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ISI urged attacks on US targets: Officials
The allegations, if fully confirmed, heighten a painful dilemma for President Barack Obama’s administration. Washington is under growing political pressure to take action against the Haqqani network after a spate of deadly attacks US officials have attributed to it.These include last week’s strike againstthe American Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. Some US intelligence reporting alleges that…
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Did Obama Declare War On Pakistan?
Speaking to a hall full of cadets at the US Military Academy of West Point, President Barack Obama almost seemed like he might be declaring war on Pakistan. Every time he mentioned Afghanistan, Pakistan preceded mention. Sitting at the back benches of the hall at one point I almost jumped out of my chair when…
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Welcome to America, Mr. Singh!
When Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh comes to Washington DC next week his priority number one will be to dispel any doubts of Washington’s commitment to New Delhi in a region where it rivals China and Pakistan — both seen as U.S. foreign policy priorities. Indian diplomats and White House representative tell us that two…
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Between US and Local Masters By Malik Rashid
Between US and local masters, Pakistanis are experiencing a plurality of sovereign. Trust me, it is a relief to go from one man’s rule into democracy. With bi-polarity at the top, the process becomes interesting. According to stories, the almighty power of Pakistan’s military over its people is being curtailed and shared by the US…