Author: PTI
Publication: The Pioneer
Date: October 6, 2010
URL: http://www.dailypioneer.com/288059/White-House-report-assails-Pak-for-not-doing-enough-WSJ.html
Pakistan is not doing enough to combat terrorists
and extremists in its restive tribal belt where some of the most wanted insurgents
are hiding, says a new White House report, which also censured President Asif
Ali Zardari's leadership.
"The Pakistan military continued to avoid
military engagements that would put it in direct conflict with Afghan Taliban
or al-Qaeda forces in North Waziristan," the 'Wall Street Journal' reported
citing the 27-page White House report which is to be given to Congress.
The declassified report seen by the Journal
also expressed concern about Pakistan's refusal to send more troops to the
lawless tribal area, which is believed to be hiding some of the most wanted
insurgents who are attacking American troops in Pakistan.
"This is as much a political choice as
it is a reflection of an under-resourced military prioritising its targets,"
the report said.
