Thursday, September 4, 2008

U.S.-led Forces Now Killing Innocent People, Including Women and Children, In Pakistan

Pakistani parliament condemns US-led attack
By NAHAL TOOSI Associated Press Writer

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- Parliament passed resolutions Thursday condemning an American-led attack in Pakistani territory after the government summoned the U.S. ambassador to protest the unusually bold raid that officials say killed at least 15 people.
The criticism grew two days before Asif Ali Zardari is expected to be chosen as president in a vote by legislators. A spokesman said Zardari condemned Wednesday's pre-dawn assault in the South Waziristan tribal region - the first known foreign ground assault in Pakistan against a Taliban haven. But Zardari also said Pakistan stands with the U.S. against international terrorism. Read On

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