One killed, two wounded in NATO convoy attack in Pakistan July 24, 2012 - 13:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A government official says gunmen in northwest Pakistan attacked Tuesday, July 24 a convoy carrying NATO troop supplies to Afghanistan, killing one driver and wounding two other people, the Associated Press reported. It was the first attack on a NATO convoy in Pakistan since Islamabad reopened the supply route earlier in July after a blockade of over seven months. Faraz Khan says the attack occurred in Jamrud town in the Khyber tribal area. Jamrud is located very close to Torkham, one of two crossings used to transport NATO supplies to Afghanistan. Pakistan closed the route last November in retaliation for American airstrikes that killed 24 Pakistani troops. Islamabad ended its blockade after the U.S. apologized for the deaths. The Pakistani Taliban threatened to attack the convoys after Pakistan reopened the supply line.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
