ISLAMABAD - Amid strong reactions from different quarters, US' controversial private security company, Blackwater has increased its presence in Pakistan.
According to sources, the company has hired at least seven houses in Karachi's posh Defence area.
It also been learnt that Blackwater has acquired hundreds of acres of land near Pataro in Sindh in order to launch a supposed Agriculture Research InstituteIt may be noted that security officials had apprehended an alleged agent of Blackwater, Craig Davis, from Peshawar.
Davis, who was forced to return back then has reportedly returned again and resumed his activities, The Nation reports.
However, the US embassy has maintained complete silence regarding Blackwater hiring homes in Karachi.
The United States has already made it clear that it is in contact with several US security agency regarding providing security cover to its various establishments in Pakistan, but has never admitted it openly that it has hired the services of Blackwater.
"As far as security agencies are concerned, we are in contact with local security agencies, and similarly the discussions are underway with the US agencies as well," US Deputy Ambassador to Pakistan, Gerald Festine had said.
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