UK new anti-terror strategy eyes Pakistan

Britain published a new counter-terrorism strategy yesterday, notably highlighting the risks posed by potential extremist activity in Pakistan and Somalia.

While the Al-Qaida network is likely to fragment over time, officials warned of the growing threat of an attack on Britain using chemical or nuclear weapons.

"There is the potential (for such an attack), given the international situation, what we believe to be the aspirations of some international terrorists," said Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.