Seeing Obama’s weakness, Pakistan sheds its mask yet again and offers Karzai a deal including one of his chief rivals, a key al-Qaeda ally. And since Karzai himself has spoken about joining the Taliban, and making peace with it in a power-sharing arrangement, it is hard to see what the downside would be for him. […]
US Misunderstanders of Islam get 10 years in Pakistani prison for jihad seeking
Pakistani authorities and experienced players of the double game keep up appearances for the gullible West. “US ‘jihad seekers’ awarded 10 years imprisonment by Pak court,” from ANI, June 24 (thanks to all who sent this in): Islamabad, June 24 (ANI): A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Thursday awarded 10 years imprisonment to each of the […]
Spencer: Pakistan Continues Support for the Taliban
In Human Events this morning I discuss the latest developments in Pakistan’s long-standing double game: “Pakistan appears to be playing a double game of astonishing magnitude in Afghanistan” – so says a new report from the London School of Economics, which documents how Pakistani military intelligence is not only aiding the Taliban in Afghanistan, but […]
Zardari in secret visit to imprisoned Taliban: “you are our people, we are friends, and after your release we will of course support you to do your operations”
Well, more aid ought to fix that right up, eh? More on this story. “Pakistan spy agency controls the Taliban and plans attacks,” by Rob Crilly for the Telegraph, June 13: Pakistan’s intelligence services are supporting the Taliban with training, cash and sanctuary on a larger scale than previously thought as they battle Nato forces […]
Relax: New survey says that most Pakistanis are pacifist
Which doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy a good movie featuring a bloody knife and a machine gun Jihad violence all over the country? What jihad violence? We hate violence, dude! We are pacifists! Hold my rife and I will make the peace symbol for you! “Most Pakistanis are pacifist, says survey,” by Amir Wasim for […]
U.S. “reviewing options” for something that will never happen: a strike on Pakistan for aiding the jihad against the U.S.
Who do they think they’re kidding? “At the same time, the administration is trying to deepen ties to Pakistan’s intelligence officials” — i.e., the very same ones who are aiding the jihadists. “Options studied for a possible Pakistan strike,” by Greg Miller for the Washington Post, May 29 (thanks to Sanjay): The U.S. military is […]
Pakistani scientist who aided Iran and North Korea nuke programs is “free citizen,” hero in Pakistan
Fooled you again, kuffar He is a hero in Pakistan? Surely only among the Tiny Minority of Extremistsâ„¢, not among the Vast Majority of Peaceful Muslimsâ„¢! “Abdul Qadeer Khan a free citizen: LHC,” from Dawn, May 28 (thanks to Block Ness): LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday concluded the case of nuclear scientist […]
Times Square jihad plot: Pakistan arrests retired army major
“… the major had mobile phone contact with Shahzad on the day of the attempted bombing, including one conversation at the same time the bomber was allegedly parking his car loaded with propane tanks and explosives.” With apologies to Dr. Seuss: Oh, the places you’ll find the Tiny Minority of Extremists. “Times Square bomb plot: […]
Pakistanis detained for role in Times Square jihad bomb plot accuse interrogators of “siding with the infidels”
“Infidels”? You’d almost think the Times Square car bomb plot had something to do with Islam. (Cue chorus of “Naaah’s” coming from the State Department, U.S. intelligence agencies, and the White House.) More on this story. “Pakistan detainees proud of role in NYC bomb case,” by Asif Shahzad and Kathy Gannon for Associated Press, May […]
Pakistan now holding two they say helped finance Times Square jihad car bomb
Lone wolf white right-wing extremist update: more on this story. “Pakistan Has 2 Alleged Financiers in Custody in Times Square Bomb Case,” from the Associated Press, May 14: WASHINGTON — A senior U.S. military official says Pakistan now has at least two men in custody on suspicion of helping to finance the Times Square bombing […]