[/align]KABUL, Afghanistan - Pakistani intelligence agents and paramilitary forces have helped train Taliban insurgents and have given them information about American troop movements in Afghanistan, said a report published Monday by a U.S. think tank.
[/align]The study by the RAND Corp. also warned that the U.S. will face "crippling, long-term consequences" in Afghanistan if Taliban sanctuaries in Pakistan are not eliminated.
It echoes recent statements by American generals, who have increased their warnings that militant safe havens in Pakistan are threatening efforts in Afghanistan. The study was funded by the U.S. Defense Department.
"Every successful insurgency in Afghanistan since 1979 enjoyed safe haven in neighboring countries, and the current insurgency is no different," said the report's author, Seth Jones. "Right now, the Taliban and other groups are getting help from individuals within Pakistan's government, and until that ends, the region's long-term security is in jeopardy."
Pakistan's top military spokesman rejected the findings.
The study, "Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan," found some active and former officials in Pakistan's intelligence service and the Frontier Corps " a Pakistani paramilitary force deployed along the Afghan border " provided direct assistance to Taliban militants and helped secure medical care for wounded fighters.
It said NATO officials have uncovered several instances of Pakistani intelligence agents providing information to Taliban fighters, even "tipping off Taliban forces about the location and movement of Afghan and coalition forces, which undermined several U.S. and NATO anti-Taliban military operations." No timeframes were given.
Don't know why this is making news now. It was well known prior to 2001 that the ISI was training and was probably responsible for the creation of the Taliban.
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That is true elk. We also know of Iran supplying them as well. Nothing turns overnight.
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Don't know why this is making news now. It was well known prior to 2001 that the ISI was training and was probably responsible for the creation of the Taliban.
Does it matter to you that Pakistani intelligence agents are getting US troops killed?
"It said NATO officials have uncovered several instances of Pakistani intelligence agents providing information to Taliban fighters, even "tipping off Taliban forces about the location and movement of Afghan and coalition forces, which undermined several U.S. and NATO anti-Taliban military operations." No timeframes were given. The report said Pakistan's intelligence service and other government agencies provided Taliban and other insurgents with training at camps in Pakistan, as well as intelligence, financial assistance and help crossing the border"
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Does it matter to you that Pakistani intelligence agents are getting US troops killed?
Our own president has known this as well what the H@ll has he done about it. We wanted to keep Musharaf in power because of his "Help" in this war, he was walking a tightrope. It would be like saying our President has complete control of the CIA. Had it been Myself in his place Waziristan would cease to exist.
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It wasn't Musharraf giving the support. Here's an acronym for you: PML. Take a look at his enemies throughout the country--the people trying to force him out of office.
Read the report and you'll see that some people who used to work under Musharraf are actively working to stab him in the back and overthrow the Pakistani government.
Looks like someone had the guts to take the fight to the terrorists and their Pakistani lackeys.
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PESHAWAR, Pakistan - U.S.-led coalition forces along the volatile Afghan border launched an airstrike that killed 11 Pakistani paramilitary troops, Pakistan's army said Wednesday. The military condemned it as an act of aggression that "hit at the very basis of cooperation" in the war on terrorism.
[/align]The incident late Tuesday followed a reported clash between Afghan forces and Taliban militants in the same area. The Taliban said eight of its fighters died in the skirmish.
Looks like someone had the guts to take the fight to the terrorists and their Pakistani lackeys.
In the past Musharaf would turn a blind eye to attacks like that and dismiss them. There is a new government in place that might not allow that to happen.
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Rand CORP Says Pakistani Intelligence Trained Taliban
