Pakistanis Hunt High Ranking Terrorist Aims in Waziristan Siege
In South Waziristan, 300 to 400 militants and foreigners dig in as Pakistani troops siege the area hunting for al-Qaida's No. 2 Ayman al-Zawahri. Civilians flee amid casualties while U.S. and Afghan forces tighten border nets and arrest midlevel leaders. elders call for mediation as a jirga convenes near Karikot.
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U S Lets Pakistan Lead In Al Qaeda Hunt
The United States quietly backs Pakistani forces chasing al Qaida with drones satellites and intel while letting President Musharraf assume the lead to avoid internal dissent. Washington coordinates with Afghan-Pakistani efforts across the border amid delicate regional politics.
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