Pakistan has 80-100 nuclear warheads, making it the world's 6th or 7th leading nuclear power. In this week's New Yorker, Seymour Hersh writes about a secret plan by the Obama administration to use American troops to protect Pakistan's nuclear assets. Daljit Dhaliwal talks to Hersh about why the Taliban overrunning Islamabad is not the greatest concern.
All Posts Tagged With: "Taliban"
Interview
November 10, 2009
U.S. plan would halt ‘inside job’ to divert Pakistani warheads
Web Original Video
November 6, 2009
Afghanistan’s “bravest woman” criticizes government
Worldfocus producer Mohammad Al Kassim interviews Malalai Joya -- the first Afghan woman to be elected to parliament. She has openly challenged the Afghan government, U.S. and NATO military presence, warlords and the Taliban.
Interview
November 5, 2009
Daily life goes on in war-torn Pakistan
The Pakistani military has been aggressively going after militant groups -- after seemingly incessant terrorist attacks in many parts of the country. But we don't hear much about the toll on average Pakistanis and how they cope with the menace of militant attacks. Daljit Dhaliwal talks about everyday life in Lahore with Saeed Shafqat.
Interview
October 28, 2009
Dual Taliban attacks strike in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Ahmad Kamal, a Pakistani diplomat for 40 years, discusses the relationship between the Taliban in Pakistan and Afghanistan and the escalation of attacks. He also examines what it will take to end the violence in both countries.
Perspectives
October 27, 2009
U.S. continues to tango with Osama and the Taliban
The month of October marks eight years since the Bush administration successfully removed the Taliban regime from power in Kabul. But there was a crucial difference between the U.S. eviction of Saddam from Kuwait and forcible regime change in Afghanistan, writes Worldfocus contributing blogger S. Azmat Hassan.
In the Newsroom
October 23, 2009
Up close and personal with the Taliban
Edward Deitch is the consulting producer and head writer at Worldfocus. He looks at how one reporter describes an ordeal in Afghanistan and Pakistan -- and what it may mean for U.S. policymakers.
Video
October 20, 2009
Pakistani civilians suffer in South Waziristan offensive
After a series of deadly terror attacks across Pakistan, the vast majority of which were carried out by groups with roots in South Waziristan, the army commenced an offensive in the restive tribal region. Imran Khan of Al Jazeera English reports on the humanitarian consequences of the Pakistani military's newest campaign.
Interview + Video
October 15, 2009
Taliban bomb attacks provoke likely S. Waziristan offensive
Shuja Nawaz discusses how recent bombings in Pakistan have called attention to the lack of preparedness by Pakistani security forces. But will an army offensive in Waziristan reduce the Taliban's ability to carry out such attacks? Al Jazeera English also files a video report from Islamabad.
Interview + Video
October 12, 2009
Violence in Pakistan draws attention from Afghanistan
Ambassador Ahmad Kamal discusses Pakistan's war against Islamic militants and whether the U.S. is paying enough attention to Afghanistan's neighbor. Kamal Hyder of Al Jazeera English reports from Pakistan on the deteriorating security situation.
Interview + Video
October 7, 2009
Assessing al-Qaeda strength in Afghanistan
U.S. and British forces invaded Afghanistan eight years ago. But al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden remains elusive. Hassan Abbas of the Asia Society discusses links between Taliban factions and endorses the U.S. aid package for Pakistan.
