Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Is Pakistan burning?
When Pakistani Taliban came within 60 miles of Islamabad, nearly took over Buner, and were seemingly pushed back by Pakistani security forces, it radically ratcheted up concerns in Washington about the ability of the democratically elected government of Pakistan to hold out. Coming after the Zardari government signed away its right in the Swat Valley, allowing the writ of Sharia to prevail, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did not mince words, accusing the government of "abdicating" to the Taliban.
President Obama, while "deeply concerned" reassured people his administration "can make sure that Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is secure." Speaking at his 100th Day press conference April 29, he said he was confident because "the Pakistani army, I think, recognizes the hazards of those weapons falling into the wrong hands."
That's more faith than some analysts are bestowing on the leadership.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
President Obama, while "deeply concerned" reassured people his administration "can make sure that Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is secure." Speaking at his 100th Day press conference April 29, he said he was confident because "the Pakistani army, I think, recognizes the hazards of those weapons falling into the wrong hands."
That's more faith than some analysts are bestowing on the leadership.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
Labels: 100th day press conference, afghan taliban, buner, pakistan, pakistani army, pakistani taliban, pakistans nuclear arsenal, President Obama, Swat Valley, Taliban, zardari government
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