Pakistan: 30,000 Islamists protest against US following NATO airstrikes against soldiers

ISLAMABAD — More than 30,000 Islamists rallied against the U.S. in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Sunday, demanding Islamabad cut off ties with Washington following NATO airstrikes last month that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.

The protest highlighted the ability of hard-liners to bring their supporters into the streets, as well as the lasting anger over the Nov. 26 attack, which has complicated U.S. efforts to enlist Pakistan's cooperation on the Afghan war.

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Felicia Sonmez, Rosalind S. Helderman 19 Dec, 2011


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