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To: IQBAL LATIF who wrote (42275)	3/29/2002 4:13:18 AM
From: D. Long	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50167

So when are the Pakistani police and the FBI going to raid Peshewar? That's the hornets nest. I don't doubt the sincerity of the Pakistani people to want to be rid of these thugs, I work with several Pakistani nationals here in the US on visas, and I talk about these things with them. I don't doubt the sincerity of the Pakistani police to want to enforce law, and catch these terrorists. But you must admit the fact that these efforts are hampered by elements of the Pakistan military and the ISI, which created the Taliban and support and fund Islamic fundamentalism. Americans fear those elements in your country have, or will have, the upper hand. I hope for the better. Derek

To: IQBAL LATIF who wrote (42275)	3/29/2002 4:26:01 AM
From: FaultLine	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50167

I'm posting references on FADG to your very informative comments. Thank you for helping us better understand the situation in Pakistan. Message 17260886 Best regards, --ken/FaultLine Foreign Affairs Discussion Group

To: IQBAL LATIF who wrote (42275)	3/29/2002 7:15:46 AM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50167

Iqbal... For what it's worth, I applaud any and all efforts by the Paskistani people to rid themselves of the extremist menace which threatens to drag the entire region into conflict. I have to admit when the recent gallup poll came out that stated 95% of Pakistanis were against ridding Afghanistan of the Taliban, I was rather concerned about whether the nation was "salvageable" and whether Musharraf could survive. Comments from Pakistanis like yourself give myself, and any American who reads them, hope that Pakistanis truly realize this is a battle of culture.. A civil war between modernist and regressionist beliefs, each trying to create a vastly different future for the muslim world. The best of luck in winning this battle against ideological extremism. Hawk