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ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (AFP) - Pakistan said Saturday it may redeploy some of its border forces to meet a potential threat from India.

"The government of Pakistan is watching the situation with very great care," said Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar.

"If it becomes necessary Pakistan may make a decision to move its forces where needed for the purposes of the defence of the state," he told a press conference.

Analysts say that in light of the Indian military build-up Pakistan may have to redeploy thousands of soldiers currently watching its western border for al-Qaeda fighters fleeing from Afghanistan. 

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