News and Analysis (9/18/08)

US promise “to respect Pakistan’s sovereignty” belied by continuing attacks within Pakistani borders:

• U.S. Strike Reported as Mullen Consults Pakistanis (Washington Post)

Nato and U.S. forces are responsible for 45% of civilian casualties:

• Afghan Civilian Death Toll Undermines U.S. Support (Christian Science Monitor)

Recognizing that trade barriers hurt both sides, Ahmadinejad says, “Those who say we want to put sanctions … are putting sanctions on themselves”

• Iran Vows No Nuclear Retreat Despite Sanctions Threat (Reuters)

In Egypt, the hijab becomes an symbol of fashion:

• The Multiple Shades of the Hijab (Al Jazeera)

NGOs struggle to pick up the slack after the government abandons madrassah reform:

• N.G.O.s Put More Pakistanis in School (Christian Science Monitor)

Imran

Minaret of Freedom Institute Program Assistant