Monday, September 21, 2009

Pakistan Civil War News Updates -- September 21, 2009

Pakistani Army search for Taliban militants during an operation against Taliban militants in Pakistan's tribal region of Khyber near Afghanistan border Photo: EPA

How Washington Will Measure Pakistan's Success -- Time Magazine

When President Obama laid out his new Afghanistan-Pakistan strategy in March, he vowed to "not blindly stay the course." Instead, a series of metrics would be set out to measure progress. Last week, the Obama Administration issued a draft of those metrics to Congress. Where Pakistan is concerned, the goals center on disrupting international terrorist networks, developing the military's counterinsurgency capabilities, helping to enhance civilian control and building a global consensus on stabilizing the country. The first of what will become regular assessments will be drafted at the end of March 2010. But in the six months between now and then, Washington has a lot of work to do to get Pakistan to measure up to the metrics. Here is how things stand:

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More News On Pakistan

Pakistan's security gains contrast Afghan turmoil -- AP
Pakistan offensive against Taliban 'failing to target' most dangerous insurgents -- The Telegraph
Security heightened on Eid fears -- Dawn
Pakistan foils terror plot in latest success -- Christian Science Monitor
Pakistan foils terror plot in latest success -- Reuters
Eight suspected militants killed in Swat -- Dawn
More Lashkars being formed in Swat -- International News
FACTBOX-Security developments in Pakistan, Sept. 21 -- Reuters
Captured Pakistan Taliban commander dies in jail -- AP
Pakistan Says Top Commander With Taliban Died in Custody -- New York Times
Militant commander dies in custody in Pakistan -- CNN
Qaeda's training area in Pakistan is 'the most dangerous spot on the map' -- New York Daily news
Armed, Starving And Dangerous -- Strategy Page
Pakistan Places Mumbai Suspect Under House Arrest -- New York Times
Pakistan restricts movement of "Mumbai mastermind" -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Head of group accused in Mumbai assault arrested -- AP
US Fears That Pakistan Aid Will Feed Graft -- New York Times

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