Pakistan troops in Swat offensive
Pakistani troops have begun a major ground offensive against pro-Taleban militants in a former tourist resort in the North West Frontier province.
Military officials say more than 200 militants have been killed in the past week, but there is no independent confirmation of those figures.
A curfew has been imposed in the area around the Swat Valley, about 160km (100 miles) from Islamabad.
Thousands of civilians are reported to have fled from the fighting. Read full article here.
Military officials say more than 200 militants have been killed in the past week, but there is no independent confirmation of those figures.
A curfew has been imposed in the area around the Swat Valley, about 160km (100 miles) from Islamabad.
Thousands of civilians are reported to have fled from the fighting. Read full article here.
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