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Article: Pakistan puts Taliban leader in crosshairs.(WORLD)
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- The Christian Science Monitor
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- June 22, 2009
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Byline: Issam Ahmed Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
Lahore, Pakistan -- As Pakistan's military wraps up its offensive against the Taliban in Swat Valley, it's turning attention to the tribal area of South Waziristan - and homing in on Baitullah Mehsud, the leader of the Pakistani Taliban, who is based there.
Several Pakistani security analysts say that killing or capturing the young, secretive man - who is becoming an iconic figure for his role in major terror attacks in Pakistan since 2004 - could deal a severe blow to the aspirations of militants throughout the country.
"He is the center of gravity in the war on terror.... If ...