Pakistani tanks parked on Friday in the Lower Dir district, part of the embattled North West Frontier province. As fighting escalated between security forces and Taliban militants, Pakistan pressed for a regional peace plan. Ruhullah ShakirFrom Wall Street Journal:
Islamabad's Simultaneous Negotiations and Military Operations Reflect Popular Ambivalence Over Fighting Militants.
ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan resumed peace talks with the Taliban on Friday, while its military reported gains in a fourth day of heavy fighting against militants dug in along mountain ridges 70 miles from the capital.
The two tracks underscore the deep ambivalence of many Pakistanis who would like to see peace succeed -- even as Islamabad tries to contain the Taliban with military force because a just-signed peace deal was broken.
The approach also raises questions about Pakistan's willingness to heed U.S. pressure for an all-out offensive against the Taliban, despite the military moves of the past few days.
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My Comment: I am skeptical of these talks. It has been done before .... and it has led us to this. I guess what we are seeing now is just for show .....
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