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Pakistan agrees to sharia law in key valley: Taliban
The Taliban has declared a 10-day ceasefire in Pakistan's north-western Swat Valley after talks with local Government officials.Taliban leaders say local officials have agreed to allow the introduction of Islamic sharia law in the region. The valley was once one of Pakistan's most popular tourist destinations but it has been the site of heavy fighting between Taliban and Government forces since November 2007. Yesterday Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari considered the Government was fighting for control of the country and that huge areas were already occupied by Taliban forces. Talks in the Swat Valley are expected to resume later today. Posted by: tipper 2009-02-15 |
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