Taliban must give up arms before talks: Pakistan

Taliban must give up arms before talks: Pakistan Islamabad: Pakistan will only hold peace talks with Taliban insurgents if they lay down their arms first, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Tuesday, after both sides signalled willingness to consider negotiations. "The minimum agenda is that they give up arms and come forward and then there will be talks. But if they think they will keep Kalashnikovs in their hands and also hold talks, that will not happen," he...
04:36 PM, Oct 18, 2011

Russia stops purchase of Kalashnikov rifles

Russia stops purchase of Kalashnikov rifles Chebarkul, Russia: Russia has abandoned new purchases of its popular AK-74 automatic rifle, its top general said on Tuesday, dismantling another symbol of Soviet military might as the army pushes through painful reforms. Russia plans on spending some 20 trillion roubles ($617 billion) by 2020 in order to modernize its armed forces, refurbishing its armaments with new guns and rockets, submarines and aircraft. Based on the more prevalent AK-47, the...
09:06 AM, Sep 29, 2011

Blast in Karachi, hand grenades found at site

Blast in Karachi, hand grenades found at site The deafening blast took place at a house located in Balida town. ...
10:10 AM, Jan 08, 2010

Pics: Kalashnikovs, the symbol of power, strength

Pics: Kalashnikovs, the symbol of power, strength Take a look at the past and present use of AK-47 rifle in the world. ...
01:39 PM, Nov 11, 2009

Kalashnikov takes no pleasure in his guns

Kalashnikov takes no pleasure in his guns Inventor of the destructive machine laments its use by terrorists. ...
01:14 AM, Nov 11, 2009

AK-47 turns 60, rifle designer honoured

AK-47 turns 60, rifle designer honoured A function was organised in Moscow in honour of Mikhail Kalashnikov. ...
01:02 PM, Jul 07, 2007
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