Pakistan Security Brief

Pakistani officials claim four killed by U.S. drones; China signs agreement to build nuclear reactor in Punjab; Zardari urges regional trade through Gwadar Port; Pakistan says it is ready to negotiate with all militants to end Afghan war;  IED kills eight, injures 40 at market in Jafarabad; Gunmen open fire on PML-Q chief’s house; Death toll from refugee camp bombing rises to 17; NATO convoy ambushed en route to Afghanistan; Gunmen kill policeman in Karachi; IED in Karachi injures two; India foils terrorist attack in New Delhi; Seven killed in targeted violence in Karachi; Girls killed in IED blast in Sakhakot; Musharraf granted pre-arrest bail; Pakistan rejects involvement in 1993 Mumbai bombing; Afghan spy chief secretly visited Pakistan in December.

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  • On Thursday, Dawn news reported that the head of Afghan intelligence services, Hassamuddin Hassam, secretly visited Pakistan in December after an attack on the Afghan National Directorate of Security (NDS). According to the report, although Hassam only visited Pakistan to investigate the attack, bilateral relations between the two countries improved as a result. [16]             

[1] “Pakistan Says U.S. Drone Strike Kills 4,” The New York Times, March 22, 2013. Available at http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/23/world/asia/pakistan-says-us-drone-strike-kills-4.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0
[2] “Parliamentary committee fails to reach consensus on caretaker PM,” Dawn, March 22, 2013. Available at http://dawn.com/2013/03/22/caretaker-pm-parliamentary-committee-resumes-proceedings/
[3] “China, Pakistan reach secret nuclear reactor deal for Pakistan,” The Washington Times, March 22, 2013. Available at http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/mar/21/china-pakistan-reach-secret-reactor-deal-pakistan/
[4] “Islamabad ready to engage with Taliban, says foreign secretary,” Express Tribune, March 22, 2013. Available at http://tribune.com.pk/story/524641/peace-talks-islamabad-ready-to-engage-with-taliban-says-foreign-secretary/
[5] “Motorbike bomb kills eight in Balochistan,” Express Tribune, March 22, 2013.  Available at http://tribune.com.pk/story/524743/quetta-blast-leaves-3-dead/
“Eight killed, 40 injured in Jafarabad blast,” The News International, March 22, 2013.  Available at http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-93348-Eight-killed,-40-injured-in-Jafarabad-blast-
[6] “Police say terror attack in New Delhi foiled with arrest of Kashmir militant,” Washington Post, March 22, 2013.  Available at http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/indian-police-say-terror-attack-in-new-delhi-foiled-with-arrest-of-kashmir-militant/2013/03/22/c56c0972-92e0-11e2-8e33-9cc6c739d012_story.html
[7] “Chaudhry Shujaat’s residence comes under fire,” Express Tribune, March 22, 2013.  Available at http://tribune.com.pk/story/524781/chaudhry-shujaats-residence-comes-under-fire/
“Motorcyclist shot dead,” The News International, March 22, 2013.  Available at http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-5-166762-Motorcyclist-shot-dead
[8] “Attack on NATO convoy in Khyber agency injures 3,” Express Tribune, March 22, 2013.  Available at http://tribune.com.pk/story/524775/attack-on-nato-convoy-in-khyber-agency-injures-3/
[9] “Heightening security fears: terror strikes Jalozai refugee camp,” Express Tribune, March 22, 2013.  Available at http://tribune.com.pk/story/524685/heightening-security-fears-terror-strikes-jalozai-refugee-camp/
[10] “Firing at Shaheede-Millat road: 2 killed, 1 hurt,” The News International, March 22, 2013.  Available at http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-93248-Firing-at-Shaheed-e-Millat-road;-2-killed,-1-hurt
“Karachi: Bomb blast on railway track hurts two cops,” Geo, March 22, 2013.  Available at http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=93283
“Karachi violence claims another 11 lives,” Pakistan Today, March 21, 2013.  Available at http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/03/21/news/national/karachi-violence-claims-another-11-lives/
[11] “Two girls killed in toy bomb blast,” The News International, March 22, 2013.  Available at http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-21764-Two-girls-killed-in-toy-bomb-blast
[12] “Musharraf's return: Sindh High Court grants pre-arrest bail,” Express Tribune, March 22, 2013. Available at http://tribune.com.pk/story/524757/musharrafs-return-sindh-high-court-accepts-pre-arrest-bail/
[13] “Ashraf selects squads for his lifetime security,” The News, March 22, 2013. Available at http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-21743-Ashraf-selects-squads-for-his-lifetime-security
[14] “Pakistan rejects involvement in 1993 Mumbai blasts,” The News, March 22, 2013. Available at http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-93268-Pakistan-rejects-involvement-in-1993-Mumbai-blasts
[15] “Pakistan offers safe transit of gas to other countries,” The News, March 22, 2013. Available at http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-21744-Pakistan-offers-safe-transit-of-gas-to-other-countries
[16] “Afghan spy chief secretly visited Pakistan,” Dawn, March 22, 2013. Available at http://dawn.com/2013/03/22/afghan-spy-chief-secretly-visited-pakistan/
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