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    We condemn it.” A Pakistani official said the US had renewed warnings in private to the gov- ernment to curb the flow of militants into Afghan- istan. "They [US authorities] are now demonstrating their firepower" he said. Full Article at Financial Times
    They [US authorities] are now demonstrating their firepower
    SOURCE: Financial Times 18 months ago
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Islamabad's tribal deals spark concerns
  1. I strongly condemn this. It’s absolutely wrong. It’s unfair. They should not have done this action ... Several innocent people have been killed. We condemn it.
    SOURCE: Financial Times 18 months ago
  2. This is an extremely difficult situation all around. If the US steps up the pressure, there is a chance that there will be more public protests in Pakistan ... If the US restrains itself, then the problem is that there is an open field for Taliban fighters to freely cross the Pak-Afghan border.
    SOURCE: Financial Times 18 months ago
  3. There is a concern these deals, while they might provide a temporary respite in terms of the suicide bombings in Pakistan, might actually heighten the international threat coming from the region
    SOURCE: Financial Times 18 months ago

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