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To: IQBAL LATIF who wrote (44922)	11/2/2003 6:42:34 PM
From: IQBAL LATIF	Respond to of 50167

Pak-Afghan troops exchange heavy fire MOHMAND AGENCY: After a silence of the last some weeks, Afghan and Pakistani troops exchanged firing of light and heavy arms for hours that ended at 9:30 am on Sunday. "The firing started at 8 pm on Saturday and continued for 13 hours in which light and heavy arms were used," local administration of the tribal agency revealed to NNI. Witnesses said that the Afghan military opened firing immediately after Isha prayers on Saturday. "The Afghan troops targeted three check-posts of Pakistan Army set up at Sapeena Bara, Yaqoobi and Gosarie," a highly placed source said while requesting anonymity. Pakistani troops, according to the local residents, demonstrated restraint for many hours of the continued firing from the Afghan side. However in the wee hours of Sunday, the Pakistani troops responded in a befitting manner so that by 9:30 am the Afghan guns fell silent, the source added. As many as eight Afghan troops were seen injured "as they were seen being carried away by their comrades for medical aid", the witnesses said.

To: IQBAL LATIF who wrote (44922)	11/2/2003 6:44:08 PM
From: IQBAL LATIF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50167

ISI and FBI fail to stop Al Qaeda * Terrorists regrouping and planning attacks in United States, Pakistan By Hameedullah Abid ISLAMABAD: The joint efforts by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) to hunt 21 Al Qaeda men have failed. Intelligence reports based on communication interceptions and financial transactions suggest that Osama bin Laden and his key men, including Ayman Al Zawahiri, are regrouping. Reports say that Al Qaeda is now eyeing civilian targets in the US and Pakistan which may be attacked in the coming months, Daily Times has learnt from credible intelligence sources in Islamabad. Sources say that both countries have agreed to re-work their strategy on a case-to-case basis. More operations will be launched in Afghanistan and the Tribal Areas of Pakistan. The total reward money on these 21 Al Qaeda men is $277 million. Seven of them, including Osama bin Laden (aka The Prince) and Ayman Al Zawahiri (aka The Doctor) are believed to be hiding in Afghanistan. Reports suggest that at least three suspects are living in Lebanon and after three years, the FBI is clueless about the remaining eleven. These suspects have been indicted by the Federal Grand Juries in the United States and the criminal charges against them are printed on the posters seeking leads about them. They were charged on evidence presented to the Grand Juries against them, sources added. The FBI believes that these individuals will remain on the most wanted list until either the charges against them are dropped or there is credible evidence that they are dead. Another source said that the FBI is aware that these individuals and their networks are trying to move into Iraq to put their share in the rebellion against the US and Allied forces. It is believed that they may leave Afghanistan and go to Iraq through Pakistan or Iran. Pakistan’s intelligence agencies are closely monitoring travel agents, international and local airlines especially flights to Jeddah, as many Muslims go for Umra during Ramazan. The FBI has circulated updated details about these 21 Al Qaeda men to intelligence agencies around the world. Dozens of new codes, which are said to be used by these individuals, have also been circulated as further helping material. dailytimes.com.pk