Hamid Karzai, the previous Afghan president, did not sign the bilateral security agreement proposed by the allied forces. The move provoked fears that the central Asian country may not be able to maintain a high level of security further on. Former president Karzai said that without any peace negotiations held with the Talibans, he cannot sign the treaty, claiming that any US bomb that will kill … [Read more...]
$15M Deal With Pakistan declined by Utah Gun Maker
A $15 million deal of supplying Pakistan with precision rifles was refused by a Utah-based gun manufacturer company, giving the reason of its usage eventually against U.S. troops. Mike Davis, sales manager at Desert Tech, said the company was on a short list for a contract with Pakistan, but refused the deal because of the disturbance in Pakistan and ethical concerns. The amount of money … [Read more...]