Blog Source: www.rantburg.com
In the Swat Valley, the Taliban have once again reinforced their position by renewing attacks on security forces. In the strategic Khyber Agency which is a main NATO route for the supplies to Afghanistan, a jirga (or tribal council) ...
Blog Source: www.longwarjournal.org
The military began operations to clear the Taliban in Swat in November 2007, and are still fighting tough battles in the settled district. The operation began after Mullah Fazlullah, the local Taliban leader, took over the region. ...
Blog Source: www.humansecuritygateway.com
The non-Taliban militants, on the other hand, are often pro-government and enjoy cordial ties with the Pakistan authorities and security forces. Most of the Pakistani Taliban militants are grouped in an umbrella organization, ...
Blog Source: clearinghouse.infovlad.net
The Taliban's main regional commander, Qari Ziaur Rahman, has alone taken custody of over 100 Pakistani security personnel. As the number of prisoners soars, the conviction of the security forces to attack the militants weakens. ...