Pakistan Frustrated That U.S./Nato Permitting Taliban Sanctuaries In Afghanistan

Pakistan Army Anger At Nato Border Tactics After Forcing Militants Out -- Times Online

Fresh from a bloody victory against the Taleban in this rugged frontier outpost, the commander of Pakistani forces has lashed out at the Nato operation across the border in Afghanistan, where he says hundreds of militant fighters have sought refuge under the noses of American troops.

Colonel Nauman Saeed, the commander of Pakistani forces in the Bajaur tribal agency, has led his men on a two-year campaign to drive out thousands of militants, including al-Qaeda members. He lost 150 soldiers during the operation, which culminated in a battle over the militant headquarters in a series of tunnels dug out of rock.

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My Comment: What a difference a year makes. U.S. and NATO forces were always complaining that Pakistan was not serious about eliminating the Taliban problem on their mutual border. After one year of heavy fighting, hundreds of thousands of refugees, and huge casualties .... the Pakistan military has been successful in forcing out the Taliban from many of their sanctuaries. Unfortunately .... U.S./Nato/Afghan forces .... instead of confronting these fleeing Taliban when they flee across the border into Afghanistan, are instead leaving areas for the the Taliban to establish safe sanctuaries in Afghanistan itself. To say that U.S. and their allies now have a credibility problem is an understatement.

More News On Pakistan's War Against The Taliban

U.S. and Pakistan adapt their approach on divisive issue of North Waziristan -- Washington Post
US, Pakistan alter approach on Waziristan -- Daily Times
Displaced families reluctant to return to South Waziristan -- Times Of India
Pakistan Seizes Second Tribal Zone in Anti-Taliban Offensive -- Business Week/Bloomberg
Pakistan's anti-Taliban push proves divisive -- AFP
Civilians deaths hurt Pakistan anti-Taliban drive -- Reuters
Pakistan Offensive Takes Toll -- Wall Street Journal
Pakistan air strike 'kills 71 civilians' -- The Guardian
Public angered over Pakistani airstrike after reports of 71 civilian deaths -- Washington Post
We must not underestimate Pakistan's contribution to defeating the Taliban -- Con Coughlin, The Telegraph