We’re sending mixed signals. No we’re not. Yes we are. Okay, maybe. Definitely maybe. Maybe a little. An all too unsurprising update on this story. “U.S. military tries to reassure Pakistan amid Times Square probe,” by Barbara Starr for CNN, May 11: Washington (CNN) — The top U.S. military officer is reassuring his Pakistani counterpart […]
U.S. to Pakistan: “You can’t pretend any longer that this is not going on”
Is Pakistan’s double game wearing thin? Or will business as usual return once the attention on the Times Square bombing attempt fades? “U.S. Urges Action in Pakistan After Failed Bombing,” by Jane Perlez for the New York Times, May 8: ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The Obama administration has delivered new and stiff warnings to Pakistan after […]
Oh, good: Pakistan stages show of force with nuclear-capable missiles
Relax, the prime minister said “the world can now move “beyond safety and security concerns’!” Of course, India is the target audience for this display, demonstrating Pakistan’s skewed sense of priorities as jihadists continue to operate freely, and sometimes with official encouragement. “Pakistan test-fires pair of ballistic missiles,” from CNN, May 8: Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) […]
Shocker in Pakistan: Politicians sheltering and supporting jihadist groups in Punjab, including Pakistani Taliban group implicated in Times Square bomb attempt
As Rep. Hoekstra said, that should be a “game-changer.” But it almost certainly won’t be. Note also the claim that “the Punjab government was hoping to moderate such groups.” How? By rewarding bad (and decidedly “immoderate”) behavior? This story demonstrates the dangerous cop-out that “engagement” for “moderation” can be. “Politicians sheltering militants in Punjab?”, from […]
Rep. Hoekstra: Connection between Times Square bomber and Pakistani Taliban would be a “game-changer”
It ought to be, and it would be long overdue with regard to American tolerance of Pakistan’s foot-dragging, highly selective approach to addressing jihadist groups within its borders, and the frequent complicity of the Inter-Services Intelligence with those groups’ activities, whether involving Kashmir or the western frontier provinces. “Congressman cites probable link between Shahzad, Pakistani […]
Pakistan producing 10,000 active Misunderstanders of Islam every year
And of course, Faisal Shahzad may well have been one of these. One would think a Muslim country wouldn’t have so much difficulty getting the Religion of Peaceâ„¢ right! Everyone’s favorite stomach-stapled beekeeper, Honest Ibe Hooper of CAIR, should head over to Pakistan immediately and explain to the Pakistanis how only greasy Islamophobes believe that […]
Shock horror: Banned jihad terror groups recruiting fresh jihadis under govt’s nose in Pakistan
Actually, nothing is less surprising than this. And with the arrest of Faisal Shahzad, a Pakistani who just spent some time in Pakistan, it becomes newly urgent. “Banned terror outfits recruiting fresh ‘jihadis’ under govt’s nose in Pak,” from ANI, May 4: Karachi, May 4 (ANI): Pakistan’s blatant lie regarding taking stiff action against so […]
Mumbai jihadists threaten “water jihad” against India
And meanwhile, Pakistan is still dragging its feet about prosecuting the perpetrators of the Mumbai massacre. Now, why is that? “Mumbai terrorist group threaten Indian ‘water jihad,’” by Rob Crilly in the Telegraph, April 27 (thanks to Joan): Pakistani terrorists behind the Mumbai attacks have threatened to launch a fresh jihad against India over disputed […]
Pakistan used jihadists as tool in Kashmir
This working with jihadists goes back twenty years, and continues. And Obama is pressuring India and favoring Pakistan. “Pak used terrorists as a tool in Kashmir: UN,” from Indian Express, April 16 (thanks to Slothy): Pakistan’s powerful spy agency ISI continues to have close links with Lashkar-e-Taiba and has used the terror group’s services to […]
Despite high-profile captures, Pakistan’s double game continues
More of the same. “Complex relations in battle against Taliban,” by Greg Miller for the Washington Post, April 10: The recent capture of the Afghan Taliban’s second in command seemed to signal a turning point in Pakistan, an indication that its intelligence agency had gone from providing help to cracking down on the militant Islamist […]