Taleban creep towards Islamabad.
A couple weeks after the Pakistani government recognized Taleban control of Swat, the Taleban have crept forward more or less claiming Buner. Armed Taleban are patrolling the villages.
Later: (AP) "Pakistani paramilitary troops rushed to protect government buildings and bridges..." Also BBC.
Later: (AP) "Pakistani paramilitary troops rushed to protect government buildings and bridges..." Also BBC.
posted by mikevotes at
10:32 PM
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Wow! I did NOT see that coming...
LOL
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-epm, at 8:50 AM
I know, but it's still a signpost. I'll be very curious if it finally starts the gov't side of the Pak war.
And, as yet, we don't have a clear public statement from the military/ISI.
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mikevotes, at 10:15 AM
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