Monday, March 2, 2009

Pakistan War News Updates -- March 2-3, 2009


Taliban Violates Swat Truce -- Long War Journal

The Swat Taliban violated the ceasefire with the Pakistani military twice on Sunday, prompting protests from the local government.

In the Kambar region of Swat, the Taliban abducted a district commander of the paramilitary Frontier Corps and four of his troops, Geo News reported. In the Kabal region, Taliban forces attacked a military vehicle transporting sick troops.

The military did not respond to either incident, except for filing a complaint. A "protest has been registered before the concerned authorities that have been asked to bar extremists from such attacks in the future," according to Geo News.

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More News On Pakistan

Pakistan vows to move on Swat sharia deal by mid-March -- AFP
Leader begins key visit to Swat -- BBC
Pakistani Cleric Sets Deadline for Implementation of Sharia -- Voice Of America
Taliban release kidnapped officer: officials -- AFP
Suicide bomber kills five in Pakistan: police -- AFP
U.S. Missiles Hit Militants in Pakistan, Killing Eight -- New York Times
Eight Dead in Latest Killer Drone Strike -- Danger Room
Pakistan cites gains over militants in border area -- AP
Gates calls Pakistan 'most worrisome' -- CNN
Political turmoil to exacerbate Pakistan economy -- AFP
How to win Pakistan's culture war -- San Francisco Chronicle opinion
Pakistan's Peril -- Washington Post editorial

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