by Fantaz Pakistan is called the “Front line State” in the War against Terror. There are number of occasions, which have raised the issue of Pakistan sincere role in the war.Before commenting on the sincerity of Pakistan it will be better to understand the role of Pakistan in the War against Terror. Pakistan is sharing the largest border with Afghanistan. Traditionally both the countries never enjoyed good relations. The role of Pakistan in Afghanistan is very old and important. Pakistan has always tried to have good relations with Afghanistan in order to fully concentrate on its border with India. This role was further increased in 1970′s when former Soviet Union sent troops to Afghanistan on the request of then Afghan Communist…. Read more

Licensed to Kill: Hired Guns in the War on Terror Robert Young Pelton first became aware of the phenomenon of hired guns in the War on Terror when he met a covert team of contractors on the Afghanistan/Pakistan border in the fall of 2003. Pelton soon embarked on a globe-spanning odyssey to penetrate and understand this shadowy world, ultimately delivering stunning insights into the way private soldiers are used.Enter a blood-soaked world of South African mercenaries and tribal fighters backed by ruthless financiers. Drop into Baghdad’s Green Zone, strap on body armor, and take a daily high-speed ride with a doomed crew of security contractors who dodge car bombs and snipers just to get their charges to the airport. Share a drink in…. Read more

America’s Inscrutable Partner – Pakistan, Bin Laden And The Fight Against Terror Pakistan, the country’s Foreign Ministry has made clear, knew nothing of the U.S. raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound. The reason is that Washington has little faith in its supposed ally in the war on terror. Many suspect that Islamabad is playing a double game. Read more on Free Internet…. Read more

Officials praise arrest of Bali terror suspect Security officials praised the arrest of Indonesia’s most wanted terror suspect, saying Wednesday the senior al-Qaida operative blamed for the 2002 Bali bombings could provide valuable intelligence about regional militant networks and possible future plots. Read more on AP via Yahoo!…. Read more

India, Pakistan discuss 26/11, terror New Delhi, March 28 : India Monday sought voice samples of the suspected Mumbai terror attack plotters believed to be in Pakistan as home secretaries of the two countries met in New Delhi for two days of broad-ranging talks on issues like counter-terrorism and relaxation of visa rules. Read more on New…. Read more