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Al-Qaeda Warriors:  An untold tale of holy & unholy wars in Pak-Afghan Borders
 

Author (s)

Muhammad Amir Rana, Rohan Gunaratna

Publisher

PIPS

Date of Publication

January, 2007

Price

$60 (Europe & America), 1500 Rs (Pakistan)

Pages

270

Status

Available

Related Research Focus

al-Qaeda and Taliban, Tribal Areas of Pakistan, Afghanistan
   
Synopsis
The book reveals several hidden aspects of hunt for Osama bin Laden. The book carries details about Osama’s hideout when the US attacked Afghanistan, his escape from Kandooz and his next destination. It narrates about status the OBL enjoyed under Taliban rule and activities of Al-Qaeda’s operatives during that particular period.
The book also discloses details about Al-Qaeda’s planning to carry out 9/11 attacks.
In a chapter, it highlights role of Pakistani militant outfits in laying network of Arab warriors in tribal areas.
The book also discusses status of Al-Qaeda and Taliban and their activities in tribal areas. It also discusses differences within the Al-Qaeda’s ranks in details.
A chapter unearths the ways through which Al-Qaeda is financing and using Pakistani Taliban.
A detailed chapter of the book tells about characteristics and mindset of different tribes and the circumstances under which they betrayed Al-Qaeda for money. It tells about Pakistan’s response to the situation and strategy to control it.
The book also mentions about the key players of militancy in tribal areas and important incidents, took place during military operations against them
The book discusses different theories the OBL’s hideout and replies the questions about possibilities of his presence in Balochistan or Chitral or tribal areas or Afghanistan.
The book is based on the primary sources and answers all those questions, which have never been replied before.

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