So, is the US at war in Pakistan, too?

The Wall Street Journal (via the Hindustan Times) reports that:

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is using aerial drones and weaponry being diverted by the US military from Afghanistan to step up its anti-terrorism operations in Pakistan.
"The shift in strategic focus reflects the US view that, with Pakistan's military unable or unwilling to do the job, more U.S. force against terrorist sanctuaries in Pakistan is now needed to turn around the struggling Afghan war effort across the border"

 So, what is the Pakistan government's response?

Responding to a point of order raised by Lt Gen (r) Abdul Qadir Baloch, the PM said, “If they (NATO) don’t apologise and remove our apprehensions, we may consider other options as well.”

He said cooperation in the war on terrorism did not mean compromising on national integrity and sovereignty. He said Pakistan is a responsible and nuclear state, adding that being political people, “we have lodged a civilised protest” with NATO headquarters over the force’s violation of the country’s air space”.

I have no idea what he means by "options" ...

The prime minister, who did not elaborate “other options”, appeared miffed by the outburst of Mr Baloch who, speaking at the top of his voice, said if Pakistan continued to tolerate strikes by drones and now manned helicopters, “a time will come when they will come overland” and, referring to Pakistan’s military strength, added: “We will have to beat them back.” 

other than, say, choking off the NATO supply lines and making them easy targets?

Looks like we have put the Pakistan government in one hell of a legitimacy-questioning awkward position, which has already been in a weak state ... no wonder Musharraf is smelling opportunities :)  Here in Washington?

Meanwhile, in response to reports of political upheaval in Pakistan, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said that the United States considers Pakistan a "key ally" and believes that "the government of Pakistan is committed to democracy and to the preservation of civilian leadership."

So, here in the US, any tough questions being raised in the Congress about the way this war is escalating?  Yeah, right!  All bloody war mongers out there, who are now too busy with their re-election scams campaigns :(