Washington Seeks CIA Paramilitary Presence in Pakistan

Reported American security presence in Pakistan includes a private spy network deployed by the Pengaton; J-SOC units (supported by contractors like Xe); and a clandestine CIA force made up of Afghan nationals - in addition of course to formal CIA presence. The WSJ now reports our friends in Washington DC are pressing for "Wider CIA Role". What kind of an expansion could they be seeking?

"The current efforts to expand CIA presence are meant to expand intelligence collection and facilitate more aggressive Pakistani-led actions on the ground. Some U.S. officials, however, remain hopeful that Islamabad will allow a greater covert presence that could include CIA paramilitary forces."