AFP: Musharraf admits lapses in terror war

[Eugene]

Musharraf admits lapses in terror war

1 hour, 49 minutes ago

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AFP) - Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has said that
some members of the security forces had turned a "blind eye" towards Taliban
militants launching attacks in Afghanistan.

"We had some incidents I know of that in some posts, a blind eye was being turned,"
Musharraf told a press conference on Friday when asked about criticism of Pakistan's
cooperation in the US-led "war on terror."

"So similarly I imagine that others may be doing the same."

Musharraf gave the example of a typical checkpost on the Afghan border, saying it
was difficult if there are only two men standing on guard and they are faced with
a group of "20 well-armed, well-trained and well-motivated people challenging them."

But the president angrily rejected "preposterous" allegations by Afghanistan in
particular that Pakistan's intelligence services or the army were collaborating with
the insurgents.

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Full article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070202/wl_sthasia_afp/pakistanafghanistanunrest_070202101919

[ohio2007]

1. So, is he looking for more cash or sending an invitation for turning a blind eye

to NATO's possible cross border activities ?


Musharraf also called on NATO and US forces based in Afghanistan to do more to tackle the cross-border movement of militants, adding that Pakistan could not win the fight against militancy on its own.

"It is also up to NATO, ISAF (international troops) -- and we refuse to take full responsibility for crossing of the border," Musharraf said.

"They must increase their (border) posts and hold the border more strongly."


Either way, I think he is up for reelection as president isn't he ?

[Igel]

2. Perhaps.

Or perhaps he's gotten wind of fairly unimpeachable facts--such as a claimed Taliban attack in Pakistan--and merely ducking responsibility.

If you can't be held responsible, then there's no dishonor or humiliation that can be reasonably attributed.

[ohio2007]

3. I agree. The spring offensive has been planned

and he is saying; "Don't say I didn't warn you".
imo, he relies on the same ISI members to keep him in power that are given the nod to 'look the other way'