As US Twists Arm, Pakistan Eyes Taliban Crackdown

Signs are mounting that Pakistan may soon launch an attack on the tribal region of North Waziristan, a stronghold for Afghan Taliban militants and al-Qaeda. The US is increasing pressure on Pakistan to help eradicate Afghanistan’s Taliban insurgents, with an invasion of North Waziristan being a chief goal. But some…

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As US Twists Arm, Pakistan Eyes Taliban Crackdown

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