http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070907/NATION04/109070053/1008
“Inside the Ring”
Bill Gertz
September 7, 2007
“Pakistan problems”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Pentagon counterterrorism officials are growing more and more frustrated with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf over his continued refusal to allow U.S. forces and personnel to conduct military and paramilitary strikes against al Qaeda terrorists in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas.
The 10,507-square-mile region bordering Afghanistan is one place al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and his key aides are thought to be hiding.
The Pakistani leader is refusing to permit U.S. attacks because of pressure from Islamists in his own government.
One big problem is the Pakistani intelligence service, known as ISI. “The ISI is playing a double game,” said one Pentagon official who noted that Islamist elements of the service are backing America’s terrorist enemies.”
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http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13825&Itemid=21
Rashid Clearing: Iraqi Army, Dragon Troops Find Weapons Caches
4th IBCT, 1st Inf. Div. Public Affairs
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD —Iraqi Army and Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldiers found two sizeable weapons caches while conducting clearing operations in southern sections of the Iraqi capital Sept. 4-5.
The biggest cache discovery occurred Sept. 4, when troops from the 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Iraqi Army Division seized a cache full of weapons, explosives and other components used to make roadside bombs. Eight large- and medium-sized propane tanks were recovered from the site in West Rashid, along with several Chinese, Bulgarian and Iraqi-made rocket-propelled grenade launchers, homemade explosives, dynamite sticks, washer timers, a suicide vest and an assortment of batteries and copper wiring.
Explosive ordnance disposal personnel destroyed the munitions.
In Doura, the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment “Warriors” confiscated a cache consisting of 44 assorted weapons, including AK-47 assault rifles, RPK machine guns, RPG-7 launchers and a pair of Dragunov SVD sniper rifles. Additionally, the Soldiers seized more than 600 rounds of assorted munitions, including small arms ammunition, belted 7.62mm bullets and RPG rounds.
The 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment “Vanguards” confiscated two smaller weapons caches in West Rashid, also arresting several individuals for suspected anti-coalition activities. Six weapons and an assortment of grenades were recovered from the sites. The individuals are currently being held for questioning.
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