Pakistani counter-terrorism officials have captured Amin ul Haq, an Al-Qaeda leader closely linked to the late Osama Bin Laden, who was the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks. The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab announced that ul Haq has been charged with planning attacks on key installations in the province. This arrest represents a major advancement in the fight against terrorism, achieved through the combined efforts of the CTD and intelligence agencies. Bin Laden was killed in a U.S. raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan, in 2011.
Syrian insurgents seize four central towns, while government forces regain control of certain areas.
Syrian Insurgents Push Closer to Hama as Tensions Rise Amid Escalating Conflict Syrian insurgents captured four towns early Tuesday, advancing closer to the central city of Hama, according to opposition…