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Pakistan is concerned the U.S. offensive in southern Afghanistan could cause Taliban member to cross the border. The U.S. launched 4,000 marines into the Helmand province on July 2 attacking the Taliban.
Baluchistan is a province in northern Pakistan where a low-level insurgency group has been trying to gain more autonomy. An influx of Taliban into this province could destabilize the area into violence.
India is still believed to be Pakistan's greatest threat, the two counties have fought three wars over the past six years. If the influx did happen Pakistan would be forced to move troops from its border with India to Baluchistan province.
Pakistan is currently fighting Taliban terrorism within its own borders along the lawless tribal border with Afghanistan. The U.S. provides funding to the foreign army to arm its security forces and battle insurgents. Prime Minister Yousurf Raza Gilani is asking the United States to share more intelligence, equipment, ammunition, and unmanned vehicle technology.
Opinion:
How many more years are we going to have to stay and fight the Taliban in Afghanistan? It seems as if the United States war on terror is going to be indefinite. I believe that it is inappropriate to give money or supplies to Pakistan. If the U.S. gives Pakistan more information and more money, should we not be allowed to enter their country to fight terrorism?
The Pakistan government should move forces away from their border with India and fight harder against the Taliban. The Taliban operates inside the borders of Pakistan and is a threat to the safety of citizens.
Even though the war in Iraq is supposed to come to an end in the near future, how long will the war in Afghanistan last?
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
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