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That’s right: the man who recently promised to attack the U.S. is closely connected to Pakistan’s ISI unit, which was present at a recent meeting between Pakistani and U.S. officials dedicated to getting more money from the Obama administration — you know, to “fight terrorism.” “Mehsud has pals in high places,” from the Daily Times, […]

Probably for fear of reprisals from Sharia adherents if she complains. An update on this story: “Pakistani Teen Purportedly Shown in Flogging Video Now Says It Never Happened,” from FoxNews, April 6 (thanks to all who sent this in): A video aired widely on Pakistani television purports to show the beating of a 17-year-old girl […]

Of course! What else would it be? Islamic supremacists in Pakistan brutally beat a teenage girl, and who else could be responsible but the ubiquitous Zionists? A Paranoid Conspiracy Alert and update on this story: “JUI-F minister terms Swat flogging a Jewish plot,” from the Daily Times, April 5 (thanks to Leal): KARACHI: Federal Minister […]

Once again, the unknown miscreants vent their rage on girls’ schools. Of course, had this report explained the stated goals of these “miscreants” — the total application of sharia, including keeping females uneducated — this story would make a bit more sense. “Miscreants blow up girls’ school at Bannu,” from Geo TV, April 5: BANNU: […]

This from the Taliban leader, and “rising star,” who recently promised that “Soon we [Taliban, al-Qaeda, jihadists — or simply believers — in general?] will launch an attack in Washington that will amaze everyone in the world.” “Pakistani Taliban carried out Islamabad attack,” from AP, April 5: ISLAMABAD – A senior Pakistani Taliban commander says […]

“Violence in Pakistan has spread well beyond the dangerous Afghan border region.” The government has set the disastrous precedent of imposing sharia law to stop it, and the jihadists are pressing the advantage. “Suicide bomber kills 22 in Pakistan Shiite mosque,” by Zarar Khan for the Associated Press, April 5: ISLAMABAD — A suicide bomber […]

“Men are in charge of women, because Allah hath made the one of them to excel the other, and because they spend of their property (for the support of women). So good women are the obedient, guarding in secret that which Allah hath guarded. As for those from whom ye fear rebellion, admonish them and […]

“Growing numbers of Maldives nationals have been drawn to Pakistan-based Islamist groups in recent years. Many were recruited by the Lashkar-e-Taiba’s charitable front, the Idara Khidmat-e-Khalq, which carried out extensive relief operations in the southern atolls after the 2005 tsunami.” When encountering arguments in defense of jihadist groups like LeT, Hamas, and Hizballah that insist […]

Friend and Ally Update: a Congressional panel hears the truth about Pakistan’s involvement in the jihad against India. “‘Pak using terrorists as strategic tool against India,’” from ExpressIndia, April 2 (thanks to A.M.): Pakistan has, over past several decades, been using terrorists as a strategic tool against India to achieve its goals in Kashmir, several […]

Which is why the Pakistani government demands “unconditional aid” from the U.S. More on the Pakistani government’s Taliban alliance. “Pakistan wants US to keep hands off ISI,” from the Times of India, March 31: ISLAMABAD: Following the intense heat that the Pakistan’s investigative agency, Inter State Services (ISI) has come under from the US as […]