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http://pakistantimes.net/2004/10/05/top9.htm

ISI briefs President, PM on Pakistan's Security
Pakistan Times Federal Bureau Report

ISLAMABAD: President General Pervez Musharraf was given a detailed briefing Monday by the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) on national security and the performance of special group set up within the agency for elimination of terrorism.

Unprecedented security measures were taken on the occasion and army troops had encircled the area. The outgoing ISI chief, Lt General Ehsan ul Haq and new DG, Lt Gen Ashfaq Pervez Kiyani also attended the briefing.

President was briefed on overall security situation of the country and the efficiency of special group raised within ISI for eradication of terrorism.

Pakistan fighting war against Terrorism

Speaking on the occasion, General Musharraf said that Pakistan was fighting war against terrorism in its own interest making it clear that there would be no compromise on it.

He reiterated that the elements targeting the places of worship want to destabilise the country. Campaign will continue against them with full might, he added. Terrorists are carrying out terrorist activities in small splinter groups. Their central leadership has either been killed or captured, he pointed out.

Hails performance of ISI

Hailing the performance of ISI, the President said that it had played a vital role in ridding the country of terrorism. The whole nation is proud of it, he added.

Government will provide all the resources at its disposal, technology and equipment to ISI, he stated.

Update on al-Qaeda Militants

President was also updated about the al-Qaeda militants killed or injured so far and possible terror attacks.

President appreciated the ISI operation plan to pre-empt the prospective terrorist activities and assured his fullest support to it.

PM's Visit

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz visited ISI headquarters Monday morning. He was received by General Ehsan-ul-Haq upon his arrival at the offices of the premier intelligence agency.

The Prime Minister was given a comprehensive briefing on both internal and external security matters including the law and order situation in the country.

The Prime Minister was also briefed about the activities of terrorists and militants and the strategy of ISI to counter such activities. The Prime Minister paid rich tribute to the Agency which has done tremendously well in the war against terrorism.

The Prime Minister was also briefed on situation on borders, Kashmir, and Afghanistan. Forthcoming elections in Afghanistan were a focal point of briefing. The Prime Minister hoped that the Agency will continue to extend its valuable intelligence feedback on vital national matters under the new leadership of Lt General Ishfaq Kiyani who will take charge in a couple of days.

What's up? Why do they post this?

Good question my friend.....why the briefing of all major Pakistani players.

Interesting question, make you wonder whether there had been an attempted coup or power struggle originating within ISI and Mushi had put it down and now had to show that he was still in charge. In that case, this story would amount to a message only to those involved.

--Boot Hill

It seems to me I recall seeing an article about Pakistan maybe yesterday that might relate to this. FR's experiencing technical difficulties , so I can't Search at the moment. But I'll try to track it down.

Could this be in response to the mosque bombing the other day? Show of force, commitment and determination to the terrorists?