The Pakistani army has reached an agreement with villagers accused of sheltering al-Qaeda suspects in the South Waziristan region, reports the BBC.
| Hurrah! A new era begins! I guess. |
| "Whew! Man am I glad to be back home in the barracks, Mahmoud. I can finally unwind this turban! Had so tight out there in the bush I couldn't think straight!" |
Following the mediation of two Pakistani parliamentarians, both sides have pledged to bring an end to fighting in the tribal region, which killed more than 100 militants and troops last month, the BBC said. Peshawar Corps Commander Safdar Hussain and parliamentarian Maulana Merajuddin both confirmed that a "broad understanding" had been reached to end the standoff in South Waziristan. The agreement will be formally announced at a tribal gathering in the Shakai area in South Waziristan on Friday, the BBC said.
| Honor's no doubt been satisified on all sides, even though nothing's been accomplished. Now they can send the tribal lashkar to Fallujah and clear that little mess up... |
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