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2005-07-14 Afghanistan/South Asia

Pakistanis say they're gonna hit North Waziristan

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Posted by Dan Darling 2005-07-14 10:09|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Do you think that the UK/US finally told Pakistan either you go in or we do? Blair did say, "Give us a week to bury our dead." This could also be a ploy to get aQ looking the wrong way. Either way, I hope we know where those Pak nukes are, and can hit them in case of a coup.

Posted by chthus">chthus 2005-07-14 10:25|| 2005-07-14 10:25|| Front Page Top

#2 An attempt by Pak to distract attention from the LeT terror camps staffed by ISI officers.

Posted by john 2005-07-14 10:27|| 2005-07-14 10:27|| Front Page Top

#3 "We're tuning up the drums even as we speak..."

Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious 2005-07-14 10:32|| 2005-07-14 10:32|| Front Page Top

#4 oh crap...another faux raid. They must keep these plans in a binder - on the cover : "for PR purposes only"

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2005-07-14 10:36|| 2005-07-14 10:36|| Front Page Top

#5 According to this Pak,
India bad, Pakistan good

Stability, not weapons
By Shamshad Ahmad
Former Foreign Secretary
Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

In 1971, taking advantage of an entirely domestic political crisis in our country, India intervened militarily subverting our independence and territorial integrity. No world power, not even the US stopped it from dismembering Pakistan, the worst that could happen to any independent country in the world.

A determined US reaction at that time in support of Pakistan, an ally and a friend, âunilaterallyâ or with the help of an âinternational coalition,â would have prevented future military invasions and costly wars, including the Afghan war, the Gulf war and now the Iraq war. Saddam Hussein could not but be emboldened in his own military adventures. After all, the world had acquiesced in Indiaâs military adventure against Pakistan.

Posted by john 2005-07-14 10:37|| 2005-07-14 10:37|| Front Page Top

#6 I've also developed a taste for Indian spicy ketchup.

Posted by Shipman 2005-07-14 12:37|| 2005-07-14 12:37|| Front Page Top

#7 In 1971 India had to stop Moslem mass-murder of Bengali civilians (estimated at one to three million) in what was then East Pakistan (Bangladesh). Most of the persecuted civilians were Hindu. The Pakistan army also eliminated all professional Bengali (doctors, writers, engineers, etc.). More than ten million Bengalis fled to neighbouring areas of India.

After independence from (West) Pakistan, Bangladesh was established as a secular country favouring the name People's Republic of Bangladesh over Islamic Republic of Bangladesh.

In the early 50s an attempt was made to impose Urdu, the official language in West Pakistan, and eliminate Bangla, which was spoken by 98% of the people in East Pakistan. A bloody civilian revolt ensued. By contrast with West Pakistan, most Bangladeshi Muslims are influenced by Sufism.

In other words, taking into account Kashmir and Afghanistan, Pakistan is behind the murder and persecution of countless millions of people around South Asia for 50+ years.

Posted by Kalle (kafir forever) 2005-07-14 15:39|| 2005-07-14 15:39|| Front Page Top

#8 Ship - Lay's makes spicy ketchup flavored potato chips - for sale only in the ME and parts of Asia. I laughed the first time I saw them at Eastern Market, y'know the place - on Doha Rd, but eventually bought a bag and they were pretty good, lol! Those devilish marketeers are on to ya, better watch out...

Posted by .com 2005-07-14 19:27|| 2005-07-14 19:27|| Front Page Top

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