Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for NATO supply trucks attackJune 11, 2013 - 11:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Pakistani Taliban are claiming responsibility for an attack on NATO supply trucks that killed four people in the country's northwest, according to The Associated Press. Around 15 militants on Monday fired rockets at the trucks as they traveled in the Khyber tribal region on their way to Afghanistan. Because of such attacks, the U.S. has for years been reducing its use of Pakistani land routes to get supplies to troops in Afghanistan. Late Monday, Pakistani Taliban spokesman Ahsanullah Ahsan said more such attacks were planned. He also warned the new government in Pakistan's northwestern province to close the supply route. The ruling party there is that of former cricket star Imran Khan, and it adamantly opposes U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan. It has hinted at preventing the NATO supply trucks from crossing its territory. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |