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2009-02-17 India-Pakistan

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Posted by john frum 2009-02-17 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 As for the TNSM, it was formed by Sufi Mohammad in 1988. He himself is a simple and peaceful man who does not preach violence except in the way of jihad against non- Muslims

How reassuring General Munir

Posted by john frum 2009-02-17 07:13|| 2009-02-17 07:13|| Front Page Top

#2 Till the 10th century most of the population were followers of Buddhism and were very peaceful and docile people. In the 16th century the Yousafzai tribe captured the valley.

So they ceased being peaceful when they were forcibly converted to the religion of peace?

Posted by john frum 2009-02-17 07:16|| 2009-02-17 07:16|| Front Page Top

#3 I'm confused, Brigadier Munir, ret'd. I see no mention of the ISI in this tale of the development of the Taliban. Why is that?

Posted by trailing wife 2009-02-17 12:30|| 2009-02-17 12:30|| Front Page Top

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