Militants plan aid worker attacks in Pakistan: US

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Source: AFP

WASHINGTON — The Pakistani Taliban is planning attacks on foreigners offering assistance in the aftermath of devastating floods in Pakistan, a US official has warned.

"According to information available to the US government, Tehreek-e-Taliban plans to conduct attacks against foreigners participating in the ongoing flood relief operations in Pakistan," the official told AFP on condition of anonymity.

"Tehreek-e-Taliban also may be making plans to attack federal and provincial ministers in Islamabad," the official warned.

The vast floods have affected an estimated 17.2 million people, at least eight million of whom are believed to need life-saving humanitarian assistance.


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