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NDTV Correspondent, Monday October 19, 2009, New Delhi

Defence Minister AK Antony says the situation in Pakistan is serious, but India is "ready to take on any security challenge including from the Taliban".

Pak vs Taliban forces schools shut

NDTV Correspondent, Monday October 19, 2009, Waziristan

Schools and colleges in Lahore and Islamabad have been shut for a week, fearing a backlash of Pakistan's multi-pronged attack on South Waziristan. Meanwhile, Gen David Petraeus, head of the US Central Command, arrived in Pakistan on Monday for talks with army commanders. Pakistani forces have made steady gains in Taliban strongholds in South Waziristan over the last 24 hours.

Taliban kill 40 in serial attacks

NDTV Correspondent, Friday October 16, 2009, Lahore, Peshawar

A wave of deadly attacks rocked Pakistan, killing more than 40 people. The Taliban stormed three security facilities in Lahore and carried out two bombings in Peshawar and Kohat. Among the targets was the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Lahore, which is like India’s CBI, other and police academies.

Pak terror attack: Implications for India

NDTV Correspondent, Thursday October 15, 2009, New Delhi

The latest spate of terror attacks in Pakistan could be a big worry for India; if it’s Lahore today, it could be Amritsar or other Indian cities tomorrow. First, it was the audacious attack on the Pakistan Army Headquarters in Rawalpindi last week, and now it was the turn of Lahore.

Taliban suspend peace talks

Press Trust of India, Monday April 27, 2009, Islamabad

Taliban on Monday suspended talks with the Pakistani government on the Swat deal to protest against the military operations in Dir, adjoining Swat Valley, in which so far 30 militants and an army officer have been killed.

Hizbul a serious threat to polls: Army

Press Trust of India, Wednesday April 15, 2009, New Delhi

After Hizbul Mujahiddin chief Syed Salahuddin threatened to disrupt the poll process in Jammu and Kashmir, Army on Wednesday said that the militant's threat was taken "seriously" and that it was working to ensure free and fair elections in the state.

Shariah may shield Taliban

Press Trust of India, Wednesday April 15, 2009, Islamabad

A pro-Taliban hardline cleric in the restive SWAT valley has stirred a controversy by saying that the newly imposed Islamic law in the region will protect militants from prosecution, confirming the worst fears of the West about the spread of extremism in Pakistan.

Islamic law imposed in SWAT Valley

NDTV Correspondent, Tuesday April 14, 2009, Islamabad

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari signed a regulation late on Monday night to put the SWAT Valley under Islamic law as part of a peace deal with the Taliban. He signed the law after having come under intense pressure from members of his own party and other lawmakers.

Is the situation in Pakistan getting out of control?

Yes

Can't say

No trace of Taliban in India: Army

Press Trust of India, Tuesday April 14, 2009, New Delhi

Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor on Tuesday said there is no "trace" of Taliban in the country amid reports some of these elements have infiltrated but women are being "trained" on the other side of the Line of Control.

Pak Parliament endorses Shariah in Swat

Press Trust of India, Tuesday April 14, 2009, Islamabad

Pakistan's parliament on Monday endorsed a move to enforce Islamic laws in the restive northwestern Swat valley, which is largely controlled by the Taliban, and asked the President to accord approval to the measure to usher in peace across the country.