Pakistan Security Brief

Karzai threatens to end peace talks as they begin; Obama says friction in Afghan peace talks is normal; Ceasefire to be addressed in Afghan peace talks; Release of Taliban prisoners aids peace talks; Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes talks; Five more die in Mardan bombings, death toll at 34; Indian troops kill Pakistani girl at border; TTP clash leaves 7 dead; Pakistan to seek $4.5 billion bailout from the IMF; Stocks rise on IMF visit; 6 people killed in Karachi; Body found in bags outside Islamabad; India allows cross examination of 2008 Mumbai witnesses; Iran will not penalize Pakistan on pipeline delays; Missing persons inquiry seeks to indict 117 security personnel; Frontier Corps must be subservient to government, says Senator; Nawaz Sharif meets with General Kayani; Lt. Col succumbs to IED wounds; Defense spending will not increase size of military, analysts claim; Balochistan cabinet sworn in; Zardari Swiss court case thrown out; PML-N member removed.

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[1]“Karzai suspends US talks, sets new conditions for negotiations,” Dawn, June 19, 2013. Available at http://dawn.com/news/1019311/afghanistan-suspends-us-talks-in-row-over-taliban-office
[2]“Obama: Friction in Afghan Peace Talks No Surprise,” ABC News, June 18, 2013. Available at http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/obama-taliban-office-important-step-19428215#.UcGqM6zfJTE 
“U.S., Taliban to meet in Qatar for ‘key milestone’ toward ending Afghanistan war,” NBC News, June 18, 2013. Available at http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/06/18/19021979-us-taliban-to-meet-in-qatar-for-key-milestone-toward-ending-afghanistan-war?lite
[3]Tahir Khan, “Taliban Qatar office hints at possibility of ceasefire,” Express Tribune, June 19, 2013. Available at http://tribune.com.pk/story/565349/taliban-qatar-office-hints-at-possibility-of-ceasefire/ 
[4]Kamran Yousaf, “Welcoming negotiations: Freeing Taliban prisoners was crucial for Qatar talks,” June 19, 2013. Available at http://tribune.com.pk/story/565239/welcoming-negotiations-freeing-taliban-prisoners-was-crucial-for-qatar-talks/ 
[5] “Pakistan welcomes the opening of a Taliban office in Doha for the purpose of bringing peace to Afghanistan,” MOFA, June 18, 2013. Available at  http://mofa.gov.pk/pr-details.php?prID=1281
[6]Zahir Shah Sherazi“Suicide blast at Mardan funeral; death toll rises to 34,” Dawn, June 19, 2013. Available at http://dawn.com/news/1019076/suicide-blast-at-mardan-funeral-death-toll-rises-to-34
[7]Abdul Sami Paracha, “Seven militants killed in clash,” Dawn, June 19, 2013. Available at http://dawn.com/news/1019116/seven-militants-killed-in-clash
[8]“MQM activist among six killed in Karachi violence,” The News, June 18, 2013. Available at http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-105860-MQM-activist-among-six-killed-in-Karachi-violence
[9]“Lt Col Imran hurt in Waziristan blast embraces Shahadat,” The News, June 19, 2013. Available at http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-23600-Lt-Col-Imran-hurt-in-Waziristan-blast-embraces-Shahadat
[10]“Peshawar blast injures two civilians, one policeman,” Express Tribune, June 19, 2013. Available at http://tribune.com.pk/story/565534/peshawar-blast-injures-two-people/
[11]“Dead body found near Islamabad,” The News, June 18, 2013. Available at http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-105865-Dead-body-found-near-Islamabad
[12]Syed Ali Shah, “Sen Raza Rabbani calls for FC to be subservient to Balochistan govt,” Dawn, June 19, 2013. Available at http://dawn.com/news/1019297/sen-raza-rabbani-calls-for-fc-to-be-subservient-to-balochistan-govt
[13]“IDPs to return to Kurram on 20th,” The News, June 19, 2013. Available at http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-2-184531-IDPs-to-return-to-Kurram-on-20th
[14]“Indian border firing injured Pakistan woman: military,” Dawn, June 18, 2013. Available at http://dawn.com/news/1019097/india-border-firing-injures-pakistani-woman-military 
“Pakistani girl killed in Kashmir border firing: officials,” Express Tribune, June 19, 2013. Available at http://tribune.com.pk/story/565312/loc-violation-indian-shelling-leaves-2-students-injured/ 
[15]“Mumbai Attacks’ case: Pakistani cleared to cross-examine witnesses,” Express Tribune, June 18, 2013. Availabel at http://tribune.com.pk/story/564958/mumbai-attacks-case-pakistani-panel-cleared-to-cross-examine-witnesses/ 
[16]“Imran urges action against drones as he becomes MPA,” Express Tribune, June 19, 2013. Available at http://tribune.com.pk/story/565306/imran-khan-takes-oath-as-mna/ 
[17]Brian Chappatta, “Indiana Lets County Seek $1.3 Billion Sale for Fertilizer Plant,” Business Week, June 18, 2013. Available at http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-06-18/indiana-lets-county-seek-1-dot-3-billion-sale-for-fertilizer-plant
[18]“Relief for Pakistan: Iran to waive penalty on delay in work,” Express Tribune, June 19, 2013. Available at http://tribune.com.pk/story/564996/gas-pipeline-relief-for-pakistan-iran-to-waive-penalty-on-delay-in-work/ 
[19]“PM meets army chief to discuss new security policy,” Express Tribune, June 19, 2013. Available at http://tribune.com.pk/story/565458/pm-meets-army-chief-to-discuss-new-security-policy/ 
[20]“Army needs to be purged of Pasha-like people,” The News, June 19, 2013. Available at http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-23597-Army-needs-to-be-purged-of-Pasha-like-people:-Nisar
[21]Usman Ansari, “Analysts: Pakistan Budget Hike Provides Little,” Defense News, June 18, 2013. Available at http://www.defensenews.com/article/20130618/DEFREG03/306180027/Analysts-Pakistan-Budget-Hike-Provides-Little
[22]Khaleeq Kiani, “Pakistan seeks IMF bailout,” Dawn, June 18, 2013. Available at http://beta.dawn.com/news/1019266/pakistan-seeks-imf-bailout
Khalid Mustafa, “Pakistan to seek $4.5 bn from IMF today,” The News, June 19, 2013. Available at http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-13-23595-Pakistan-to-seek-$4.5-bn-from-IMF- 
Shahbaz Rana,“IMF, govt to bargain over loan conditions,” Express Tribune, June 19, 2013.  Available at http://tribune.com.pk/story/565188/imf-govt-to-bargain-over-loan-conditions/
[23]“Pakistani stocks rise on IMF visit optimism,” Dawn, June 19, 2013. Available at http://beta.dawn.com/news/1019329/pakistani-stocks-rise-on-imf-visit-optimism
[24]“Missing persons cases: Inquiry commission calls for arrest of military officers,” Express Tribune, June 19, 2013. Available at http://tribune.com.pk/story/565196/missing-persons-cases-inquiry-commission-calls-for-arrest-of-military-officers/  
[25]“Newly elected Balochistan cabinet sworn in,” Express Tribune, June 19, 2013. Available at http://tribune.com.pk/story/565459/newly-elected-balochistan-cabinet-sworn-in/ 
[26]Syed Irfan Raza, “Swiss govt calls Zardari case time-barred,” Dawn, June 19 2013. Available at http://dawn.com/news/1019111/swiss-govt-calls-zardari-case-time-barred
[27]“PML-N leader’s party membership suspended over bus hostess slap incident,” Express Tribune, June 19, 2013. Available at  http://tribune.com.pk/story/565344/pml-n-leaders-party-membership-suspended-over-bus-hostess-slap-incident/
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