Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman Abdul Basit, September 30: “Let me reiterate that Pakistan is committed not to allow its territory for terrorist actions anywhere in the world.” Uh-huh. “Interpol issues Pakistan army arrest warrants over Mumbai attacks,” by Dean Nelson and Praveen Swami for the Telegraph, October 8 (thanks to Johnny): Interpol has issued warrants […]
Despite U.S. apology, Pakistan decides not to re-open supply route
An update on this story. Again, Pakistan is reveling in the leverage it thinks it has, putting the desire to stick a finger in the eye of the U.S. and India above its own sovereignty while looking the other way from its various jihadist movements. That is, when it is not actively aiding them. Meanwhile, […]
Nothing new: Pakistan’s ISI “urges on” Taliban
Despite that, “the U.S. has provided billions of dollars in military and development aid to Pakistan for its support.” They’d have been better off funding one of those legendary, $10,000 NASA toilet seats for every man, woman, and child in America instead. And of course, it’s all fun and games for Pakistan’s ruling elite until […]
Pakistan: Third attack in as many days on NATO supply route
It defies imagination to call three attacks, and Pakistan’s openly hostile posture — including the closure of a key supply route and threats of a military response to NATO — a coincidence. Pakistan seems eager to demonstrate the leverage it believes it has, but the Zardari government and ISI are cutting off their proverbial noses […]
“Dozens” of European nationals training for jihad in Pakistan
Flash back to this report, from September 30: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Abdul Basit, said the government was unaware of any such plans. “Let me reiterate that Pakistan is committed not to allow its territory for terrorist actions anywhere in the world,” he said. Uh-huh. In any event, the known scope of the current threat […]
Pakistan holds government worker for his role in NYC jihad car bomb plot
The double game continues: if Faisal Abbasi is tried, expect him to become a national hero in Pakistan, a la Aafia Siddiqui. “Pakistan holds government worker in NYC plot,” by Asif Shahzad for AP, September 30: ISLAMABAD — An employee at Pakistan’s state-run Islamic advisory body has been detained for allegedly playing an important role […]
At least 20 British nationals training for jihad in Pakistan
Meanwhile, Pakistan wants to dictate the terms of a war it won’t fight. We’re simply supposed to join Pakistan in their game of Russian roulette, as one official described it, while Islamabad’s actions serve to protect what has become the country’s number one export: jihadists. “Britons training in Pakistan for UK terror attacks,” by Rob […]
“We will have to see whether we are allies or enemies”: Pakistan cuts NATO supply line
Several years ago, as Pakistan’s double game became increasingly obvious, I began making the point frequently that to give aid to the Pakistani government was essentially to finance the jihad, and that we should stop cutting our own throats and instead cut that aid. In late 2008, when it was confirmed that a great deal […]
Recent strikes on Pakistan driven by newly uncovered jihad plot; Pakistan threatens end of protection of supply lines, military force
Pakistan won’t do what its leaders promised, and is determined to ensure no one else does. Apparently we’re just supposed to sit back, trust duplicitous Pakistan, and get attacked again. It seems Pakistan would like that a great deal, at least until Islamabad is lost to the very jihadists it has collaborated with in the […]
Woodward book: Status of U.S. ties with Pakistan was like a “cold shower” for Obama administration
“Pakistan is living a lie.” Pakistan is “playing Russian roulette.” “We’re living on borrowed time.” All quite true. “Status of US ties with Pak was like a ‘cold shower’ for Obama: Woodward,” from Asia News International, September 27: Well-known author-cum-journalist Bob Woodward has revealed in his latest book “Obama’s Wars that President Barack Obama’s focus […]