July 2002
Afghanistan: One Person Arrested in Kabul While Attempting a Terrorist Act
A man was arrested in Kabul while attempting to execute a terrorist attack involving explosives in his vehicle. The incident was thwarted due to a…
Powell: The Start of India-Pakistan Talks Depends on the Leaders of Both Countries
Colin Powell indicated that the initiation of talks between India and Pakistan regarding Kashmir depends on the leaders of both nations. He highlighted the reduced…
India Does Not Allow Observers to Monitor Kashmir Elections - 2002-07-28
The U.S. Secretary of State, Colin Powell, is mediating tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, emphasizing the need for peace talks and the release…
Colin Powell's Non-Position on Pakistan Elections - 2002-07-28
Colin Powell did not take a stance on Benazir Bhutto's eligibility for the upcoming elections in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for free and transparent elections.…
Solana's Call for Dialogue on Kashmir - 2002-07-28
Javier Solana, the EU's foreign policy chief, has called for India and Pakistan to start talks to resolve their Kashmir dispute, emphasizing that tensions affect…
U.S. Secretary of State's Visit to India - 2002-07-27
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell is visiting India to address the Kashmir conflict with Indian leaders and will meet with Pakistani leaders afterward. This…
U.S. Secretary of State's Visit to India and Pakistan - 2002-07-27
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell is visiting India and Pakistan to address long-standing tensions between the two countries. Indian officials emphasized that Pakistan must…
Javier Solana, EU Foreign Affairs Chief, in the Indian Subcontinent - 2002-07-26
Javier Solana, the EU Foreign Affairs Chief, is in India to mediate tensions between India and Pakistan, focusing on resuming negotiations. The situation is critical…
India: Terrorism is Still Part of Pakistan's Official Policy - 2002-07-25
India plans to inform U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell that terrorism is still part of Pakistan's official policy during his upcoming visit. This comes…
UN: Newly Democratic Countries at Risk of Returning to Autocratic Regimes - 2002-07-24
The UN warns that newly democratic nations face the risk of reverting to autocratic regimes due to economic and social challenges. The report highlights that…
U.S. and U.K. Envoys Visit Indian-administered Kashmir
U.S. and U.K. military envoys are visiting Indian-administered Kashmir to assess tensions that could lead to war between India and Pakistan. The visit includes discussions…
India: Terrorism is Part of Pakistan's Policy - 2002-07-24
India is preparing to tell U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell that terrorism remains a part of Pakistan's policy, particularly in relation to Kashmir. This…
Jack Straw Will Not Meet Pervez Musharraf
British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw visited Pakistan to discuss reducing tensions between India and Pakistan but did not meet with President Pervez Musharraf. The talks…
Convicted Terrorist Sentenced to Death for Daniel Pearl's Murder Files Appeal
Ahmed Omar Sheikh, convicted for the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, has filed an appeal claiming false evidence led to his conviction. This case has…
British Foreign Secretary Visits to Reduce Tensions Between India and Pakistan
British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw is in India to address tensions between India and Pakistan regarding Kashmir. He noted that while relations remain strained, there…
Ahmed Omar Sheikh Requests Appeal - 2002-07-19
Ahmed Omar Sheikh has filed an appeal against his death sentence for the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl. His lawyer is optimistic that the judges…
The Possibility of War Between India and Pakistan Remains Strong - 2002-07-19
British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has warned of the high risk of conflict between India and Pakistan, with over a million troops on alert at…
Death Penalty Requested for Four Pakistani Men Accused of Rape
A prosecutor in Pakistan is seeking the death penalty for four men accused of raping a woman under the orders of a village council. The…
Islamic Militants Threaten the Government of Pakistan - 2002-07-17
Islamic militants in Pakistan have threatened violence against anyone who harms Ahmed Omar Sheikh, convicted of murdering journalist Daniel Pearl. Security measures have been heightened…
Accomplices of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh Threaten Violence
Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh's accomplices have issued threats of violence against anyone who harms him following his death sentence for the murder of journalist Daniel…
Pakistani Officials Prepared to Counter Reactions from Religious Extremists
Pakistani officials are bracing for backlash from religious extremists after a court sentenced Ahmed Omar Sheikh to death for the kidnapping and murder of journalist…
Indian Deputy Prime Minister Calls Infiltration of Extremist Islamists into Kashmir a Major Problem - 2002-07-16
The Indian Deputy Prime Minister has highlighted the infiltration of extremist Islamists from Pakistan into Kashmir as a significant issue, especially following a recent attack…
Pakistani Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Three More Individuals
Pakistani prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for three men involved in the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, who were previously sentenced to…
Ahmed Omar Sheikh, Leader of the Plot to Kidnap and Murder Pearl, Sentenced to Death
Ahmed Omar Sheikh has been sentenced to death for his role in the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, with three accomplices receiving life…
Indian Officials Criticize Pakistan Following Islamic Militants' Attack in Kashmir - 2002-07-14
An attack by suspected Islamic militants in Kashmir resulted in 27 deaths, prompting Indian officials to blame Pakistan. The incident could escalate tensions between India…
U.S. Military Cooperation with Pakistan to Locate Al-Qaeda Fighters - 2002-07-14
U.S. military and law enforcement agencies are collaborating with Pakistan to track down Al-Qaeda fighters who escaped from Afghanistan. This unprecedented cooperation aims to prevent…
General Pervez Musharraf's Reform Plan - 2002-07-13
Political parties in Pakistan have condemned General Pervez Musharraf's proposed constitutional reforms, accusing him of undermining democracy. Key figures such as Nawaz Sharif and Benazir…
Grenade Attack on Foreigners in Pakistan - 2002-07-13
A grenade attack in Pakistan injured at least 12 European tourists while they were visiting an archaeological site. The attack highlights ongoing security concerns in…
Colin Powell to Visit Eight Asian Countries - 2002-07-12
Colin Powell is expanding his upcoming trip to Asia to include eight countries, aiming to encourage dialogue between India and Pakistan and advance U.S. anti-terrorism…
New Round of Constitutional Reforms in Pakistan - 2002-07-12
General Pervez Musharraf is set to announce a new round of constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening government institutions and relations with provincial governments. The reforms…
Pakistani Court Issues Release Order for 34 Taliban Supporters - 2002-07-11
A Pakistani court has ordered the release of 34 individuals who fought for the Taliban in Afghanistan. This decision follows the release of additional prisoners…
Pakistani Judge Evaluating Evidence Against 4 Islamist Militants - 2002-07-11
A Pakistani judge is assessing evidence against four Islamist militants accused of kidnapping and murdering journalist Daniel Pearl. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, while…
Musharraf: Pakistan's Parliamentary Elections Will Be Held on October 10 Next Year - 2002-07-11
President Pervez Musharraf announced that parliamentary elections in Pakistan will take place on October 10 next year, following his earlier dissolution of parliament and assumption…
U.S. Secretary of State to Visit India and Pakistan Soon - 2002-07-10
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell is set to visit India and Pakistan to ease nuclear tensions and promote dialogue over Kashmir. President Bush supports…
Deportation of Several Pakistani Nationals from the U.S. - 2002-07-10
The U.S. has secretly deported 131 Pakistani nationals detained for immigration violations after the September 11 attacks. This action was part of a U.S. Justice…
Pakistani Detainees Admit to Bombing in Karachi - 2002-07-09
Three Pakistani men have confessed to their involvement in a bombing at the U.S. consulate in Karachi, which killed 12 people. They initially attempted to…
Opposition Parties in Pakistan Condemn Musharraf's Action
Opposition parties in Pakistan have condemned President Pervez Musharraf's decree that bars former prime ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif from returning to power. This…
Arrest of Three Men in Connection with a Series of Deadly Bombings in Karachi
Three men have been arrested in Pakistan for their involvement in a series of bombings, including an attack on the U.S. consulate in Karachi that…
Completion of U.S. Combat Mission in Afghanistan - 2002-07-08
A report indicates that the U.S. combat mission in Afghanistan is nearing completion, with a shift towards using special forces instead of conventional troops. This…
Presidential Decree in Pakistan Against Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif - 2002-07-07
Pervez Musharraf's decree bars Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif from future political office in Pakistan. This move is seen as a consolidation of power by…
Completion of U.S. Military Missions in Afghanistan and Ongoing Investigations in Urozgan - 2002-07-07
The U.S. is set to complete its combat missions in Afghanistan, shifting to special forces for future operations against Taliban and Al-Qaeda leaders. Concurrently, investigations…
Grenade Attack in Kashmir - 2002-07-06
Two grenade attacks in Kashmir resulted in over 30 injuries, including security personnel and civilians. India blames Pakistan for supporting militant groups seeking Kashmir's separation.…
Trial of Main Suspect in Daniel Pearl's Murder Nears Conclusion
The trial of Ahmed Sheikh Omar, the main suspect in the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, is concluding with defense attorneys seeking his acquittal, claiming…
UN Reports Over 25,000 Afghans Seeking to Enter Pakistan
The UN reports that over 25,000 Afghans are stranded at the Pakistan border due to a closure by Pakistani authorities. Most are fleeing persecution from…
Pakistan: 4 Terrorists and at Least 3 Security Personnel Killed
In a clash near the Afghan border, four suspected Al-Qaeda members and at least three Pakistani security personnel were killed. The incident highlights ongoing violence…
Shahid Report: The Fight Against Terrorism in French Media - 2002-07-04
Two individuals connected to Jamal Baqaal were arrested in France. A Pakistani publication has urged its readers to pray for Osama bin Laden, while Zakaria…
Islamist Militants Have Crossed the Border Again - 2002-07-03
India accuses Pakistan of failing to stop Islamist militants from crossing into Kashmir, despite previous assurances. The situation is escalating, with India reporting an increase…
Jury's Verdict on the Rape of a Teenager in Pakistan - 2002-07-03
A tribal jury in Pakistan ruled that an 18-year-old girl should be gang-raped as punishment for her brother's alleged sins. The Supreme Court has intervened,…
Visit of the British Foreign Secretary to India and Pakistan - 2002-07-03
British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw will visit India and Pakistan to address the Kashmir crisis, which recently escalated tensions between the two nations. The visit…
Musharraf: If bin Laden is alive, he is certainly not in Pakistan - 2002-07-02
President Musharraf denies that Osama bin Laden is hiding in Pakistan, expressing doubt about his survival. This statement follows a report suggesting bin Laden was…
Bin Laden is Alive! - 2002-07-01
New evidence indicates that Osama bin Laden was alive in late December 2001, having survived U.S. bombings in Afghanistan. A handwritten note from bin Laden…