The New York Times is reporting the U.S. has begun working closely with the Pakistani military to crack down on suspected supporters of Al Qaeda. The Times reports Pakistani troops go into villages, give the village leaders a list of wanted men. If the suspects are not handed over, the Pakistani military punishes the entire village by either withdrawing funds or demolishing houses. The U.S. commander in the area praised the tactics by saying, “they’re confronting the tribal elders and they’re holding them accountable for activities in their areas of influence. [It’s] a major step forward.”