Pakistani troops fly over the Swat Valley earlier in June. The military used its air power and better-equipped arsenal to attack strongholds and gain an advantage against Taliban forces in the “asymmetric warfare.” Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles TimesPakistan Faces Challenge Of Cementing Victory Against Taliban -- L.A. Times
The campaign against Taliban forces in the northwest has impressed observers, but they point to the next, equally important, task for the government, to address issues that help foster militancy.
Reporting from Islamabad, Pakistan -- The Pakistani army has exceeded expectations in its offensive against Taliban fighters in northwestern Pakistan, effectively marshaling arms, tactics and political support. But the tougher challenge will be preventing the extremists from returning, or from regrouping elsewhere.
"The key question is whether the army can hold the ground afterward," said Urmila Venugopalan, a South Asia expert with the defense analysis group Jane's.
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More News On Pakistan's Civil War
Clashes intensify in Pakistan's Taliban stronghold -- AFP
Thousands flee as Pakistan increases attacks on Taliban stronghold -- The Telegraph
Militants Clash with Pakistan Forces -- Wall Street journal
Airstrikes kill 21 after Pakistani bases attacked -- Yahoo News/AP
46 Taliban killed in military operation -- Daily Times
Pakistani aircraft hit militants near Afghan border -- Washington Post
On the frontlines in Swat valley -- BBC
Thousands leave Waziristan before new Pakistan battle -- Reuters
Pakistan says it's wrapping up Swat campaign -- AP
Taliban, Al Qaeda finances recovering -- Daily Times
Can Pakistan take on the Lashkar-e-Tayyaba? -- Daily Times
Obama say Pakistan will defeat terrorists -- UPI
Inside a Taliban camp in Pakistan -- BBC
Pakistan's Taliban radio insurgency -- BBC
Peace Still Fragile in Pakistan's Northwestern Buner District -- Voice of America
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