Posts tagged waziristan

US Ambassador Patterson MUST be EXPELLED

2 years ago

by Ammar in Defense, My thoughts, Pakistan, People, south asia

‘You cannot tolerate vipers in your bosom without getting bitten,’ Ambassador Patterson said. ‘Our concern is whether Pakistan really controls its territory. There are people who do not threaten Pakistan but who are extremely important to us.’’

After controlled media leaks about US concerns of a Taliban ‘safe-haven’ in Quetta, the US Ambassador in Pakistan has come out and spoken to the media about it. Instead of a denial of reports that the US might attack the provincial capital of Baluchistan with drones, she says the US will have to do what it has to do to take out terrorists. (more…)

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PAF jets secure our air space as US spy jet retreats

3 years ago

by Ammar in Pakistan

The Pakistani JF-17 Thunder flying proudly in Pakistani air space!

By Syed Ammar F.

Sunday, 14th September – 2008

A sigh of relief for the Pakistani nation at last! The Pakistan air force decided to send in its jets to fly over North Waziristan to keep a check on Pakistan’s air space violations by the United States, which is being seen as a very strong signal internationally.

A US spy plane had entered Pakistani air space but disappeared soon after the emergence of PAF fighter jets.

Locals of FATA have expressed a sigh of relief and satisfaction over the PAF flights.

The United States had publicly announced in recent days that it will carry out attacks in Pakistani territory and will only inform the Pakistani government. The United States categorically said that it will not ask for Pakistan’s permission, which invited a strong statement from the Chief of Pakistani armed forces, General Ashfaq Pervez Kiyani. (more…)