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| Tribal elders ask Putin to apologise |
| 2002-11-30 |
| Tribal elders of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) have asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to tender apology over his statement that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were a threat to peace and stability. If Putin even hears of this, I'll betcha I know what bad words he's gonna say — and where he's gonna suggest these guys go. (Hint: It's not in Siberia. In fact, it's much warmer...) Addressing a joint press conference here on Tuesday, they strongly condemned the remarks by Russian President and asked him to apologise over it. They maintained that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were part of international coalition against terrorism. Yup. And I'm an Irishman named Murphy. Want to see my leprechaun? The tribal elders said that President General Pervez Musharraf setting aside all fears and threats joined the international coalition formed after September 11 events against terrorism. Dragging his countrymen with him, kicking and screaming... Armed force comprising thousands of tribesmen had been constantly monitoring the Pak-Afghan border to stop Al-Qaida fugitives entering into Pakistan for last several months, they pointed out. They said keeping in view the security measures there was no question whatsoever that Al-Qaida members might sneak through the border. |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |
| #1 [sarcasm on] Yeah, and Osama's still in Tora Bora - those upstanding Tribals would NEVER let Al-Qaida members infiltrate to Pakland! [sarcasm off] |
| Posted by: Homie 2002-11-30 22:50:01 |