The Islamist ISI
Mar 14, 2006
The Independent reports American and NATO forces are following up reports that the Taliban have received new battery packs for shoulder-fired Stinger missiles. The new battery packs were allegedly provided by the Pakistani intelligence service.
The ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) of Pakistan is practically a terror-sponsoring group. It was largely responsible for funneling Western funds and weapons to Afghanistan in the 80s and then supported the Al Qaeda-sheltering Taliban. I think that the Clinton-ordered missile strike of terrorist camps in Afghanistan in the late 90s killed a few members of the ISI. The ISI has been used for terroristic operations in Kashmir as well.
The civilian governments and military regimes of Pakistan have rarely had total control over the ISI. Its Islamist terroristic agenda is still going strong. It's an ugly picture for the rest of the world. The "moderate" Musharraf puts on a smiley face while his intelligence organization arms the merchants of the dark ages next door. The ISI remains safe from the West, for now, because of geopolitical considerations.
Update
I respond to NOTR here.
While I agree with you that the ISI has a sinister history and was the primary supporter of the Taliban, I question the veractity of the fact the Paki's are supplying Stinger batteries. This is a fairly sophisticated item that if true means simply the ISI is passing them on from the US.
There is little question the ISI is pro Wahabi and deeply supported by the Saudi's. But their focus has always been on Kashmir and defeating India. I wonder if this were true how it computes in their self-interest calculation?
Posted by: NOTR | Mar 14, 2006 at 11:58 PM
may gods mercy be upon you.but i do hope you go to hell...
Posted by: mustafa | Mar 18, 2006 at 01:28 AM