Death of al Qaeda’s second in command decreases group’s cohesion; UN to investigate civilian casualties caused by U.S. drone strikes; U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff expresses frustration with Haqqani Network presence in Pakistan; NATO supply routes may reopen next week; Explosion on government bus in Peshawar kills up to 19; Niger President warns of Pakistani jihadists in northern Mali; Bomb injures six in Nowshera District; Ten killed in incidents of violence in Karachi; Pakistani man arrested for impersonating U.S. FBI agent.

Drone Strikes and Death of Top Al Qaeda Leader

U.S.-Pakistan Relations

NATO Supply Routes

Militancy

Law Enforcement


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