NATO commander in Pakistan

In Pakistan, the Taliban appears to be sending a message to President Musharaff. Several days ago, a rocket was fired at his offical residence in Rawalpindi. More rockets have been found near the Islamabad parliament. The Asia Times reported that

...it has has learned that the incidents were a clear show of disapproval in Waziristan over Musharraf's basking in "Washington's charm", and that he had not implemented a key aspect of the peace accord - the release of al-Qaeda suspects - despite numerous promises.

Asia Times draws the conclusion that these incidents represent a Taliban attempt "to keep Islamabad in line."

General David Richards, NATO commander in Afghanistan, is in Pakistan. He is also trying to keep Musharaff in line. They will be discussing reported links between ISI ( Pakistani intelligence) and the Taliban.

The Taipei Times outlines the accusations and denials.

Tags: Pakistan, Taliban, NATO.