[eureka!]

"This letter has major implications...the writer confirms where the leadership is hiding in Pakistan...narrows the search. Also it points out how the AQ leadership lives in fear of a mole in their midst..."

Methinks the 'deal' Pakistan made with the Taliban was more a 'deal' with us. That is, sure, the Pakistanis won't militarily operate in that area, indeed, will totally withdraw. Withdraw so much that the allies may, ahem, accidentally cross the border chasing bad guys but the Pakistani government cannot confirm. In other words, I think we got a green light to go get 'em...

[elli1]

I think we got a green light to go get 'em...

That's how I see it, too.

[Southack]

"Methinks the 'deal' Pakistan made with the Taliban was more a 'deal' with us. That is, sure, the Pakistanis won't militarily operate in that area, indeed, will totally withdraw. Withdraw so much that the allies may, ahem, accidentally cross the border chasing bad guys but the Pakistani government cannot confirm. In other words, I think we got a green light to go get 'em..."

Shhhh...