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Backlash fears: The U.S. campaign in Afghanistan put Pakistan's military government in a tight spot, as thousands of pro-Taliban protestors took to the streets to denounce America. But the backlash was ultimately contained, and even the U.S. bombing during Ramadan failed to ignite the feared unrest analysts had feared might topple the regime in Islamabad. Still, U.S. forces were forced to keep a low profile in Pakistan to avoid inflaming popular sentiment. |
