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“Obama’s Wars” Shaping Politics in Pakistan

Politics in Pakistan is being shaken up due to some bewildering statements made by high-level Pakistani officials that were quoted in Bob Woodward\'s new Book \...

Federal News Network Staff

October 19, 2010 11:37 am

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Politics in Pakistan is being shaken up due to some bewildering statements made by high-level Pakistani officials that were quoted in Bob Woodward’s new Book “Obama’s Wars.” The published comments raise serious questions about the officials’ motives and judgment about permitting US military operations within Pakistan’s borders. The revelations are an embarrassment to Prime Minister Gilani and the Foreign Minister who have been vocal in criticizing US cross-border operations, even though many comments and decisions were made before Parliament assumed power in Pakistan. The shockwaves have just begun to ripple through Pakistani politics.