Pakistan’s charade
Re “Ex-Taliban minister is captured,” March 2
The charade continues. The U.S. leans on Pakistan to do its part in the war against the Taliban and Al Qaeda. A few days later, Pakistan announces the arrest of a high-ranking leader of the Taliban. Reminds one of the line in “Casablanca” in which Capt. Renault says, “Round up the usual suspects” to cover his tracks.
GEORGE PAULIKAS
Palos Verdes Estates
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