On Fri 2037-Mar-27 02:14, Ross Sauer (1:123/789) wrote to All:

RS> Afghan Strikes by Taliban Get Pakistan Help, U.S. Aides Say

RS> By MARK MAZZETTI and ERIC SCHMITT

RS> WASHINGTON -- The Taliban's widening campaign in southern
RS> Afghanistan is made possible in part by direct support from
RS> operatives in Pakistan's military intelligence agency, despite
RS> Pakistani government promises to sever ties to militant groups
RS> fighting in Afghanistan, according to American government officials.

THis shouldn't be a news flash to anybody with a clue.  tHe
Pakistani ISI has been in bed with the Taliban since they
first came to power.  tHe Taliban gets logistical and other
supports from them, as well as in the beginning, and maybe
still, some funding from our good friends in Saudi.


sOunds like these reporters need to get out more.

Regards,
           Richard
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