Pakistan’s story about rescuing Caitlan Coleman doesn’t quite add up

Published



I don’t believe Pakistan was motivated by moral interest in releasing U.S. hostage Caitlan Coleman and her family, and I’m skeptical of Pakistan’s account of the rescue.

These hostages were released Thursday after five years in the Haqqani network’s captivity. An ally of the Pakistani and Afghan Taliban, and a committed adversary of the United States, the Haqqani network is half-mafia, half-terrorist. Crucially relevant, however, the Haqqanis are also supported and influenced by powerful elements of the Pakistani establishment. Most notably, Pakistan’s ISI intelligence service.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.