Pakistani officials have quietly said that under new arrangements with the United States, the CIA must first “consult” with Pakistan before an attack. In the past, the CIA was only required to “inform” the Pakistanis. However, say U.S. officials, the agreement also gives the U.S. more latitude in identifying suspected al-Qaida targets, and hence a continued free hand in taking them out.
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