Friday, November 14, 2008

Pakistan torn over its tribal areas

By Syed Saleem Shahzad
Asia Times

"As in the Bajaur Agency tribal area, the Pakistani military is fighting a losing battle against militants in the Swat Valley. Militants are also streaming into the provincial capital of Peshawar, where this week they abducted an Iranian envoy. The top brass in Islamabad realize their troops face a long hard winter of attrition if they stay put, but pulling out is equally unpalatable....."

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