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Pakistan Warns U.S. On Border

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 27, 2008

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan sought to reassure Washington on Friday that it remains an ally in fighting terrorism, but warned the United States to stay out of Pakistani territory while hunting militants along the volatile border with Afghanistan.

Emphasizing that it doesn't need American firepower, a Pakistani general said an offensive along the frontier has killed more than 1,000 militants and predicted the region would be "stabilized" within two months.

He showed photos of militant tunnel systems and trenches in Bajur, suggesting tough fighting ahead in an area that is considered a likely hiding place for Osama bin Laden and other al-Qaida leaders.

Washington has launched a flurry of missiles and a ground assault on targets within Pakistan recently, infuriating Pakistanis and their leaders.

In the first serious exchange with Pakistani forces acknowledged by the United States, American helicopters and Pakistani ground troops briefly traded fire Thursday on the border.

The aircraft were not hit and no one was hurt.

The Associated Press

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