Gates says Pakistan havens still threaten Afghanistan
Militants operating out of safe havens in Pakistan remain a major threat to Afghanistan but cooperation between Nato-led forces and the Pakistani military is increasing, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday. Devastating floods over the past month have delayed Pakistan’s military from going after militants in the Fata…
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