Pakistan: "Running Out of Time"
Editorial, The New York Times | September 22, 2008
President Bush's decision to allow US military operations within Pakistan shows how desperate the situation is becoming. ++ But, if the Taliban and other extremists are to be permanently subdued, it must be done by Pakistan itself. ++ The US must convince Pakistan that the fight against extremism is their fight, not just America's; Pakistan's leaders must persuade their citizens of the same. ++ US strategy must bolster the new civilian government led by Pres. Zardari. ++ Congress should pass a $7.5 billion aid package to strengthen Pakistan.
Tags: | terrorism |
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al-Qaeda |
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islamic extremist |
Afghanistan |
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