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Stop the presses: Pakistan’s army, paramilitary forces “may be aiding Taliban fighters”

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Friend and Ally Update. “U.S. questions Pakistan force’s allegiance, funding,” by Kristin Roberts for Reuters, May 30: WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S.-backed paramilitary force in Pakistan’s lawless border area may be aiding Taliban fighters, according to American officials who say the support may cause Congress to freeze some security funds for Islamabad. Congress should feel […]

“Jamaat-e-Islami is fighting for an Islamic revolution in Pakistan so that people can be liberated from their problems and difficulties”

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That’ll do it, all right. Here is yet another update from our bulging “Not Just Al-Qaeda” files: “Jamaat-e-Islami Leader: We Are Fighting For Islamic Revolution In Pakistan,” from the MEMRI Blog, May 27 : Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami leader Muhammad Hussain Mehnati has said that his party is fighting for an Islamic revolution in Pakistan. The Urdu-language […]

Afghanistan urges Pakistan to stop jihad attacks

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“Islam does not recognise boundaries and jihad (holy war) in Afghanistan will continue,” said Mehsud, as we noted earlier. This kind of talk has made the Karzai government nervous, and for very good reason. “Afghanistan urges Pakistan to stop attacks,” from AFP, May 24 (thanks to the Constantinopolitan Irredentist): KABUL (AFP) “” Pakistan must not […]

Pakistani govt makes peace with jihadists: stop attacks in area and hand over foreign militants in exchange for prisoner release and Sharia

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Surrender. “Pakistani authorities, militants agree peace deal for insurgency-torn valley,” from The Associated Press, May 21 : PESHAWAR, Pakistan: Pakistan’s new government signed a peace deal Wednesday with Islamic militants in a valley of northwestern Pakistan, in a process that Western officials worry could take the pressure off Taliban and al-Qaida hardliners. The agreement covers […]

Jihad leaders threaten “war in Islamabad and Lahore” if Pakistan compromises on Jammu/Kashmir issue

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Keeping hate alive. “Top militant leaders threaten to wage a ‘war in Pakistan’ if government softens its stand in talks with India,” from RTT News, May 20 (thanks to the Constantinopolitan Irredentist): (RTTNews) – On the day India and Pakistan resumed bilateral talks, top leaders of the Islamist militant groups Lashkar-e-Toiba and Hizbul Mujahideen have […]

Sweetheart deal for jihadists: Pakistan’s envoy to Afghanistan released in exchange for 55 Taliban jihadists (one former Gitmo inmate) and 20 million rupees

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Almost as lopsided a deal as Nolan Ryan, Leroy Stanton, Frank Estrada and Don Rose for Jim Fregosi. Or Paul O’Neill and Joe DeBerry for Roberto Kelly. Or maybe Rico Carty for Jim Panther. Or Manny Trillo, Julio Franco, George Vukovich, Jay Baller, and Jerry Willard for Von Hayes. Shoeless Joe Jackson for Braggo Roth, […]

Pakistan moves towards Sharia in seven districts

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This will mean, of course, the subjugation of women and non-Muslims. “Pakistan Takes Steps Towards Shari’a State In Seven Districts,” from MEMRI, May 16 (thanks to Sr. Soph): On May 11, 2008, the secular government in Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province (NWFP) finalized a deal with the Taliban groups for the implementation of shari’a in […]

Pakistani Christian doctor jailed for “blasphemy,” mob attacks his home

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“This is the house of a blasphemer,” reads a sign on his house. “Pakistan: Doctor Jailed On “˜Blasphemy” Charges,” from Compass Direct News, May 16 (thanks to Cindy): ISTANBUL, May 16 (Compass Direct News) — Pakistani police have jailed a Christian doctor after “blasphemy” charges incited a mob attack on his home last week in […]

Pakistani jihad leader: U.S. is eternal enemy of Islam and Pakistan

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Yet again couching his appeal in religious terms. “Jamaat-e-Islami Leader: U.S. Is Eternal Enemy Of Islam And Pakistan,” from the MEMRI Blog, May 13 : The Deputy Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province Maulana Muhammad Shah Mengal has said that the United States is the eternal enemy of Islam and Pakistan. According to a […]

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