Rawalpindi: Pakistan military Sunday asked United States to share
information about the presence of newly chosen Al-Qaeda chief in tribal
areas of Pakistan.
In response to the statement of Mr Panneta
about presence of Al Qaeda leadership in Pakistan’s tribal areas, a
spokesman of ISPR said that Pakistan Army is already carrying out
intense operations against ALQ and its affiliates who are a threat to
security of our country and people.
This includes pursuit and
targeting ‘terrorists leadership and high value targets’. We expect US
Intelligence Establishment to share available information and
actionable intelligence regarding Al Zawahari and other HVTs with us
enabling Pakistan Army to carry out targeted operations, spokesman
concluded.
Earlier on Saturday ewly appointed US Defence
Secretary Leon Panetta said that he believed Aymin Al-Zawahiri, Al
Qaeda`s new commander, was now living in the tribal areas of Pakistan.
“Zawahiri
is one of those we would like to see the Pakistanis target along with
our help,” Panetta said, adding about Pakistan that “we`ve got to
continue to push them.” Online
