Posted on 06/09/2011 12:45:49 PM PDT by ravager
Pakistan's army chief says billions of dollars in U.S. aid meant for the military's fight against Islamist militants should be diverted to bolster the economy and help ordinary Pakistanis.
The announcement could be seen as a snub to the U.S. and an attempt to bolster the military's popularity following the American raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani reiterated that the army has ceased its training relationship with the U.S. and has restricted the scope of intelligence sharing. He also said American drone attacks are unacceptable and declined U.S. calls for an operation in the militant-infested North Waziristan tribal area.
Kayani's positions were outlined in an unusually detailed statement issued Thursday after a meeting with his top commanders.
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Wow, I think that’s a great idea. I can’t wait to see that appropriation voted on C-SPAM.
Eh! It’s all China’s money anyway.
**6 weeks** b4 the death of OBL the ISI stopped meeting with their US counterparts.
They’re dealing with an empty hand —the only thing they can do is buddy up to China, something they already began to do.
Yeah, it stinks of logic so it'll get short shrift in DC! Our politicians are low-grade morons, to the least and last!
the short version is that Pakistan has completely and openly flipped to the chinese, and isn’t even pretending otherwise.
Yes but US is still pretending Pakistan is on her side.
A sure sign the military is on the right track. Keep it up.
I think what Kayani was talking about is using the aid to bolster the economy of ordinary Pakistani Generals, bureaucrats and politicians. They were always on the same track, they are just letting US know that now.
Pakistani Auto Club
http://youtu.be/BcQFkx_OL1A
Now you know why God gave them camels
Pakistan's army chief says billions of dollars in U.S. aid meant for the military's fight against Islamist militants should be diverted to bolster the economy and help ordinary Pakistanis.Better yet, the ISI and military budgets of Pakistan should be cut to zero.
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