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ISI


alternative words: Inter services intelligence, Pakistani secret service, Secret service
keywords: organization , pakistan
related topics: Taliban
related web sites: http://www.fas.org/irp/world/pakistan/isi/
explanation: Pakistani secret service founded in 1948 by a British officer. Due to perpetual conflicts with the neighboring countries, i.e. India and Afghanistan, its power has considerably increased and become a state inside a state with 10,000 members and an own financial circuit. ISI is accused for having helped Taliban to conquer Afghanistan by training their members and giving a financial aid.


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