At least 100 (Terrorist) said killed in Pakistan tribal region

new york times ^ | 8/10/2008 | ap

[tobyhill]

KHAR, Pakistan (AP) -- Pakistani forces bombed dozens of houses in a tribal region near the Afghan border Sunday, officials and witnesses said, amid reports that days of clashes have killed at least 100 insurgents and nine paramilitary troops.

[mattdono]

Hmm...weren’t the Pakastanis paid a visit a short while ago about their lack of attention to the terrorists amassing in their country?

Action now. Hmmm. Sounds like someone might be getting with the program.

[tobyhill]

I think a clear message was given to the ISI that anyone caught dealing with or not telling about Taliban and Al-Qaeda functions in Pakistan will find the end of a rope a bit uncomfortable.

[nuconvert]

I hope the 1oo dead are actually bad guys and not just villagers. I wouldn’t put it past the Pakistanis to bomb a village claiming that they killed dozens of terrorists when they weren’t actually there.

[tobyhill]

I'm starting to see multiple reports that most if not all were terrorist. I haven't heard of any wedding parties yet which is usually the first reports that come out.

[Islander7]

“...I haven’t heard of any wedding parties yet...”

Why is it that when we bomb a ‘wedding party’ there is never mention of the number of goats killed?

[USMCPOP]

“Why is it that when we bomb a ‘wedding party’ there is never mention of the number of goats killed?”

Probably because the groom and the goats are off at a safe distance, consummating the marriage...

[Islander7]

“...Probably because the groom and the goats are off at a safe distance, consummating the marriage...’

Well that is the best explanation I’ve heard. You must be right.

[scannell]

I wonder how many of them are real insurgents versus the women and children that live with them and they hide behind.

[G8 Diplomat]

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