U.S And Pakistan Relations Are Hitting A New Low

Pakistani students torch a US flag in a protest in Karachi on September 23 against US military operations in Pakistani territory Photograph: Rizwan Tabassum/AFP

Pakistan's President Warns Against US Incursions -- The Guardian

Pakistani forces fire at an American helicopter on the border with Afghanistan

Pakistan has warned US troops not to intrude on its territory after Pakistani forces fired at an American helicopter along the border with Afghanistan.

In a speech at the UN general assembly in New York, Pakistan's president, Asif Ali Zardari, vowed that his country would continue to fight terrorism within its border, but warned against incursions by other forces.

The US has stepped up operations in the Afghan-Pakistan border regions, known to be Taliban and al-Qaida strongholds, causing anger among many Pakistanis.

"Just as we will not let Pakistan's territory to be used by terrorists for attacks against our people and our neighbours, we cannot allow our territory and our sovereignty to be violated by our friends," Zardari said. "Unilateral actions of great powers should not inflame the passions of allies."

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More News On U.S. Pakistani Relations

Pakistani, U.S. clash won't escalate: analysts -- Reuters
Pakistan leader slams US after border gunfire -- AFP
US and Pakistani forces clash again in Afghanistan -- Euronews
Border incident highlights Pakistani-US tension -- AFP
Border Clashes Add to US-Pakistani Tensions -- Time Magazine

My Comment: This conflict on the border is hoing to get worse when American casualties start to come in. Pakistan must reign in their lawless frontier regions. Their citizens are festering an open war that will bring catastrophe for all.