The battle between Pakistani security forces and the dreaded Al Qaeda seems to be moving to Peshawar.
| Oh, no! Not the Pearl of the NWFP? |
Following âcredibleâ reports of attacks on targets in Peshawar, the military has stepped up security in the cantonment to a point where the area looks like it is under occupation. The targets include 11 Corps Headquarters, the Governorâs House, the Frontier House and other sensitive military installations in the cantonment area. Every movement on the roads leading to the target areas is closely monitored and army patrols have been stepped up after dark. The army is already locked in combat with Al Qaeda elements, both domestic and foreign, in the South Waziristan area. The first threats came during the March army operation against these elements. At the time, according to some reports, families of military personnel were threatened. The threat of any possible attacks on the families of military officers forced the 11 Corps Headquarters to set up pickets on several entry and exit points in cantonment. All these points are guarded by army and paramilitary troops. Now it seems security has been beefed up as the army has again moved into the area and is awaiting orders for a âsurgical operationâ.
| Would that be described as a Talibanectomy? Or an Uzbektomy? |
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