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Over 150,000 civilians flee as Pakistan bombs Taliban hideouts

Nearly 100,000 people have left North Waziristan tribal area, on the Afghan border, this week after the military launched a long-awaited assault against Taliban hideouts.

Pak: Shoot-on-sight orders in tribal area of Wazirstan

A long-standing curfew in Pakistan's troubled North Wazirstan tribal region has been tightened following the start of a ground offensive, with authorities issuing shoot-on-sight orders according to residents and local intelligence officials.

US drone fires two missiles in northwest Pakistan

A US drone fired two missiles in Pakistan's northwest tribal region tonight amid anti-drone protests being staged in the country.

Mehsud's body recognisable after drone strike: Pakistan Taliban

A Pakistani Taliban fighter said on Saturday, that leader Hakimullah Mehsud's body was "damaged but recognisable" after a U.S. drone strike hit his vehicle.

US drone strike in northwest Pakistan kills 16

Drone aircraft kills 8 suspected militants in Pakistan

A US drone aircraft killed eight suspected Islamist militants in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, security officials said.