Taliban groups, announce blanket threat for Pakistan

On 6 August 2008 Tehrik-e-Taliban, which represents several major Pakistani Taliban groups, announced a blanket threat for Pakistan, warning that it will launch attacks if the Pakistani government does not halt military operations against militants in Swat District in the Northwest Province. The Tehrik-e-Taliban -- led by Baitullah Mehsud -- stated that it has approximately 15 to 20 suicide bombers ready to attack Pakistan's major cities. Included in the threat are major government and military installations; the announcement also stated that female suicide bombers are at the ready to infiltrate and attack targets.