March 2002
Tribal Conflicts in Ghana - 2002-03-28
Tribal conflicts in northern Ghana have resulted in the deaths of forty-one individuals, including a tribal chief, following an attack by rival tribes. The Ghanaian…
First Spade for a Strategic Port in Pakistan - 2002-03-23
China and Pakistan have commenced construction of the Gwadar port, with significant financial backing from China. This project symbolizes a deepening friendship between the two…
Preventing the Reformation of Escaped Taliban and Al-Qaeda Units - 2002-03-23
The U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is urging India and Pakistan to help prevent the reformation of Taliban and Al-Qaeda units. He emphasizes the importance…
The President of Pakistan Orders Police to Find Those Responsible for Attack on Protestant Church
A grenade attack on a Protestant church in Islamabad resulted in five deaths and 45 injuries, prompting President Musharraf to order a police investigation. The…
New Clashes Between Muslims and Hindus in Gujarat - 2002-03-19
New violent clashes erupted between Muslims and Hindus in Gujarat, resulting in four more deaths. The violence, which included attacks on police-escorted Muslims, follows previous…
Bomb Explosion in Islamabad - March 17, 2002
A bomb explosion in a Protestant church in Islamabad killed five people, including the wife and daughter of an American diplomat, and injured 45 others.…
Continued Detention of Suspects in the Daniel Pearl Murder Case
The Karachi anti-terrorism court has extended the detention of four suspects in the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, including Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, the alleged…
Death toll from India's worst communal violence exceeds 550
The death toll from severe communal violence in Gujarat, India, has exceeded 550, with ongoing clashes between Hindus and Muslims. The violence erupted following the…
Leader of Pakistan's Islamic Party Released
Qazi Hussain Ahmad, leader of Pakistan's Jamaat-e-Islami party, has been released on bail after four months in detention for organizing protests against U.S. military actions…