Pakistan in border warning to US
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
ISLAMABAD, Sept 16(BBC): Pakistan's army spokesman has made clear that its forces have been ordered to open fire if US troops launch another raid across the Afghan border.
Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said that "no incursion is to be tolerated".
His remarks come a day after Pakistani troops were reported to have fired shots into the air to stop US troops crossing into South Waziristan.
Tension is rising in Pakistan over an increase in US attacks on the border.
On Monday, there were reports of nine US helicopters landing on the Afghan side of the border and US troops attempting to cross into South Waziristan.
Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said that "no incursion is to be tolerated".
His remarks come a day after Pakistani troops were reported to have fired shots into the air to stop US troops crossing into South Waziristan.
Tension is rising in Pakistan over an increase in US attacks on the border.
On Monday, there were reports of nine US helicopters landing on the Afghan side of the border and US troops attempting to cross into South Waziristan.