Pakistan Military Told To Retaliate If Attacked By Nato Forces

Pakistan’s army chief has issued an order instructing troops to return fire if they come under attack from NATO forces operating in the region.

The latest directive follows the recent deaths of 24 Pakistani troops after a NATO airstrike on border posts 300 meters within Pakistani territory.

Pakistan had previously retaliated by stopping NATO cargo supplies from being shipped through its territory, as well as blocking the United States from using an airbase to stage operations.

The decision is a major setback for the military alliance, which has viewed Pakistan’s cooperation as vital to stabilizing neighboring Afghanistan.

Source: http://rt.com/news/line/2011-12-03/#id22983