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2010-02-06 India-Pakistan

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Posted by Fred 2010-02-06 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 Unlike some of the more active islamist regions, such as Mardan, way-out-west Quetta remains relatively quiet, and is the most likely region to hide such islamists as Bin Laden and Mulla Omar. They like to keep it quiet there; not much in the way of blasting the bejuesus out of shoppers or police. Still, islamic factotums that play the network for AQ need to be ready to blast themselves for the sake of security.

A 1997 book described the economy of Quetta as primarily forgery of documents and currency. Weapons and drugs probably are are close second.

Posted by Ralphs son Johnnie 2010-02-06 02:35|| 2010-02-06 02:35|| Front Page Top

#2 I don't think I knew that, Johnnie--thank you! What book might that be -- I know there are some here who will want to add it to their collections.

Posted by trailing wife 2010-02-06 22:33|| 2010-02-06 22:33|| Front Page Top

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