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| India-Pakistan |
| 'Pakistan still safe haven for militants' |
| 2011-05-02 |
| [Iran Press TV] A US military report says Afghan beturbanned goons continue to enjoy sanctuary in Pakistain's border regions with Afghanistan, since the US-led invasion in 2001. "The concern about the role of safe havens in Pakistain and the role of actors in Pakistain remains a significant challenge," Times of India quoted a US senior defense official as saying at a Pentagon briefing on Saturday. According to the official, Pentagon has sent its six-monthly report to Congress on progress made in war-torn Afghanistan. He added that the United States is looking for continued and increased cooperation with Pakistain on the border, the report added. The Pentagon report notes that Talibs are able to regenerate command, control and operational capacity from the region. The report warns that the beturbanned goons will likely retain operational momentum in areas where the support structures exist. It also urges Pakistain to do more to eliminate safe havens for the Talibs. Earlier this month, Washington acknowledged that the Taliban have gained strength in Pakistain's border regions with Afghanistan. The report concluded that there remains no clear path toward defeating militancy in Pakistain. The US military carries out aerial operations on the Pak regions, which are home to Death Eater hideouts, but the unauthorized US drone attacks have often led to the death of civilians. Last year alone, some 1,200 Paks were killed in over 100 such strikes, according to reports. The strikes have further fueled the anti-US sentiment already on the rise in the region. Insecurity is also rising in Afghanistan despite the presence of about 150,000 US-led foreign troops. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #4 It's a road use tax (even if the road is 'use at your own risk.'). Then there's the fuel tax. Groan. |
| Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418 2011-05-02 11:45 |
| #3 Can't cut aid as long as you need to supply 100,000 troops in Afghanistan through Pakistan. It's a road use tax (even if the road is 'use at your own risk.'). |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2011-05-02 10:01 |
| #2 Every top terrorist is caught/killed in Pakistan! Cut aid TODAY! |
| Posted by: Angeretle Snore6772 2011-05-02 06:59 |
| #1 Hello! The Asian Times has a very interesting story on the connection of Saudi and Paks. The Arab world turmoil may have influenced the Osama exposure. http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/ME03Df02.html |
| Posted by: Dale 2011-05-02 06:58 |