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October 6, 2009

DynCorp’s Role in Pakistan Scrutinized
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In other news from Pakistan, the New York Times reports the Pakistani
military and intelligence agencies are concerned that the private US
military contractor Dyn Corp is being used by Washington to develop a
parallel network of security and intelligence personnel within Pakistan.
The full extent of Dyn Corp’s role in Pakistan remains unclear, but part
of its mission is to provide protection for American diplomats. Last
month Pakistani police raided the offices of one Dyn Corp subcontractor.
The entire workings of Dyn Corp within Pakistan are now under review by
the Pakistani government. The criticism over Dyn Corp comes as the Obama
administration prepares to expand US influence in Pakistan. Last week
Congress approved sending $7.5 billion in nonmilitary aid to Pakistan
over the next five years. The United States is also planning for a vast
new embassy in Islamabad for about 1,000 people.