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2007-07-23 India-Pakistan

Pakistan capable of fighting restive militants: Kasuri

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Posted by Fred 2007-07-23 00:00|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top
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#1 He told Wolf Blitzer from Lahore that Pakistan has one of the worlds largest and most experienced armies, which is best equipped to deal with the situation.

Oh yeah? When was the last time they won a war? And weren't they getting their asses handed to them the last time they tried to fight in the tribal areas?

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2007-07-23 11:53|| 2007-07-23 11:53|| Front Page Top

#2 I seem to remember the discussion about the "dreaded" Iraqi Army, especially the Revolutionary Guards. I watched with great amusement as they were ground to dust under the might of the US military. Having a huge army in the MME and peripheral areas doesn't mean anyone can FIGHT.

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2007-07-23 19:28|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2007-07-23 19:28|| Front Page Top

#3 'Revolutionary Guards' is Iranian. 'Republican Guards' was Iraqi.

Posted by Pappy 2007-07-23 22:39|| 2007-07-23 22:39|| Front Page Top

#4 If Pakistan has one of the worlds largest and most experienced armies, which is best equipped to deal with the situation, then GETTER DONE.

Don't whine about criticism. It's not like the American press has singled out Pakistan for special criticism. They criticize everybody except Castro, Kim, Mugabe and Chavez. If Kasuri wants favorable treatment from the American press, he should declare Pakistan a socialist utopia.

Posted by Super Hose 2007-07-23 22:59|| 2007-07-23 22:59|| Front Page Top

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