That’s what the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan governor — officially, a US “ally” — says. In an effort to remind the jihadists around the Afghan border that, really, they’re all in the same boat, the governor, in no uncertain terms, makes clear that the “interests” of nuclear-armed Pakistan are one with the “interests” of […]
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Taliban declares “open war,” claims bombing in Pakistan
“The escalation in violence raised new doubt about the government’s controversial policy of negotiating for peace with Islamic militants.” Uh huh. “Taliban claims bombing in Pakistan; up to 14 dead,” by Riaz Khan for the Associated Press, August 12 (thanks to JE): PESHAWAR, Pakistan – A roadside bomb destroyed an air force truck on a […]
“Anti-terror” Pakistani pol just another Islamic supremacist
I noted here yesterday the statement by Pakistan’s Chief Minister of the North West Frontier Province, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti: “Every religion believe in peace and are against violence and terrorism and they are a major source of teaching and searching for peace and tranquility against hatred and unrest.” But while he has been saying […]
NATO general: “There certainly is a level of ISI complicity in the militant areas in Pakistan and organisations such as the Taliban”
More on Pakistan’s little problem with the ISI, and the need to “weed out” Taliban supporters (no doubt a Tiny Minority of Extremists). “Pakistan intelligence helping Taliban: NATO general,” by Bronwen Roberts for Agence France-Presse, August 10: KABUL (AFP) – Pakistan’s intelligence agency is helping the Taliban to pursue an insurgency in Afghanistan that has […]
Pakistani pol: No room for terrorism in Islam
Glad that’s settled! Now all those Al-Qaeda types will lay down their arms, and I can go back to my saxophone studies. Or was it fluegelhorn? “No room for terrorism in Islam: Chief Minister,” from Associated Press of Pakistan, August 11: PESHAWAR, Aug 11 (APP): Chief Minister NWFP Ameer Haider Khan Hoti has said that […]
Pakistan: Zawahiri’s English-speaking debut
The polyglot doc calls for jihad and praises “martyrdom”— all in an infidel language. “Purported al-Zawahiri message criticizes Pakistani leadership,” from CNN, August 10: ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) — In what’s believed to be the first English-language message from al Qaeda’s second in command, Ayman al-Zawahiri criticizes Pakistan’s leadership and calls for Pakistanis to support the […]
Pakistan: Autopsy points to torture and “honor killing” of Christian man with Muslim girlfriend
The local police initially declared the death a suicide on the word of the girlfriend’s family, but the evidence detailed below suggests otherwise, and the case has been reopened.”Pakistan: Christian allegedly murdered,” from Compass Direct News, August 7: ISTANBUL, August 7 (Compass Direct News) — Local Pakistani police declared the death of a young Christian […]
U.K.: Woman brought from Pakistan for arranged marriage beaten, forced to work 17-hour days; husband told her he intended to marry a second wife
The obvious question: How many like Sania Bibi have not yet been discovered in the U.K. and other Western countries? “Muslim bride ‘beaten every day by husband and mother-in-law’ after being flown from Pakistan for arranged marriage,” by Andrew Levy for the Daily Mail, August 5: A young Muslim bride was constantly beaten and treated […]
Karzai: We’ve got the goods on Pakistan’s involvement in jihad attack
Karzai noted: “Unfortunately, there are elements within the establishment in Pakistan who do not see things as we see (them), and who perhaps are not opting for a life that the absolute majority of our people seek and are working for.” I doubt that an absolute majority of Karzai’s people are actually on his side […]
Pakistani official: We need to “weed out” Taliban supporters from government
Bridge for sale! Bridge for sale! As long as the ideology that allowed these Taliban sympathizers to gain high office and influence continues to be taught in Pakistan, this “weeding out,” if it happens at all, will be fruitless. This is just another version of this story, but it highlights the salient quote from the […]