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July 22, 2009

Pakistan Opposes Expanded US Attacks in Afghanistan
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The Pakistani government is opposing a widening US assault inside
neighboring Afghanistan. The New York Times reports Pakistani officials
are warning US operations in Afghanistan will force militants to cross
the border into Pakistan, further destabilizing the restive Baluchistan
province. Critics of the US occupation of Afghanistan have made similar
warnings, but Pakistan’s pleas appear to be its most vocal objection to
date. Pakistan says it will need more troops to deal with the influx of
militants but has ruled out diverting forces from its border with India.
The New York Times reports Pakistani and US officials hold “starkly
different” views on dealing with the Taliban. Pakistan is urging
negotiations instead of further violence.



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