islamic militants, particularly…
Istanbul Summit - 2002-10-15
Leaders of 10 predominantly Muslim countries met in Istanbul to discuss regional issues, including Afghanistan's reconstruction and tensions between India and Pakistan. Key discussions included…
Leader of the Islamic Parties Alliance of Pakistan: There is no need for U.S. forces for anti-terror operations in Pakistan and Afghanistan
Qazi Hussain Ahmed, leader of the Islamic Parties Alliance of Pakistan, claims that U.S. forces are unnecessary for anti-terror operations in Pakistan and Afghanistan. His…
Warning to Ships Stopping at Ports in the Middle East, Pakistan, and Indonesia - 2002-10-15
A global crime monitoring group has issued a warning to ships in the Middle East, Pakistan, and Indonesia about potential terrorist attacks. The International Maritime…
Musharraf stated that despite the victory of radical parties, Pakistan will remain a U.S. ally
In the wake of the recent elections in Pakistan, where radical Islamist parties gained significant seats, President Musharraf affirmed that Pakistan will maintain its alliance…
Hamid Karzai Heads to Turkey
Hamid Karzai is traveling to Turkey to attend a meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization, where he will discuss trade and a significant gas pipeline…
No Political Party in Pakistan Holds Absolute Majority - 2002-10-12
The unofficial results of Pakistan's general elections suggest that no single party will gain an absolute majority in the new parliament. A military-backed party leads…
Success of Muslim Fundamentalists in Pakistan Elections - 2002-10-12
The Islamic fundamentalist coalition in Pakistan has made significant gains in the recent elections, although no party achieved a majority. The Pakistan Muslim League, led…
Ten Percent of Pakistan's Parliamentary Seats Allocated to Islamist Coalition - 2002-10-11
Initial election results in Pakistan show no party has a majority, with the ruling party winning 49 seats and the Islamist coalition 32 seats. The…
The President of Pakistan Promises to Transfer Power to Civilians Next Month - 2002-10-11
President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan has pledged to transfer power to a civilian government next month following elections for parliament and provincial assemblies. This marks…
The People of Pakistan Participate in Parliamentary Elections Today - 2002-10-10
Today, Pakistanis are voting in parliamentary elections for the first time since General Musharraf's military coup. Musharraf promises to transfer power to a civilian leader…
First Parliamentary Elections in Pakistan - 2002-10-10
Pakistan is conducting its first parliamentary elections since General Musharraf's coup in 1999, with reports of low voter turnout and election-related violence. Key political figures,…
Winners of the Kashmir Elections: Congress Party and People's Democratic Party - 2002-10-10
The recent parliamentary elections in Kashmir resulted in a defeat for the National Conference party led by Omar Abdullah, with the Congress Party and People's…
India Views Kashmir Elections as a Victory
India held elections in Kashmir, with about half of eligible voters participating despite violence and calls for a boycott from separatists. The elections are seen…
Pakistan Conducts Second Missile Test in Five Days - 2002-10-08
Pakistan has conducted its second missile test in five days, confirming previous data and highlighting its missile capabilities. This comes amid ongoing tensions with India,…
Final Stage of Elections in Kashmir - 2002-10-08
In the final stage of the parliamentary elections in Kashmir, an attack by Muslim militants resulted in the deaths of 3 police officers and 1…
Voters in Indian-administered Kashmir Participate in Fourth and Final Round of Parliamentary Elections - 2002-10-08
Voters in Indian-administered Kashmir are casting their ballots in the final round of parliamentary elections amid heightened security due to previous violence. Approximately 80,000 security…
Pakistan Prepares for New Test of Its Medium-Range Ballistic Missile
Pakistan is set to conduct a new test of its medium-range ballistic missile, following a recent successful test of another missile. This comes amid rising…
Arrest of Muslim Militants in Kashmir - 2002-10-05
Ahead of the final phase of state assembly elections in Kashmir, three Indian soldiers were killed in an explosion, and seven members of the Hizbul…
Missile Tests by India and Pakistan - 2002-10-05
Pakistan and India conducted missile tests shortly before parliamentary elections, with Pakistan testing a ballistic missile and India testing a surface-to-air missile. The tests are…
Deployment of Another 1,000 Italian Soldiers to Afghanistan - 2002-10-04
The Italian Parliament has approved the deployment of 1,000 additional soldiers to Afghanistan to assist in the fight against Al-Qaeda militants. This move is part…
A Commander of an Islamic Extremist Group in Kashmir, India, Arrested; Eight Muslim Militants Killed
A senior commander of the Islamic extremist group Al-Umur Al-Mujahideen was arrested in Kashmir, India, while eight militants were killed by Indian forces attempting to…
Suspect of Terrorism and Espionage for India Arrested in Pakistan - 2002-10-01
A man suspected of being an Indian intelligence operative has been arrested in Pakistan for his involvement in a 1999 bombing in Lahore. He reportedly…
Indian Prime Minister: Bullets Cannot Defeat Votes - 2002-10-01
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee emphasized that the will of the voters cannot be suppressed by violence as elections in Kashmir face threats from…