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[Samlee]

It seems PA have lost its patience with this gutless Government . and now have decided to take matters of national security in their own hands . hence you see consecutive Air strikes every day sending TTP to Hell .

Absolutely They Have Decided To Enforce Their Own Shariat

PAKISTAN ARMY AN AIR FORCE HAVE DECIDED TO STAT 'PEACE TALKS' THEIR OWN WAY

 

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TTP blames intelligence agencies for Shaheen’s death
TTP blames intelligence agencies for Shaheen’s death - thenews.com.pk

 

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ISLAMABAD: The latest US-based PEW Research Center survey, released 11 days before Pakistan goes for elections, shows that 84% of Pakistani Muslims favour Islamic sharia as their official law.

While none of the leading political parties with the only exception of Imran Khan’s PTI promises to make Pakistan an Islamic welfare state, the 30th April Pew Research Center survey of Muslims around the globe finds that most adherents (including Pakistanis) of the world’s second-largest religion are deeply committed to their faith and want its teachings to shape not only their personal lives but also their societies and politics.

As against the recent hints of PPP, MQM and the ANP to make Pakistan a secular state, the PEW survey concludes, “Support for making Sharia the official law of the land tends to be higher in countries like Pakistan (84%) and Morocco (83%) where the constitution or basic laws favour Islam to other religions.”

According to the executive summary of the Pew survey: “In all but a handful of the 39 countries surveyed, a majority of Muslims say that Islam is the one true faith leading to eternal life in heaven and that belief in God is necessary to be a moral person. Many also think that their religious leaders should have at least some influence over political matters. And many express a desire for Sharia – traditional Islamic law – to be recognised as the official law of their country.”

The percentage of Muslims who say they want Sharia to be “the official law of the land” varies widely around the world, from fewer than one-in-10 in Azerbaijan (8%) to near unanimity in Afghanistan (99%). But solid majorities in most of the countries surveyed across the Middle East and North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia favour the enforcement of Sharia, including 71% of Muslims in Nigeria, 72% in Indonesia, 74% in Egypt and 89% in the Palestinian territories.

At the same time, the survey finds that even in many countries where there is strong backing for Sharia, most Muslims favour religious freedom for people of other faiths. In Pakistan, for example, three-quarters of Muslims say that non-Muslims are very free to practice their religion, and fully 96% of those who share this assessment say it is “a good thing.” Yet 84% of Pakistani Muslims favour enshrining Sharia as official law. These seemingly divergent views are possible partly because most supporters of Sharia in Pakistan – as in many other countries – think Islamic law should apply only to Muslims. Moreover, Muslims around the globe have differing understanding of what Sharia means in practice.

The survey – which involved more than 38,000 face-to-face interviews in 80-plus languages with Muslims across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa – shows that Muslims tend to be most comfortable with using Sharia in the domestic sphere, to settle family or property disputes. In most countries surveyed, there is considerably less support for severe punishments, such as cutting off the hands of thieves or executing people who convert from Islam to another faith. And even in the domestic sphere, Muslims differ widely on such questions as whether polygamy, divorce and family planning are morally acceptable and whether daughters should be able to receive the same inheritance as sons.

In most countries surveyed, majorities of Muslim women as well as men agree that a wife is always obliged to obey her husband. Indeed, more than nine-in-ten Muslims in Iraq (92%), Morocco (92%), Tunisia (93%), Indonesia (93%), Afghanistan (94%) and Malaysia (96%) express this view. At the same time, majorities in many countries surveyed say a woman should be able to decide for herself whether to wear a veil.

Overall, the survey finds that most Muslims see no inherent tension between being religiously devout and living in a modern society. Nor do they see any conflict between religion and science. Many favour democracy to authoritarian rule, believe that humans and other living things have evolved over time and say they personally enjoy Western movies, music and television – even though most think Western popular culture undermines public morality.

The new survey also allows some comparisons with prior Pew Research Center surveys of Muslims in the United States. Like most Muslims worldwide, US Muslims generally express strong commitment to their faith and tend not to see an inherent conflict between being devout and living in a modern society. But American Muslims are much more likely than Muslims in other countries to have close friends who do not share their faith, and they are much more open to the idea that many religions – not only Islam – can lead to eternal life in heaven. At the same time, US Muslims are less inclined than their co-religionists around the globe to believe in evolution; on this subject, they are closer to US Christians.

Few US Muslims voice support for suicide bombing or other forms of violence against civilians in the name of Islam; 81% say such acts are never justified, while fewer than one-in-10 say violence against civilians either is often justified (1%) or is sometimes justified (7%) to defend Islam. Around the world, most Muslims also reject suicide bombing and other attacks against civilians. However, substantial minorities in several countries say such acts of violence are at least sometimes justified, including 26% of Muslims in Bangladesh, 29% in Egypt, 39% in Afghanistan and 40% in the Palestinian territories.

These are among the key findings of a worldwide survey by the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life. The survey was conducted in two waves. Fifteen sub-Saharan African countries with substantial Muslim populations were surveyed in 2008-2009, and some of those results previously were analysed in the Pew Research Center’s 2010 report “Tolerance and Tension: Islam and Christianity in Sub-Saharan Africa.” An additional 24 countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa were surveyed in 2011-2012; results regarding religious beliefs and practices were first published in the Pew Research Center’s 2012 report “The World’s Muslims: Unity and Diversity.” The current report focuses on Muslims’ social and political attitudes, and it incorporates findings from both waves of the survey.

Other key findings include:

-At least half of Muslims in most countries surveyed say they are concerned about religious extremist groups in their country, including two-thirds or more of Muslims in Egypt (67%), Tunisia (67%), Iraq (68%), Guinea Bissau (72%) and Indonesia (78%). On balance, more are worried about Islamic extremists than about Christian extremists.

-Muslims around the world overwhelmingly view certain behaviours – including prostitution, homosexuality, suicide, abortion, euthanasia and consumption of alcohol – as immoral. But attitudes toward polygamy, divorce and birth control are more varied. For example, polygamy is seen as morally acceptable by just 4% of Muslims in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Azerbaijan; about half of Muslims in the Palestinian territories (48%) and Malaysia (49%); and the vast majority of Muslims in several countries in sub-Saharan Africa, such as Senegal (86%) and Niger (87%).

-In most countries where a question about so-called “honour” killings was asked, majority of Muslims say such killings are never justified. Only in two countries – Afghanistan and Iraq – do majorities condone extra-judicial executions of women who allegedly have shamed their families by engaging in premarital sex or adultery.

-Relatively few Muslims say that tensions between more religiously observant and less observant Muslims are a very big problem in their country. In most countries where the question was asked, Muslims also see little tension between members of Islam’s two major sects, Sunnis and Shias – though a third or more of Muslims in Pakistan (34%) and Lebanon (38%) consider Sunni-Shia conflict to be a very big problem.

Muslims in sub-Saharan Africa are more likely than Muslims surveyed in other regions to say they attend interfaith meetings and are knowledgeable about other faiths. But substantial percentages of Muslims in sub-Saharan Africa also perceive hostility between Muslims and Christians. In Guinea-Bissau, for example, 41% of Muslims say “most” or “many” Christians are hostile toward Muslims, and 49% say “most” or “many” Muslims are hostile toward Christians.

In half of the countries where the question was asked, majorities of Muslims want religious leaders to have at least “some influence” in political matters, and sizable minorities in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa think religious leaders should have a lot of political influence. For example, 37% of Muslims in Jordan, 41% in Malaysia and 53% in Afghanistan say religious leaders should play a “large” role in politics.

-Support for making sharia the official law of the land tends to be higher in countries like Pakistan (84%) and Morocco (83%) where the constitution or basic laws favor Islam to other religions.

-In many countries, Muslims who pray several times a day are more likely to support making sharia official law than are Muslims who pray less frequently. In Russia, Lebanon, the Palestinian territories and Tunisia, for example, Muslims who pray several times a day are at least 25 percentage points more supportive of enshrining sharia than are less observant Muslims. Generally, however, there is little difference in support for sharia by age, gender or education.”

@forcetrip oh shit now what?

Barelvi groups form alliance against Taliban


LAHORE: Forming a sort of anti-Taliban alliance, at least 50 Barelvi school of thought groups have demanded the government declare extremists as well as their supporters, whether political or religious, as enemies of the state and traitors.

The demand came at a multi-party conference held under the banner of Tahaffuz Namoos-i-Risalat Mahaz here on Wednesday.

MQM leader Abdul Haseeb, Majlis Wahdatul Muslimeen leader Nasir Abbas Sherazi and a PML-Q delegation participated on special invitation.

“Patronizing and supporting the Taliban should be declared a serious crime against the state and those found guilty of the criminal act be dealt with an iron hand and given exemplary punishment to eliminate militancy from the country,” read the joint communiqué issued at the end of the gathering.

Opposing talks with the Taliban, it sought closure of the dialogue chapter for good since, what it said, the policy had badly failed and that an all-out war was the only option to establish peace.

“Negotiations with banned outfits are unconstitutional… the army should be given a free hand to crush terrorists and the operation should continue until elimination of the last terrorist.”

It asserted that entire nation was unanimously standing behind the armed forces and the government for crushing Taliban through a decisive military operation.

Directly attacking the Jamaat-i-Islami and JUI, both religious outfits having influence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it termed them political wings of the Taliban.

The conference decided to launch a countrywide “Go Taliban Go” drive and observe Friday (Feb 28) as the Anti-Taliban day.

Welcoming the support for army operation by the MQM, MWM, PML-Q and Tehrik-i-Insaf, the communiqué said the nation and patriotic parties were unanimous on eliminating the Taliban.

Alleging that the terrorists active within the country were being patronized by the US from Afghanistan, it demanded that Kabul should hand over all wanted terrorists to Islamabad and stop allowing the use of its territories against Pakistan.

Prominent among the participants were former federal minister Hamid Saeed Kazmi, Sunni Ittehad Council chief Hamid Raza, Sunni Tehrik chief Sarwat Ijaz Qadri, Jamia Naeemia’s Allama Raghib Hussain Naeemi, TNRM president Razaul Mustafa Naqshbandi, Almi Tanzim Ahle Sunnat chief Pir Afzal Qadri, Mufti Muhammad Khan Qadri, JUP Sawad Azam chief Pir Mehfooz Mashadi.


Barelvi groups form alliance against Taliban - DAWN.COM

 

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[Leader]

https://twitter.com/x/status/438862190032859136

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Yet another operation... But I don't

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D.I. Khan: Gunship helicopters shell militant hideouts

27 February 2014

This attack was the fifth in series of airstrikes on militant hideouts.

D.I. KHAN (Dunya News) – Gunship helicopters have shelled three militant hideouts in Luni area of South Waziristan.

According to security sources, the militants had permanent hideouts in Luni area and were involved in planting landmines in different adjoining areas.

The airstrikes were carried out around 10:30AM while the ground forces were also holding operation in the troubled areas, the sources added.

It is important to mention that this attack was the fifth in series of airstrikes on militant hideouts.

Earlier, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jets bombed suspected Taliban hideouts in Miranshah area of North Waziristan, killing at least 30 alleged militants.

The attacks focused on the towns of Miranshah and Darpa Khel and surrounding areas.

D.I. Khan: Gunship helicopters shell militant hideouts | Pakistan | Dunya News

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Jets pound terror dens in SWA, DI Khan

11 more militants killed | Death toll exceeds 140

February 28, 2014 | SIKANDER SHAHEEN

ISLAMABAD - In the seventh surgical mission in a week, the second in a settled area, the security forces on Thursday were reported to have killed at least 11 militants from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in their ongoing drive against terrorism in the terror-infected north-western belt of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata).

In a coinciding development the same day, Pakistan’s air chief reiterated “Combat readiness in pursuit of the assigned mission.” Three Cobra gunship choppers of Pakistan Army carried out two sorties in the Kolachi town of Dera Ismail Khan on Thursday early morning, the security officials said. Resultantly, the officials added, seven militants were killed in Zarkalooni village where terrorists’ two hideouts were destroyed. Separately, F-16 fighter jets of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) carried out a surgical strike in a mountainous area located in the outskirts of DI Khan and South Waziristan Agency (SWA), which destroyed a militants’ hideout in addition to fatally targeting four terrorists.

SWA Political Agent Islam Zeb, when approached, confirmed the information regarding the militants’ casualties in the airstrikes in SWA and DI Khan. He, however, said any exact number of the casualties was not known. “At this point, I can only say that terrorists were killed in the security forces’ aerial operations, but I don’t know how many. The relevant details are yet to be received,” he told this correspondent Thursday noon.

The security sources, on the other hand, confirmed that at least 11 militants were dead whereas the insiders stated the death toll could rise as some militants received serious injuries.

Last Saturday, the security forces stretched the aerial assaults’ outreach from the tribal agencies to the settled areas following surgical strikes on TTP men in Hangu district. At least nine terrorists, including a commander, were reportedly killed when the militants’ hideaways in the Darsumand and Torwari villages of Hangu were destroyed.

In a recent background interaction, a PAF insider informed this correspondent that the Cobra gunship choppers were mainly used in the security forces’ joint aerial missions to ensure maximum precision. “The choppers can conduct low flights while ensuring maximum accuracy that prevents collateral damage or civilian casualties. The fighter jets have greater surgical impact (power to destroy the target). In the areas where the use of choppers could invite the risk of a ground attack due to low flights, the fighter jets are used,” he said.

In order to maintain operational secrecy and achieve the maximum results, the aerial operations are being launched in parts, with unscheduled intervals, in scattered areas, the official further said. “This policy has greatly worked and the targets are being secured,” the source stated. Pakistan’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as falco surveillance drones, are being used for reconnaissance before the targets are pounded, the PAF officer averred.

Launched on February 20, the ongoing aerial action against the TTP militants in Fata has reportedly resulted in the elimination of over 140 militants so far. The militants’ hideouts have been targeted in North Waziristan, South Waziristan, Khyber and Kurram agencies in addition to the settled areas, including Hangu and DI Khan.

Meanwhile, a statement from the PAF quoted Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt as saying, “The PAF is committed to maintaining combat readiness in pursuit of the assigned mission while ensuring judicious use of resources and preservation of assets.” He shared these views while addressing the PAF Annual Safety Review for the year 2013 at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.

Jets pound terror dens in SWA, DI Khan | The Nation

 

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Keep bombing, bomb away

Gunship helicopters pound at militant hideouts | Pakistan Today

 

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Gunships target militant hideouts in Dera Ismail Khan, SWA

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Gunship helicopters targeted militants’ hideouts in Kolachi Tehsil of Dera Ismail Khan and mountains bordering South Waziristan Agency (SWA) Thursday.

According to the sources, three gunship helicopters took part in the surgical strikes in Zarkani Luni and other adjoining areas.

This is the fifth in a series of airstrikes targeted militant hideouts in the tribal areas.

In the first strike on February 19, 30 militants were killed when military jets and gunships pounded their hideouts in North Waziristan and Khyber Agencies.

Nine militants were killed in shelling on February 22 in Hangu.

38 militants including key commanders were killed when airstrikes were carried out in the Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency on February 23.

On February 25, 30 militants were killed in airstrikes in North and South Waziristan agencies.

Gunships target militant hideouts in Dera Ismail Khan, SWA - thenews.com.pk

 

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Gunship helicopters shell militant hideouts in South Waziristan
By Web Desk
Published: February 27, 2014

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Gunship helicopters shelled militant hideouts in South Waziristan, Express News reported on Thursday.

It was not known as yet how many militants were killed or wounded in the aerial strike.

This attack on hideouts of insurgents is the fifth in a series of airstrikes.

Previous bombings

At least 30 militants perished as warplanes pound their hideouts on February 25 in the South and North Waziristan, according to military officials. The airstrikes mainly took place in Datta Khel and Shawal areas of North Waziristan where militant training facilities and compounds are said to be located.

On February 23, airstrikes were carried out in the remote Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in which security forces killing at least 38 militants, including key commanders. Six hideouts were also destroyed, they had added.

Just a day earlier, on February 22, security forces had carried out shelling on militant hideouts in Thall sub-district of Hangu, killing at least nine insurgents.

On February 19, at least 30 suspected insurgents were killed and several others got injured as military jets and gunships had bombed their hideouts in the North Waziristan and Khyber agencies.

 

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3 suspected militants killed in shelling

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: At about 10:00 am on Thursday, gunship helicopters began shelling in tehsil Kulachi, FR Dera Ismail Khan in which three suspected militants were killed, a security official told The Express Tribune.

However, it was not clear as to which group the slain militants belonged.

This marks the first time that the Pakistan military conducted shelling in the settled area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, as the recent airstrikes have been taking place in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas.

According to a local elder of the Gandapur tribe, he witnessed helicopters flying into the area and the ensuing shelling. However, according to another resident, only two cows, owned by members of the Gandapur tribe, were killed in the shelling. He claimed that there was no loss of human life.

Tehsil Kulachi is attached to Darazinda and is suspected to be a hideout of militants.

3 suspected militants killed in shelling – The Express Tribune

 

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• According to a Thursday article in The News, the military’s airstrikes against militant hideouts and strategic targets in Pakistan’s tribal areas have marginalized the TTP’s operational and retaliatory capabilities. According to sources quoted in the article, the military have a plan to clear North Waziristan with an operation that would take at most three weeks. Lastly, the source commented that the government is not opposed to a full-scale operation, but that the timing of the operation must be determined by the government.[3]

 

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• According to a Thursday article in The News, the military’s airstrikes against militant hideouts and strategic targets in Pakistan’s tribal areas have marginalized the TTP’s operational and retaliatory capabilities. According to sources quoted in the article, the military have a plan to clear North Waziristan with an operation that would take at most three weeks. Lastly, the source commented that the government is not opposed to a full-scale operation, but that the timing of the operation must be determined by the government.[3]

Question is why wake up after countless casualties during the 7 years. This is being accomplice to the murder of innocents. They need to come up with a valid excuse of not having the necessary tools to engage the militants with accuracy as they have done lately.

 

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